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Troubleshooting

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Paper Identification 
Error

Paper Identification 
not functioning 
properly

Continuing printing may result in poor print quality. To maintain print quality, 
disable the Paper Identification function, and try printing again, if other printer 
functions are working normally.

1. Open the Printer Properties

Printer Properties

Printer Properties

Printer Properties dialog box.

2. Click Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance

Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings

Custom Settings

Custom Settings

Custom Settings.

3. Clear the check box on Identify paper type

Identify paper type

Identify paper type

Identify paper type and click Send

Send

Send

Send.

Click OK

OK

OK

OK when the confirmation message appears.

4. Click the Main

Main

Main

Main tab and select the type of paper from Media Type

Media Type

Media Type

Media Type.

5. Click OK

OK

OK

OK, then try printing again.

1. Open the BJ Printer Utility

BJ Printer Utility

BJ Printer Utility

BJ Printer Utility.

2. Select Custom Settings

Custom Settings

Custom Settings

Custom Settings from the pull-down menu.

3. Click Identify paper type

Identify paper type

Identify paper type

Identify paper type to remove the check mark.

4. Select Send

Send

Send

Send, and then click OK

OK

OK

OK.

5. Open the Print

Print

Print

Print dialog box.

6. Select Quality & Media

Quality & Media

Quality & Media

Quality & Media from the pop-up menu.

7. Select the correct paper type from Media Type

Media Type

Media Type

Media Type, and then click Print

Print

Print

Print.

Borderless Printing 
Error

Incorrect paper 
loaded

Ensure that the loaded paper is suitable for Borderless Printing. 
If the error continues, disable Paper Identification, select the desired type of 
paper, then try printing again.

Errors on Photo 
Paper Tray

Paper not loaded

Load paper in the Photo Paper Tray, ensure that the knob is turned to the left 
until it points at the arrow on the Photo Paper Tray, and press the Resume

Resume

Resume

Resume 

button.
See 

"Using the Photo Paper Tray

Using the Photo Paper Tray

Using the Photo Paper Tray

Using the Photo Paper Tray" 

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on page 25.

Incorrect paper size 
selected

Verify that the paper size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the 
printer:
- Check  the  Paper  Size

Paper Size

Paper Size

Paper Size setting from within your application to ensure that it 

matches the size of the paper loaded.

- Check  the  Page  Setup

Page Setup

Page Setup

Page Setup tab in the Printer Properties

Printer Properties

Printer Properties

Printer Properties dialog box (for Windows) 

or the Page Setup

Page Setup

Page Setup

Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the 

size of the paper loaded.

Problem

Possible Cause

Try This

Note

To print from the Sheet Feeder, follow the procedure below. 
For paper sizes smaller than B5 (7.1 x 10.1 in / 182 x 257 mm), 
remove the Photo Paper Tray, and load the desired size of 
paper in the Sheet Feeder. 
For other sizes, turn the knob on the Photo Paper Tray to the 
right, and then load the desired size of paper in the Sheet 
Feeder.

Summary of Contents for i900D Series

Page 1: ...QuickStart Guide Photo Printer i900DSeries...

Page 2: ...Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Series Series Series Series...

Page 3: ...e 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...

Page 4: ...a period of 90 days from your first call After that 90 day period you can continue to call via the toll number for technical support during the balance of your warranty period or you can extend your...

Page 5: ...ssy 4 x 6 20 sheets 7980A007 Photo Paper Plus Glossy 8 5 x 11 20 sheets 7980A006 Photo Paper Pro Perforated 4 x 6 20 sheets 5699A005 Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 x 6 20 sheets 1029A014 Ph...

Page 6: ...r Tray 25 Removing the Photo Paper Tray 27 Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 28 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorr...

Page 7: ...r s Guide 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 w...

Page 8: ...s Envelopes with an 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 in...

Page 9: ...y Using the Photo Paper Tray Using the Photo Paper Tray for loading 4 x 6 paper for loading 4 x 6 paper for loading 4 x 6 paper for loading 4 x 6 paper on page 25 1 Open the paper rest 2 Open the cove...

Page 10: ...media to ensure optimal print quality Photo Quality Media Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Perforated Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Semi gloss Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resol...

Page 11: ...1 sheet T Shirt Transfer Transparencies Up to 30 10 sheets Transparency Notes z When using plain paper 64 gsm or 17 lb up to 150 50 sheets can be set Select Plain Paper Plain Paper Plain Paper Plain P...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...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 z The print...

Page 14: ...Page Setup Page Setup Page Setup dialog box opens Notes 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 secti...

Page 15: ...printing documents consisting of photographs and graphics featuring fine color gradation Printing tables and charts Printing tables and charts Printing tables and charts Printing tables and charts Sel...

Page 16: ...y 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 Printer P...

Page 17: ...lity media and inks for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts See the inside back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer Printer Driver Settin...

Page 18: ...the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program Opening the Print...

Page 19: ...al camera Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over or under exposure before printing 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog...

Page 20: ...skin 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 V...

Page 21: ...he images captured 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 Eff...

Page 22: ...les 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 profi...

Page 23: ...change the saved driver settings at any time Retrieving print settings Retrieving print settings Retrieving print settings Retrieving print settings Select the name of the print settings to retrieve...

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 Reducin...

Page 25: ...tch Windows Macintosh You can select multiple photographs and merge them to create a panoramic photo Easy WebPrint Windows You can easily print pages displayed on the Internet Explorer or pages from t...

Page 26: ...n the hard disk 2 Click Start Start Start Start select All Programs All Programs All Programs All Programs or Programs Programs Programs Programs Canon Utilities Canon Utilities Canon Utilities Canon...

Page 27: ...ases the number of copies Displays the specified number of copies Decreases the number of copies 1 Click the Paper Paper Paper Paper Selection Selection Selection Selection tab 2 Select the size of th...

Page 28: ...otographs stored in the folder on the hard disk 1 Store the photographs you took with your digital camera in the folder on the hard disk 2 Open the Easy PhotoPrint Easy PhotoPrint Easy PhotoPrint Easy...

Page 29: ...e Paper Size Paper Size The paper sizes available for Borderless Printing are 4x6 5x7 Letter and A4 3 Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type 1 Click the...

Page 30: ...eft side 2 Put the Photo Paper Tray along the paper rest and insert it until it clicks into place Important Do not leave paper in the Photo Paper Tray for a long time This may cause the paper discolor...

Page 31: ...e Photo Paper Tray 2 Load the paper with its printing side facing up Up to 20 sheets of paper can be loaded at once 3 Set the edge of the paper to the right end of the Photo Paper Tray and move the pa...

Page 32: ...rn the knob to the right until it points at the mark on the Photo Paper Tray to lift up the Photo Paper Tray 2 Slide lever A on the right of the Photo Paper Tray upwards to remove it Caution To remove...

Page 33: ...soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed Magenta BCI 6M PhotoMagenta BCI 6PM Photo Yellow BCI 6Y Black BCI 6BK Cyan BCI 6C PhotoCyan BCI 6PC Photo Note Should missing characters or w...

Page 34: ...r and then the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities folder 2 Double click the Print Center Print Center Print Center Print Center icon 3 Select i900D from the Name Name Name Name list and click Con...

Page 35: ...to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area z Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables Important z Do not squeeze the side of ink t...

Page 36: ...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...

Page 37: ...hat 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...

Page 38: ...ies Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 11 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern 3 When the confirmation message is displa...

Page 39: ...i900D i900D i900D from the Name Name Name Name list and click Configure Configure Configure Configure 4 Select i900D i900D i900D i900D from the Product Product Product Product list and click Select S...

Page 40: ...s are even See Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head on page 40 1 White stripes in this pattern require a print head cleaning When white strip...

Page 41: ...3 Start Print Head Cleaning 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK OK OK OK 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box 1 Double click the hard disk...

Page 42: ...lashes 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 the Nozzle Check Pattern...

Page 43: ...t Menu on page 11 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click OK OK OK OK 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on 2 Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box 1 Doub...

Page 44: ...ck Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on page 33 When only a certain color does not print replace the ink tank See Replacing an Ink Tank Replacing an Ink Tank...

Page 45: ...pening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on page 11 3 Align the Print Head automatically 4 When the...

Page 46: ...re Configure 4 Select i900D i900D i900D i900D from the Product Product Product Product list and click Select Select Select Select 3 Print the pattern 3 When the confirmation message is displayed click...

Page 47: ...Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Troubleshooting Printer Hardware on page 46 Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not Feed Properly Paper Does Not...

Page 48: ...ter My Computer My Computer My Computer 2 Double click the CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM CD ROM icon For non Windows XP users open the My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer window and then double cli...

Page 49: ...uality Print Quality Print Quality Print Quality setting to High High High High for Windows or Fine Fine Fine Fine for Macintosh On the Main Main Main Main tab click High High High High for the Print...

Page 50: ...ace is still scratched When printing on thick paper enable the setting to prevent paper abrasion which will widen the space between the print head and the paper and try printing again 1 Check the prin...

Page 51: ...Power Power Power Power lamp flashes green while the print data is being processed Printing photographs and high density graphics can take time Printer cable is too long Avoid using USB cables longer...

Page 52: ...er 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 th...

Page 53: ...ge 28 Five flashes Print head not installed Defective print head Install print head If the print head is already installed remove the print head and check the electrical contacts for foreign matter th...

Page 54: ...en exposed to a strong source of light press the Resume Resume Resume Resume button and move the printer to a darker location Try to align the print head again If print head alignment fails again manu...

Page 55: ...uninstall driver 3 Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver Error No X300 Printer not ready If the Power Power Power Power lamp is off turn the p...

Page 56: ...from Media Type Media Type Media Type Media Type and then click Print Print Print Print Borderless Printing Error Incorrect paper loaded Ensure that the loaded paper is suitable for Borderless Printi...

Page 57: ...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 is displayed click Continue...

Page 58: ...i900D icon in the Chooser 17 Close the Chooser 18 To ensure highest quality output carry out print head alignment See Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning the Print Head Aligning t...

Page 59: ...rinting 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 Ty...

Page 60: ...nsation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Humidity 10 to 90 RH no condensation Storage environment Storage environment Storage environment Storage environment T...

Page 61: ...ce for printer driver installation Available hard disk space for printer driver installation including temporary files including temporary files including temporary files including temporary files Win...

Page 62: ...he power 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 P...

Page 63: ...than the one rated for the printer in the country where you Never use a power supply source other than the one rated for the printer in the country where you Never use a power supply source other than...

Page 64: ...against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service a for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase when delivered to you in new condition in its original contain...

Page 65: ...RVICE STORAGE CHARGES LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHI...

Page 66: ...0 Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern 35 Exif 2 2 20 Exif Print 20 G Glossy Photo Paper 6 H Handling Error Messages 48 Help 2 High Resolution Paper 6 I ImageBrowser 20 Ink tank 28 30 44 Installing the...

Page 67: ...Type 6 Printer Properties dialog box 7 11 33 44 Printing Borderless Photographs 21 23 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 33 R Read only Mode 46 Recalling Driver Settings 17 Regulatory Information 59 R...

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