HP Deskjet 460 series vs Canon PIXMA iP90 - US
Get more with the HP Deskjet 460 series printer
Spend less time waiting for your printed output
Deskjet 460 black Canon PIXMA iP90 black Deskjet 460 color Canon PIXMA iP90 color

Ease of Use

The ultra slim snap-on battery in the Deskjet 460 is compact and excellent for power on the go making it easy to install and allows for great mobility compared to Canons screwed on version. The rugged yet stylish soft-touch input tray in the Deskjet 460 is robust to withstand normal wear and tear including drop heights of <0.5m.

14 secs 15 secs

Acquisition and Running Cost

50 secs 58 secs

HP Deskjet 460 has 1.2X faster total print time3
HPs total mobile solution costs 18% less. The initial acquisition cost between HP and Canon may be close, add a battery and Bluetooth the savings from the Deskjet 460 is substantial. The bundled solution in the Deskjet 460 makes purchase easy while Canons battery and Bluetooth are sold as accessories. The HP Deskjet 460 offers up to 23% lower color running cost and 30% lower mono running cost than Canon PIXMA iP90 based upon standard capacity ink cartridges except HP #97 high capacity tri-color cartridge.1

4 x 6 Inches borderless

Deskjet 460

Performance

The Deskjet 460 has 14% or 1.2 times faster total print time than Canon PIXMA iP90 based on a mixed text and graphics file tested by SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory3. On a black text document, HP prints up to 7% faster based on internal testing2. The Deskjet 460 has 1.6 times faster total print time than Canon PIXMA iP90 on a 4x6 borderless photo based upon testing by SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory.4. There are more printing options in the Deskjet 460 with 6-color true-to-life printing and photo grey output compared to Canons 4-color offerings. The Deskjet 460 prints brilliant black text at 1200 dpi (rendered on HP Inkjet Paper) vs Canons 600dpi. With an input tray that holds 50 sheets of paper, the Deskjet 460 offers 67% more sheets of paper which reduces intervention. Canon users have to deal with 5 times as many ink replacement interventions for black and 4.5 times for color compared to HP, based on high capacity cartridges. With HPs high yield ink cartridge, you will not need to carry extra supplies for mobility.

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Canon PIXMA iP90

57 secs

HP Deskjet 460 has 1.6X faster total print time4
(Cost include: Base printer + Battery + Bluetooth)
Total Mobile Solution (U$)
$500 $400 $300 $200 $100 0

US$427 US$349

Connectivity
1st 802.11 mobile printer the Deskjet 460 is the first, allowing printing from wireless home environment to office, to hotspots and is supported by various card slots. These features are not available in Canon PIXMA iP90.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Color includes CMYK. Cost-per-Print comparison based upon tests conducted by the independent research company, SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory. Pricing based upon ink cartridge prices from Current Analysis, Inc dated 15 July 2005. For more information, go to www.spencerlab.com. This study was commissioned by HP. Black speed comparison is from HP internal testing on a 1-page document on default mode. Color speed testing. Source: SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory report, dated July 2005. Document tested: Mixed text and graphics on default mode. Source: SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory report, dated July 2005. Document tested: Photographic Image, 4x6 borderless on fast draft mode. Total solution cost includes Base printer + Battery + Bluetooth. Canon does not have hard bundled skus.

Deskjet 460wbt

Canon iP90
HP Deskjet 460 costs 18% less5
2005 Copyright Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

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Canon PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. 2005 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not 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 publicly available information. No representation is made regarding the accuracy thereof. Trademarks
Canon, BCI and PhotoRecord are registered trademarks and PIXMA is a trademark of Canon Inc. Macintosh, Mac and the Mac logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. IrDA Feature Trademark and IrDA Logo are owned by the Infrared Data Association. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Canon, Inc. is under licence. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents

Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer. 2 Turning off the Printer. 3 Loading Paper. 4 Using Speciality Media. 8 Printing with Windows. 10 Printing with Macintosh. 12 Canceling Printing. 14 Printing Data through Infrared Communication. 15

Advanced Printing

Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device. Accessing Printer Driver. Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs. Using the Bundle Software. Printing Borderless Photographs. 38

Printing Maintenance

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern. Print Head Cleaning. Print Head Deep Cleaning. Aligning the Print Head. Replacing an Ink Tank. 57 61

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors. Troubleshooting Printer Hardware. Paper Does Not Feed Properly. Handling Error Messages. An Error Message Appears on the Screen. Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication. Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera. 81 82

Appendix

Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras. Users Guide Table of Contents. Accessory Options. Traveling Abroad with the Printer. Specifications. Safety Precautions. Regulatory Information. CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only). 99

Index.

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Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your iP90 printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP90 User's Guide installed on your computer, or use the online help within your printer driver 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 Help when displayed.
While in the Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click lower left corner. Click provides detailed information about each setting. When the Help window appears, select your desired topic.

in the

Turning on the Printer
Open the Paper Support. Press the POWER button.
The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (nonflashing) green when the printer is ready.
Important If the POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to the section "Handling Error Messages on page 76. Messages" Handling
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Turning off the Printer

To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off.
Important About the Power Plug When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be sure to check that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot protect the print head and may be unable to print.

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Loading Paper

Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. Folded, curled or wrinkled paper Damp paper Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb) Paper that is too thick* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)

*non-Canon branded paper

Picture postcards Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker Envelopes with a double flap Envelopes with pressure seals Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

Preparing the Printer

For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Speciality Media on page 8. Media" Using Consult "Printing Media" in the Users Guide for detailed instructions on how to load speciality media into the printer.
Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
Important When paper is curled, gently bend them in the opposite direction until the paper becomes completely flat.
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Prepare to load paper.

(1) Open the Paper Support and Paper Output Slot Cover.
(2) Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the correct position for the media in use. Move to the right position for plain paper. Move to the left position for envelope, and T-Shirt Transfers.
Place the printer on a flat surface. Do not place any obstacles in front of the printer to secure the space for paper output. Remove each sheet as soon as paper is out. If the Paper Output Slot Cover is stacked with printed sheets, they may be folded or jammed. When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the dust and stain on the area (desk, etc.) where the printed paper is ejected. Printing with dust and stain remaining on this area can have a bad effect on the printing result and printer.

Load the paper.

Loading Plain Paper
(1) Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder with the print side facing up. When loading the 4"6"paper, load sheets in the portrait position (short side facing down). Load Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit mark.
(2) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. (3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper.
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Note Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover. Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.

Loading Envelopes

Use either DL or US Comm. #10 size envelopes. Important Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps. Select either DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10 according to the envelope size you are using. Fold the envelope flap shut. (1) Align the envelope against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. The flap of the envelope will appear with its flap facing up on the left side. A maximum of 5 envelopes can be loaded at once. Printing direction (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the envelope. (3) Select Envelope in Media Type, and then select Comm. Env. #10 or DL Env. in Type Env Size. Page Size For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 10, Printing Windows "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12. Printing Macintosh

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Loading 4" x 6" size papers
You can print on 4" x 6" size papers. (1) Align the paper stack against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder. Despite the direction of the photograph, load the paper in the vertical direction. You can load a maximum of 10 sheets of 4" x 6" paper. (When using the Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D, set only one sheet at a time) (2) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of the stack of paper. (3) Select 4 x 6 in in Page Size Size. Printing For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 10, Windows "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12. Printing Macintosh
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Using Speciality Media

Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.

Photo Quality Media

Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Media Suited to Business Documents
High Resolution Paper Transparencies
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Canon Speciality Media

Media Name Paper Support Load Limit Paper Printer Driver Settings Thickness for Media Type Lever Position Right Right Right Plain Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Super White Paper Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper
Letter: up to 3mm Letter: up to 1 sheet 4"6": up to 10 sheets Letter: up to 5 sheets*1 5"7": up to 10 sheets 4"6": up to 10 sheets Letter: 1 sheet 5"7": 1 sheet Letter: up to 5 sheets 4"6": up to 10 sheets Letter: up to 10 sheets 4"6": up to 10 sheets Letter: up to 10 sheets*1 4"6": up to 10 sheets Credit Card: up to 10 sheets

Right Right Right Right

High Resolution Paper Letter: up to 10 sheets Photo Stickers*2 T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies

Right Right Left Right

High Resolution Paper Photo Paper Plus Glossy T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies
1 sheet 1 sheet Up to 10 sheets*1

Character code

Requirements for Infrared Communication with the Mobile Phone
In order to use infrared communication, your mobile phone must satisfy the following requirements: Mobile phone Printable contents Mobile phone must have an IrDA port and support IrMC ver 1.1. Address book, Mail, Photo image(JPEG image only) *The contents which can be used change with usage's mobile phone. Character code Alphabet-Numeric code ISO 8859-1/2/5
Setting the Media Type, Paper Size, and Layout When Printing From a PDA or Mobile Phone
You can select the media type, page size, layout and borderless printing in the Canon iP90 Setup Utility when printing from a PDA or mobile phone. Important Before using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility, you must connect this printer to Utility your computer with a USB cable and install the printer driver and Canon Utility. iP90 Setup Utility

Set up the printer.

(1) Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is connected securely. When using the optional battery, ensure that it has been charged.
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(2) Connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable. (3) Open the Paper Support, turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer.
Start the Canon iP90 Setup Utility.
Windows Click Start and select All Programs (or Programs), Utilities, Programs Canon Utilities Canon iP90 Utility. Setup Utility and Canon iP90 Setup Utility The Canon iP90 Setup Utility screen appears. Macintosh Open the Applications folder, and then double-click the Canon iP90 Setup Utility folder and the Canon iP90 Setup Utility icon. The Canon iP90 Setup Utility screen appears. *Windows XP SP2 is used as an example here. The same operation is applicable in Macintosh.
Specify the paper size and layout. Changing the Photo Print Settings
(1) Click Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings tab. (2) Click Change on Photo Print Settings Settings. The Photo Printing dialog box appears.
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(3) Select a desired layout for printing. 46 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4"6"/101.6152.4 mm (Standard) paper without a border. 57 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"7"/127.0177.8 mm Borderless paper without a border. Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"3.39"/ Borderless 5486 mm without a border. Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"3.39"/ Bordered 5486 mm with a border. Sticker Prints 16 photos on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Sticker paper with a Paper (16) border. Note Click Custom if you want to specify the media type, paper size, layout, and borderless printing.

Fast Photo 5"7" *1 Credit Card 8.5"11" (Letter)*3 Photo Photo Photo

Fast Photo

*1 This size can be selected only for Canon PictBridge compatible cameras (Note that it cannot be selected for some models). *2 This paper is exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 4"x6" in Paper Size. *3 When you selected 8.5"x 11"(Letter) in Paper Size, you can select Plain Paper in Paper Type. When you selected Plain Paper in Paper Type, bordered printing will be performed even if you select Borderless in Layout.
About Layout and Trimming
By default, Borderless is selected in Layout and Off (No trimming) is selected in Trimming for this printer. Note When you using Photo Stickers (PS-101), do not set Borderless Printing in Layout setting.
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Advanced Printing About Image optimize
If you use a Canon PictBridge-compliant camera, you can select VIVID, NR, or VIVID+NR. (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.) Note When VIVID is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly. When NR (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions is removed. When VIVID+NR is selected, functions of both VIVID and NR are performed.

About Date print

By default, Off is selected for this printer. If you select an image which has had the shooting date embedded in it using a camera with the print mode, set that function to off. If you set this function to on, dates will appear twice on the printed image. Note Never disconnect the USB cable during printing. When disconnecting the USB cable between the device and printer, follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of the device. Controls of the digital camera cannot be used for the following: - Print quality setting - Printer maintenance
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Accessing Printer Driver

The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note This manual refers to Windows XP SP2 operation. The operations may vary depending on your operating system. Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. For more details, see the user's manual for your application.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program
In your application, select the command to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu.
Ensure that Canon iP90 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties).
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu

Incorrect Paper Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) according to the printing paper type. Thickness Lever (gray) See "Loading Paper" on page 4. Loading Paper position Print Quality not set properly Be sure to set the Print Quality setting to High for Windows or Fine for Macintosh. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. 1. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed Setting Setting. 2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.
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Problem

Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots

Possible Cause

Paper being used is too thin Incorrect paper type

Try This

Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to print images that have high color saturation. On the Main tab, ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. In the Print dialog box, select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then ensure that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded.
Paper Feed Roller is dirty Back of Paper is Smudged Inside of the printer is dirty Paper Feed Roller is dirty Media is curled
Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. Paper Properly If the inside of the printer is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. Periodically clean the inside of the printer. See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer in the Users Guide. Printer" Cleaning Clean the Paper Feed Roller. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75. Paper Properly If media is curled, its print side may be smudged by touching Print Head. Hold the opposite corners of the media, and gently bend them in the opposite direction to uncurl the media. Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. See "Print Media to Avoid" on page 4. Print Avoid Note that smudging may occur at the top and bottom edges of paper when using Borderless Printing. Ensure that the paper you are using is compatible with Borderless Printing. See "Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing" on page 38. Media Printing If all four corners or the printing surface of the paper is curled, the paper may become dirty or the paper may not feed properly. Use the paper after correcting paper curl as follows. (1) Face up the printing surface*1, and cover it with a non-printing regular paper to avoid damaging the surface. (2) Roll up the paper in a direction opposite to paper curl as the figure below. (1) (2)

During infrared communication, infrared rays were interrupted or another infrared communication unit is operating nearby
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Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. type used See "Print Media to Avoid on page 4. Avoid" Print Check if the paper exceeds the load limit mark. If it exceeds, load less paper. See "Load the paper." on page 5. Load paper. Paper Feed Roller is Follow the steps described below to clean the Paper Feed Rollers. dirty If envelopes or post cards do not feed properly, even after correcting any paper curl, clean the Paper Feed Roller. 1. Ensure that the printer is turned on and there is no paper loaded in the printer. 2. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after the POWER lamp flashes three times. The paper roller rotates as it cleans. 3. Repeat this cleaning operation one more time. 4. Load a sheet of plain paper in the printer. 5. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release after the POWER lamp flashes three times, then feed a sheet of paper. Paper Jams Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the Auto Sheet Feeder or from the Paper Output Slot Cover, whichever is easier.
If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the Print Head Cover and remove it. Be careful not to touch any components inside the printer. Caution After removing all paper, close the Print Head Cover. If you cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically. 2. Reload the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If you cannot remove the paper or if the paper tears inside the printer, or if the Paper jam error (See "Handling Error Messages" on page 76) continues after Handling Messages removing the paper, contact the Customer Care Center.
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Handling Error Messages

When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and then take appropriate action to correct the error.

Number of Flashes

Two flashes Three flashes Four flashes Five flashes
Printer is out of paper Paper jam Ink tanks installed incorrectly No Print Head installed/Defective Print Head
Reload paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the printer, then press the RESUME/CANCEL button. See "Paper Jams" on page 75. Paper Jams Reinstall the ink tanks. Ensure that the tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head. Install a Print Head correctly. Press the POWER button to turn off the printer, and press the POWER button again to turn on the printer. If the same error occurs, the Print Head may be defective. Contact the Customer Care Center.

The installation place, distance, and/or angle is improper
Check the installation place, distance, or angle according to the Section "Printing Data through Infrared communication."
The requirements Printing from a computer for infrared Computer which provided with the infrared communication port based on the communications IrDA version 1.1 standard. with the computer or other devices are Printing from a PDA or mobile phone not satisfied The model which provided an IrDA port and which was based on the IrMC version 1.1. The selected printer Check the printer port setting. port is wrong 1. Open the printer driver Properties dialog box from the Start menu. 2. Click Ports tab or Details tab to ensure that the Infrared Port is selected as the destination port. In Windows XP or Windows 2000 The port [IR] is used as the infrared communication port. In Windows Me or Windows 98 The infrared port name is followed by the text "Infrared Printing (LPT) Port" which is enclosed in parentheses. Example: LPT3: (Infrared Printing (LPT) Port) * A port other than the LPT3 port may be selected depending on the computer setting. To check whether the printer is connected to the computer through infrared communication, follow the procedure below. In Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me 1. When the infrared port of the computer is moved close to the Infrared Port of the printer, the Wireless Link icon appears on the task bar. 2. Place the cursor on the Wireless Link icon. If "iP90 is in range" is displayed, the printer is ready for printing. If the name of another unit is displayed, change its orientation or turn it off. When using Windows 98 Start the infrared monitor to check whether the Infrared Communication Driver is active. 1. Click Start then click Settings and Control Panel Start, Panel. 2. Double-click the Infrared icon. 3. Check whether "iP90 is in range" is displayed on the Status tab. If the name of another unit is displayed, change its orientation or turn it off.
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Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera
The following are the possible errors that may occur when printing directly from a digital still camera or digital video camcorder*, and the countermeasures to eliminate them.
* Hereafter, a digital still camera and digital video camcorder are collectively called a digital camera or camera.

Camera Error Message

Printer in use
Images are being printed from Wait until printing ends. The printer automatically starts the computer printing the images from the camera after completing the current printing. The printer is warming up No paper is loaded A paper jam occurrs in the printer The Print Head Cover is open Wait until warm-up ends. When it is ready, the printer starts printing automatically. Load the paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder of the printer and select Continue 1 in the display on your camera. Continue* Select Cancel in the display on your camera to cancel the print job. Remove the jammed paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL RESUME CANCEL button. Close the Print Head Cover.

Printer warming up No paper /Paper error Paper Jam
Printer cover open No Print Head
No Print Head is installed (The Install a Print Head according to the Easy Setup Instructions. If a Print Head has already been installed, remove it, and then POWER lamp on the printer flashes five times) reinstall it. If the problem still remains, the Print Head may be defective. The Print Head is defective Contact the Customer Care Center. (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes five times) The waste ink absorber*2 is nearly full The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during Print Head cleaning. This error message indicates that the waste ink absorber is nearly full. Selecting Continue 1 in the display on your camera resumes Continue* printing. Printing can be continued for a while, but printing cannot be continued when the waste ink absorber becomes full. Contact the Customer Care Center as soon as possible. Printing resumes once the Print Head Cover is closed after an ink tank replacement. You can continue printing by selecting Continue 1 in the display Continue* on your camera with the ink tank empty. But, it is recommended you replace it with a new one immediately after printing. It may damage the printer if you continue printing with empty ink tanks. Follow the procedure below. 1. Turn off the printer. 2. Connect the supplied Universal AC Adapter or load a charged battery. 3. Turn on the printer. Select Cancel in the display on your camera to cancel the print job. Disconnect the cable connected to the camera, turn off the printer, and unplug the power cord of the printer from the outlet. Leave the printer for a while, plug the power cord of the printer back in the outlet, turn on the printer, and connect the camera to the printer. If the error persists, contact the Customer Care Center.
Waste tank (Waste ink absorber*2) full

Ink tank is empty

Replace the ink tank with a new one

Printer error

The battery level is low (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes twelve times)
An error requiring servicing might have occurred (The POWER lamp on the printer flashes alternately orange and green)

Dimensions (with Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted): Weight: Print Head:
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Universal AC Adapter

Dimensions: Weight: Rated input: Rated output: 4.65 (W) x 2.28 (D) x 1.02 (H) in Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb) AC 100 to 240 V DC 16 V, 1.8 A

Camera Direct Print

Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Paper Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4"6" /101.6152.4 mm), Card #2 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper 4"6" /101.6152.4 mm), Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"7" /127.0177.8 mm), LTR (Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper Letter size), A4 (Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper A4 size) Standard: Borderless/with border, Index Print: 6-80 images (Depending on the size of print media) Standard Exif Print compatible Ver. 1.00 compatible (Index print, number of copies, select images, print special characters (date))
Layout Print Print Quality Effect DPOF Version
PictBridge Paper size Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy 10 x 15 cm/4"6"), 10 x 15 cm/ 4"6" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, Glossy Photo Paper, or Photo Stickers), 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)*, A4/8.5"11" (Photo Paper Plus Glossy A4/Letter, Photo Paper Pro A4/Letter, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss A4/Letter, Glossy Photo Paper A4/Letter, Plain Paper A4/Letter), Credit Card (Glossy Photo Paper) *If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it. Paper Type Layout Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy), Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy), Fast Photo (Photo Paper Pro), Plain Paper Default (Borderless), Borderless, Bordered, 2-up/4-up/9-up/16up* *When 4"6" is selected from Paper Size, these options may be available in Layout. For details on Layout, see the Quick Start Guide. Trimming Image optimize Off (No trimming) VIVID* Reduction)*, Default (Exif Print), VIVID*, NR (Noise Reduction) , VIVID+NR* *If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it. Default (Off: No printing)

Date print

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BJ Printer Driver System Requirements
Use a computer equipped on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 can operate. USB interface or IrDA Ver.1.1 CD-ROM drive Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation (including temporary files) Windows XP/Windows 2000: 150MB Windows Me/Windows 98: 65MB USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with preinstalled Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98. Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later can operate. USB interface CD-ROM drive Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later: 340 MB The following functions are not supported: - Duplex Printing - Poster Printing - Fit to Page Printing - Booklet Printing - Reverse Order Printing (except for Mac OS X v.10.3.x) - Photo Optimizer PRO

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Toll-free live technical support within the limited warranty Monday-Saturday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040 The location of the ASF nearest you for carry-in service (1-800-423-2366) Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD 1-866-251-3752 TDD 1-866-251-3752) If the problem cannot be corrected by using one of the above technical support options, repair options (i.e. Carry-In/Mail-In Service*, InstantExchange Warranty Service*), along with details and conditions of each, are available at the time of your call to the live technical support number(s) above or via the website at www.canontechsupport.com. Please note that under the InstantExchange program, a replacement product will be provided to you prior to your return of the defective product. Since the defective product becomes the property of Canon USA at the time of the exchange, the defective product must be returned in the shipping materials provided. If the defective product is not returned, as directed, you will be responsible for the value of the replacement product, for which Canon USA may invoice you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. * Support program specifics are subject to change without notice. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza Lake Success, NY 11042 USA Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
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Accessory Options..87 Adjusting Print Quality..30 Advanced Printing..23 Aligning the Print Head..57 An Error Message Appears on the Screen.78 Automobile Power Unit PU-100U..88
Handling Error Messages.. 76 Help.... 2 High Resolution Paper.. 9
Infrared Communication.. 15 Infrared icon... 15 Infrared Port of printer.. 22 Ink Counter Reset.. 65 Ink tank... 61 iP90 Setup Utility.. 17
BCI-15 Black...61 BCI-16 Color...61 BJ Printer Driver System Requirements.93 BJ Printer Utility dialog box..43 BJ Status Monitor..69, 74 Bluetooth Unit BU-10..88 Borderless (full)...40 Borderless Print...37 Borderless Printing..38, 73 Bubble Jet Direct...84, 92
Li-ion Battery LB-51.. 87 Load Limit Mark.. 5 Loading Paper.. 4 Low Ink Warning.. 67 Low Ink Warning Setting.. 80

Transparencies...9 Troubleshooting..69 T-Shirt Transfers...9 Turning off the Printer...3 Turning on the Printer...2
Uninstalling the printer driver..78 Universal AC Adapter..89 Users Guide Table of Contents.86 Using Speciality Media..8

Vivid Photo...33

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect.41 Wireless Link icon..15
Recalling Driver Settings.. 35 Replacing an Ink Tank.. 61 Requirements for Infrared Communication with the Computer... 15 Requirements for Infrared Communication with the PDA. 16 Resetting the Ink Counter.. 64 Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box 65 RESUME/CANCEL button.. 12
Safety Precautions... 94 Saving Driver Settings.. 35
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