Canon Photo Printer IP90 User Manual

Photo Printer  
Quick Start Guide  
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Canon PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer Quick Start Guide  
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Contents  
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
Accessing Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
Using the Bundle Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
Printing Borderless Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38  
Printing Maintenance  
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42  
Print Head Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Print Head Deep Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52  
Aligning the Print Head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Replacing an Ink Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Troubleshooting  
Cannot Install the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Troubleshooting Printer Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Paper Does Not Feed Properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Handling Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
An Error Message Appears on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78  
Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82  
Appendix  
Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras . . . . . . 84  
User’s Guide Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86  
Accessory Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87  
Traveling Abroad with the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96  
CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
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Basic Printing  
Basic Printing  
This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your iP90  
Note  
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  
the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more  
about, or click Help when displayed.  
in  
While in the Page Setup dialog box or Print dialog box, click  
lower left corner.  
in the  
Click  
provides detailed information about each setting.  
When the Help window appears, select your desired topic.  
Turning on the Printer  
1
Open the Paper Support.  
2
Press the POWER button.  
The POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (non-  
flashing) 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.  
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Turning off the Printer  
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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 its print heads 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.  
• Consult "Printing Media" in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load  
speciality media into the printer.  
1
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.  
Note  
• 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.  
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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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• 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.  
Note  
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  
Page Size.  
For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 10,  
"Printing with Macintosh" on page 12.  
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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 papers in 4" x 6" size.  
(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.  
For the printer driver setting, refer to "Printing with Windows" on page 10,  
"Printing with Macintosh" on page 12.  
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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  
Media Suited to Business  
Documents  
• High Resolution Paper  
• Photo Paper Plus Glossy  
• Photo Paper Plus Double Sided  
• Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss  
• Matte Photo Paper  
• Transparencies  
• Glossy Photo Paper  
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Canon Speciality Media  
Media Name  
Paper Support Load Limit Paper  
Printer Driver Settings  
for Media Type  
Thickness  
Lever Position  
Super White Paper  
Photo Paper Pro  
Letter: up to 3mm  
Right  
Right  
Plain Paper  
Letter: up to 1 sheet  
4"×6": up to 10 sheets  
Photo Paper Pro  
Photo Paper Plus  
Glossy  
Letter: up to 5 sheets*1  
5"×7": up to 10 sheets  
4"×6": up to 10 sheets  
Right  
Photo Paper Plus  
Glossy  
Photo Paper Plus  
Double Sided  
Letter: 1 sheet  
5"×7": 1 sheet  
Right  
Right  
Right  
Photo Paper Plus  
Double Sided  
Photo Paper Plus  
Semi-Gloss  
Letter: up to 5 sheets  
4"×6": up to 10 sheets  
Photo Paper Plus  
Glossy  
Matte Photo Paper  
Letter: up to 10 sheets  
4"×6": up to 10 sheets  
Matte Photo Paper  
Glossy Photo Paper  
Letter: up to 10 sheets*1 Right  
4"×6": up to 10 sheets  
Credit Card: up to 10  
sheets  
Glossy Photo Paper  
High Resolution Paper Letter: up to 10 sheets  
Right  
Right  
High Resolution Paper  
Photo Stickers*2  
1 sheet  
Photo Paper Plus  
Glossy  
T-Shirt Transfers  
Transparencies  
1 sheet  
Left  
T-Shirt Transfers  
Transparencies  
Up to 10 sheets*1  
Right  
*1 When paper cannot be fed normally, load the necessary number of sheets in the Auto Sheet Feeder with them separating  
from each other to avoid them from sticking together.  
*2 When Windows is being used, you can specify the print setting easily by using the Photo Record provided with the Setup  
Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.  
For instructions on how to print from the software applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide.  
• When using plain paper (64 gsm or 17 lb), up to 30 sheets can be set. Set  
the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right and select Plain Paper from the  
printer driver Media Type.  
Note  
• For a detailed description of print media types, refer to "Printing Media" in  
the User’s Guide.  
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Printing with Windows  
• The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the  
software application you are using.  
Note  
• The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP Service  
Pack 2 (hereafter, called Windows XP SP2).  
1
Create a document or open a file to print.  
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
(1) Select Print from the application's File menu.  
(2) Ensure that Canon iP90 is  
selected.  
(3) Click Preferences or  
Properties.  
In Windows 2000, click the Main tab in the Print dialog box.  
Note  
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Specify the required settings.  
(1) Click Media Type to select  
the media loaded in the  
printer.  
(2) Click OK.  
• From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be  
printed.  
Note  
• To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the  
Main tab. You can control the quality in the Set Print Quality dialog  
box.  
• For details about other printer driver functions, refer to “(Windows)  
Printer Driver Functions” in the User’s Guide or Help.  
• Select 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.  
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Print the document.  
(1) Click Print.  
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You can cancel a print job in progress by simply pressing the RESUME/  
CANCEL button on the printer.  
Note  
See "Canceling Printing" on page 14.  
Printing with Macintosh  
• The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the  
software application you are using.  
• The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS X v.10.3.x.  
Note  
1
Create a document or open a file to print.  
2
Select Paper Size.  
(1) Select Page Setup from the application's File menu.  
The Page Setup dialog box opens.  
(2) Select iP90 from Format for.  
(3) Select the desired paper  
size from the Paper Size  
pop-up menu.  
(4) Click OK.  
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3
Specify the required settings.  
(1) Select Print from the application's File menu.  
(2) Select Quality & Media  
from the pop-up menu.  
(3) Select the Media Type  
from the pop-up menu.  
(4) Select the print mode  
appropriate to your  
document from the Print  
Mode.  
(5) Click Print.  
• When you select the print mode appropriate to your document from  
the Print Mode, the document will be printed in the color and print  
quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have  
selected.  
Note  
Printing a top-quality photo: Select when printing documents  
consisting mainly of photographs and graphics featuring fine color  
gradation.  
Printing tables and charts: Select when printing documents  
consisting mainly of graphs and graphics (illustrations) with strong  
color definition.  
Printing a composite document: Select when printing documents  
consisting mainly of text.  
Detailed Setting: You can fine-tune Print Quality and Halftoning  
settings.  
See "Adjusting Print Quality" on page 30.  
• For details about other printer driver functions, refer to “(Macintosh)  
Printer Driver Functions” in the User’s Guide or Help.  
• You can cancel a print job while printing.  
See "Canceling Printing" on page 14.  
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Canceling Printing  
You can cancel a print job while printing with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.  
1
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button while printing.  
Printing is canceled and the paper is ejected.  
Click Cancel Printing on the BJ Status Monitor to stop printing. To display the BJ  
Status Monitor, click Canon iP90 on the taskbar.  
The BJ Status Monitor opens automatically when a printer error occurs.  
Note  
1
Select Print from the File menu in your application program.  
The Print dialog box opens.  
2
3
4
Select Edit Printer List from the Printer pop-up menu.  
The Printer List opens.  
Double-click the printer name displayed in the Name list  
The iP90 dialog box opens.  
Select the desired document, then click Delete icon.  
To temporarity stop a job in progress, click Pause. To cancel all the jobs in the  
list, click Stop Printing.  
Note  
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Printing Data through Infrared Communication  
If you have a computer, PDA or mobile phone with an Infrared Port for wireless data  
communication, you can print data with a cordless connection with the printer. You can also  
print images, an address book, a schedule, or memos received from a PDA or mobile phone  
in a specified format through infrared communication.  
Requirements for Infrared Communication with the Computer  
Printing through infrared communication can be performed under Windows XP,  
Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows 98. In order to use infrared communication,  
your computer must satisfy the following requirements:  
CPU  
IrDA  
Intel Pentium or higher  
IrDA 1.1 compliant  
Baud rate (communication speed) Max. 4 Mbps  
Infrared communication devices Infrared communication port incorporated in the  
computer  
• When printing through infrared communication, the Microsoft  
infrared communication driver must have been installed in Windows  
98 computer or later.  
Note  
• In Windows 98 or Windows Me, check whether the infrared  
communication driver has been installed. To activate the Infrared  
Port, carry out the following operation:  
1.Click Start, and select Settings and then Control Panel.  
2.Check whether the Wireless Link icon (Windows Me) or the Infrared  
icon (Windows 98) is displayed in the window.  
If this icon is displayed, the required infrared driver has already  
been installed. If this icon is not displayed, change the BIOS  
setting to activate (turn on) the Infrared Port. For the procedure,  
refer to your computer manual.  
In Windows 98, follow the procedure below:  
3.Double-click the Infrared icon.  
4.Check whether the Enable infrared communication check box is  
selected. If the check box is not selected, select it.  
• Before printing data or using a maintenance function of the printer  
driver, ensure that the name of the printer is displayed by placing the  
mouse pointer on the Wireless Link icon (For Windows 98, click the  
Infrared icon) on the Control Panel.  
• In Windows XP or Windows 2000, the BJ Status Monitor is not  
displayed.  
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Requirements for Infrared Communication with the PDA  
In order to use infrared communication, your PDA must satisfy the following  
requirements:  
PDA  
The PDA must have an IrDA port and support the file transfer  
using IrOBEX (Infrared Object Exchange) protocol  
Printable contents  
• Microsoft Pocket PC 2002  
Contacts (perform printing from the contacts list), Calendar,  
Tasks, and Image (JPEG images only)  
• Palm Computing Palm OS 3.5/4.1/5.0  
Contacts, Date Book, To Do List, and Memo Pad (text only;  
printing hand-written memo pad is not supported)  
Character code  
• Alphanumeric code  
• ISO 8859-1/2/5  
Requirements for Infrared Communication with the Mobile Phone  
In order to use infrared communication, your mobile phone must satisfy the following  
requirements:  
Mobile phone  
Mobile phone must have an IrDA port and support IrMC ver 1.1.  
Printable contents 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  
your computer with a USB cable and install the printer driver and Canon  
iP90 Setup Utility.  
1
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.  
2
Start the Canon iP90 Setup Utility.  
Windows  
Click Start and select All Programs (or  
Programs), Canon Utilities, Canon iP90  
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.  
3
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.  
The Photo Printing dialog box appears.  
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(3) Select a desired layout for printing.  
4×6 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4"×6"/101.6×152.4 mm  
(Standard) paper without a border.  
5×7 Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"×7"/127.0×177.8 mm  
Borderless paper without a border.  
Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"×3.39"/  
Borderless 54×86 mm without a border.  
Credit Card Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13"×3.39"/  
Bordered 54×86 mm with a border.  
Sticker Prints 16 photos on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Sticker paper with a  
Paper (×16) border.  
Click Custom if you want to specify the media type, paper size, layout, and  
borderless printing.  
Note  
- Media Type............... Specifies the type of media loaded on the  
printer.  
- Paper Size................ Specifies the size of paper loaded on the  
printer.  
- Layout...................... Specifies how many images to print on a sheet.  
- Borderless Printing... Specifies whether to perform borderless  
printing or not.  
*Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed information on media  
type.  
(4) Click Send.  
You can perform printing from a PDA or mobile phone with the specified media  
type and layout.  
For details about printing from PDA or mobile phone, refer to the section  
"Performing Infrared Communication" on page 21.  
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Changing the Document Print Settings  
(1) Click Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings tab.  
(2) Click Change on Document Print Settings  
.
The Document Printing dialog box appears.  
(3) Select the printing type for the document.  
Bible, Mini 6-hole and A5 size papers are used for a personal  
organizer.  
When Printing these papers:  
Note  
• Select 3.66"×6.69"/93×170mm for Bible, 3.15"×4.96"/  
80×126mm for Mini 6-hole and 8.27"×5.83"/210×148mm for  
A5 as paper size.  
• Load only one sheet at a time.  
• Do not use paper thinner than 64 gsm or 17lb.  
(4) Click Send.  
You can perform printing from a PDA or mobile phone with the specified media  
type and layout.  
For details about printing from PDA or mobile phone, refer to the section  
"Performing Infrared Communication" on page 21.  
Click Change on Document Printing dialog to change the following  
settings.  
Note  
Time difference with GMT: when printing time-specifiable data,  
such as a schedule, you can reflect the time difference by specifying  
the country in which the data was created.  
Language: You can adopt the Language if incorrect text is printed.  
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Following limitations apply on transmittable data  
Note  
• It does not support printing a downloaded content or photo and a photo  
attached to an email for security reason.  
• It does not support printing video files.  
• Depending on your device, the Fine print quality option may not be available  
due to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity.  
• Depending on your device, it may not print data stored in a memory card.  
• It automatically sets the image quality and orientation (Portrait or  
Landscape) according to the image size.  
• It automatically sets the margin according to the image size.  
• Depending on the size of an image, it may take a while for this printer to  
start to print after starting the infrared transfer.  
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Performing Infrared Communication  
When performing infrared communication, also refer to your computer, mobile phone  
or PDA manual.  
1
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.  
(2) Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer.  
(3) Load the paper on the Paper Support.  
2
Start Infrared Communication.  
(1) Align the Infrared Port of the computer to that of the printer at a distance of less  
than 31.5 inch (80 cm). When printing from a mobile phone or PDA, place it at a  
distance of less than 7.9 inch (20 cm).  
The effective angle of the Infrared Port of the printer is about 10° from the  
central axis in both vertical and horizontal directions.  
The allowable distance of communication with the printer depends on the  
computer, mobile phone or PDA you use. For this distance, refer to your  
computer, mobile phone or PDA manual.  
When printing with the computer  
Infrared Port of printer  
Less than 31.5 inch (80  
cm)(Do not block with any  
obstacle.)  
Effective angle  
(in both vertical and  
horizontal direction): About  
10°  
Infrared Port of computer  
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When printing with a mobile phone or PDA  
Infrared Port of printer  
Less than 7.87 inch (20  
cm)(Do not block with any  
obstacle.)  
Effective angle  
(in both vertical and  
horizontal direction): About  
10°  
Infrared Port of mobile phone  
• By pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button, you can print the same  
image data transmitted from the mobile phone right before.  
• Do not place any obstacle between the Infrared Ports of the printer  
and PDA, mobile phone or computer. Data cannot be transmitted  
between them. Check the orientation and positions of the Infrared  
Ports of the printer, mobile phone and PDA or computer. Oppose  
these ports properly as mentioned above.  
Note  
• During printing, be careful not to interrupt infrared communication  
with the printer. If it is interrupted, turn off the printer and cancel the  
printing document from the print queue list in case of the computer,  
and turn off only the printer in case of the mobile phone or PDA.  
Placing the pointer on the Wireless Link icon (In Windows 98, click  
the Infrared icon) on the status bar or Control Panel allows you to  
check whether the IrDA transmission has been interrupted.  
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Advanced Printing  
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge  
Compliant Device  
Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera,  
camcorder or mobile phone to the printer allows you to print recorded images  
directly without using a computer.  
• PictBridge is an Industry standard enabling a range of digital photo  
solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera,  
camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use a computer.  
• Canon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet  
Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital  
camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or  
digital camcorder to this printer.  
Note  
For details, refer to "Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet  
Direct Compatible Digital Cameras" on page 84  
* Hereafter, a digital still camera, digital camcorder and mobile phone are collectively called a PictBridge  
compliant device.  
See Printing Photographs  
Directly from a PictBridge  
Compliant Device on page  
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See Printing Photographs  
Directly from Canon Bubble  
Jet Direct Compatible Digital  
Cameras on page 84  
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device  
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use the USB cable supplied  
with the device.  
Caution  
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or  
Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera to the Direct Print Port  
of the printer. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device  
could result.  
• When printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer, it  
is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you use  
the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.  
Note  
• Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to  
select a mode of printing photos in compliance with PictBridge before  
connecting the device.  
You may also have to turn on the device or select Play mode manually  
after connecting the device to the printer.  
Perform necessary operations according to the instruction manual  
supplied with your device.  
• When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting the  
device.  
1
Set up the printer  
Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is connected securely.  
If you do use a battery pack, ensure that it is fully charged.  
2
Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer.  
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3
Load 4"×6" paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder in the portrait position (short  
side facing down).  
(1) When loading Canon Speciality Media,  
load them with the glossy side facing  
up.  
(2) Align the paper against the right side of  
the Auto Sheet Feeder.  
(3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left  
side of the paper.  
4
Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.  
(1) Ensure that the device is turned off.  
(2) Connect the camera to the  
printer using a USB cable.  
Some types of the device turn on automatically, when connected to the  
printer. For a device not turns on automatically, turn it on manually.  
Note  
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(3) Turn on and set up the device for direct printing.  
When the connection between the device and printer has been established, the  
POWER lamp on the printer flashes once.  
The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of  
the device.  
Note  
Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when  
the printer is correctly connected.  
A PictBridge compatible device  
A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible device  
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device  
When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction  
manual supplied with the camera. Let’s take a look at the paper size, paper type,  
layout, image optimization modes, and date printing modes that can be set on a  
PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer.  
Default Device Settings  
When a PictBridge compliant device is connected and printing is started with no  
printing option selected, this printer operates based on the following default  
settings:  
The Canon iP90 Setup Utility allows you to make these settings. For  
details, refer to the User’s Guide.  
Note  
- Paper size.................. 4"×6"  
- Paper type ................. Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)  
- Layout ....................... Borderless  
- Trimming ................... Off (No trimming)  
- Image optimize .......... Exif Print  
- Date print .................. Off (No printing)  
About the Settings Explained Below  
Note  
The settings explained below cannot be made depending on the brand  
or model of your device. If a setting cannot be made, the default setting  
explained above is used.  
Names of settings that are displayed on a Canon PictBridge compliant  
device are used in the description given below. Different names may be  
displayed on your device depending on the brand or model.  
For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual.  
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About Image Data Format for Printing  
This printer can handle only Exif/JPEG and PNG image data to produce photos.  
About “Paper Size” and “Paper Type”  
To change the paper size or paper type, operate your device to select the PictBridge  
print setup mode and confirm or change the settings.  
By default, 4"×6" is selected in “Paper Size” and “Photo”(Photo Paper Plus Glossy)  
is selected in “Paper Type” for this printer. To use Photo Paper Pro, select “Fast  
Photo” in “Paper type”.  
The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the printer by selecting  
options in “Paper Size” and “Paper Type”.  
“Paper Size” setting  
“Paper Type” setting Paper loaded in printer  
4"×6" (Default)  
Photo (Default)  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss  
Glossy Photo Paper  
Photo Stickers*2  
Fast Photo  
Photo  
Photo Paper Pro  
5"×7" *1  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy  
Glossy Photo Paper  
Credit Card  
Photo  
8.5"×11" (Letter)*3  
Photo  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss  
Glossy Photo Paper  
Fast Photo  
Photo Paper Pro  
*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.  
When you using Photo Stickers (PS-101), do not set “Borderless  
Printing” in Layout setting.  
Note  
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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.)  
• When “VIVID” is selected, green and blue portions of photos are  
printed vividly.  
Note  
• 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.  
• 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  
Note  
- 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.  
• This manual refers to Windows XP SP2 operation.  
Note  
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  
1
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.  
2
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  
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 dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs  
appear including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties  
dialog box is opened from within an application.  
For more 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-Windows XP users, click Start, select Settings, and then Printers.  
2
3
Select the Canon iP90 icon.  
Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).  
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.  
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Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs  
Improving Printed Images  
Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images:  
Paper and Ink  
Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media and ink for printing  
photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See inside the  
back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer.  
For more detailed information, refer to "Printing Media" in the User's Guide.  
Printer Driver Settings  
The printer driver has a variety of settings that can be used to enhance the colors  
and output of your photographs. Many of these features are covered in this chapter.  
You can also access the online help in either of the following ways  
depending on your operating system:  
Note  
• Press the F1 key  
• Click  
know more about.  
• Click Help when displayed.  
in the upper right corner, then click the feature you want to  
• Click  
in the Page Setup dialog box or the Print dialog box.  
Adjusting Print Quality  
Features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be  
controlled with the printer driver.  
PIXMA iP90 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the  
media type (plain paper, Photo Paper Pro, and so on). You can also customize Print  
Quality settings if desired.  
To manually adjust Print Quality settings:  
1
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program"  
on page 29.  
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Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set to open the Set Print  
Quality dialog box.  
2
3
Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality.  
4
1
When the process is complete, click OK.  
Open the Print dialog box.  
See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12.  
2
3
Select Quality & Media from the pop-up menu, and then click Detailed  
Setting.  
Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality.  
4
When the process is complete, click OK.  
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To automatically optimize the image:  
Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a  
digital 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 Box from Your Application Program"  
on page 29.  
2
3
Click the Effects tab.  
Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box.  
4
Click OK.  
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To use Vivid Photo option:  
Vivid Photo intensifies the background colors found in photos that have fields,  
trees, oceans and skies while maintaining natural skin tones in the images.  
In Windows Me or Windows 98  
If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is  
not available.  
Note  
To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box on the Effects tab.  
To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box under Special Effects.  
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To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera:  
Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions such as those  
found in the skies and dark portions of images captured with a digital camera.  
In Windows Me or Windows 98  
If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Noise Reduction  
function is not available.  
Note  
To use Photo Noise Reduction, select the Photo Noise Reduction check box on the  
Effects tab.  
To use Photo Noise Reduction, select the Photo Noise Reduction check box under  
Special Effects.  
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Saving and Recalling Driver Settings  
When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black  
and white photos or printing documents with a special background, you can save and  
name these settings for future use on similar print jobs.  
1
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application  
Program" on page 29.  
2
3
Click the Profiles tab.  
Enter new settings in Profiles.  
(1) Click Add to Profiles.  
The Add to Profiles dialog box opens.  
(2) Enter a name of profile for  
registering the settings.  
(3) Select an icon.  
(4) Enter a description on the  
registering profile.  
4
5
Click OK.  
Click OK on the Profiles tab.  
This registers your printer driver print settings.  
You can retrieve or delete the print settings profile at any time.  
Note  
Retrieving profile: Select the desired profile from Printing Profiles,  
and click Retrieve from Profiles.  
Deleting unwanted profile: Select the desired profile from Printing  
Profiles, and click Delete.  
For details, click Help and refer to the topic of this function.  
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1
Open the Print dialog box.  
See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 12.  
Select all of the necessary settings.  
Register new printer driver settings.  
2
3
(1) Select Save As from the pop-  
up menu.  
Save Preset dialog box opens.  
(2) Enter a name of your printer  
driver settings.  
4
Click OK.  
This registers your printer driver settings.  
You can retrieve or change the saved printer driver settings any time.  
Note  
Retrieving print settings: Select the name of the print settings to retrieve  
from the Presets in the Print dialog box.  
Changing drivers settings: When registered print settings are selected, you  
can delete them or change their name.  
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Using the Bundle Software  
The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit  
the photographs taken by a digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints.  
Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes.  
• To install applications, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions.  
• For details about photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide.  
Note  
Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh)  
You can make a Borderless Print easily and quickly, just by selecting a photograph  
taken with a digital camera and the paper type on which to print. Also it has tools to  
correct red eye caused by the camera’s flash or smooth and beautify facial skin. It is  
compatible with Exif Print*.  
PhotoRecord (Windows)  
You can create fun and unique photo albums with decorative themes such as frame,  
background, and clip-art. You can also copy or move decorated photos.  
It is compatible with Exif Print*.  
Easy-WebPrint (Windows)  
You can easily print out homepages displayed on Internet Explorer in full size  
without its right-hand side being cropped. This application is automatically added  
to the Internet Explorer toolbar. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later must be installed.  
For more information on the applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide.  
* Exif Print is the worldwide standard. Under Exif Print, the digital camera can record data tags for specific camera  
settings and functions such as whether the flash was on or off, if the camera was in portrait or night scene mode,  
etc.  
Canon PIXMA Printers support Exif Print and use a suitable photo application to read the camera data precisely,  
producing optimal prints. This enables you to create prints that reproduce color more accurately.  
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Printing Borderless Photographs  
This chapter describes the steps used to print from photo applications included with your  
Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode.  
Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing  
- Photo Paper Plus Glossy (LTR, 4"×6", 5"×7")  
- Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss (LTR, 4"×6")  
- Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (LTR, 5"×7")  
- Photo Paper Pro (LTR, 4"×6")  
Note  
- Matte Photo Paper (LTR, 4"×6")  
- Glossy Photo Paper (LTR, 4"×6", Credit Card)  
You can edit images taken with a digital camera by using the Red-Eye Correction  
function and Digital Face Smoothing function and print them with Easy-  
PhotoPrint. For more information, refer to the Photo Application Guide.  
Note  
Follow the steps below to create color prints of digital camera photographs with Easy-  
PhotoPrint using the Borderless Printing function. This chapter describes the steps used to  
print borderless photos with Easy-PhotoPrint under Windows XP. The steps used under  
Macintosh are basically the same. Easy-PhotoPrint supports Exif Print. Easy-PhotoPrint can  
handle only JPEG files (file name extension: .jpg and .jpeg).  
1
Start Easy-PhotoPrint.  
(1) Store the photographs you took with your digital camera in a folder on the hard  
disk.  
This section describes how to print photographs stored in the folder on the hard  
disk.  
(2)  
Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint,  
and then Easy-PhotoPrint.  
Double-click the hard disk icon, the Applications folder, the Easy-PhotoPrint  
folder, and then double-click the Easy-PhotoPrint icon.  
The  
Image Selection sheet is displayed.  
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2
Select photographs.  
(1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print.  
All photographs in the selected folder are displayed.  
Guidance  
Thumbnail  
Folder window  
(2) Click [ ] on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the  
number of copies.  
Increases the number of copies.  
Displays the specified number of copies.  
Decreases the number of copies.  
Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the  
Image Selection tab allows  
Note  
you to edit and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information,  
refer to the Photo Application Guide.  
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Select the paper.  
3
(1) Click the  
Paper  
Selection tab.  
(2) Select the size of paper  
you use from Paper Size.  
(3) Select the type of paper  
you use from Media  
Type.  
4
Select the layout.  
(1) Click the  
Print tab.  
Layout/  
(2) Select Borderless (full).  
Clicking the Correct/Enhance button on the  
Layout/Print tab allows you  
to edit and enhance the photos to be printed. For more information, refer to  
the Photo Application Guide.  
Note  
(3) Load the media specified in the  
Paper Selection tab.  
(4)  
Click Print.  
Click Print. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Click Print in  
the Print dialog box.  
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Printing Maintenance  
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect  
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, the Print Head Nozzles are probably  
clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.  
Step 1  
"Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42  
After Print Head cleaning, print  
the nozzle check pattern.  
If the print quality is poor, perform  
a Print Head cleaning  
If the pattern is printed normally,  
click Exit.  
Step 2  
"Print Head Cleaning" on page 47  
If the problem remains after performing Print Head cleaning three times  
Step 3  
"Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52  
If the problem still remains  
Step 4  
"Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61  
• If ruled lines are printed misaligned, adjust the Print Head position.  
See"Aligning the Print Head" on page 57.  
Note  
• If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the Print Head may be  
worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center.  
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern  
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the Print  
Head Nozzles. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect.  
The nozzle check pattern can also be printed by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL  
button on the printer.  
Note  
(1) Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then load a sheet of Letter paper.  
(2) Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes  
twice, and then release it immediately.  
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern  
1
2
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.  
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on  
page 29.  
3
Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.  
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Nozzle Check.  
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(3) Click Print Check Pattern.  
Click the Initial Check  
Items button.  
Note  
Confirmation  
message for printing  
the nozzle check  
pattern is displayed.  
(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
(5) Confirm the nozzle check pattern.  
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45.  
1
2
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.  
Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.  
Note  
(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the  
Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder.  
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center  
icon.  
(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.  
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.  
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Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.  
3
(1) Select Test Print from the  
pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Nozzle Check.  
(3) Click Print Check Pattern.  
Click the Initial Check  
Items button.  
Note  
Confirmation  
message for printing  
the nozzle check  
pattern is displayed.  
(4) Confirm the nozzle check pattern.  
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45.  
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern  
The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.  
Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.  
If the ink level is low, the nozzle check pattern is not printed properly.  
Replace an ink tank.  
Note  
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61.  
1
Confirm the printed nozzle check pattern.  
(1)  
(2)  
(1) Lines missing in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of black ink requires  
cleaning.  
When with lines missing (black ink)  
(2) White stripes in this pattern indicate that the Print Head of color ink requires  
cleaning.  
When white stripes appear (color ink)  
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2
When cleaning is necessary, click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check  
dialog.  
*
*
*Click the Cleaning button on the Pattern Check screen to proceed to Print Head  
cleaning.  
See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 47.  
If there are neither missing lines nor white stripes in the nozzle check pattern, click Exit  
(Windows) or Quit (Macintosh) to finish the nozzle check.  
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Print Head Cleaning  
If missing lines or white stripes are found in the printed nozzle check pattern, perform Print  
Head cleaning to unclog the Print Head Nozzles. Cleaning the Print Head consumes ink, so  
perform Print Head cleaning only when necessary.  
• The Print Head can also be cleaned by pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button  
on the printer.  
Note  
1. Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
2. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes  
once, and then release it.  
• If you pressed the Cleaning button on the Examining the Nozzle Check  
Pattern screen displayed after the nozzle check pattern was printed, start  
the Print Head cleaning procedure from 3-(3).  
1
Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
2
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on  
page 29.  
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Start Print Head Cleaning.  
3
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Cleaning.  
(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned,  
and then click Execute.  
Click the Initial Check  
Items button.  
Confirmation  
Note  
message for Print  
Head Cleaning is  
displayed.  
(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.  
Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning  
finishes. This takes about 60 seconds.  
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4
Check the Print Head condition.  
(1) Click Print Check Pattern in the Nozzle Check dialog appeared after cleaning are  
done.  
When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
A nozzle check pattern will be printed.  
Do not perform any operation until printing of the nozzle check pattern is  
completed.  
(2) Observe the printed nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.  
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45.  
(3) If the problem persists after you performed Print Head normal cleaning three  
times, execute Print Head deep cleaning.  
See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52.  
1
2
Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.  
Note  
(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the  
Applications folder, and the Utilities folder.  
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center  
icon.  
(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.  
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.  
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Start Print Head Cleaning.  
3
(1) Select Cleaning from the  
pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Cleaning.  
(3) Select the Print Head to be  
cleaned, and then click OK.  
Click the Initial Check  
Note  
Items button.  
Confirmation  
message for Print  
Head Cleaning is  
displayed.  
Print Head cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.  
Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head cleaning  
finishes. This takes about 60 seconds.  
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4
Check the Print Head condition.  
(1) Click Print Check Pattern in the dialog appeared after cleaning are done.  
A nozzle check pattern will be printed.  
Do not perform any operation until printing of the nozzle check pattern is  
completed.  
(2) Observe the printed nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.  
See "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 45.  
(3) If the problem persists after you performed Print Head normal cleaning three  
times, execute Print Head deep cleaning.  
See "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 52.  
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Print Head Deep Cleaning  
If print quality does not improve by standard Print Head cleaning, try Print Head deep  
cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Print Head deep cleaning consumes more ink  
than standard Print Head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.  
1
Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
2
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on  
page 29.  
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3
Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.  
(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned, and  
then click Execute.  
Click the Initial Check  
Items button.  
Confirmation  
Note  
message for Print  
Head Deep Cleaning  
is displayed.  
(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.  
Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning  
is completed (about two to three minutes).  
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4
Check the Print Head condition.  
(1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.  
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42.  
(2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again.  
(3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink.  
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61.  
(4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your dealer or  
Canon Customer Care Center.  
1
2
Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.  
Note  
(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the  
Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder.  
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.  
If you are using the OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center  
icon.  
(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.  
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.  
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3
Start Print Head Deep Cleaning.  
(1) Select Cleaning from the  
pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Deep Cleaning.  
(3) Select the Print Head to be cleaned,  
and then click OK.  
Click the Initial Check  
Items button.  
Confirmation  
Note  
message for Print  
Head Deep Cleaning  
is displayed.  
Print Head deep cleaning starts when the POWER lamp starts blinking.  
Important Do not perform any other operations until the Print Head deep cleaning  
finishes. This takes about two to three minutes.  
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Check the Print Head condition.  
4
(1) Print a nozzle check pattern to check the Print Head condition.  
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42.  
(2) If the problem persists, perform step 3 again.  
(3) If the problem persists, the printer may have run out of ink.  
See "Replacing an Ink Tank" on page 61.  
(4) If the problem persists, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your dealer or  
Canon Customer Care Center.  
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Aligning the Print Head  
If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is  
required.  
ì
1
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.  
Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position.  
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on  
page 29.  
3
Print the pattern.  
(1) Click the Maintenance tab.  
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.  
(3) Click Print Head Alignment.  
When the confirmation message is  
displayed, click OK.  
The Pattern will be printed.  
Click Check Setting to  
Note  
print the current  
setting and finish the  
operation.  
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(4) After the pattern is printed, click Yes.  
4
Align the Print Head.  
(1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular  
patterns.  
(2) Enter the numbers.  
(3) Click OK.  
If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting  
that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.  
Note  
Less noticeable white stripes  
More noticeable white stripes  
(4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
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1
With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.  
Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position.  
2
Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.  
Note  
(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the  
Applications folder, and the Utilities folder.  
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center  
icon.  
(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.  
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.  
Print the pattern.  
3
(1) Select Test Print from  
the pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Print Head Alignment.  
(3) Click Print Head Alignment.  
The Pattern will be printed.  
Click Check  
Note  
Setting to print  
the current setting  
and finish the  
operation.  
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Align the Print Head.  
4
(1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular  
patterns.  
(2) Enter the numbers.  
(3) Click Send.  
If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the  
setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.  
Note  
Less noticeable white stripes  
More noticeable white stripes  
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Replacing an Ink Tank  
If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head  
cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one.  
When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully.  
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in  
the incorrect position.  
Black: BCI-15 Black  
Color: BCI-16 Color  
Replacing an Ink Tank  
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.  
1
Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover.  
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.  
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Remove the empty ink tank.  
2
(1) Push the tab.  
(2) Remove the ink tank.  
Then lift it from its slot.  
Do not touch the Lock lever; remove only the ink tank.  
Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining your clothes or  
surrounding area.  
• Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations  
regarding disposal of consumables.  
3
Prepare a replacement ink tank.  
(1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange Protective Cap.  
Protective Cap  
Important • Do not re-attach the Protective Cap once you have removed it.  
• Once the Protective Cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.  
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4
5
Insert the ink tank.  
(1) Insert a new ink tank with it slightly slanted.  
(2) Push down on the  
on the ink tank until it clicks into place.  
Close the Print Head Cover.  
The Print Head Holder moves to the right.  
Important When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.  
See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on page 64  
• To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months  
of its first use.  
Note  
• Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer  
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out  
and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.  
• Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or  
grayscale printing is specified.  
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning,  
which are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.  
• When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink tank with a new one  
immediately.  
If printing is continued with no ink in the ink tank, a problem may  
occur. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which tells the exchange  
time of the ink tank cannot be indicated properly.  
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Resetting the Ink Counter  
When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.  
The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.  
Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement  
If an ink tank is removed, the printer will output a message prompting you to confirm  
replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job.  
When an ink tank has been replaced, follow the procedure below to reset the ink  
counter. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.  
Important If infrared communication is performed in Windows XP or Windows 2000,  
the printer will not output the message asking for confirmation of ink tank  
replacement.  
This is why it is important to open the printer driver's Properties dialog box  
and manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab whenever  
an ink tank is replaced.  
1
Check the message, and click Yes.  
Mistakenly clicking No, instead, will prevent the low ink warning from functioning  
properly. If this happens, be sure to open the driver’s Properties dialog box and  
manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab.  
See "Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box" on page 65  
2
Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK.  
The dialog box allows you to select the replaced ink tank.  
When both black and color ink tanks have been replaced, select both Black and  
Color.  
If you have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel.  
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Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box  
1
Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on  
page 29  
2
3
Click Ink Counter Reset.  
Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK.  
1
Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.  
The BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.  
Note  
(1) Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the  
Application folder, and the Utilities folder.  
(2) Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center  
icon.  
(3) Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.  
(4) Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.  
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Reset the Ink Counter.  
2
(1) Select Remaining ink level setting  
from the pop-up menu.  
(2) Click Ink Counter Reset.  
(3) Select the newly installed ink tank.  
(4) Click OK.  
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How Low Ink Warning Setting Works  
The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning  
has been preset to be automatically displayed.  
When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of how  
much ink actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value with an  
actual ink volume. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank.  
Low Ink Warning Display  
The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank.  
The color ink becomes low.  
The color ink becomes low.  
How to Check Ink Level  
Note  
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab and  
then Start Status Monitor.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start  
Menu" on page 29.  
If the ink level becomes low, the low ink warning is displayed when  
printing is performed.  
Open the BJ Printer Utility, and then select Ink Level Information from  
the pop-up menu.  
See "Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box." on page 65.  
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How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly  
• Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank.  
The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink  
level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank  
is installed.  
• Do not reset the ink counter of an ink tank in use.  
Synchronization of the counter and the actual ink level will not work properly.  
Important If you did not reset the counter when you installed the current ink tanks,  
the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next time you  
replace the ink tanks. Also, ensure that you treat both counters  
separately.  
Refer to "Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With a '?'" on  
page 80.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will  
find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional  
information on topics not covered in this section.  
• "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 70  
• "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 72  
• "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 74  
• "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75  
• "Handling Error Messages" on page 76  
• "An Error Message Appears on the Screen" on page 78  
• "Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication" on page 81  
• "Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera" on page 82  
When an Error Occurs  
When an error occurs in printing such as the low ink tank or paper jams, a troubleshooting  
message is displayed automatically.  
The message may vary depending on your operating system.  
* When infrared communication is performed in Windows XP or Windows 2000, a BJ Status  
Monitor screen is not displayed.  
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Cannot Install the Printer Driver  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Cannot Install the Installation  
Printer Driver  
Follow the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation.  
procedure not  
followed correctly  
If the installer was forced to terminate due to an error, remove the CD-ROM from  
the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. Reinstall the printer driver. If this  
problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center.  
Other applications Other applications, such as anti-virus software, running in the background can  
running in the  
background  
interfere with the printer driver installation. Close all open software applications  
before reinstalling the printer driver. Refer to the Easy Setup Instructions for  
installing the printer driver.  
Installation does  
not start  
automatically when  
the CD-ROM is  
inserted into the  
drive  
If printer driver installation did not start automatically when you inserted the CD-  
ROM into the CD-ROM drive:  
1. Click Start and select My Computer.  
2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon.  
For non-Windows XP, open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-  
ROM icon.  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop to start installation.  
Installation CD-ROM Ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-  
not working  
properly  
ROM.  
Use Windows Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read.  
Ensure that the CD-ROM icon is displayed on the desktop.  
If there is any problem with the CD-ROM, contact the Customer Care Center.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Cannot Install the Unable to proceed  
Printer Driver beyond the Printer  
Connection Screen  
If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer  
Connection screen;  
When connecting with a USB cable  
1. Click Cancel.  
2. When the Installation Failure screen is  
displayed, click Start Over.  
3. Easy Install screen is displayed, click  
Back.  
4. Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM.  
5. Turn the printer off.  
6. Restart the computer.  
7. Carefully follow the procedures  
described in the Easy Setup Instructions  
and reinstall the printer driver.  
When connecting through infrared  
communication  
1. Click Cancel.  
2. When the Installation Failure screen is  
displayed, click Start Over.  
3. Easy Install screen is displayed, click  
Back.  
4. Click Custom Install.  
5. Click Next.  
6. Click Install.  
7. Click Yes on the License Agreement  
screen.  
8. Click Manual Selection on the Printer  
Connection screen.  
9. Select a port.  
- Windows XP/Windows 2000: [IR]  
- Windows Me/Windows 98: [LPT3]  
A port name other than [LPT3:] may be  
displayed depending on the type of your  
computer.  
10.Click Next.  
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Troubleshooting  
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Ink does not eject  
Ink tank is not seated Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head and reseat them if  
properly/Printing is properly  
Blurred/ Colors are  
Wrong/White  
necessary.  
See "Insert the ink tank." on page 63.  
Print Head Nozzles  
Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output.  
See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 42.  
Streaks appear  
clogged  
When a specific color is missing from the nozzle check pattern, clean the Print  
Head.  
If ink supply is uneven: See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 47.  
Incorrect paper type  
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.  
Glossy photo paper  
other than Canon  
speciality media is  
used  
Selecting Other Photo Paper from Media Type, which may resolve the problem.  
Load one sheet at a time and remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.  
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.  
2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.  
Media not loaded with Check that your paper is loaded with the correct print side facing up.  
the print-side up  
Consult "Printing Media" in the User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how  
to load and handle your media.  
Printed Ruled Lines Print Head is  
are Displaced  
Align the Print Head. See "Aligning the Print Head" on page 57.  
misaligned  
Incorrect Paper  
Thickness Lever (gray)  
position  
Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) according to the printing paper type.  
See "Loading Paper" on page 4.  
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.  
2. Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Printed Paper Curls Paper being used is  
or Ink Blots  
Use High Resolution Paper, Photo Paper Pro or other Canon speciality paper to  
print images that have high color saturation.  
too thin  
Incorrect paper type  
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  
Clean the Paper Feed Roller.  
See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75.  
Back of Paper is  
Smudged  
Inside of the printer is If the inside of the printer is dirty, printed paper may be smudged. Periodically  
dirty  
clean the inside of the printer.  
See "Cleaning the Inside of the Printer" in the User’s Guide.  
Paper Feed Roller is  
dirty  
Clean the Paper Feed Roller.  
See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 75.  
Media is curled  
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.  
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" on page 4.  
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.  
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)  
*1  
(3) Check the printing paper if paper curl is corrected within approximately  
2 to 5 mm*2  
It is recommended to print the curl-corrected paper one sheet at a time.  
*1  
*2  
Paper Thickness Lever Set the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) in suitable position for your media.  
(gray) position is not  
proper  
See "Canon Speciality Media" on page 9.  
If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper (right ), set  
Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the left (  
).  
Return the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right ( ) after printing.  
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Troubleshooting Printer Hardware  
Problem  
Printer Does Not Printer cable is too Avoid using USB cables longer than 16.4 feet.  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Start or Printer  
Stops During  
Print Jobs  
long  
There may be  
problems in your  
operating system  
Restart your computer. It may solve the problem.  
Delete an undesired print job if there is any. Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or  
Printer Setup Utility in Macintosh for the deletion. If you are using the OS other  
than Mac OS X v.10.3, use the Print Center for deletion.  
1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program"  
on page 29.  
2. Click Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor.  
3. Click Display Print Queue.  
4. Select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu.  
When the confirmation messages is displayed, click YYes.  
The print job is deleted.  
Note  
In Windows Me or Windows 98  
Click to select an undesired document and select Purge Print  
Documents in the Printer menu.  
1. Select Applications from the Go menu.  
2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder.  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center  
icon.  
3. Double-click iP90 displayed under Name in the Printer List.  
.
4. Click to select an undesired document and click  
The print job is deleted.  
The infrared  
communication  
distance or the  
Place the printer at a distance of 31.5 inch/80 cm from the computer. Ensure that  
the Infrared Ports are at a proper angle and there are no obstacles between them.  
Retry printing.  
Infrared Port angle The allowable distance and angle for infrared communication depend on the  
is incorrect  
functions of the computer in addition to environmental conditions.  
See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.  
Cannot Print to  
End of Job  
Incorrect page size Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the  
selected  
printer:  
-
Check the Paper Size setting from within your application to ensure that it  
matches the size of the paper loaded.  
-
Check the Page Setup tab in the Printer Properties dialog box (for Windows) or  
the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of  
the paper loaded.  
During infrared  
communication,  
infrared rays were  
interrupted or  
If infrared communication between the infrared ports of the printer and computer  
or PDA is interrupted by any obstacle for ten seconds or longer during printing, the  
paper on which data is being printed is ejected and the printer is reset. Remove the  
obstacle and retry printing.  
another infrared  
If another infrared communication unit is operating nearby, printing can stop due  
communication unit to interference. When printing a document through infrared communication, do not  
is operating nearby operate other infrared communication units like a television remote control.  
See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.  
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Paper Does Not Feed Properly  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Paper Does Not  
Feed Properly  
Inappropriate paper  
type used  
Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled.  
See "Print Media to Avoid" on page 4.  
Check if the paper exceeds the load limit mark. If it exceeds, load less paper.  
See "Load the paper." on page 5.  
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.  
Caution Be careful not to touch any components inside the printer.  
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  
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  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Two flashes  
Printer is out of  
paper  
Reload paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.  
Three flashes  
Four flashes  
Five flashes  
Paper jam  
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.  
Ink tanks installed Reinstall the ink tanks. Ensure that the tanks are firmly seated in the Print Head.  
incorrectly  
No Print Head  
installed/Defective press the POWER button again to turn on the printer. If the same error occurs, the  
Print Head Print Head may be defective. Contact the Customer Care Center.  
Install a Print Head correctly. Press the POWER button to turn off the printer, and  
Eight flashes  
Nine flashes  
Waste ink absorber* The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink consumed during Print  
almost full  
Head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this absorber is nearly full.  
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error so printing can continue.  
Contact the Customer Care Center.  
A specified period  
Disconnect the cable, press the RESUME/CANCEL button, and then connect the  
of time has lapsed cable again.  
without receiving  
If the error persists, the connected digital camera or digital video camcorder may  
be incompatible with this printer. Use a compatible digital camera or digital video  
camcorder.  
any response from a  
digital camera/The  
digital camera or  
digital video  
camcorder is not  
compatible with this  
printer  
Twelve flashes  
Low battery level  
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.  
Note  
For details on handling of the battery, refer to the LK-51B/CK-51B  
User’s Guide.  
* The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning.  
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POWER lamp flashes alternately green and orange  
Note  
An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred.  
Disconnect the printer cable from the printer, and then turn the printer off and  
unplug the printer from the power supply. Reconnect the printer cable, and then  
plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on after leaving it for a while.  
If the problem remains, contact the Customer Care Center.  
POWER lamp (green) repeats the illumination sequence (Bluetooth  
Communication is used)  
When Bluetooth Communication is used and BJ Status Monitor is active with the  
printer power ON, the green POWER lamp repeats the illumination sequence in  
which it goes out twice every 5 seconds even if nothing is printed. This  
operation is not abnormal but it indicates that Bluetooth Communication is  
checking the printer condition. When BJ Status Monitor ends, the POWER lamp  
will stay lit.  
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An Error Message Appears on the Screen  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Printer not ready  
Try This  
The POWER lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print  
job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady (non-flashing) green when it  
is ready for use or when a print job is completed.  
Error Writing/Output  
to USBnnn or  
MPUSBPRNnn  
Paper is not loaded Load paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.  
Faulty connection Ensure that the printer cable is securely connected to the computer.  
Note  
If you are using a switching hub or other device, disconnect the  
printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing  
again.  
If successful, the problem may have been with the device.  
There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the  
cable(s) and try printing again.  
Printer Port settings Select the destination port as follows:  
and printer  
interface do not  
match  
When connected to the computer with a USB cable  
Confirm that the destination Printer Port is set to MPUSBPRNnn (Canon iP90)  
or USBnnn (Canon iP90) (Where nn represents a number)  
When performing infrared communication  
Open the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"  
on page 29.  
Ensure that the Infrared Port is selected as the destination port on the Ports  
tab or Details tab.  
· When using Windows XP or Windows 2000  
The port [IR] is used as the infrared communication port.  
· When using 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.  
Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and  
reinstall the printer driver.  
Refer to the User’s Guide for instructions on how to verify status and the  
correct action to take.  
Printer driver is not Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver.  
installed properly  
1. Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon iP90, and Uninstall.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver.  
3. Follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall  
the printer driver.  
The message If the Infrared Port is not selected as the print port of the printer driver, the  
"Cannot write to the message "Cannot write to the xxx port" (xxx is the name of the printer port) is  
XXX port" is  
displayed  
displayed and printing does not start. Select the IR port (LPT3 port in Windows  
Me/Windows 98) and retry printing.  
See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.  
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Problem  
Possible Cause  
Printer not ready  
Try This  
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.  
“Error No.: 300”  
Printer not properly Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer.  
connected  
Note  
If you are using a switching hub or other device, disconnect the  
printer and reconnect it directly to the computer and try printing  
again.  
If successful, the problem may have been with the device.  
There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the  
cable(s) and try printing again.  
Your printer name is 1. Select Applications from the Go menu.  
not displayed in the 2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder.  
Printer List of  
Printer Setup Utility  
(or Print Center)  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print  
Center icon.  
3. Ensure that iP90 is displayed in the Printer List.  
If iP90 is not displayed in the Printer List, reinstall the printer driver.  
Note  
If the problem persists, delete all unnecessary documents  
from the Extensions and Control Panels folder.  
Waste ink absorber The printer has a built-in waste ink absorber to hold the ink used during print  
head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this absorber is nearly full.  
almost full  
“Error No.:1700”  
“Error No.:2001”  
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error so you can continue  
printing. Before the waste ink absorber becomes completely full, contact the  
Customer Care Center.  
A specified period  
Disconnect the camera cable, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer  
of time has elapsed and reconnect the cable.  
without receiving a  
If the error is still unresolved, there is a possibility that you are using a digital  
camera or digital video camcorder that is not supported by this printer. Use a  
digital camera or digital video camcorder compatible with this printer.  
response from the  
digital camera/The  
digital camera or  
digital video  
camcorder  
connected is not  
compatible with  
this printer  
If the ink tank has  
been replaced with  
a new one  
Have you replaced  
an ink tank with a  
new one? message is  
displayed  
Click Yes to reset the ink counter.  
See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on page 64.  
If the ink tank has  
been removed for a  
certain period (the  
ink tank has not  
been replaced)  
Click No on the dialog box described above.  
You can choose the option to disable the diaplay of this confirmation message.  
1. Ensure that the printer is turned on and open the Printer Properties dialog  
box.  
2. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning Setting.  
3. Clear the check box of Display a confirmation message of ink tank  
replacement and click Send.  
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Problem  
Low Ink Warning  
Possible Cause Try This  
Failure to reset ink The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the “?” indicates ink  
Accompanied by Ink counter when  
Tank Icon With a '?' installing new ink  
tank  
tank is not synchronized with its ink counter.  
Always be sure to reset the ink counter in your printer driver when you replace an  
ink tank. See "Resetting the Ink Counter" on page 64.  
Note  
A “?” is displayed next to the Ink counter between the time one  
ink tank is removed and the ink counter is reset when the next  
one is installed. When you want to suspend the ink replacing  
message and “?”, change a setup in accordance with the  
following process.  
1. Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.  
See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from  
the Start Menu" on page 29  
3. Click the Maintenance tab and then click Low Ink Warning  
Setting icon.  
4. Clear a check box of Display low ink warning off and click  
Send.  
5. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
1. Ensure that the printer is connected with the computer by USB  
cable.  
2. Ensure that the printer is turned on.  
3. Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was  
installed, the Applications folder, and then the Utilities folder.  
4. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon.  
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-  
click the Print Center icon.  
5. Select iP90 from the Name list and click Utility or Configure.  
6. Select iP90 from the Product list and click Maintenance.  
7. Select Remaining ink level setting from the pop-up menu.  
8. Clear the check box of Display the Remaining Ink Level and  
click Send.  
9. When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.  
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Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication  
Problem  
Possible Cause Try This  
The required driver When using other than Windows 98 or later must have been preinstalled and  
is not installed  
Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed in the computer.  
Cannot Print  
See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.  
Properly through  
Infrared  
Communication  
The infrared  
communication  
driver is inactive  
In Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me  
1. Check whether the Wireless Link icon is displayed on the task bar.  
2. Place the mouse cursor on the Wireless Link icon.  
Ensure that "iP90 is the range" is displayed.  
If the name of another unit is displayed, change the orientation of this unit or  
turn it off.  
In Windows 98  
Start the infrared monitor and check whether the infrared communication driver  
is active.  
1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.  
2. Double-click the Infrared Monitor.  
3. Click the Options tab.  
4. Check the Enable infrared communication check box.  
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  
for infrared  
communications  
with the computer  
or other devices are  
not satisfied  
Printing from a computer  
Computer which provided with the infrared communication port based on the  
IrDA version 1.1 standard.  
Printing from a PDA or mobile phone  
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  
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  
Possible Cause Try This  
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.  
Printer warming up  
No paper /Paper error  
Paper Jam  
The printer is warming up  
No paper is loaded  
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.  
A paper jam occurrs in the  
printer  
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 button.  
Printer cover open  
No Print Head  
The Print Head Cover is open Close the Print Head Cover.  
No Print Head is installed (The Install a Print Head according to the Easy Setup Instructions.  
POWER lamp on the printer  
flashes five times)  
If a Print Head has already been installed, remove it, and then  
reinstall it.  
If the problem still remains, the Print Head may be defective.  
Contact the Customer Care Center.  
The Print Head is defective  
(The POWER lamp on the  
printer flashes five times)  
Waste tank (Waste ink  
absorber*2) full  
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  
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.  
Ink tank is empty  
Replace the ink tank with a  
new one  
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  
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.  
Printer error  
The battery level is low (The  
POWER lamp on the printer  
flashes twelve times)  
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.  
An error requiring servicing  
might have occurred (The  
POWER lamp on the printer  
flashes alternately orange and  
green)  
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.  
*1 To resume printing, you can press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer instead of selecting Continue.  
*2 The waste ink absorber absorbs ink used during cleaning.  
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• PictBridge or Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital cameras can be  
connected to your printer for direct printing.  
Note  
• This section describes errors that are indicated on Canon-brand PictBridge-  
or Bubble Jet Direct-compatible cameras. The error messages and  
operations may vary depending on the camera you are using.  
For errors on non-Canon PictBridge-compatible cameras, count the number  
of flashes the POWER lamp on the printer makes and check for the cause of  
the error and take the appropriate action. For details, see "Handling Error  
Messages" on page 76.  
• Connecting a digital camera not compatible with PictBridge or a Bubble Jet  
Direct makes the POWER lamp on your printer flash nine times. In such a  
case, unplug the cable connecting the camera to the printer, and press the  
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer.  
• A communication time out occurs if printing takes a long time or if it takes  
too much time to send data. This may stop printing. In such cases,  
disconnect the cable between the printer and the camera, press the  
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer, and reconnect the cable between  
the printer and the camera. Then, turn the camera on, if it does not  
automatically turn on. If the problem is still unresolved, select some other  
photo and check if it can be printed or not.  
• The Print Head Nozzles may be clogged if printing becomes faint or colors  
are incorrect. See "When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect" on  
page 41.  
• If the paper is curled or its surface is scratched during printing, make sure  
that you are using the correct type of paper. If this error occurs even when  
you are using the correct type of paper, select Prevent paper abrasion on  
Custom Settings in the printer driver. See "Print Quality is Poor or Contains  
Errors" on page 72.  
• To disconnect the cable connected between a digital camera and printer,  
follow the procedure below.  
1. Disconnect the cable from the printer.  
2. Turn off the digital camera.  
3. Disconnect the cable from the digital camera.  
When disconnecting the cable, be sure to hold the connector by its sides.  
• For the errors indicated on the camera and their solution, also refer to the  
user’s manual of the camera. For other troubles with a digital camera,  
contact the manufacturer of the camera.  
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Appendix  
Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet  
Direct Compatible Digital Cameras  
Let’s take a look at the media types that can be set on the Canon Bubble Jet Direct  
compatible digital camera connected to this printer and their limitations.  
Media Types for Digital Camera  
When you connect a digital camera, you can use the following media:  
Digital Camera Setting  
Card #1  
Media Type  
Photo Paper Pro 4"×6"/101.6×152.4 mm  
Card #2  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss,  
or Glossy Photo Paper 4"×6"/101.6×152.4 mm  
Card #3  
LTR  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5"×7"/127.0×177.8 mm  
Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper  
Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper Letter  
A4  
Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper  
Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo Paper A4  
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• For digital camera method of operations and troubleshooting, refer  
to your digital camera’s manual.  
Note  
For print error messages, refer to "Cannot Print Properly from the  
Digital Camera" in the User’s Guide.  
• By operating the digital camera, you can make the following prints:  
- You can make a standard print from the image displayed in the  
single display mode or in the index display mode.  
- You can print specified numbers of images, or make an index print  
by editing the DPOF.  
- For the images taken with an Exif Print-compatible digital camera,  
the Photo Optimizer PRO function can be used.  
- If date printing is set from a digital camera, the date when a  
photograph was taken is to be printed (excluding the index print).  
- Images will be scaled automatically according to the image size  
set on the digital camera and the size of the media set on the  
printer.  
• The digital camera does not support the following functions:  
- Print quality setting  
- Printer maintenance  
• Images other than Exif may not be index printed.  
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User’s Guide Table of Contents  
Your printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topics.  
How to Use This Manual  
How to Read This Manual  
Routine Maintenance  
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are  
Incorrect  
Safety Precautions  
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern  
Print Head Cleaning  
Print Head Deep Cleaning  
Aligning the Print Head  
Replacing an Ink Tank  
Printer Parts and Their Function  
Front View  
Operation Panel  
Rear View  
Inside the Printer  
Using the Canon iP90 Setup Utility  
Function of the Canon iP90 Setup Utility  
Starting the Canon iP90 Setup Utility  
Setup Utility Functions (Windows)  
Setup Utility Functions (Macintosh)  
Further Printing Techniques  
Printing Photographs  
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)  
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)  
BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh)  
Troubleshooting  
Cannot Install Printer Driver  
Print Quality is Poor  
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print  
Jobs  
Printing Media  
Compatible Media Types  
Photo Paper Pro PR-101  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss SG-101  
Matte Photo Paper MP-101  
Glossy Photo Paper GP-401  
High Resolution Paper HR-101N  
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided PP-101D  
T-Shirt Transfers TR-301  
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams  
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange  
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen  
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera  
Cannot Print Properly through Infrared  
Communication (Windows)  
Problems Relating to Windows (Windows)  
Transparencies CF-102  
Photo Stickers PS-101  
Envelopes  
Appendix  
Printing Area  
Deleting Selected Printers (Macintosh)  
Uninstalling Printer Drivers  
Uninstalling the On-screen Manual  
Cleaning the Inside of the Printer  
Transporting Printer  
Checking the Status of the Printer  
BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows)  
Printer Setup Utility (or Print Center)  
(Macintosh)  
Traveling Abroad with the Printer  
Specifications  
Index  
FAQS  
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Accessory Options  
The following options are available for this printer.  
Confirm the product names when you purchase the options.  
Canon Cradle Kit CK-51B  
This option is a kit that consists of a stand dedicated to this printer and a portable kit  
LK-51B (battery charger and lithium-ion battery). The lithium-ion battery can be  
charged with the printer placed upright.  
Canon Portable Kit LK-51B  
This option is a battery kit that consists of a battery charger and a lithium-ion battery.  
Use this kit together with the printer in locations where there is no power supply  
(during business trip, etc.).  
Canon Li-ion Battery LB-51  
This option is available as an additional lithium-ion battery for the portable kit LK-51B.  
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Canon Automobile Power Unit PU-100U  
This option is a unit that allows you to supply power from a cigarette lighter outlet to  
your printer for operation or battery charging.  
Bluetooth Unit BU-10  
This option is a unit that allows you to print wireless from a Bluetooth compatible  
computer.  
For further information on the installation or the Bluetooth settings, refer to the  
Bluetooth Unit BU-10 User’s Guide.  
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Traveling Abroad with the Printer  
Before traveling abroad with the printer, ensure that the following notes.  
About Universal AC Adapter and Power Cord  
The Universal AC Adapter can be used abroad to power the printer from power supplies  
ranging from AC 100 V to 240 V. However, the specification of the power cord differs for  
each country, please purchase the power cord suitable for the specification of each  
country.  
*1  
*2  
*1 Power Cord  
*2 Universal AC Adapter  
(1) Power Cord  
The specification of the power cord changes with each country.  
(2) Universal AC Adapter  
Universal AC Adapter is not dependent on the specification of each country. It is  
common also abroad and can use.  
Fill Out the CIWS Card  
Fill out the CIWS Card (Canon International Warranty System) with the date of purchase  
and the name of where the printer was purchased. Carry this warranty card with you  
when you travel, so you can request repairs or servicing of the printer at your  
destination. For details, refer to the CIWS card.  
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The Cautions When Carrying Printer  
• Pack up firmly in the case of carrying bag. For details, refer to Transporting Printer.  
• Be careful not to give it the strong vibration which puts a serious thing on the  
carrying bag, and a shock. Printer itself sometimes breaks down, and ink sometimes  
leaks out.  
• When you remove the power cord, check that the POWER lamp is off completely. If  
the power cord is pulled out while the POWER lamp is on or flashing, it will become  
the failure.  
X-ray and any other baggage inspection devices have no  
adverse effect on this printer.  
Note  
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Specifications  
Printer  
Printing resolution:  
4800* x 1200 dpi. max.  
(*Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.)  
Print speed *  
Black printing  
*Print speed may vary with the content of the  
document and the processing speed of the  
host computer.  
Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 16 ppm  
Standard: 12.7 ppm  
Color printing  
Max Speed (Custom Setting 5): 12 ppm  
Standard: 7.2 ppm  
Print width:  
203.2 mm max. (8.0 in)  
(for Borderless Printing: 215.9 mm/8.5 in)  
Resident print control mode:  
Receive buffer:  
Canon extended mode  
42 KB  
Interface:  
USB/IrDA Ver.1.1/Direct Print Port/Bluetooth Ver.1.1(option)  
Approx. 40 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode)  
Acoustic noise level:  
Operating environment:  
Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)  
Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation)  
Storage environment:  
Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)  
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)  
Power supply:  
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power consumption:  
Standby: 1 W or lower  
Printing: Approx. 10 W  
OFF: Approx. 0.2 W  
Dimensions 310 (W) x 174 (D) x 51.8 (H) mm  
(with Paper Support and Paper Output Tray retracted): 12.20 (W) x 6.85 (D) x 2.04 (H) in  
Weight:  
Approx. 1.8 kg (4 lb.)  
Print Head:  
Black: 160 x 2 nozzles (600 dpi)  
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 128 x 2 x 3 nozzles per each color (600 dpi)  
Ink Tanks:  
Capacity (pages):  
Black (BCI-15 Black) approx. 185*1, approx. 450*2  
Color (BCI-16 Color) approx. 100*2  
*1 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain  
paper mode with Windows XP printer driver  
*2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at standard and  
plain paper mode with Windows XP printer driver  
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Universal AC Adapter  
Dimensions:  
4.65 (W) x 2.28 (D) x 1.02 (H) in  
Approx. 200 g (0.44 lb)  
AC 100 to 240 V  
Weight:  
Rated input:  
Rated output:  
DC 16 V, 1.8 A  
Camera Direct Print  
Canon Bubble Jet Direct  
Compatible Paper  
Card #1 (Photo Paper Pro 4"×6" /101.6×152.4 mm), Card #2 (Photo  
Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss, or Glossy Photo  
Paper 4"×6" /101.6×152.4 mm), Card #3 (Photo Paper Plus Glossy  
5"×7" /127.0×177.8 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)  
Layout Print  
Standard: Borderless/with border, Index Print: 6-80 images  
(Depending on the size of print media)  
Print Quality  
Effect  
Standard  
Exif Print compatible  
DPOF Version  
Ver. 1.00 compatible (Index print, number of copies, select images,  
print special characters (date))  
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/16-  
up*  
*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  
Off (No trimming)  
Image optimize  
Default (Exif Print), “VIVID”*, “NR” (Noise Reduction)*, “VIVID+NR”*  
*If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select it.  
Date print  
Default (Off: No printing)  
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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.  
Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB  
interface on which Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later can operate.  
USB interface or IrDA Ver.1.1  
CD-ROM drive  
USB interface  
CD-ROM drive  
Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation  
(including temporary files)  
Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation  
Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later: 340 MB  
Windows XP/Windows 2000: 150MB  
Windows Me/Windows 98: 65MB  
The following functions are not supported:  
- Duplex Printing  
- Poster Printing  
- Fit to Page Printing  
- Booklet Printing  
USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-  
installed Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or  
Windows 98.  
- Reverse Order Printing (except for Mac OS X v.10.3.x)  
- Photo Optimizer PRO  
Additional System Requirements for Electric Manual  
15 MB free hard disk space  
Windows: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.  
Macintosh: Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Safari 1.0 or later.  
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Safety Precautions  
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use  
your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual.  
Warning  
You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of  
these safety precautions.  
Choosing a location  
Power supply  
Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.  
Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.  
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.  
Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord.  
Do not place heavy objects on the power cord or universal AC adapter.  
Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other  
equipment (extension lead/cord, 2- or 3- way adapter, etc.).  
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.  
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the  
printer at the power supply and call for service.  
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 the printer is placed at a location  
exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the  
plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.  
Use the universal AC adapter that came with the printer (CANON, K30244). Do not use it for other  
products.  
Cleaning the printer  
Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as  
alcohol, benzene or thinners.  
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the  
printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.  
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.  
If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the  
printer.  
Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside  
the printer.  
The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not  
described in this guide.  
Working around the  
printer  
Do not use flammable sprays near the printer.  
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components  
inside the printer.  
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Caution  
You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety  
precautions.  
Choosing a location  
Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.  
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or  
close to a heating source.  
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient  
temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).  
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.  
Power supply  
Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you  
can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.  
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.  
Do not use an extension lead/ cord.  
Working around the  
printer  
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.  
Do not place any object on the printer.  
Do not carry or store the printer with the round side down.  
A failure can result.  
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol,  
thinners, etc.) on top of the printer.  
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) fall into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for  
service.  
Print Heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store Print Heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.  
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.  
Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.  
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.  
Never touch the electrical contacts on a Print Head after printing.  
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.  
Universal AC Adapter  
When you pack the universal AC adapter for travel or storage, never wrap the cord around the body  
of AC adapter to prevent the cord from splitting or separating from the body of the AC adapter and  
causing a short circuit.  
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Regulatory Information  
Color Printer Model: K10249  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not  
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee  
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or  
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.  
Canon U.S.A., Inc.  
One Canon Plaza  
Lake Success, NY 11042  
1-516-328-5600  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the  
interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radio éléctiques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B  
prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie Canada.  
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CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only)  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished  
Canon-brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.  
The Product is warranted 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 container or (b) for 90 days  
from the date of original purchase for refurbished Products. Defective parts or a defective Product returned to a Canon USA  
repair facility or a Canon USA Authorized Service Facility (“ASF”), and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be repaired,  
exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts, or exchanged for a refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA  
repair Facility or the ASF. Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the Product. A dated  
proof of purchase is required at the time of warranty service. A copy of your dated bill of sale will satisfy this requirement. This  
warranty does not cover any accessories, or any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as to which there shall be no  
warranty or replacement.  
This limited warranty shall only apply if the Product is used in conjunction with compatible computers, peripheral equipment  
and software. Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such items except for compatible Canon brand peripheral equipment  
covered by a separate warranty (“Separate Warranty”). Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed  
by the terms of the Separate Warranty. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the Product are  
sold “as is” and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or  
fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with respect to such non-  
Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.  
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the Product and does not apply in the following cases:  
(a)  
Loss of or damage to the Product due to abuse, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration, accident,  
electrical current fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow operating or maintenance instructions in, or  
environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon USA’s user’s manual or other documentation, or services performed by  
someone other than a Canon USA repair facility or ASF. Without limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, scratches,  
and abrasions will be presumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to operate the Product as set forth in the  
user’s manual or other documentation for the Product.  
(b)  
(c)  
Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA) that cause damage to the Product or cause abnormally  
frequent service calls or service problems.  
If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed.  
ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD-  
ROM'S ENCLOSED WITH, OR ACCOMPANYING, THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR FOR THE  
PRODUCT, IS SOLD “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA. THE SOLE WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH  
SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT DISTRIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY  
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON. PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF  
THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER'S LICENSE AGREEMENT.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,  
APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER  
EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE  
PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON USA, OR ITS ASF. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED  
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) CANON USA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF  
REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, 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 WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA  
OR ITS ASF HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST CANON  
USA OR ITS ASF BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.  
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR  
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE POSSESSION, USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE  
PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA NOT CAUSED SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA, OR ITS ASF. (SOME  
STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE  
ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A GIFT, AND STATES YOUR  
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  
Canon USA offers a full range of customer technical support* options:  
Interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked  
questions (www.canontechsupport.com)  
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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)  
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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Index  
Index  
A
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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  
I
Infrared Communication ............................................. 15  
Infrared icon ............................................................... 15  
Infrared Port of printer ................................................ 22  
Ink Counter Reset ....................................................... 65  
Ink tank ...................................................................... 61  
iP90 Setup Utility ....................................................... 17  
B
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  
L
Li-ion Battery LB-51 .................................................... 87  
Load Limit Mark ............................................................5  
Loading Paper .............................................................. 4  
Low Ink Warning ......................................................... 67  
Low Ink Warning Setting ............................................. 80  
C
M
Camera Error Message .................................................82  
Canceling Print Jobs ....................................................12  
Cannot Install the Printer Driver ...................................70  
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera .............82  
Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication 81  
Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible digital camera ......23  
CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ..97  
Cleaning ...............................................................48, 50  
Cradle Kit CK-51B ........................................................87  
Matte Photo Paper ........................................................9  
Media Name .................................................................9  
Media Type ....................................................... 9, 11, 13  
Media Types for Digital Camera ............................. 27, 84  
Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing .............. 38  
Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement  
............................................................................... 64  
Mobile Phone ............................................................. 16  
N
D
Nozzle Check ........................................................ 42, 44  
Nozzle Check Pattern  
Deep Cleaning .......................................................53, 55  
Document Print Settings ..............................................19  
Document Printing dialog box ......................................19  
Driver  
examining ........................................................... 45  
printing .............................................................. 42  
saving settings ....................................................35  
settings .........................................................11, 13  
uninstalling .........................................................78  
O
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the  
Start Menu ............................................................. 29  
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your  
Application Program ............................................... 29  
E
Easy-PhotoPrint ....................................................37, 38  
Easy-WebPrint ............................................................37  
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern ............................45  
Exif Print .....................................................................37  
P
Page Setup ........................................................... 12, 74  
Page Setup dialog box .......................................... 12, 74  
Paper Feed Rollers ...................................................... 75  
Paper Size .................................................................. 12  
Paper Support Load Limit ..............................................9  
G
Glossy Photo Paper ...................................................... 9  
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Index  
Paper Thickness Lever Position ..................................... 9  
PDA ............................................................................ 16  
Performing Infrared Communication ........................... 21  
Photo Noise Reduction ............................................... 34  
Photo Optimizer PRO .................................................. 32  
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided ..................................... 9  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy ............................................... 9  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss ........................................ 9  
Photo Paper Pro ........................................................... 9  
Photo Print Settings ................................................... 17  
Photo Printing dialog box ........................................... 17  
Photo Stickers .............................................................. 9  
PhotoRecord .............................................................. 37  
PictBridge .............................................................25, 92  
Portable Kit LK-51B .................................................... 87  
POWER button .............................................................. 2  
Power Cord ................................................................ 89  
POWER lamp ................................................................ 2  
POWER/ERROR lamp .................................................. 76  
Preview before printing .............................................. 11  
Print Center ................................................................ 43  
Print Check Pattern ................................................43, 44  
Print dialog box .....................................................10, 13  
Print Head Alignment ............................................57, 59  
Print Head Cleaning .................................................... 47  
Print Head Deep Cleaning ........................................... 52  
Print Media to Avoid ..................................................... 4  
Print Mode ................................................................. 13  
Print Quality ....................................................11, 30, 72  
Printer Driver Settings for Media Type ........................... 9  
Printer Properties dialog box ...........................10, 29, 42  
Printer Setup Utility .................................................... 43  
Printing Borderless Photographs ................................ 38  
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera ... 23  
Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct  
Compatible Digital Cameras .................................... 84  
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ............................... 42  
Speciality Media ...........................................................9  
Specifications .............................................................91  
Specify the paper size and layout ................................17  
Super White Paper ........................................................9  
T
Transparencies .............................................................9  
Troubleshooting .........................................................69  
T-Shirt Transfers ...........................................................9  
Turning off the Printer ...................................................3  
Turning on the Printer ...................................................2  
U
Uninstalling the printer driver .....................................78  
Universal AC Adapter ..................................................89  
User’s Guide Table of Contents ....................................86  
Using Speciality Media .................................................8  
V
Vivid Photo .................................................................33  
W
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ....41  
Wireless Link icon .......................................................15  
R
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  
S
Safety Precautions ..................................................... 94  
Saving Driver Settings ................................................ 35  
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Ordering Information  
For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.  
Description  
Order #  
Ink Tanks  
BCI-15 Black  
BCI-16 Color  
8190A003  
9818A003  
Canon Specialty Papers  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 50 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4" x 6" / 120 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5" x 7" / 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (5" x 7" / 10 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (8.5" x 11" / 10 sheets)  
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit (5" x 7")  
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit (8.5" x 11")  
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss (4" x 6" /50 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4" x 6" / 20 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4" x 6" / 75 sheets)  
Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11" / 15 sheets)  
7980A007  
7980A012  
7980A022  
7980A019  
7980A006  
9981A006  
9981A005  
0041B005  
0041B006  
8386A010  
1029A014  
1029A027  
1029A004  
1029A028  
7981A004  
9157A010  
1026A009  
9157A023  
0001C001  
1043A004  
1043A011  
Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11" / 30 sheets)  
Matte Photo Paper (8.5" x 11" / 50 sheets)  
Glossy Photo Paper (4" x 6" / 50 sheets)  
Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11" / 20 sheets)  
Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size  
Photo Stickers  
Transparencies (8.5" x 11" / 50 sheets)  
High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11" / 100 sheets)  
Call 1-800-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at  
www.estore.usa.canon.com.  
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Quick Start Guide  
Canon U.S.A., Inc.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.  
Canon Inc.  
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-Chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan  
Canon Canada, Inc.  
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada  
Canon Latin America, Inc.  
703 Waterford Way, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33126, U.S.A.  
Canon Mexicana S. de R.L. de C.V.  
Periferico Sur No. 4124 Col. Ex-Rancho de Anzaldo, C.P. 01900, Mexico, D.F.  
The following ink tanks are compatible with iP90.  
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to “Replacing an Ink Tank” in this guide.  
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