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Photo Printer Quick Start Guide - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 2
thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon i9100 Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 3
Error Messages 55 An Error Message Appears on the Screen 56 Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x 57 User's Guide Table of Contents 59 Specifications 60 Safety Precautions 62 Regulatory Information 64 Canon Printer and Scanner Limited Warranty --- (USA Only 65 1 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 4
Contents Index 67 2 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 5
and how to use them. For more information, view the i9100 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use the online help within your printer driver interface: While in the printer's Properties window press the F1 key, or click ? in the upper right corner. Then click the feature - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 6
describes how to load plain paper into your printer. • For detailed information on the specialty media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Specialty Media" on page 6. • Consult the User's Guide for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and specialty - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 7
2 Prepare to load paper. Basic Printing (1) Open the paper rest extension when printing on paper larger than Letter. (2) Pull the output tray extension out one step when printing on Ledger (11" x 17") size paper or smaller, and pull it out two steps when printing on paper larger than Ledger. (3) - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 8
Printing 3 Load the paper. (3) Pinch the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack . For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. Using Specialty Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 9
Canon Left Left Left Right Left Basic Printing Printer driver setting Media Type Photo Paper Pro* Guide. z *: Print settings are much easier to select if you use the applications included on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM when printing on the Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6"). For instructions - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 10
will generate spectacular results for printing photographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images are susceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your i9100 Photo Printer will ensure that print quality lasts long into the future. Many environmental - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 11
application you are using. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP. 1 Create a document, or open a file to print. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application software's File menu. The Print dialog box is displayed. (2) Ensure that the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 12
Set on the Main tab. You can control the print quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the User's Guide or Help. z Select Preview before printing by clicking the check box. This displays a preview screen that allows you to confirm the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 13
Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh Note z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS 9. 1 Create a document, or open a file to print. 2 Select the Paper Size. (1) - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 14
: If you select Manual, the Details button becomes selectable. Click the Details button to display the Detailed Setting dialog box where you can fine-tune the Print Quality and the Halftoning settings. Refer to the User's Guide. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 15
Setup Instructions. z For details about photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide included on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh) You can make Borderless Printing easily and quickly, just by selecting a photograph taken with a digital camera - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 16
and User's Guide CD-ROM. 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 the portrait or night scene mode, etc. BJ Printers support Consult your memory card documentation for instructions on how to insert the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 17
2 Select photograph. Advanced Printing (1) Select the memory card folder, then the folder containing the digital photographs. All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. Thumbnail (2) Click the [+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 18
Advanced Printing 3 Select the paper. 4 Select the layout. (1) Click the 2.Paper Selection tab. (2) Select the size of the paper you want to use from Paper Size. (3) Select the type of the paper you want to use from Media Type. (1) Click the 3. Layout/ Print tab. (2) Select Borderless (full). (3) - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 19
and User's Guide CD-ROM. 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 the portrait or night scene mode, etc. BJ Printers support your memory card documentation for instructions on how to insert the memory - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 20
Advanced Printing 2 Select photograph. (1) Select the memory card folder, then the folder containing the digital photographs you want to print. All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. (2) Click the photograph you want to print. (3) Click PRINT and select Layout - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 21
Advanced Printing (3) Click Page setup.... 4 Select Borderless Printing. (1) Select Borderless Printing. (2) Select a paper size from the Paper Size pull-down menu. The menu only displays paper sizes compatible with Borderless Printing. (3) Click OK. A message box pops up. Read the message and - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 22
Advanced Printing 5 Specify the number of photographs to print on one page. 6 Print the photograph. (1) Select 1(1×1) from the No. of images pull-down menu. (2) Click OK. (1) Click PRINT. The Print dialog box is displayed. 20 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 23
Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note z This manual that the Canon i9100 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printing Preferences (or Printer Properties) dialog box opens. - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 24
tabs, refer to your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start and select Control Panel, Printers, and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. For non-XP Windows, Click Start, select Settings, and then Printers. 2 Select the Canon i9100 icon. 3 Open the File menu, and select Printing Preferences (or - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 25
photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that can be used to creatively enhance the colors and output of your photographs - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 26
Printing To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog box. See "Printing with Macintosh" on page 11. 2 Click Print Mode and select Manual, then click Details... to open the Detailed Setting dialog box. 3 Move the slide - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 27
adjusts the photographic images 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 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 28
Advanced Printing To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies background colors for fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 The Vivid Photo function is not available, if Background Printing has been disabled. To use - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 29
Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky and dark portions of the images taken with your digital camera. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 The Photo Noise Reduction function is not available, if Background Printing has been disabled. To use Photo Noise - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 30
settings. (3) Select an icon. (4) Enter a description on the registering profile. 4 Click OK. 5 Click OK on the Profiles tab. This registers your printer driver print settings. Note You can retrieve or delete the print settings profile at any time. Retrieving profile: Select the desired profile - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 31
which to register your settings. 4 Click OK. 5 Click Close in the Register Settings dialog box. This registers your printer driver print settings. Note You can retrieve or delete the saved driver settings at any time. Retrieving print settings: Select the name of the settings to retrieve from the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 32
these. Note For detailed descriptions of the printer driver functions, refer to the User's Guide located on your Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Taken with Digital Camera Smoothing the Rough Edges of Certain Images Automatically - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 33
not print properly if a wrong ink tank is used, or if an ink tank is installed in the incorrect position. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order indicated below. • Yellow: BCI-6Y • Magenta: BCI-6M • Cyan: BCI-6C • Photo Magenta: BCI- - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 34
. Empty ink tank The ink tank with [X] symbol is out of ink. Replace it with a new ink tank. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to resume printing with the empty ink tank. When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 35
empty. Printing will resume as soon as the ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to resume printing with the ink tank empty. When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 36
Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them following the procedure described below. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Push the tab and - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 37
ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled into the printer may not function. z Color ink may be consumed even when a black-and- - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 38
ink tank is installed securely. z Increase the Print Quality setting in the printer driver settings. Step 1 "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37 If If the problem remains Step 3 "Print Head Deep Cleaning" on page 42 Note If print head maintenance does not resolve the problem, contact - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 39
. Use this function if printed results are blurred or if the color is incorrect. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 22. 3 Print the Nozzle Check - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 40
Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check. (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 41
Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing here indicates that the print head requires cleaning. See "Print Head Cleaning" on page 39. (2) Unevenness in these patterns indicates - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 42
Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) When the message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities... to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 40 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 43
the printer is on. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once, then release. z After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are clean. See "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 37. If the problem persists - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 44
process. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 22. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 45
. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities... to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pull- printing up to three times. If the problem persists, the print head may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. 43 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 46
Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" on page 22. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 47
4 Align the Print Head. Printing Maintenance (1) Look at the printout. Select the patterns that have the fewest white stripes and enter the numbers that correspond to the selected patterns. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click OK. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on F, pick the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 48
Printing Maintenance 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Print Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities... to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 49
4 Align the Print Head. Printing Maintenance (1) Look at the printout. Select the patterns that have the fewest white stripes and enter the numbers that correspond to the selected patterns. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click Send. Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on F, pick the - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 50
Printing Maintenance 48 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 51
will find the most common printing problems. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 50 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 51 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 53 • " using Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the on-screen instructions. 49 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 52
Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the installation instructions from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your printer. Note If the installer was - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 53
Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem the print side facing up. Note Follow the instructions packaged with your specialty media for loading and handling . Printer will not print edge to edge Amount of extension is small Paper size set incorrectly 1. Select Manual in - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 54
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed Paper Paper being used is Use Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. setting is too high 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, and then click - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 55
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has overheated due to long periods of continuous printing Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to allow the print head - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 56
Troubleshooting the spool format is EMF, follow the procedure below. 1 Open the Printer Properties Dialog Box. 2 On the Main tab, select Custom as the the print quality may be degraded. Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 57
Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The removed. If re-installing the print head does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center to replace it with a new one. The printer has a built-in waste ink tank to hold the ink - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 58
problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer driver is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Click Start, select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i9100, and Uninstall. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to uninstall the driver - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 59
1 Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. TURN THE PRINTER ON. 2 Open the Mac OS 8.6-9.x folder on the CD-ROM, then double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the Installer icon in the Printer Driver folder. 4 Read the License Agreement and click Accept, if - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 60
Appendix 12 Click the i9100 icon in the Chooser. 13 Close the Chooser. Note Register your product at www.registercanon.com to ensure product support. 14 To ensure highest quality output, continue with Step 7 Align the Print Head on the Easy Setup Instructions. 58 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 61
of Contents Your printer's User's Guide offers detailed information on the following topics. How to Use This Manual Printer Parts and Their Function Useful Printing Techniques Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Recorded with Digital Camera Achieving Vivid Reproduction - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 62
Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: Print speed *print speed may vary 101 A3) High (Fine): 0.55 ppm 322.2 mm max.(12.7 in) (for borderless printing: 329.0 mm/13.0 in) Canon Extended 80 KB USB-Compatible Approx. 37 dB (A) (in the best quality mode) Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 63
which Mac OS X v10.2.1 or later can operate. z 100MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation. z The following functions are not supported: - Shared printer in the network (will be supported as an OS function with Mac OS X v10.2 or later) - Duplex Printing - Photo Optimizer PRO - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 64
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. Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. This could cause a fire or electric - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 65
the power cord if necessary. Power supply When moving the printer, carry the printer by holding both sides. Never remove the plug by pulling on containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 66
Printer with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 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 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 67
failure to operate the Product as set forth in the operating instructions. (b) 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. (c) If the Product has had it serial number or dating defaced - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 68
Appendix Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.com) • Automated interactive telephone support on most current products - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 69
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Index U Uninstalling Printer Driver 56 V Vivid Photo 26 W Warranty 65 When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect ... 36 Z ZoomBrowser EX 13 68 - Canon I9100 | i9100 Quick Start Guide - Page 71
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