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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.
2Start the Canon iP90 Setup Utility.
3Specify the paper size and layout.

Changing the Photo Print Settings
(1)Click Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings
Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print SettingsInfrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings tab.
(2)Click Change
ChangeChange Change on Photo Print Settings
Photo Print SettingsPhoto Print Settings Photo Print Settings.
The Photo Printing
Photo PrintingPhoto Printing Photo Printing dialog box appears.
Windows
Windows WindowsWindows
Click Start
StartStart Start and select All Programs
All ProgramsAll Programs All Programs (or 
Programs
ProgramsPrograms Programs), Canon Utilities
Canon UtilitiesCanon Utilities Canon Utilities, Canon iP90 
Canon iP90 Canon iP90  Canon iP90 
Setup Utility
Setup UtilitySetup Utility Setup Utility and Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Canon iP90 Setup UtilityCanon iP90 Setup Utility Canon iP90 Setup Utility.
The Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Canon iP90 Setup UtilityCanon iP90 Setup Utility Canon iP90 Setup Utility screen 
appears.
Macintosh
MacintoshMacintosh Macintosh
Open the Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and then 
double-click the Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Canon iP90 Setup UtilityCanon iP90 Setup Utility Canon iP90 Setup Utility 
folder and the Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Canon iP90 Setup UtilityCanon iP90 Setup Utility Canon iP90 Setup Utility 
icon.
The Canon iP90 Setup Utility
Canon iP90 Setup UtilityCanon iP90 Setup Utility Canon iP90 Setup Utility screen 
appears.
* Windows XP SP2 is used as an example 
here.
The same operation is applicable in 
Macintosh.
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(3)Select a desired layout for printing.
(4)Click Send
SendSend 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
Performing Infrared CommunicationPerforming Infrared Communication Performing Infrared Communication on page 21. 4×6 
(Standard)Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4×6/101.6×152.4 mm 
paper without a border.
5×7
BorderlessPrints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy 5×7/127.0×177.8 mm 
paper without a border.
Credit Card 
BorderlessPrints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13×3.39/
54×86 mm without a border.
Credit Card 
BorderedPrints a photo on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Credit Card 2.13×3.39/
54×86 mm with a border.
Sticker 
Paper (×16)Prints 16 photos on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Sticker paper with a 
border.
NoteClick Custom
CustomCustom Custom if you want to specify the media type, paper size, layout, and 
borderless printing.
- 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.
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Changing the Document Print Settings
(1)Click Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings
Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print SettingsInfrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings tab.
(2)
Click Change
ChangeChange Change on Document Print Settings
Document Print SettingsDocument Print Settings Document Print Settings.
The Document Printing
Document PrintingDocument Printing Document Printing dialog box appears.
(3)Select the printing type for the document.
(4)Click Send
SendSend 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
Performing Infrared CommunicationPerforming Infrared Communication Performing Infrared Communication on page 21.NoteBible, Mini 6-hole and A5 size papers are used for a personal 
organizer.
When Printing these papers:
• Select 3.66×6.69/93×170mm for Bible
BibleBible Bible, 3.15×4.96/
80×126mm for Mini 6-hole
Mini 6-holeMini 6-hole 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.
NoteClick Change
ChangeChange Change on Document Printing
Document PrintingDocument Printing Document Printing dialog to change the following 
settings.
Time difference with GMT
Time difference with GMTTime difference with GMT 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
LanguageLanguage Language: You can adopt the Language if incorrect text is printed.
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NoteFollowing limitations apply on transmittable data
• 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.
1Set 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.
2Start 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 7.87 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.
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 printer
Infrared Port of computer
When printing with the computer
When printing with the computerWhen printing with the computer When printing with the computer
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Note• 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.
• 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 
Wireless Link Wireless Link  Wireless Link icon (In Windows 98, click 
the Infrared
InfraredInfrared Infrared icon) on the status bar or Control Panel
Control PanelControl Panel Control Panel allows you to 
check whether the IrDA transmission has been interrupted.
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 printer
Infrared Port of mobile phone
When printing with a mobile phone or PDA
When printing with a mobile phone or PDAWhen printing with a mobile phone or PDA When printing with a mobile phone or PDA
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Advanced Printing
Advanced PrintingAdvanced Printing 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.
Note• PictBridge is an Industry standard enabling a range of digital photo 
solutions, including the direct printing of photos from a digital still camera, 
digital 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.
For details, refer to Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet 
Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet  Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet 
Direct Compatible Digital Cameras
Direct Compatible Digital CamerasDirect Compatible Digital Cameras 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 
Printing Photographs Printing Photographs  Printing Photographs 
Directly from a PictBridge 
Directly from a PictBridge Directly from a PictBridge  Directly from a PictBridge 
Compliant Device
Compliant DeviceCompliant Device Compliant Device on page 
26
See Printing Photographs 
Printing Photographs Printing Photographs  Printing Photographs 
Directly from Canon Bubble 
Directly from Canon Bubble Directly from Canon Bubble  Directly from Canon Bubble 
Jet Direct Compatible Digital 
Jet Direct Compatible Digital Jet Direct Compatible Digital  Jet Direct Compatible Digital 
Cameras
CamerasCameras 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.
1Set 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.
2Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer.
CautionDo 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.
Note• 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.
• 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.
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3Load 4×6 paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder in the portrait position (short 
side facing down).
4Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1)Ensure that the device is turned off.
NoteSome types of the device turn on automatically, when connected to the 
printer. For a device not turns on automatically, turn it on manually.
(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.
(2) Connect the camera to the 
printer using a USB cable.
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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.
Either one 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:
- 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)NoteThe power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of 
the device.
NoteThe Canon iP90 Setup Utility allows you to make these settings. For 
details, refer to the 
User’s Guide.
NoteAbout the Settings Explained Below
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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