Canon printer PIXMA i250 User Manual

							BUBBLE JET PRINTERQuick Start GuideTable of ContentsPreface 1
Shipping Materials  1Introduction 1
Setting Up  2
Preparing the Printer  2Installing the Print Head  3Connecting the Printer to the Computer 6Loading Paper  7Installing the Printer Driver  8Aligning the Print Head  13
Basic Operations  17
Printing with Windows  17Printing with Macintosh  19
Print Head Maintenance  21Appendix 22
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)  23For Further Details...  23
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							Exif PrintThis printer supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”).
Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By 
connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is 
used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the 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 radioélectriques applicables aux appareils 
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur NMB-003 dIndustrie 
Canada intitulée « Appareils numériques ».International ENERGY STAR
® Program
As an ENERGY STAR
® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY 
STAR guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR
® Office Equipment Program is a global program 
that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equipment. 
The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions 
that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business 
can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as com-
puters, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
Power RequirementsNever use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incor-
rect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are 
as follows:
AC 100-127V, 50/60Hz
AC 220-240V, 50/60Hz
Printer Model: K10228 (i350/i250) 
						

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Preface
Shipping Materials
Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer.
Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact your Canon 
Authorized Dealer or Sales Representative.
‰Printer
‰Setup Software & User ’s Guide CD-ROM
‰Quick Start Guide
‰Print Head
‰2 Ink Tanks
* A USB cable should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable 
specifications, refer to page 6.
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the 
instructions indicated by these symbols.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect 
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect 
operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation.
Notice
The diagrams and computer screens in this guide refer to the i350. The operations are exactly the same 
with the i250.
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid 
personal injury or damage to the printer.
Trademark Notices
•Canon® is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
•Microsoft® and Windows® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other 
countries.
• Apple, Mac, Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other 
countries.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this Quick Start Guide are the property of 
their respective owners.
Copyright ©2003 CANON INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever 
without the express written permission. 
						

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Setting Up
1 Preparing the Printer
1
11 1Place the printer on a flat surface.
2
22 2Remove the tape from the printer as 
shown.
The tape position is subject to change.
Pull out the output tray and remove the tape as shown 
(for i350 only).
3
33 3Open the front cover and remove the 
tape and the shipping material.
i350
i250
i350
i250 
						

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2 Installing the Print Head
„
„„ „Installing the Print Head
1
11 1Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
2
22 2Remove the protective cap from the 
print head.
3
33 3Place the print head in the holder.
4
44 4Lock the print head into place by 
lowering the lever.
Do not touch the lock lever once the print head has been 
installed.
• Do not touch the print 
head nozzles or 
electrical contacts.
• Do not attempt to 
reattach the protective 
cap once it has been 
removed.
lock lever
electrical 
contactsprint head 
nozzles
print head 
						

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„
„„ „Installing the Ink Tanks
• For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
• Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
1
11 1Take out the black ink tank.
2
22 2Hold the ink tank as shown in the 
diagram and remove the protective cap.
3
33 3Insert the black ink tank into the right-
hand slot.
4
44 4Press the tab until it clicks into place.
5
55 5Use the same procedure to install the 
color ink tank in the left hand slot.
6
66 6Close the front cover.
• Do not touch the ink port.
• Do not attempt to reattach the 
protective cap once it has 
been removed.
protective cap
ink port 
						

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If an ink tank is installed improperly, the warning message appears when you try to print. Follow the 
above instructions in Steps 3 to 6 to reinstall ink tanks. 
						

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3 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 
Use a USB cable.
Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length.
• Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your 
hands are wet.
• Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy 
objects on the power cord.
• Never use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the country of 
purchase. Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or electric shock.
• Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Follow the steps below to install the printer driver 
correctly.
1
11 1Ensure the printer and the computer are 
switched off.
2
22 2Plug the printer in.
3
33 3Connect the USB cable.
• If your computer has an earth connection, make sure that this is attached.
• If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the 
power outlet after turning off the printer.
If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware 
Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following 
operations, click Cancel and turn off the computer. 
						

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4 Loading Paper
„
„„ „Loading Plain Paper
1
11 1Pull out the paper rest and the output 
tray (for i350 only) as shown.
Be careful not to jam your finger in the circular holes of 
the paper rest (for i350 only).
2
22 2To avoid paper jams, fan the stack to 
remove static cling, then align the edges 
of the stack by tapping it on a flat 
surface.
3
33 3Load the paper, aligning it with the right 
side of the sheet feeder.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. Do not 
exceed this limit. For Legal size paper, you can load up 
to 10 sheets.
4
44 4Pinch the paper guide and slide it 
against the left side of the stack of 
paper.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows: Go to page 8
Mac OS 8.6-9.x: Go to page 10
Mac OS X: Go to page 11
Print side 
						

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5 Installing the Printer Driver
„
„„ „Installing the Printer Driver – Windows
1
11 1Ensure the printer and computer are 
switched off.
2
22 2Turn on the computer and start 
Windows. If any applications 
automatically run, quit them.
Disable any virus detection programs.
Do NOT turn the printer on at this stage.
• Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during the installation. The driver cannot be 
correctly installed.
• The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screen may differ depending on the operating 
system you are using.
• When installing the printer driver in Windows XP or Windows 2000, log on to the system as a 
member of the Administrators group.
• The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM contains the application software. If you want to 
install the application software, click Install on step 7. Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be 
installed for Easy-PhotoPrint.
If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel and follow steps 1 to 8 to install the printer 
driver.
Special Notes for Windows 98 or Windows Me USB Users
Click Cancel to quit the screen and turn off the printer. Next, remove and replace the USB cable 
connected to your computer.