Canon printer PIXMA i250 User Manual

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Printing with Macintosh
Adjusting the print settings according to your needs allows you to produce better quality prints.
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„„ „Printing
1
11 1Open the Page Setup dialog box in 
your application.
On the File menu, click Page Setup. Check the 
application’s users manual for the actual procedures.
2
22 2Specify the page setup.
For details, refer to “Page Setup” on page 20.
3
33 3Open the Print dialog box in your 
application to print the document.
On the File menu, click Print. Check the application’s 
users manual for the actual procedures.
4
44 4Specify the print settings according to 
your requirements.
For details, refer to “Basic Print Settings” on page 20.
5
55 5Click Print.
Printing will start in a few moments. 
						

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„„ „Page Setup
Use the Page Setup dialog box to specify the paper size settings.
„
„„ „Basic Print Settings
For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the Print dialog box. To get 
the best results, ensure you select the type of media loaded in the printer when printing on paper 
other than plain paper.
(1) Media TypeSelect the type of media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print ModeSelect the type of document you want to print. 
To specify more detailed settings for the print quality or color, select 
Manual and click Details.
(3) PrintClick this to start printing.
• See Balloon Help for more information about other printer driver functions. 
Select Show Balloons in the Help menu for an explanation of each of the items in the setting 
screen. To see the explanation, point to the item with the mouse.
• Refer to the User’s Guide for more information about printer driver functionality.
Select paper size 
you wish to use.
(2)
(3)
(1) 
						

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Print Head Maintenance
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„„ „If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print
Perform print head cleaning to improve the print quality. Ensure that the printer is turned on and 
follow the instructions below.
•Windows
Open the printer driver settings screen and click the Maintenance tab. Click Cleaning.
See page 13 for details on how to open the setting screen.
• Macintosh
Open the Page Setup dialog box and click Utilities. Click Cleaning.
„
„„ „When the Printer Runs out of Ink
Replace the empty ink tank with a new one.
Specify the following ink tanks when purchasing.
Ink Tank BCI-24 Color
Ink Tank BCI-24 Black
1
11 1Open the front cover and remove the 
empty ink tank.
Do not touch the lock lever. 
2
22 2Install the new ink tank.
Close the front cover when finished.
When you enable the low ink warning, reset the ink 
counter of the ink tank installed.
Refer to the User’s Guide for more detailed 
procedures and information about maintenance.
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Appendix
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)
If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a 
problem with the USB driver installation.
Try reinstalling the printer driver.
„
„„ „Reinstalling
If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Port screen:
1
11 1Click Cancel.
2
22 2When the Terminate Installation screen is 
displayed, click OK.
3
33 3Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM.
4
44 4Turn the printer off.
5
55 5Restart the computer.
6
66 6Reinstall the printer driver (see page 8).
For Further Details...
For more information, place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
„
„„ „User’s Guide Contents
The “User’s Guide” is HTML manual you can browse through on your computer.
„
„„ „How to View the User’s Guide
Contents
• Printer parts and their functions
• Further printing techniques
• Routine maintenance• Printing media
• Troubleshooting
•Specifications
For Windows(1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer.
(2) Click 
Documentation at left of the screen.
(3) Click Vi e w Do cu me nt s.
(4) When a message appears, click
•
Ye s – to install the User ’s Guide
•No – only to browse the User’s Guide
(5) Select 
User’s Guide and click OK.
Follow the instructions on screen.
For Mac OS 8.6-9.x(1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer.
(2) Double-click the 
Manual folder.
(3) Select a language folder.
(4) Double-click the 
Users Guide folder.
(5) Double-click the icon for the 
i350&i250_UG_ENG.htm file. 
						

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„„ „Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package
Easy-PhotoPrint (Windows/Macintosh)You can make a Borderless Printing (i350 only) easily and quickly, just by selecting a photograph taken with 
a digital camera and the paper type on which to print. You can also use simple editing features such as 
trimming and image rotation.
It is Exif Print (Exif 2.2) compatible.
Easy-WebPrint (Windows)You can easily print homepages displayed on Internet Explorer or pages from User’s Guide (HTML manual 
of this printer) in full size.
Easy-WebPrint automatically adjusts the layout when printing a screen.
This feature enables you to print a screen without its right end being cut.
This application is a plug-in for Internet Explorer, and its toolbar is automatically added to Internet Explorer 
after installation. You need Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later to use this application.
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„„ „BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements
For Windows
• Use a computer equipped on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 
can operate.
• USB* interface
•CD-ROM drive
• Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation
Windows XP/Windows 2000: 50MB
Windows Me/Windows 98: 15MB
* USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows XP, Windows 2000, 
Windows Me, or Windows 98. (This includes Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows Me 
upgraded from pre-installed Windows 98 or later)
For Macintosh
• Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which Mac OS 8.6-9.x or 
Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later can operate.
• Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation
Mac OS 8.6-9.x:  30 MB
Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later:  100 MB
• The following functions are not supported when using Mac OS X v.10.2.1 or later:
- Duplex Printing
- Photo Optimizer Pro
Additional Systems Requirements for User’s Guide
• Pentium
® 75 MHz equivalent or higher processor (Pentium® 133MHz equivalent or higher 
processor recommended)
• 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended)
• 10 MB of available hard-disk space (when installing the User’s Guide)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later 
						

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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) 
						

							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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