Canon printer PIXMA i450 User Manual

BUBBLE JET PRINTERQuick Start GuideTable of ContentsPreface 1
Shipping Materials  1Introduction 1
Setting Up  2
Preparing the Printer  2Connecting the Printer to the Computer  3Installing the Print Head  4Loading 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
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera  22Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)...

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 
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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 3.
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the following...

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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.
3
33 3Attach the paper rest to the sheet 
feeder.
4
44 4Pull out the output tray. 

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2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 
Use a USB cable.
Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length.
Follow the steps below to install the printer driver 
correctly.
1
11 1Ensure the printer and the computer are 
switched off.
2
22 2Connect the 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...

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3 Installing the Print Head
• 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...

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5
55 5Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
6
66 6Remove the protective cap from the 
print head.
7
77 7Place the print head in the holder.
8
88 8Lock 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...

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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...

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4 Loading Paper
„
„„ „Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
1
11 1Open the front cover.
2
22 2Move the paper thickness lever at the 
top of the print head holder to the left 
position. Close the front cover.
3
33 3Pull out the paper rest and the output 
tray as shown.
4
44 4To avoid paper jams, fan the stack to 
remove static cling, then align the edges 
of the stack by tapping it on a flat 
surface.
5
55 5Load the paper, aligning it with the right 
side of the sheet feeder.
You can load up to 100...

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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...