Canon printer PIXMA i550 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 2Installing the Print Head 4Loading Paper 7Installing the Printer Driver 8Aligning the Print Head 12
Basic Operations 16
Printing with Windows 16Printing with Macintosh 18
Print Head Maintenance 20Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21For Further Details... 21
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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
‰4 Ink Tanks
* Cables should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable type and 
specifications, refer to page 2.
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the...

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Setting Up
1 Preparing the Printer
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11 1Place the printer on a flat surface.
2
22 2Remove the tape and the shipping 
material from the printer as shown.
The tape position is subject to change.
2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 
Use either a USB cable or parallel printer cable. You cannot connect the computer to the printer using both 
the parallel cable AND the USB cable.
.
• The USB cable delivers relatively faster printing speeds and is recommended for use with 
Windows XP, Windows Me,...

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Follow the steps below to install the printer driver 
correctly.
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11 1Ensure the printer and the computer are 
switched off.
2
22 2Connect the cable.
Figure A shows the USB cable connection and Figure B 
shows the printer cable (parallel) connection.
Figure A
Figure B
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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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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6
66 6Remove the protective cap from the 
print head.
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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.
„
„„ „Installing the Ink Tanks
• For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
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11 1Take out the yellow ink tank.
2
22 2Pull the orange tape in the direction of 
the arrow and remove the clear film.
• Do not touch the print 
head nozzles or 
electrical...

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3
33 3Hold the ink tank as shown in the 
diagram and remove the protective cap.
4
44 4Insert the yellow ink tank into the right-
hand slot. Press the top until it clicks 
into place.
5
55 5Use the same procedure to install the 
other ink tanks in their appropriate slots.
Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in the 
correct position.
6
66 6Close the front cover.
Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 60 
seconds).
• Do not squeeze the sides of 
the ink tanks as this may 
cause the...

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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 4Load 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.
5
55 5Press the paper guide and slide it 
against the left side of the stack of 
paper....

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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...