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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							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 appa-
ratus 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 la matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” 
NMB-003 édicatée par l’Industrie Canada.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:
Europe AC 230V±10%, 50Hz
USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz
Australia AC 240V, 50Hz
Printer Model: K10220 (i550) 
						

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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 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.
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.
•BJ™ is a trademark of Canon Inc.
•Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® 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 ©2002 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 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, Windows 2000 and Windows 98.
• 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.
USB cable
• Windows XP, Windows Me, 
Windows 2000, Windows 98, 
• Mac OS 8.6 or later
Recommended: Canon or other computer 
manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length.
Printer cable (parallel)
• Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95
(Can also be used with Windows XP, 
Windows Me, Windows 2000 and 
Windows 98.)
Should conform with Centronics IEEE 1284 
and support bi-directional communication.
Recommended: Canon or other computer 
manufacturer cable, up to 2 meters in length. 
						

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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.
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 outlet.
„
„„ „Installing the Print Head
1
11 1Plug the printer in.
2
22 2Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on the 
computer yet.
The POWER lamp flashes and the printer begins to 
operate. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit.
3
33 3Open the front cover.
4
44 4Remove the tape.
5
55 5Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
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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.
„
„„ „Installing the Ink Tanks
• For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
1
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 contacts.
• Do not attempt to 
reattach the protective 
cap once it has been 
removed.
print head 
nozzleselectrical 
contacts
print headprint head holder 
						

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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 ink to leak out and 
stain your clothes and hands.
• Do not touch the ink port.
• Do not attempt to reattach the 
protective cap once it has 
been removed.
• Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified 
by the labels.
• If ink tanks are not installed in the right position, 
colors will not be printed correctly. Immediately 
reinstall the tank in the correct position and carry 
out print head cleaning. For details, refer to the 
User’s Guide.
protective cap
ink port
BlackCyan
MagentaYe l l o w 
						

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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.
Set the paper thickness lever to the left when using 
plain paper, to the right when using thick paper. 
Refer to the User’s Guide for information on loading 
envelopes and other media.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows: Go to page 8
Macintosh: Go to page 10
paper thickness lever
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, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, log on to 
the system as a member of the Administrators group.
• The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM contains the application software, Easy-PhotoPrint, 
to import and print image data. If you want to install Easy-PhotoPrint, 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.
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