Canon printer PIXMA i900D 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  14
Basic Operations  18
Printing with Windows  18Printing with Macintosh  20
Print Head Maintenance  22Appendix 23
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)  23For Further Details...  23Specifications 24
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Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By 
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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.
* A USB cable should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable specifications, refer to page 2.
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the 
instructions indicated by...

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Setting Up
1 Preparing the Printer
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1Place the printer on a flat surface.
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2Remove the tape from the printer as 
shown.
The tape position is subject to change.
2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 
Use a USB cable.
Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length.
• 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...

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Follow the steps below to install the printer driver 
correctly.
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1Ensure that the printer and the 
computer are switched off.
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2Connect the cable.
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....

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5Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
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6Remove the protective cap from the 
print head.
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7Place the print head in the holder.
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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 
contacts
print head 
nozzles...

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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.
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1Take out the Magenta ink tank.
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2Pull the orange tape in the direction of 
the arrow and remove the clear film.
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3Hold the ink tank as shown in the 
diagram and remove the protective cap.
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4Insert the Magenta ink tank into the 
right-hand slot. Press the top until it...

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4 Loading Paper
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Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
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1Pull out the paper rest and the output 
tray as shown.
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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.
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3Load the paper, aligning it with the right 
side of the sheet feeder.
You can load a maximum of 150 sheets of plain paper. 
Do not exceed this limit.
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4Press the paper guide and slide it 
against the left side of the stack of 
paper....

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5 Installing the Printer Driver
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Installing the Printer Driver – Windows
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1Ensure that the printer and computer 
are switched off.
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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.
If you are printing with only Direct Print, skip this chapter and go to “Aligning Print Head – 
Operation Panel” on page 17.
• Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during...