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
QA7-2790-V01 XX2003XX ©CANON INC.2003 PRINTED IN THAILAND
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The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to Print Head Maintenance in this guide. 
						

							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 100-127 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Printer Model: K10234 (i905D/i900D) 
						

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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 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.
‰Printer
‰Setup Software & User ’s Guide CD-ROM
‰Quick Start Guide
‰Direct Printing Guide
‰Print Head
‰6 Ink Tanks
‰Photo Paper Tray
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid 
personal injury or damage to the printer.
The screens in this guide refer to the i905D. The operations are exactly the same with i900D.
Trademark Notices•Canon® is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
• BJ is a trademark of Canon Inc.
•Microsoft
® and Windows® 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.
• CompactFlash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.
• MEMORY STICK is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
• SmartMedia™ is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
• Microdrive is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this Quick Start Guide are the property of 
their respective owners.
Copyright ©2003 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
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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 after turning off the printer. 
						

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Follow the steps below to install the printer driver 
correctly.
1
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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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Installing the Print Head
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1Plug the printer in.
2
2 2
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.
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3Open the front cover.
The print head holder moves to the center.
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4Remove the tape.
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print head holder 
						

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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
print head 
						

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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
1 1
1Take out the Magenta ink tank.
2
2 2
2Pull the orange tape in the direction of 
the arrow and remove the clear film.
3
3 3
3Hold the ink tank as shown in the 
diagram and remove the protective cap.
4
4 4
4Insert the Magenta ink tank into the 
right-hand slot. Press the top until it 
clicks into place.
5
5 5
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.
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6Close the front cover.
Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 70 
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 
						

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4 Loading Paper
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Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
1
1 1
1Pull out the paper rest and the output 
tray as shown.
2
2 2
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.
3
3 3
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.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows: Go to page 8
Mac OS X: Go to page 11
print side 
						

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5 Installing the Printer Driver
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Installing the Printer Driver – Windows
1
1 1
1Ensure that the printer and computer 
are switched off.
2
2 2
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 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 or Windows 2000, log on to the system as a 
member of the  Administrators  group.
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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