Canon printer PIXMA i9100 User Manual

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„„ „Basic Print Settings
For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the Main tab. To get the best 
results, ensure you select the type of media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than plain 
paper.
(1) Media TypeSelect the type of media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print QualitySelect one option from High, Standard and Draft. Select Custom to 
set the print quality manually.
(3) Color AdjustmentIf you wish to control the color adjustment settings in more detail, 
select Manual.
(4) Preview before printingSelect this to check the layout before printing.
(5) HelpClick this for a more detailed explanation of the functions in the tab. 
(This may not appear when using Windows XP or Windows 2000. If 
this happens, click Start then select All Programs (or Programs) - 
Canon i9100 - Guide).
(6) ?Click this to change the cursor shape to ?. By clicking on the item’s 
name with this ? cursor, an explanation will be displayed.
• Clicking the Print Advisor allows you to change to the most appropriate print settings simply by 
answering questions when prompted.
• Use the application to set the paper size and paper orientation. Before printing, open the settings 
screen and check that the Page Size in the Page Setup tab is the same as that specified within 
application.
• Refer to the User’s Guide for more information about printer driver functionality.
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Printing with Macintosh
Adjusting the print settings according to your needs allows you to produce better quality prints.
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„„ „Printing
1
11 1Open the Page Setup dialog box in 
your application.
On the File menu, click Page Setup. Check the 
application’s users manual for the actual procedures.
2
22 2Specify the page setup.
For details, refer to “Page Setup” on page 21.
3
33 3Open the Print dialog box in your 
application to print the document.
On the File menu, click Print. Check the application’s 
users manual for the actual procedures.
4
44 4Specify the print settings according to 
your requirements.
For details, refer to “Basic Print Settings” on page 21.
5
55 5Click Print.
Printing will start in a few moments. 
						

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„
„„ „Page Setup
Use the Page Setup dialog box to specify the paper size settings.
„
„„ „Basic Print Settings
For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the Print dialog box. To get the 
best results, ensure you select the type of media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than 
plain paper.
(1) Media TypeSelect the type of media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print ModeSelect the type of document you want to print. 
To specify more detailed settings for the print quality or color, select 
Manual and click Details.
(3) PrintClick this to start printing.
• See Balloon Help for more information about other printer driver functions. 
Select Show Balloons in the Help menu for an explanation of each of the items in the setting 
screen. To see the explanation, point to the item with the mouse.
• Refer to the User’s Guide for more information about printer driver functionality.
Select paper size 
you wish to use.
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(3)
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Print Head Maintenance
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„„ „If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Color Does Not Print
Perform print head cleaning to improve the print quality. Ensure that the printer is turned on and follow 
the instructions below.
•Windows
Open the printer driver settings screen and click the Maintenance tab. Click Cleaning.
See page 14 for details on how to open the setting screen.
• Macintosh
Open the Page Setup dialog box and click Utilities. Click Cleaning.
„
„„ „When the Printer Runs out of Ink
Replace the empty ink tank with a new one.
Specify the following ink tanks when purchasing.
Yellow BCI-6Y
Magenta BCI-6M
Cyan BCI-6C
Photo Magenta BCI-6PM Photo
Photo Cyan BCI-6PC Photo
Black BCI-6BK
1
11 1Open the front cover and remove the 
empty ink tank.
Do not touch the lock lever.
2
22 2Install the new ink tank.
Close the front cover when finished.
For more details about maintenance, refer to the 
User’s Guide.
lock lever 
						

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Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)
If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a 
problem with the USB driver installation.
Try reinstalling the printer driver.
„
„„ „Reinstalling
If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Port screen:
1
11 1Click Cancel.
2
22 2When the Terminate Installation screen is 
displayed, click OK.
3
33 3Click Exit, then remove the CD-ROM.
4
44 4Turn the printer off.
5
55 5Restart the computer.
6
66 6Reinstall the printer driver (see page 8).
For Further Details...
For more information, place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
„
„„ „User’s Guide Contents
The “User’s Guide” is an HTML manual you can browse through on your computer.
„
„„ „How to View the User’s Guide
Contents
• How to Use This Manual
• Printer Parts and Their Function
• Further Printing Techniques
• Printing Media• Checking the Status of the Printer
• Routine Maintenance
• Troubleshooting 
• Appendix
For Windows(1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer.
(2) Click Documentation at left of the screen.
(3) Click 
View Documents.
(4) When a message appears, click
•
Ye s – to install the User’s Guide
•
No – only to browse the User’s Guide
(5) Select User’s Guide and click OK.
Follow the instructions on screen.
For Macintosh(1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer.
(2) Double-click the Manual folder.
(3) Select a language folder.
(4) Double-click the 
User’s Guide folder.
(5) Double-click the icon for the 
i9100_UG_ENG .htm file. 
						

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„
„„ „BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements
For Windows
• Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me or Windows 98 can 
operate.
• USB* interface
• Available hard-disk space for printer driver installation
Windows XP/Windows 2000 : 50MB
Windows Me/Windows 98 : 15MB
* USB operation can only be guaranteed on a PC with pre-installed Windows XP, Windows 
2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98. (This includes Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows 
Me upgraded from pre-installed Windows 98 or later)
For Macintosh
(Macintosh 8.6-9.x)
• Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which Mac OS 8.6-9.x can 
operate.
• 30MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation.
(Macintosh OS X)
• Use a Macintosh series computer equipped with USB interface on which Mac OS X v10.2.1 or 
later can operate.
• 100MB of available hard-disk space for printer driver installation.
• The following functions are not supported:
- Shared printer in the network (will be supported as an OS function with Mac OS X v10.2 or 
later)
- Duplex Printing
-Photo Optimizer PRO
• If you want to use an application, first install the application contained in the Mac OS X folder.
Additional Systems Requirements for User’s Guide
• Pentium
® 75 MHz equivalent or higher processor (Pentium® 133MHz equivalent or higher 
processor recommended)
• 2x or higher CD-ROM drive (4x or higher recommended)
• 20 MB of available hard-disk space (when installing the User’s Guide)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later 
						

							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 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:
Europe AC 230V±10%, 50Hz
USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz
Australia AC 240V, 50Hz
Printer Model: K10210 (i9100) 
						

							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 14
Basic Operations 18
Printing with Windows 18Printing with Macintosh 20
Print Head Maintenance 22Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 23For Further Details... 23
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