Canon printer PIXMA i950 Series 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
‰6 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...

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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 
.
 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
Recommended: Canon or other computer...

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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.
If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware
Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following
operations, clickCanceland 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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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.
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11 1Take out the magenta 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 magenta 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.
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66 6Close the front cover.
Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 60
seconds).
 Do not squeeze the sides of
theinktanksasthismay
cause the ink to leak...

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4 Loading Paper
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„„ „Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
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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 150 sheets of plain paper. Do not
exceed this limit. After printing, do not stack more than
50 sheets in the paper output tray.
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55 5Press the...

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5 Installing the Printer Driver
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„„ „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...