Canon printer PIXMA iP100 User Manual

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Before Using the Printer
„ Loading Small-Sized Paper
You can use 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5  x 7 / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, and Credit card-sized 
papers.
.
1Load the paper.
(1) Slide the Paper Guide to the left side of the 
Rear Tray.
(2) Load the small-sized paper against the guide 
on the right side of the Rear Tray with the print 
side facing UP.
(3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of 
the paper stack.
Do not slide the Paper Guide too strong. Paper 
may not be fed properly.
(4) Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.
2Specify the page size and media type settings according to the loaded paper..
Important
Always load paper in portrait orientation (A). Loading paper in landscape orientation (B) can cause 
the paper to be jammed.
Note
Select the size and type of the loaded paper in  Page Size (or Paper Size ) and Media Type  in the 
printer driver.
For details on printer driver settings, see “Printing with Windows” on page 18 or “Printing with 
Macintosh” on page 19.
(A) (B)
(2)
(4)(3) 
						

							18Printing from Your Computer
Printing from Your Computer
This section describes the  procedure for basic printing. 
Printing with Windows
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
For details on how to load the paper, see “Loading Printing Paper” on page 10.
If you use the battery, make sure that it is charged.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select  Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
4Make sure that your printer’s name is 
selected in  Select Printer , and click 
Preferences  (or Properties ).
5Specify the required settings and click  OK.
6Click  Print (or OK).
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click 
Help  or Instructions  to view the online help or the 
PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual.  Instructions 
is only displayed when the on-screen manuals are 
installed. 
						

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Printing from Your Computer
Printing with Macintosh
1
Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
For details on how to load the paper, see “Loading Printing Paper” on page 10.
If you use the battery, make sure that it is charged.
2Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
3Select  Page Setup  on the application 
software’s  File menu. 
4Make sure that your printer’s name is 
selected in  Format for.
5Select the desired paper size in  Paper Size.
6Click OK.
7Select  Print on the application software’s  File 
menu.
8Select  Quality & Media  in the pop-up menu.
9Specify the required settings.
10Click Print.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click   
to view the  PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual. If 
the on-screen manuals are not installed, the  PC 
Printing Guide  on-screen manual is not displayed 
even if   is clicked. 
						

							20Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
Printing Photographs Directly from a 
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile 
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images 
directly without using a computer.
zConnectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct 
printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use 
a computer. A device can be connected to this printer for direct printing regardless of the 
manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compatible digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile 
phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
zPrintable Image Data Format
This printer prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0-
compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this  printer, use a USB cable recommended by the 
device’s manufacturer.
1Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the printer.
See “Turning the Printer On and Off” on page 8.
(2) Load paper.
See “Loading Printing Paper” on page 10.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices or the optional Bluetooth Unit BU-
30 to the Direct Print Port of the printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the printer could 
result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge 
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and 
printer, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer, we recommend the 
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it 
fully. 
						

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Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1) Make sure that the PictBridge compliant 
device is turned off.
(2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to 
the printer using a USB cable recommended 
by the manufacturer of the device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not  turn on automatically, 
turn it on manually.
(3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for 
direct printing.
 will appear on the LCD of the device when the printer is correctly connected.
3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout.
See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 22.
You can make settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device.
Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the printer.
4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
Note
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant 
with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select 
Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer. 
Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this 
printer according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
(2) 
						

							22Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
About PictBridge Print Settings
„Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on  a PictBridge compliant device. When operating the 
device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge 
compliant device.
z Paper size and Paper type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper can be used when printing from a PictBridge 
compliant device.
zPaper size
4 x 6 / 10 x 15 cm, 5 x 7*
1, Credit card / 5.4 x 8.6 cm, 8 x 10 / 20 x 25 cm, 
A4, 8.5 x 11 (Letter), 4 x 7.1 / 10.1 x 18 cm*2
z Paper type
The available page sizes vary depending on the media type. For details, visit our website.
*1 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
*2 May appear as “Hi-Vision” on a non C anon-brand PictBridge compliant device.
*3 Plain  can be selected for  Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or  8.5 x 11 
(Letter) . When Paper type  is set to Plain, borderless printing will be disabled even when 
Layout  is set to  Borderless .
*4 You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country  or region of purchase.
*5 When printing on 8 x 10 / 203.2 x 254.0 mm paper, select  8 x 10 / 20 x 25 cm for 
Paper size  and Default  for Paper type .
NotezIn the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting it em names may be different depending on the 
brand or model of your device.
z Some setting items explained below may not be available on some devices.
When you cannot change print settings on a device, the printer prints images as follows:
– Paper size: 4 x 6 / 101.6 x 152.4 mm
– Paper type: Photo
– Layout: 1-up, Borderless
– Date/File No. Print: Off (not printed)
– Image Optimize: On (the shooting information will be used for optimized printing)
Paper Type SettingLoadable Paper*4
Plain*3Super White Paper or other plain paper
Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy Photo Paper Plus Glossy II*
5
Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss*
5
Photo Stickers*6
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro 
						

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Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
*6 Exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select  4 x 6/10 
x 15 cm  in Paper size  and Photo  for Paper type . Do not set  Layout to Borderless .
zLayout Setting
Various layout options are available.
zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether  or not to print an image with a border.
z N-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper.
Sticker paper: When you select  4 x 6/10 x 15 cm for Paper size , you can print 16 images 
on a single sheet of paper.
A4 or Letter-sized paper: When you select  A4 or  8.5 x 11 (Letter)  for Paper size , you can 
print 4 images on a single sheet of paper.
z Shooting Info (Exif Data)*
1: You can print shooting info (Exif Data) along with the image. The 
following two options are available.
1-up*
2: Prints the shooting info (Exif Data) in the margin of selected individual images.
20-up*3: Prints 20 images specified with DPOF*4 and their shooting info (Exif Data) in list 
format on a single sheet of paper.
z 35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)*
1*3: You can print the multiple images 
specified with DPOF*4 in a list format 
that looks like a negative film.
Besides the above options, you can  also specify to print an index of images in the DPOF print 
settings menu.
*1 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
*2 You can use this option only when  4 x 6/10 x 15 cm, 5 x 7 , 8 x 10/20 x 25 cm , A4 
or 8.5 x 11 (Letter)  is selected for Paper Size.
*3 You can use this option only when  A4 or  8.5 x 11 (Letter)  is selected for Paper size.
*4 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information  regarding images, such as which ima ge or number of copies to print.
zDate/File No. Print Setting
You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed.
zImage Optimize Setting
You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select  On, the 
shooting information is used to print the optimized image.
If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may 
be available, depending on the model.
– VIVID  makes green and blue more lively.
– NR  (Noise Reduction) reduces the noise on blue ar eas like the sky as well as on black areas.
– Face  brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light.
– Red-Eye  corrects red eyes in portrai ts caused by flash photography.
zTrimming Setting
You can select an area to print.
NotezIf the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to 
Off . If you select  Date, File No. , or Both , the date and/or file number will be printed over the 
date printed by the device’s function.
z Depending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when  Both is 
selected. 
						

							24Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors Are Incorrect
When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect  even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print 
head nozzles are probably clogged. Print the nozzle  check pattern to confirm the condition of the 
nozzles and then perform Print Head Cleaning.
If print results are not satisfactory, performi ng Print Head Alignment may improve print quality.
zIf the Ruled Lines Are Shifted
Note
Before performing maintenance
zOpen the Print Head Cover and make sure that both lamps for the ink tanks are lit red.
If not, see “Getting the Ink Status Information” on page 43 and take the appropriate action.
z Make sure that the ink tank is set properly. See “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 45.
z If the  Alarm  lamp flashes orange, see “Alarm Lamp Flashes Orange” on page 67.
z Increase the  Print Quality  setting in the printer driver settings.
Refer to the  PC Printing Guide  on-screen manual.
Step 1
See “Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 25.
If lines are missing or if white streaks appearAfter cleaning the 
Print Head, print 
and examine the  nozzle check  pattern.
Step 2
See “Print Head Cleaning” on page 28.
If the problem is not resolved after performing 
Print Head Cleaning twice
Step 3
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 31.
Note
If performing to Step 3 does not solve the problem, turn off the printer and perform another Print Head 
Deep Cleaning after 24 hours.
If this does not solve the problem, the Print Head may be damaged. Contact your Canon Service 
representative.
See “Aligning the Print Head” on page 33. 
						

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Routine Maintenance
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whet her the ink ejects properly from the print head 
nozzles. 
1Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain 
paper in the Rear Tray.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For  details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
2Open the printer properties dialog box.
3Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1)Click the  Maintenance  tab.
(2) Click  Nozzle Check .
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click  Print 
Check Pattern .
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not 
open the Print Head Cover while printing.
4Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 27.
Note
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Without a Computer
The nozzle check pattern printing can also be performed without a computer, using the  RESUME/
CANCEL  button.
1. Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain paper in the 
Rear Tray.
2. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. Fo r details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
3. Hold down the  RESUME/CANCEL  button until the Power lamp flashes green twice, and then 
release it immediately.
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open the Print Head Cover while printing.
Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.  See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on 
page 27.
Note
Clicking  Initial Check Items  displays the items to 
be checked before printing the pattern. 
						

							26Routine Maintenance
1Make sure that the printer is on and then load a sheet of A4 or Letter-sized plain 
paper in the Rear Tray.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. For  details on the Paper Thickness Lever, refer to 
“Front View” in “Main Components” of the  User’s Guide on-screen manual.
2Open the Canon IJ Printer Utility  dialog box.
3Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.
(1)Select  Test Print  in the pop-up menu.
(2) Click  Nozzle Check .
(3) Confirm the displayed message and click  Print 
Check Pattern .
The nozzle check pattern is printed. Do not open 
the Print Head Cover while printing.
4Examine the pattern and take the appropriate action.
See “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 27.
Note
Clicking  Initial Check Items  displays the items to 
be checked before printing the pattern.