Canon printer PIXMA iP100 User Manual

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Appendix
How to Use the Documentation Provided
Printed Documentation
Setup Sheet
Be sure to read this sheet first.
This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready for 
use.
Quick Start Guide  (This guide)
Read this guide when starting to use the printer.
After following instructions in your setup sheet, we recommend you read this 
guide to familiarize yourself with the basic  operations, for example, printing from 
your computer and a PictBridge compliant device.
On-screen Manuals
User’s Guide
Read this guide when starting to use the printer.
If the  Quick Start Guide  does not provide you enough information, please refer 
to the  User’s Guide  that can be installed from the  Setup CD-ROM. This guide 
provides detailed instructions for:
z printing media
z printing from your computer
z printing through wireless communication
z routine maintenance
z troubleshooting
Additional guides are also av ailable for advanced features.
PC Printing Guide
Refer to this guide for full instructions on printer driver setting.
PC Photo Printing Guide
Refer to this guide for instructions on using the various application software 
included on the  Setup CD-ROM.
Bluetooth Guide
Refer to this guide for full instructions  of printing from computers and devices 
that support Bluetooth communication, and on troubleshooting them. 
						

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Reading the On-screen Manuals
For detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to your setup sheet.
You can view the on-screen manuals in the following way:
To view the on-screen manual, double-click the  XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the 
desktop, or click  Start > All Programs  (or Programs ) > Canon XXX Manual  > XXX On-screen  
Manual  (where “ XXX” is your printer’s name).
System Requirements
Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer
To view the on-screen manual, double-click the  XXX On-screen Manual alias (where “XXX” is your 
printer’s name) on the desktop.
System Requirements
Browser: Help Viewer
NotezMicrosoft® Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed.
z The on-screen manual may not be displayed prope rly depending on your operating system or 
Internet Explorer version. We recommend that  you keep your system up to date with Windows 
Update.
Note
z The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system. We 
recommend that you keep your system up to date.
z We recommend using Safari as your Web browser to view the HTML format on-screen 
manuals. If Safari is not installed on your computer, download it from Apple Inc. website and 
install it. 
						

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Solution Menu (Windows Only)
This menu screen helps you to easily l aunch bundled applications or on-screen manuals.
Also, you can easily access useful web site s to get tips on how to use your printer.
Experience how easy it is to launch menu  items by using the menu screen that appears 
automatically when your computer starts up.
For details, refer to the  Introduction to Solution Menu  on-screen manual.
My Printer (Windows Only)
This application helps you to operate this printer.
Use this application to open the printer driver or  the status monitor screen and confirm or change 
both the printer settings or status.
Also, this application has a menu to prov ide troubleshooting tips when problems arise.
Double-click the icon on the desktop and experi ence how easy operating the printer can be. 
						

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Specifications
General Specifications
Printing resolution (dpi) 9600 (horizontal)* x 2400 (vertical)
* Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/9600 inch at minimum.
Interface USB 2.0 High Speed*
1
IrDA ver.1.4*2
Bluetooth v2.0 (option)*3
*1 A computer that complies with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed standard is required. Since the 
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed interface has full backward compatibility with USB Full-Speed 
(USB 1.1), it can be used at USB Full-Speed (USB 1.1).
*2 Maximum speed: FIR 4Mbps Maximum communication range: 20 cm (8 inches)
*3 Bluetooth connection is for printing only.
Print width 8 inches / 203.2 mm max.
(for Borderless Printing: 8.5 inches / 216 mm)
Acoustic noise level Approx. 38.5 dB (A)
* When printing in the highest print quality mode on Photo Paper Pro.
Operating environment Temperature: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)
Storage environment Temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
Humidity: 5 to 95% RH (no condensation)
Power supply AC adapter 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption Printing: Approx. 9 W
Standby (minimum): Approx. 1.5 W
OFF: Approx. 0.4 W
External dimensions Approx. 12.7 (W) x 7.3 (D) x 2.4 (H) inches /
Approx. 322 (W) x 185 (D) x 61.7 (H) mm
* With the Paper Support and Paper Output Slot Cover retracted.
Weight Approx. 2.0 kg (Approx. 4.4 lb.)
* With the Print Head and Ink Tanks installed.
Print Head Total 1,856 nozzles (PGBK: 320 nozzles, C/M each 512 nozzles, BK/Y each 256 
nozzles)
Camera Direct Print (PictBridge) 
Paper size4 x 6 / 10 x 15 cm, 5 x 7*, 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
* Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
Paper type Default (Photo Paper Plus Glossy), Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Photo Paper 
Plus Glossy II, Glossy Photo Paper, Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”, Photo 
Paper Glossy, Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss, Photo Stickers), Fast Photo (Photo 
Paper Pro), Plain Paper (Only A4/Letter)
Layout Default (Borderless), Borderless, Bordered, N-up (2, 4, 9, 16*
1), 20-up*2, 35-up*3
*1 Layout compatible with Canon-brand sticker above. See “Recommended Paper 
and Requirements” on page 11.
*2 You can print shooting Info (Exif Data) on photos in list format (20-up), or in the  margins of specified photos (1-up). Select Layout, then select the item displayed 
with the [i] icon. (Note that this print setting cannot be used for some models.)
*3 Selected photos are printed in 35 mm film style layout (contact printing layout).  This print setting is only available with certain Canon PictBridge compliant 
devices.
Image optimize Default (Exif Print), On, Off, VIVID*, NR (Noise Reduction)*, Face*, Red eye*
* If using a Canon PictBridge compliant device, you can select it. 
						

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z To upgrade from Windows XP to Windows Vista, first uninstall software bundled with the Canon 
inkjet printer.
Specifications are subj ect to change without notice.
Print date & file no. Default (Off: No printing), Date, File No., Both, Off
Tr i m m i n g Default (Off: No trimming), On (follow camera’s setting), Off
Minimum System Requirements
Note
Conform to the operating system’s requirements when higher than those given here. 
Operating System
Processor
RAMWindows Vista
Pentium II (including compatible processors)
300 MHz
128 MB
Windows XP SP2
Pentium II (including compatible processors)
300 MHz
128 MB
Windows 2000 Professional SP4
Pentium II (including compatible processors)
300 MHz
128 MB
NoteOperation can only be guaranteed on a PC 
pre-installed Windows Vista, XP or 2000. Mac OS X v.10.4
Intel processor
PowerPC G3
256 MB
Mac OS X v.10.3.9
PowerPC G3
128 MB
NoteHard Disk must be formatted as Mac OS 
Extended (Journaled) or Mac OS Extended.
Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Safari
Hard Disk Space 400 MB
NoteFor bundled software installation. 450 MBNoteFor bundled software installation.
CD-ROM Drive Required
Other restrictions SVGA 800 x 600
Additional System Requirements for On-Screen Manuals
Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer
Note: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be 
installed. The on-screen manual may not be displayed 
properly depending on your operating system or Internet 
Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your 
system up to date with Windows Update. Browser: Help Viewer
Note: The on-screen manual may not be displayed properly 
depending on your operating system or Help Viewer 
version. We recommend that you keep your system up to 
date with Software Update.
Camera Direct Print (PictBridge)  
						

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Users in the U.S.A. 
„Regulatory Information
FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
For 120V, 60Hz model
Model Number: K10296
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful in terference, and (2) this device must accept any 
interference received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.  These limits are designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference in a resi dential installation. This equipment generates, uses 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not  occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to r adio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is 
connected.
z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to  the equipment unless otherwise specified in the 
manual. If such changes or modifications should be  made, you could be required to stop operation of 
the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
1-516-328-5600
„ Canon U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY --- (U.S.A. Only)
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to 
the new or refurbished Canon-brand product (“Pr oduct”) packaged with this limited warranty, when 
purchased and used in the United States only.  
The Product is warranted against defects in  materials and workmanship under normal use and 
service (a) for a period of one (1) year from the  date of original purchase when delivered to you in 
new condition in its original container or (b)  for 90 days from the date of original purchase for 
refurbished Products. Product returned to a Canon U SA repair facility or a Canon USA Authorized 
Service Facility (“ASF”), and proven to be defective  upon inspection will be (a) repaired utilizing new, 
remanufactured, repaired and/or recycled parts (b) exchanged for new or; (c) exchanged for a 
refurbished Product, as determined by the Canon USA re pair facility or the ASF. Warranty repair or 
replacement shall not extend the original warrant y period of the Product. A dated proof of purchase 
is required at the time of warranty service. A  copy of your dated bill of sale will satisfy this 
requirement. This warranty does not cover any access ories, or any consumables, such as paper or 
ink cartridges, as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement.   
						

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This limited warranty shall only apply if the Pr oduct is used in conjunction with compatible 
computers, peripheral equipment and software. Canon USA shall have no responsibility for such 
items except for compatible Canon brand peripher al equipment covered by a separate warranty 
(“Separate Warranty”). Repairs of such Canon brand peripheral equipment shall be governed by the 
terms of the Separate Warranty. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed 
with the Product are sold “as is” and without warranty of any kind by Canon USA, including any 
implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and all such warranties 
are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with respect to such non-Canon brand items is given by the 
manufacturer or producer thereof. 
This limited warranty covers all defects encounter ed in normal use of the Product and does not apply 
in the following cases: 
(a) Loss of or damage to the Product due to abus e, neglect, mishandling, improper packaging 
by you, alteration, accident, electrical current  fluctuations, improper use, failure to follow 
operating or maintenance instructions in, or  environmental conditions prescribed in, Canon 
USA’s user’s manual or other documentation,  or services performed by someone other than 
a Canon USA repair facility or ASF. Without  limiting the foregoing, dropping the Product, 
scratches, and abrasions will be pr esumed to have resulted from misuse, abuse or failure to 
operate the Product as set forth in the user’s  manual or other documentation for the Product. 
(b) Use of parts, media, software or supplies (other than those sold by Canon USA), including  non-Canon ink cartridges or refilled ink cartridges, that cause damage to the Product or 
cause abnormally frequent service  calls or service problems. 
(c) If the Product has had its serial number or dating defaced, altered or removed. 
ANY SYSTEM SOFTWARE (WHETHER FACTORY LOADED ON THE PRODUCT OR 
CONTAINED ON THE SOFTWARE DISKETTES OR CD-ROMS ENCLOSED WITH, OR 
ACCOMPANYING, THE PRODUCT), AND ANY UTILITY SOFTWARE, DISTRIBUTED WITH OR 
FOR THE PRODUCT, IS SOLD “AS IS” AND WITHOUT WARRANTY BY CANON USA. THE SOLE 
WARRANTY WITH RESPECT TO SUCH SOFTWARE IS CONTAINED IN THE SOFTWARE 
MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE AGREEMENT DIST RIBUTED THEREWITH, INCLUDING ANY 
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS THEREON. PLEASE CONTACT CANON USA IMMEDIATELY 
IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A COPY OF THE SOFTWARE MANUFACTURER’S LICENSE 
AGREEMENT. 
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR 
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE 
APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO 
OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE, GIVEN BY 
ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON USA, OR 
ITS ASF. (SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED 
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) CANON USA 
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE 
FOR SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION 
OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED 
BY THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL 
THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON USA OR ITS ASF HAS BEEN 
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND 
AGAINST CANON USA OR ITS ASF BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE 
OF THE PRODUCT CAUSING THE ALLEGED DAMAGE. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, 
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR 
PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE POSSESSION, 
USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON USA NOT CAUSED 
SOLELY AND DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON USA, OR ITS ASF. (SOME STATES 
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS 
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL  
						

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PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A 
GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. 
Canon USA offers a range of customer technical support* options: 
zInteractive troubleshooting, e-mail technical suppor t, the latest driver downloads and answers to 
frequently asked questions ( www.canontechsupport.com ) 
z Toll-free live technical support Monday—Sat urday (excluding holidays) at 1-800-828-4040 
z Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD-1-866-251-3752) 
z Repair or Exchange Service Options: 
In the event service is required for the Produ ct during the limited warranty period, Canon USA 
offers two hardware support options: 
Authorized Service Facility Carry-In / Mail-In Service 
Canon USA’s Carry-In/Mail-In Service provides  repair or exchange, at Canon USA’s option, 
through Canon USA’s Authorized Service Fac ility (ASF) network. The name and telephone 
number of the ASF(s) near you may be  obtained from Canon USA’s Web site at 
www.canontechsupport.com  or by calling the Canon USA Customer Care Center at 1-800-
828-4040, or any time while speaking to a tec hnical support person. A Product covered by this 
limited warranty will be repaired or exc hanged, as determined by Canon USA, and returned 
without charge by the ASF. 
InstantExchange Service ** 
A Canon Customer Care Center or ASF technician will attempt to diagnose the nature of the 
problem and, if possible, correct it over the  telephone. If the problem cannot be corrected over 
the telephone, and you elect the InstantExchange option, a reference number will be issued to 
you. You will be asked for the Product serial num ber and other information pertaining to your 
Product and for a ship-to location for the replacement Product (must include street address). 
The Canon USA repair facility will ship out the  replacement Product prepaid by Canon USA.After 
receipt of the replacement Product (with instructions and a prepaid waybill), follow the enclosed 
instructions on how to ship your product to the  Canon USA repair facility. Your Product must be 
returned in the shipping carton in which the replacement Product was packed and include the 
reference number, A COPY OF YOUR DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE (BILL OF SALE), and a 
complete explanation of the problem. DO NOT INCLUDE ANY OTHER ITEMS WITH THE 
YOUR PRODUCT IN THE RETURN SHIPPING CARTON, AND BE SURE TO RETAIN YOUR 
PRINTHEAD, INK CARTRIDGE(S) AND TANK(S). 
InstantExchange Service exchanges your Produc t with a replacement Product, which will 
normally be shipped the same day if  your request for this service is by 3 p.m. E.T. Monday 
through Friday, except holidays. Canon USA does not guarantee same day shipment in the 
event of the occurrence of factors beyond its r easonable control. The replacement Product you 
receive may be a refurbished or reconditioned unit and will be covered for the balance of the 
period remaining on your original limited warranty. NOTE THAT BY USING THIS SERVICE YOU 
WILL KEEP THE REPLACEMENT PRODUCT THAT IS SENT TO YOU. CANON USA WILL 
RETAIN THE PRODUCT THAT YOU ORIGINALLY PURCHASED, WHICH SHALL BECOME 
THE PROPERTY OF CANON USA. InstantExchange  warranty program service is available only 
during the express limited-warranty period for  your Product and only in the continental United 
States, Alaska and Hawaii during such period. 
This limited warranty gives you specific legal right s, and you may also have other rights, which vary 
from state to state.  
* Support program specifics are s ubject to change without notice. 
** InstantExchange warranty service is subject to t he availability of refurbished or new replacement 
units. 
						

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Canon U.S.A., Inc. 
One Canon Plaza 
Lake Success, NY 11042 
USA 
© 2008 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. in the United States and 
may also be a registered trademark in other countries.
For California, USA only
This product contains an internal battery for backup purposes.
Included battery contains Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply.
See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate/
 for details. 
						

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Index
AAppendix 76
B
Before Using the Printer 6
CCanon U.S.A., Inc. Limited Warranty - USA Only 82
Cleaning exterior
 50
inside 53
protrusions inside the printer 56
roller 50
IInk Lamp ink level indication on the computer 44
ink level indication on the printer 43
L
Loading Printing Paper envelopes 15
paper 13
recommended paper and requirements 11
small-sized paper 17
MMedia cannot use 12
specialty 10
Media Type 11
NNozzle Check Pattern examining 27
printing 25
P
Print Head aligning 33
cleaning 28
deep cleaning 31
Printing from Your Computer 18
Macintosh 19
Windows 18
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant  Device
 20
PictBridge print settings 22
RReplacing Ink Tanks 45
ink status information 43
Routine Maintenance 24
SSafety Precautions 3
Specialty Media 10
Specifications general
 80
PictBridge 80
System Requirements 81
T
Troubleshooting 57
Turning off the Printer 9
Turning on the Printer 8