Canon printer PIXMA iP90 User Manual

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(2)Connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable.
(3) Open the Paper Support, turn on the printer, and then turn on the computer.
2Start the Canon iP90 Setup Utility.
3Specify the paper size and layout.
„Changing the Photo Print Settings
(1) Click  Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings  tab.
(2) Click  Change  on Photo Print Settings .
The  Photo Printing  dialog box appears.
Windows
Click  Start and select  All Programs  (or 
Programs ), Canon Utilities , Canon iP90 
Setup Utility  and Canon iP90 Setup Utility .
The  Canon iP90 Setup Utility  screen 
appears.
Macintosh
Open the  Applications  folder, and then 
double-click the  Canon iP90 Setup Utility  
folder and the  Canon iP90 Setup Utility  
icon.
The  Canon iP90 Setup Utility  screen 
appears.
* Windows XP SP2 is used as an example  here.
The same operation is applicable in 
Macintosh.
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(3)Select a desired layout for printing.
(4) Click  Send.
You can perform printing from a PDA or  mobile phone with the specified media 
type and layout.
For details about printing from PDA or mobile phone, refer to the section 
 Performing Infrared Communication  on page 21.
4×6 
(Standard)
Prints a photo on Photo Paper Pl
us Glossy 4×6/101.6×152.4 mm 
paper without a border.
5×7
Borderless Prints a photo on Photo Paper Pl
us Glossy 5×7/127.0×177.8 mm 
paper without a border.
Credit Card 
Borderless Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus
 Glossy Credit Card 2.13×3.39/
54×86 mm without a border.
Credit Card 
Bordered Prints a photo on Photo Paper Plus
 Glossy Credit Card 2.13×3.39/
54×86 mm with a border.
Sticker 
Paper (×16) Prints 16 photos on Photo Paper Plus Glossy Sticker paper with a 
border.
Note Click 
Custom  if you want to specify the media type, paper size, layout, and 
borderless printing.
- Media Type............... Specifies the type of media loaded on the  printer.
- Paper Size ................ Specifies the size of paper loaded on the  printer.
- Layout...................... Specifies how many images to print on a sheet.
- Borderless Printing ... Specifies whether to perform borderless  printing or not.
* Refer to the 
User’s Guide for more detailed information on media 
type.
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„Changing the Document Print Settings
(1) Click  Infrared/Bluetooth connection Print Settings  tab.
(2)
Click Change on Document Print Settings.
The  Document Printing  dialog box appears.
(3) Select the printing type for the document.
(4) Click  Send.
You can perform printing from a PDA or  mobile phone with the specified media 
type and layout.
For details about printing from PDA or mobile phone, refer to the section 
 Performing Infrared Communication  on page 21.
Note
Bible, Mini 6-hole and A5 size papers are used for a personal 
organizer.
When Printing these papers:
• Select 3.66×6.69/93×170mm for 
Bible, 3.15×4.96/
80×126mm for  Mini 6-hole and 8.27×5.83/210×148mm for 
A5 as paper size.
• Load only one sheet at a time.
• Do not use paper thinner than 64 gsm or 17lb.
Note Click 
Change  on Document Printing  dialog to change the following 
settings.
Time difference with GMT : when printing time-specifiable data, 
such as a schedule, you can reflect  the time difference by specifying 
the country in which the data was created.
Language : You can adopt the Language if incorrect text is printed.
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NoteFollowing limitations apply on transmittable data
• It does not support printing a downloaded content or photo and a photo 
attached to an email for security reason.
• It does not support printing video files.
• Depending on your device, the Fine print quality option may not be available  due to the restriction on the infrared transfer capacity.
• Depending on your device, it may not  print data stored in a memory card.
• It automatically sets the image quality and orientation (Portrait or  Landscape) according to the image size.
• It automatically sets the margin according to the image size.
• Depending on the size of an image, it may take a while for this printer to  start to print after starting the infrared transfer.
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„Performing Infrared Communication
When performing infrared communication, al so refer to your computer, mobile phone 
or PDA manual.
1Set up the Printer.
(1) Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is connected securely. 
When using the optional battery, ensure that it has been charged.
(2) Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer.
(3) Load the paper on the Paper Support.
2Start Infrared Communication.
(1)Align the Infrared Port of the computer to  that of the printer at a distance of less 
than 31.5 inch (80 cm). When printing fr om a mobile phone or PDA, place it at a 
distance of less than 7.9 inch (20 cm).
The effective angle of the Infrared Port of the printer is about 10° from the 
central axis in both vertical and horizontal directions.
The allowable distance of communication with the printer depends on the 
computer, mobile phone or PDA you use. For this distance, refer to your 
computer, mobile phone or PDA manual.
Less than 31.5 inch (80 
cm)(Do not block with any 
obstacle.)
Effective angle 
(in both vertical and 
horizontal direction): About 
10° Infrared Port of printer
Infrared Port of computer
When printing with the computer
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Note• By pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button, you can print the same 
image data transmitted from the mobile phone right before.
• Do not place any obstacle between the Infrared Ports of the printer  and PDA, mobile phone or computer. Data cannot be transmitted 
between them. Check the orientatio n and positions of the Infrared 
Ports of the printer, mobile phone and PDA or computer. Oppose 
these ports properly as mentioned above.
• During printing, be careful not to interrupt infrared communication  with the printer. If it is interrupted, turn off the printer and cancel the 
printing document from the print queue list in case of the computer, 
and turn off only the printer in case of the mobile phone or PDA. 
Placing the pointer on the  Wireless Link icon (In Windows 98, click 
the  Infrared  icon) on the status bar or  Control Panel allows you to 
check whether the IrDA transmission has been interrupted.
Less than 7.87 inch (20 
cm)(Do not block with any 
obstacle.)
Effective angle 
(in both vertical and 
horizontal direction): About 
10° Infrared Port of printer
Infrared Port of mobile phone
When printing with a mobile phone or PDA
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Advanced Printing
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge 
Compliant Device
Connecting a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, 
camcorder or mobile phone to the printer allows you to print recorded images 
directly without using a computer.Note • 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.
• Canon Bubble Jet Direct allows you to print photos from a Canon Bubble Jet  Direct compatible (PictBridge incompatible) digital camera or digital 
camcorder without a computer by simply connecting the digital camera or 
digital camcorder to this printer.
For details, refer to  Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet 
Direct Compatible Digital Cameras  on page 84
* Hereafter, a digital still camera, digital camcorder and mobile phone are collectively called a PictBridge 
compliant device.
See  Printing Photographs 
Directly from a PictBridge 
Compliant Device  on page 
26
See  Printing Photographs 
Directly from Canon Bubble 
Jet Direct Compatible Digital 
Cameras  on page 84
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„Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use the USB cable supplied 
with the device.
1Set up the printer
Ensure that the Universal AC Adapter is connected securely.
If you do use a battery pack, ensure that it is fully charged.
2Open the Paper Support and turn on the printer.
Caution Do not connect any equipment other th an PictBridge compliant devices or 
Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Camera to the Direct Print Port 
of the printer. Otherwise, electric shock, fire, or damage to the device 
could result.
Note • When printing photos with the digital device connected to the printer, it 
is advisable to use the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you use 
the device battery, be sure to charge it fully.
• Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to  select a mode of printing photos in compliance 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 according to the instruction manual 
supplied with your device.
• When printing from your PC, be sure to unplug the cable connecting the  device.
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3Load 4×6 paper into the Auto Sheet Fe eder in the portrait position (short 
side facing down).
4Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1) Ensure that the device is turned off.
Note Some types of the device turn on automatically, when connected to the 
printer. For a device not turns on automatically, turn it on manually.
(1) When loading Canon Speciality Media, 
load them with the glossy side facing 
up.
(2) Align the paper against the right side of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
(3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left  side of the paper.
(2) Connect the camera to the printer using a USB cable.
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(3)Turn on and set up the device for direct printing.
When the connection between the device and printer has been established, the 
POWER lamp on the printer flashes once.
Either of the following icons will display on the LCD display of the device when 
the printer is correctly connected. 
A PictBridge compatible device
A Canon Bubble Jet Direct compatible device
„Printing Photographs Directly fr om a PictBridge Compliant Device
When operating the device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction 
manual supplied with the camera. Let’s take a look at the paper size, paper type, 
layout, image optimization modes, and date printing modes that can be set on a 
PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer.
„Default Device Settings
When a PictBridge compliant device is connected and printing is started with no 
printing option selected, this printer operates based on the following default 
settings:
- Paper size .................. 4×6
- Paper type ................. Photo (Photo Paper Plus Glossy)
- Layout ....................... Borderless
- Trimming ................... Off (No trimming)
- Image optimize .......... Exif Print
- Date print .................. Off (No printing) Note
The power-on sequence may differ depending on the model or brand of 
the device.
Note The Canon iP90 Setup Utility allows you to make these settings. For 
details, refer to the 
User’s Guide.
Note About the Settings Explained Below
The settings explained below cannot be made depending on the brand 
or model of your device. If a setting cannot be made, the default setting 
explained above is used.
Names of settings that are displaye
d on a Canon PictBridge compliant 
device are used in the description given below. Different names may be 
displayed on your device depending on the brand or model.
For details, refer to your device’s instruction manual.
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