Canon printer PIXMA iP90v User Manual

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Getting Help from CanonHelp Us Help You BetterBefore you contact Canon, please record the following information.Serial Number (located on the back of the printer):                                                                  
    Model Number (located on the top of the printer):                                                                          Setup Software and User’s Guide CD version number (USCD X.X) 
located on your CD-ROM:                                                                                                                                Purchase Date:                                                                                                                                                   Canon U.S.A. Customer Technical Support Sequence*1.Internet 
— www.canontechsupport.com
For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troublesh ooting 
environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site.  In addition, th e latest 
driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and 
“where to buy” instructions are found here.
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For individual attention to a special issue, try emailing our friendly technical enginee rs, 
specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to your inquir ies within 
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This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, M onday-
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Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is a cost-attractive and easy-to-use extended  service 
program that provides up to three full years of service and support coverage at a ve ry 
attractive price.  CarePAK offers toll-free Canon technical support and includes C anon’s 
superb InstantExchange product replacement program.  For further information a bout 
extending your Canon service and support, call ( 1-800-385-2155), or visit our web site at 
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Ordering Information 
Ordering Information  Ordering Information 
Ordering Information For additional supplies, use the following descriptions and order numbers.Description
Order #
Ink Tanks BCI-15 Black 8190A003
BCI-16 Color 9818A003Canon Specialty Papers Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4 x 6 / 20 sheets)7980A007
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4 x 6 / 50 sheets) 7980A012
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (4 x 6 / 120 sheets) 7980A022
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (5 x 7 / 20 sheets) 7980A019
Photo Paper Plus Glossy (8.5 x 11 / 20 sheets) 7980A006
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (5 x 7 / 10 sheets) 9981A006
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided (8.5 x 11 / 10 sheets) 9981A005
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit (5 x 7) 0041B005
Photo Paper Plus Double Sided Album Kit (8.5 x 11) 0041B006
Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss (4 x 6 /50 sheets) 8386A010
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4 x 6 / 20 sheets) 1029A014
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4 x 6 / 75 sheets) 1029A027
Photo Paper Pro (8.5 x 11 / 15 sheets) 1029A004
Photo Paper Pro (8.5 x 11 / 30 sheets) 1029A028
Matte Photo Paper (8.5 x 11 / 50 sheets) 7981A004
Glossy Photo Paper (4 x 6 / 50 sheets) 9157A010
Glossy Photo Paper (8.5 x 11 / 20 sheets) 1026A009
Glossy Photo Paper Credit Card Size 9157A023
Photo Stickers 0001C001
Transparencies (8.5 x 11 / 50 sheets) 1043A004
High Resolution Paper (8.5 x 11 / 100 sheets) 1043A011Call 1-800
1-8001-800 1-800 -OK-CANON 
-OK-CANON  -OK-CANON 
-OK-CANON to locate a dealer near you, or visit the Canon eStore at 
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Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use 
guide to your Canon PIXMA iP90 Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and 
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but 
the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended 
to be, nor should they be understood to be, representation or warranties concerning the products 
described.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc., has determined that this product meets 
the 
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							Contents
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Contents
ContentsContents Contents
Basic Printing
Basic PrintingBasic Printing Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   2
Turning off the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   3
Loading Paper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Using Speciality Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Printing with Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
Printing with Macintosh  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12
Canceling Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
Printing Data through Infrared Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  15
Advanced Printing
Advanced PrintingAdvanced Printing Advanced Printing
Printing Photographs Directly from a PictBridge Compliant Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  23
Accessing Printer Driver  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  29
Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  30
Using the Bundle Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   37
Printing Borderless Photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  38
Printing Maintenance
Printing MaintenancePrinting Maintenance Printing Maintenance
When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   41
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  42
Print Head Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   47
Print Head Deep Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   52
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   57
Replacing an Ink Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   61
Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting
Cannot Install the Printer Driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   70
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   72
Troubleshooting Printer Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   74
Paper Does Not Feed Properly  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   75
Handling Error Messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   76
An Error Message Appears on the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  78
Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   81
Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Appendix
AppendixAppendix Appendix
Printing Photographs Directly from Canon Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Digital Cameras  . . . . . .  84
User’s Guide Table of Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  86
Accessory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  87
Traveling Abroad with the Printer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  89
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   91
Safety Precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  94
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  96
CANON U.S.A., INC. LIMITED WARRANTY  --- (USA Only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   97
Index
IndexIndex Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
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Basic Printing
Basic PrintingBasic Printing Basic Printing
Turning on the Printer
1Open the Paper Support.
2Press the POWER button.
The POWER
POWERPOWER POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up and changes to steady (non-
flashing) green when the printer is ready.NoteThis 
Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your iP90 
printer and how to use them. For more information, view the iP90 
Users 
Guide
 installed on your computer, or use the online help within your 
printer driver interface.
While in the printers Properties window, press the F1
F1F1 F1 key, or click   in 
the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more 
about, or click Help
HelpHelp Help when displayed.
While in the Page Setup
Page SetupPage Setup Page Setup dialog box or Print
PrintPrint Print dialog box, click   in the 
lower left corner.
Click   provides detailed information about each setting.
When the Help window appears, select your desired topic.
ImportantIf the POWER
POWERPOWER POWER lamp changes to orange and begins flashing, refer to the 
section Handling Error Messages
Handling Error MessagesHandling Error Messages Handling Error Messages on page 76.
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Turning off the Printer
1To turn off the printer, press the POWER button.
When the POWER lamp stops blinking, the printer is turned off.
Important About the Power Plug
When removing the power plug after turning off the printer, be sure to 
check that the POWER lamp is not lit. If the power plug is removed from 
the wall outlet with the POWER lamp lit or blinking, the printer cannot 
protect the print head and may be unable to print. 
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Loading Paper

Print Media to Avoid
Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce 
unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.
• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
• Paper that is too thick* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
•Picture postcards
• Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker 
• Envelopes with a double flap
• Envelopes with pressure seals
• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

Preparing the Printer
•  For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its 
various printers, refer to the section Using Speciality Media
Using Speciality MediaUsing Speciality Media Using Speciality Media on page 8.
•  Consult Printing Media in the 
User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load 
speciality media into the printer.
1Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
ImportantWhen paper is curled, gently bend them in the opposite direction until 
the paper becomes completely flat.
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2Prepare to load paper.
3Load the paper.

Loading Plain Paper
Note• Place the printer on a flat surface.
• Do not place any obstacles in front of the printer to secure the space 
for paper output. 
• Remove each sheet as soon as paper is out. If the Paper Output Slot 
Cover is stacked with printed sheets, they may be folded or jammed.
• When performing duplex printing, pay great attention to the dust and 
stain on the area (desk, etc.) where the printed paper is ejected. 
Printing with dust and stain remaining on this area can have a bad 
effect on the printing result and printer.
(1)Open thePaper Support andPaper 
Output Slot Cover.
(2) Move the Paper Thickness Lever to the 
correct position for the media in use.
Move to the right position for plain 
paper. Move to the left position for 
envelope, and T-Shirt Transfers.
(3) Slide the Paper Guide against the left 
side of the stack of paper.Load Limit Mark 
Load Limit Mark Load Limit Mark  Load Limit Mark 
Do not load beyond this Load Limit mark. (1) Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet 
Feeder with the print side facing up.
When loading the 4×6paper, load 
sheets in the portrait position (short 
side facing down).
(2) Align the paper stack against the right 
side of the Auto Sheet Feeder.
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Loading Envelopes
Use either DL or US Comm. #10 size envelopes.
(3)Select Envelope
EnvelopeEnvelope Envelope in Media Type
Media TypeMedia Type Media Type, and then select Comm. Env. #10
Comm. Env. #10Comm. Env. #10 Comm. Env. #10 or DL Env
DL EnvDL Env DL Env. in 
Page Size
Page SizePage Size Page Size.
For the printer driver setting, refer to Printing with Windows
Printing with WindowsPrinting with Windows Printing with Windows on page 10, 
Printing with Macintosh
Printing with MacintoshPrinting with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh on page 12. Note• Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the Paper Output Slot Cover.
• Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific 
drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.
Important• Do not use envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces, a double 
flap, pressure seals or sticker flaps.
• Select either DL Env.
DL Env.DL Env. DL Env. or Comm. Env. #10
Comm. Env. #10Comm. Env. #10 Comm. Env. #10 according to the envelope 
size you are using.
Fold the envelope flap shut.
(1)Align the envelope 
against the right side of 
the Auto Sheet Feeder.
The flap of the envelope 
will appear with its flap 
facing up on the left side.
A maximum of 5 
envelopes can be loaded 
at once.
Printing direction
(2)Slide the Paper Guide against the left side of 
the envelope.
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