Canon printer PIXMA iP90v User Manual

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Aligning the Print Head
If ruled lines are displaced or the print result is unsatisfactory, Print Head alignment is 
required.
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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.
Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position.
2Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start MenuOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on 
page 29.
3Print the pattern.
(1)Click the Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance tab. 
(2)Click Print Head Alignment
Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment.
(3)Click Print Head Alignment
Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment.
When the confirmation message is 
displayed, click OK
OKOK OK.
The pattern will be printed.
NoteClick Check Setting
Check SettingCheck Setting Check Setting to 
print the current 
setting and finish the 
operation.
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4 Align the Print Head.
(1)Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular 
patterns.
(4)When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
OKOK OK. NoteIf it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting 
that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
(4)After the pattern is printed, click Yes
YesYes Yes.
(2)Enter the numbers.
(3)Click OK
OKOK OK.
Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes
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1With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized plain paper in the printer.
Move the Paper Thickness Lever (gray) to the right position.
2Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Applications
ApplicationsApplications Applications folder, and the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the Printer Setup Utility
Printer Setup UtilityPrinter Setup Utility Printer Setup Utility icon.
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center 
Print Center Print Center  Print Center 
icon.
(3)Select iP90
iP90iP90 iP90 from the Name
NameName Name list and click Utility
UtilityUtility Utility or Configure
ConfigureConfigure Configure.
(4)Select iP90
iP90iP90 iP90 from the Product
ProductProduct Product list and click Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance.
3Print the pattern.
NoteThe BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.
(1)
(1)(1) (1) Select Test Print
 Test Print Test Print  Test Print from 
the pop-up menu.
(2)
(2)(2) (2) Click Print Head Alignment
Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment.
(3)
(3)(3) (3) Click Print Head Alignment
Print Head AlignmentPrint Head Alignment Print Head Alignment.
The pattern will be printed.
NoteClick Check 
Check Check  Check 
Setting
SettingSetting Setting to print 
the current setting 
and finish the 
operation.
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4Align the Print Head.
(1)Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular 
patterns.
NoteIf it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the 
setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
(2)Enter the numbers.
(3)Click Send
SendSend Send.
Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes
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Replacing an Ink Tank
If the print result is not improved after maintenance such as Print Head 
cleaning, an ink tank runs out of ink. Replace the ink tank with a new one. 
When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. 
The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in 
the incorrect position.

Replacing an Ink Tank
When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps.
1Ensure that the printer is turned on, and then open the Print Head Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the center.
Black: BCI-15 Black Color: BCI-16 Color
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2Remove the empty ink tank.
(1)Push the tab.
(2)Remove the ink tank.
Then lift it from its slot.
Do not touch the Lock lever; remove only the ink tank.
3Prepare a replacement ink tank.
(1)Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange Protective Cap. Important• Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining your clothes or 
surrounding area.
• Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations 
regarding disposal of consumables.
Important• Do not re-attach the Protective Cap once you have removed it.
• Once the Protective Cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port.
Protective Cap
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4Insert the ink tank.
(1)Insert a new ink tank with it slightly slanted.
(2)Push down on the   on the ink tank until it clicks into place.
5Close the Print Head Cover.
The Print Head Holder moves to the right.
ImportantWhen an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.
See Resetting the Ink Counter
Resetting the Ink CounterResetting the Ink Counter Resetting the Ink Counter on page 64
Note• To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months 
of its first use.
• Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer 
and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out 
and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.
• Color ink consumption may occur even when black-and-white or 
grayscale printing is specified.
Color ink is consumed in the head cleaning and deep cleaning, 
which are necessary to maintain the printer’s capabilities.
• When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace the ink tank with a new one 
immediately.
If printing is continued with no ink in the ink tank, a problem may 
occur. And, the Low Ink Warning dialog which tells the exchange 
time of the ink tank cannot be indicated properly.
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Resetting the Ink Counter
When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset.
The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.
Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement
If an ink tank is removed, the printer will send a message prompting you to confirm 
replacement of the ink tank at the start of the next print job.
When an ink tank has been replaced, follow the procedure below to reset the ink 
counter. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset.
1Check the message, and click Yes.
Mistakenly clicking No
NoNo No, instead, will prevent the low ink warning from functioning 
properly. If this happens, be sure to open the driver’s Properties dialog box and 
manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab.
See Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box
Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog boxResetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box on page 65
2Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK.
The dialog box allows you to select the replaced ink tank.
When both black and color ink tanks have been replaced, select both Black and 
Color.
If you have not replaced the ink tank with a new one, click Cancel
CancelCancel Cancel. ImportantIf infrared communication is performed in Windows XP or Windows 2000, 
the printer will not send the message asking for confirmation of ink tank 
replacement.
This is why it is important to open the printer drivers Properties dialog box 
and manually reset the ink tank counter in the Maintenance tab whenever 
an ink tank is replaced.
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Resetting the Ink Counter in the Printer Properties dialog box
1Open the Printer Properties
Printer PropertiesPrinter Properties Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance tab.
See Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start MenuOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu on 
page 29
2Click Ink Counter Reset
Ink Counter ResetInk Counter Reset Ink Counter Reset.
3Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK
OKOK OK.
1Open the BJ Printer Utility dialog box.
(1)Double-click the hard disk icon where the printer driver was installed, the 
Application
ApplicationApplication Application folder, and the Utilities
UtilitiesUtilities Utilities folder.
(2)Double-click the Printer Setup Utility
Printer Setup UtilityPrinter Setup Utility Printer Setup Utility icon.
If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center 
Print Center Print Center  Print Center 
icon.
(3)Select iP90
iP90iP90 iP90 from the Name
NameName Name list and click Utility
UtilityUtility Utility or Configure
ConfigureConfigure Configure.
(4)Select iP90
iP90iP90 iP90 from the Product
ProductProduct Product list and click Maintenance
MaintenanceMaintenance Maintenance. NoteThe BJ Printer Utility cannot be used with Bluetooth communication.
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2Reset the Ink Counter.
(2)  Click Ink Counter Reset
Ink Counter ResetInk Counter Reset Ink Counter Reset. (1)  Select Remaining ink level setting
Remaining ink level settingRemaining ink level setting Remaining ink level setting 
from the pop-up menu.
(4) Click OK
OKOK OK. (3)  Select the newly installed ink tank.
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