Canon i350 - Color Bubble Jet Printer Technical Information

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Basic Printing83 Specify the required settings.4 Print the document.Notez From the Page SetupPage SetupPage SetupPage Setup tab, select the correct do

Basic Printing9Printing with Macintosh1 Create a document or open a file to print.2 Select Paper Size.(1) Select the Page SetupPage SetupPage SetupPag

Basic Printing10Notez When you select the type of document from the Print ModePrint ModePrint ModePrint Mode pull-down menu, the document will be prin

Advanced Printing11Advanced PrintingAdvanced PrintingAdvanced PrintingAdvanced PrintingAccessing Printer DriverThe Printer PropertiesPrinter Propertie

Advanced Printing123 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties).The Printer PropertiesPrinter PropertiesPrinter PropertiesPrin

Advanced Printing13To manually adjust Print Quality settings:To manually adjust Print Quality settings:To manually adjust Print Quality settings:To ma

Advanced Printing14To automatically optimize the image:To automatically optimize the image:To automatically optimize the image:To automatically optimi

Advanced Printing15To use Vivid Photo option:To use Vivid Photo option:To use Vivid Photo option:To use Vivid Photo option:Vivid Photo intensifies bac

Advanced Printing16To reduce noise from images taken with a digital camera:To reduce noise from images taken with a digital camera:To reduce noise fro

Advanced Printing17 Saving and Recalling Driver SettingsWhen you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and

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Advanced Printing181 Open the Print dialog box.See "Printing with MacintoshPrinting with MacintoshPrinting with MacintoshPrinting with Macintosh&

Advanced Printing19Using Printer Driver OptionsYour printer driver will provide you with many features that allow you to print a wide range of images

Advanced Printing20Using the Bundled SoftwareThe Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs

Advanced Printing21Printing Photographs with WindowsBy using Easy-PhotoPrint supplied with the i350/i250, you can easily print by following the simple

Advanced Printing22(2) Click the [+][+][+][+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies.3 Select th

Advanced Printing23Printing Photographs with MacintoshBy using Easy-PhotoPrint supplied with the i350/i250, you can easily print by following the simp

Advanced Printing243 Select the paper.4 Select the layout.(3) Load the media specified in the 2. Paper Selection2. Paper Selection2. Paper Selection2.

Printing Maintenance25Printing MaintenancePrinting MaintenancePrinting MaintenancePrinting MaintenanceWhen Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorr

Printing Maintenance26Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head

Printing Maintenance271 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter-sized paper in the printer.2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box.(1) Select Page S

Contents1ContentsContentsContentsContentsBasic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingTurning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Maintenance28Print Head CleaningClean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink

Printing Maintenance291 Ensure that the printer is on.2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box.(1) Select Page SetupPage SetupPage SetupPage Setup... in

Printing Maintenance30Print Head Deep CleaningIf print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try performing a print head deep clea

Printing Maintenance311 Ensure that the printer is on.2 Open the Printer Utility dialog box.(1) Select Page Setup…Page Setup…Page Setup…Page Setup… i

Printing Maintenance32Notez After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head nozzles are clean.Se

Printing Maintenance33Aligning the Print HeadAligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.1 With the

Printing Maintenance344 Align the Print Head.(1) Look at the print out. Select the patterns that have the fewest white stripes and enter the numbers t

Printing Maintenance353 Print the pattern.(3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OKOKOKOK.4 Align the Print Head.(1) Look at the print

Printing Maintenance36Replacing an Ink TankWhen replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if t

Printing Maintenance373 Prepare a replacement ink tank.(1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap.4 Insert the ink tank.(1) Insert

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Printing Maintenance38 Resetting the Ink CounterWhen an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is displayed properl

Printing Maintenance39 How Low Ink Warning Setting WorksThe low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has b

Printing Maintenance40How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly• Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank.The ink counter cannot wor

Troubleshooting41TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing p

Troubleshooting42Cannot Install the Printer DriverProblem Possible Cause Try ThisCannot Install the Printer DriverInstallation procedure not followed

Troubleshooting43Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsProblem Possible Cause Try ThisInk does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wr

Troubleshooting44Troubleshooting Printer HardwareProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print JobsPrint head ha

Troubleshooting45Paper Does Not Feed ProperlyProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPaper Does Not Feed ProperlyRemove packaging materialMake sure all packagi

Troubleshooting46Handling Error MessagesWhen a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error t

Troubleshooting47An Error Message Appears on the ScreenProblem Possible Cause Try ThisError Writing / Output to USBxxxPrinter not ready The POWERPOWER

Basic Printing3Basic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingTurning on the Printer1 Press the POWER button.The POWERPOWERPOWERPOWER lamp fl

Troubleshooting48“Have you replaced ink tank with a new one?” message appearsIf the ink tank has been replaced with a new oneClick YesYesYesYes or OKO

Troubleshooting49Low Ink Warning Accompanied by Ink Tank Icon With '?'Failure to reset ink counter when installing new ink tankThe ink tank

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Appendix51AppendixAppendixAppendixAppendixInstalling the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.xWhen using other than Mac OS X (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x), insta

Appendix52User’s Guide Table of ContentsYour printer's electronic User's Guide, located on the Setup Software and User's Guide CD-ROM,

Appendix53SpecificationsPrinterPrinting resolution:Printing resolution:Printing resolution:Printing resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi. max.4800 X 1200 dpi.

Appendix54Ink Tanks:Ink Tanks:Ink Tanks:Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages):Capacity (pages):Capacity (pages):Capacity (pages):Black (BCI-24 Black) approx. 30

Appendix55Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not a

Appendix56Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.Choosing a locationChoosing a locationChoos

Appendix57Regulatory InformationColor Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: K10228K10228K10228K10228 ( ( ( (i3

Basic Printing4Loading Paper Print Media to AvoidDo not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory resul

Appendix58CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only)The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the

Appendix59Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:• For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest dri

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Index61IndexAAdjusting Print Quality ...12Advanced Printing ...

Index62Printer Driver Setting for Media Type ... 6Printer Properties dialog box ... 7, 11, 26, 43Printe

Basic Printing52 Prepare to load paper.3 Load the paper.Notez Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.z Do not touch the printed sur

Basic Printing6Using Specialty MediaCanon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Canon Specialty Media Photo Q

Basic Printing7Printing with Windows1 Create a document or open a file to print.2 Open Printer Properties dialog box.(1) Select PrintPrintPrintPrint f