Canon 7819A007 Technical Information

Color Bubble Jet PrinterColor Bubble Jet PrinterColor Bubble Jet PrinterColor Bubble Jet PrinterQuick Start GuideQuick Start GuideQuick Start GuideQui

Basic Printing8Printing with Windows1Create a document or open a file to print.2Open Printer Properties dialog box.(1) Select PrintPrintPrintPrint fro

Basic Printing93Specify the required settings.4Print the DocumentNotez From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be printed.z To adj

Basic Printing10Printing with Macintosh1Create a document or open a file to print.2Select Paper Size(1) Select the Page SetupPage SetupPage SetupPage

Basic Printing11Notez When you select a type of document from the Print ModePrint ModePrint ModePrint Mode pull-down menu, the document will be printe

Advanced Printing12Advanced PrintingAdvanced PrintingAdvanced PrintingAdvanced PrintingApplications Included in the CD-ROM PackageThe Setup Software &

Advanced Printing13Printing photographs with WindowsThis chapter describes only the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Set

Advanced Printing142Select photographs.(1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. (Select memory card folder, then the folder

Advanced Printing153Select the paper.4Select the layout.(3) Load the media type specified in the 2.Paper Selection2.Paper Selection2.Paper Selection2.

Advanced Printing16Printing photographs with MacintoshThis chapter describes only the steps used to print from photo applications included with your S

Advanced Printing172Select photographs.(1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. (Select memory card folder, then the folder

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Advanced Printing184Select Borderless Printing.(3) Click OKOKOKOK.A message box pops up, displaying the information about printing. Read the message a

Advanced Printing195Specify the number of photographs to print on one page.6Print the photograph.The Print dialog box is displayed.(1) Select 1(1×1)1

Advanced Printing20(4) Load the selected paper in the printer.(5) Click PrintPrintPrintPrint.Accessing Printer DriverThe Printer PropertiesPrinter Pro

Advanced Printing21 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menuThis method is used for maintenance operations such as prin

Advanced Printing22Using Printer Driver OptionsGetting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with sufficient expertise to

Printing Maintenance23Printing MaintenancePrinting MaintenancePrinting MaintenancePrinting MaintenanceReplacing an Ink TankWhen replacing an ink tank,

Printing Maintenance24The following message appears when ink is empty. Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is cl

Printing Maintenance25The following message is displayed when ink tank is empty. Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front co

Printing Maintenance26 Replacing Ink TanksWhen ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.1Ensure that the printer is on, and t

Printing Maintenance274Install the ink tank.(1) Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.(2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank

Contents1ContentsContentsContentsContentsBasic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingTurning the Printer’s Power On . . . . . . . . . . .

Printing Maintenance28When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are IncorrectWhen printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in t

Printing Maintenance29Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head

Printing Maintenance301With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer.2Open the Printer UtilityPrinter UtilityPrinter UtilityPrinter

Printing Maintenance31 Examining the Nozzle Check PatternThe nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly.Examine th

Printing Maintenance323 Start Print Head Cleaning.(3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click Execute Execute Execute Execute.All colors:

Printing Maintenance333 Start Print Head Cleaning.(3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK OK OK OK.All colors:All colors:All color

Printing Maintenance34Print Head Deep CleaningIf print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try print head deep cleaning, which i

Printing Maintenance351Ensure the printer is on.2Open the Printer Utility dialog box.(1) Select Page Setup…Page Setup…Page Setup…Page Setup… in the F

Printing Maintenance36Aligning Print HeadAligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration.1With the print

Printing Maintenance374Align the Print Head.(1) Look at the print-out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the

Basic Printing2Basic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingBasic PrintingTurning the Printer’s Power On1Turn on the printer by pressing the POWER button

Printing Maintenance383Print the pattern.4Align the Print Head.(1) Look at the print-out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular pat

Troubleshooting39TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshootingThis section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing p

Troubleshooting40Cannot Install the Printer DriverProblem Possible Cause Try ThisCannot Install the Printer DriverInstallation procedure not followed

Troubleshooting41Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsProblem Possible Cause Try ThisInk does not come out/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong /

Troubleshooting42Printed Paper Curls or Ink BlotsPrinted paper too thinUse High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot

Troubleshooting43Troubleshooting Printer HardwareProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print JobsPrint head ha

Troubleshooting44Paper Does Not Feed ProperlyProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPaper Does Not Feed ProperlyInappropriate paper type usedCheck to see if t

Troubleshooting45Handling Error MessagesWhen a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicate the type of error th

Troubleshooting46An Error Message Appears on the ScreenProblem Possible Cause Try ThisError Writing / Output to LPT1 or USBxxxPrinter not ready The po

Appendix47AppendixAppendixAppendixAppendixUser’s Guide Table of ContentsYour printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topic

Basic Printing3Loading Paper Print Media to AvoidDo not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory resul

Appendix48SpecificationsPrinterPrinting resolution:Printing resolution:Printing resolution:Printing resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi. max.4800 X 1200 dpi.

Appendix49Ink Tanks:Ink Tanks:Ink Tanks:Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages):Capacity (pages):Capacity (pages):Capacity (pages):Black (BCI-3eBK) approx. 740*1,

Appendix50Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not a

Appendix51Maintaining the printerMaintaining the printerMaintaining the printerMaintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the pri

Appendix52Regulatory InformationColor Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: Color Printer Model: K10220 (i550)K10220 (i550)K10220 (

Appendix53CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only)The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the

Appendix54Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:• For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest dri

Index55IndexAAligning Print Head ...36An Error Message Appears on the Screen ...46

Basic Printing42Preparing to Load Paper(3) Open the front cover and adjust the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use.Move

Basic Printing53Loading the PaperNotez Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray.z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dri

Basic Printing6Using Special MediaCanon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to insure optimal print quality. Photo quality media•Photo Paper

Basic Printing7 Canon Special MediaMedia Type Paper Rest Load LimitPaper Thickness Lever PositionPrinter driver settingMedia TypeMedia TypeMedia Type