BUBBLE JET PRINTER Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Preface Shipping Materials Introduction Setting Up Preparing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Computer Installing the Print Head Loading Paper Installing the Printer Driver Aligning the Print Head Basic Operations Printing with Windows Printing with Macintosh Print Head Maintenance Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) For Further Details... 1 1 1 2 2 2 4 7 8 12 16 16 18 20 21 21 BE QA7-2280-V01 Exif Print This printer supports Exif 2.2 (also called "Exif Print"). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant digital camera, the camera's image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Industry Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur la matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques," NMB-003 édicatée par l'Industrie Canada. International ENERGY STAR® Program As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for efficiency. The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a global program that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. Power Requirements Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: Europe USA/Canada Australia AC 230V±10%, 50Hz AC 120V, 60Hz AC 240V, 50Hz Printer Model: K10220 (i550) Preface Shipping Materials Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer. Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact your Canon Authorized Dealer or Sales Representative. Printer Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM Quick Start Guide Print Head 4 Ink Tanks * Cables should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable type and specifications, refer to page 2. Introduction This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. These must be observed for safe operation. Also read the Safety Precautions in the User's Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid personal injury or damage to the printer. Trademark Notices · Canon® is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. · BJTM is a trademark of Canon Inc. · Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. · Apple, Mac, Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. · All other trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this Quick Start Guide are the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2002 CANON INC. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever without the express written permission. 1 Setting Up 1 Preparing the Printer 1 Place the printer on a flat surface. 2 Remove the tape and the shipping The tape position is subject to change. material from the printer as shown. 2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer Use either a USB cable or parallel printer cable. You cannot connect the computer to the printer using both the parallel cable AND the USB cable. USB cable · Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, · Mac OS 8.6 or later Printer cable (parallel) · Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95 (Can also be used with Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows 98.) Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length. Should conform with Centronics IEEE 1284 and support bi-directional communication. Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 2 meters in length. . · The USB cable delivers relatively faster printing speeds and is recommended for use with Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows 98. · If your computer has an earth connection, make sure that this is attached. · If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the power outlet after turning off the printer. 2 Follow the steps below to install the printer driver correctly. 1 Ensure the printer and the computer are switched off. Figure A 2 Connect the cable. Figure A shows the USB cable connection and Figure B shows the printer cable (parallel) connection. Figure B If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following operations, click Cancel and turn off the computer. 3 3 Installing the Print Head · Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. · Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. · Never use any power supply other than the standard power supply available in the country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage and frequency could cause a fire or electric shock. · Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. Installing the Print Head ON 1 Plug the printer in. 2 Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on the computer yet. The POWER lamp flashes and the printer begins to operate. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit. 3 Open the front cover. 4 Remove the tape. 5 Raise the lock lever. Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever. 4 6 Remove the protective cap from the print head. print head nozzles electrical contacts print head print head holder · Do not touch the print head nozzles or electrical contacts. · Do not attempt to reattach the protective cap once it has been removed. 7 Place the print head in the holder. 8 Lock the print head into place by lowering the lever. Do not touch the lock lever once the print head has been installed. Installing the Ink Tanks · For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children. 1 Take out the yellow ink tank. 2 Pull the orange tape in the direction of the arrow and remove the clear film. 5 protective cap 3 Hold the ink tank as shown in the diagram and remove the protective cap. ink port · Do not squeeze the sides of the ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. · Do not touch the ink port. · Do not attempt to reattach the protective cap once it has been removed. 4 Insert the yellow ink tank into the righthand slot. Press the top until it clicks into place. 5 Use the same procedure to install the Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in the correct position. other ink tanks in their appropriate slots. Black Cyan Magenta Yellow · Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified by the labels. · If ink tanks are not installed in the right position, colors will not be printed correctly. Immediately reinstall the tank in the correct position and carry out print head cleaning. For details, refer to the User's Guide. 6 Close the front cover. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 60 seconds). 6 4 Loading Paper Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper paper thickness lever 1 Open the front cover. 2 Move the paper thickness lever at the top of the print head holder to the left position. Close the front cover. Set the paper thickness lever to the left when using plain paper, to the right when using thick paper. Refer to the User's Guide for information on loading envelopes and other media. 3 Pull out the paper rest and the output tray as shown. print side 4 Load the paper, aligning it with the right side of the sheet feeder. You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. Do not exceed this limit. 5 Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper. You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Macintosh: Go to page 10 7 5 Installing the Printer Driver Installing the Printer Driver ­ Windows · Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during the installation. The driver cannot be correctly installed. · The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screen may differ depending on the operating system you are using. · When installing the printer driver in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, log on to the system as a member of the Administrators group. · The Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM contains the application software, Easy-PhotoPrint, to import and print image data. If you want to install Easy-PhotoPrint, click Install on step 7. Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed for Easy-PhotoPrint. If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel and follow steps 1 to 8 to install the printer driver. Special Notes for Windows 98 or Windows Me USB Users Click Cancel to quit the screen and turn off the printer. Next, remove and replace the USB cable connected to your computer. OFF 1 Ensure the printer and computer are switched off. 2 Turn on the computer and start Windows. If any applications automatically run, quit them. Disable any virus detection programs. Do NOT turn the printer on at this stage. 8 3 Place the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. · If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click Start and select My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. For non-XP Windows, doubleclick My Computer in the Windows screen, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. · If the language selection screen appears, select a language, then click the Next button. 4 Follow the instructions displayed on screen. When the screen shown on the left is displayed, click Install. 5 When the screen shown on the left appears, turn the printer on. If the printer is recognized, the printer driver will be automatically installed. ON If the connection is not recognized, refer to the section "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" on page 21. 6 Click OK. Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head alignment on page 12. 9 7 If you want to install Easy-PhotoPrint, click Install. Follow the instructions on screen to install the application software. When the message "Software installation is completed." appears, click OK. 8 Click Exit. · To view the User's Guide, please refer to page 21. · If a message prompting you to restart the computer appears, click Yes. · To start Easy-PhotoPrint, click Start and select All Programs (or Programs) - Canon Utilities - Easy-PhotoPrint - Easy-PhotoPrint. Refer to the guidance on the screen after starting the program. Installing the Printer Driver ­ Macintosh · Do not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer or printer not operating normally. · Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder. · The Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM contains the application software, ImageBrowser, to import and print image data. If you want to install ImageBrowser, double-click the application folder, then double-click the ImageBrowser folder and then Installer. Refer to the Photo Application Guide in your CD-ROM. 1 Turn on the Mac. 2 Place the Setup Software & User's then select a language. Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 3 Double-click the printer driver folder, 4 Double-click Installer. 5 Read the Licence Agreement and click Accept to continue. 10 6 Click Install. Wait for the installation to finish. If the above message appears, check that there are no unsaved documents, then click the Continue button. If a document needs to be saved, click Cancel then save the document. After saving the document, begin again from step 4. 7 Click Restart. The computer restarts. 8 Select Chooser in the Apple Menu. 9 Click the icon for the printer you are using and close Chooser ...