Photo Printer Quick Start Guide
Canon i470D Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc. © 2003 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon i470D Photo Printer.
Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning on the Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Speciality Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing with Windows . . . .
Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your i470D printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i470D User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM CD-ROM, or use the online help within your printer driver interface: While in the printer's Properties window, press the F1 key, or click ? in the upper right corner. Then click the feature you want to know more about, or click the Help button when displayed.
Basic Printing 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.
Basic Printing 2 Prepare to load paper. (1) Attach the paper rest. (2) Open the cover and pull out the paper output tray. (3) Open the front cover and adjust the paper thickness lever to the correct position for the media in use. Move to the left position for plain paper. Move to the right position for envelopes and T-shirt Transfers. 3 (4) Close the front cover. Load the paper. (1) Insert the paper into the sheet feeder with print side facing up.
Basic Printing Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality.
Basic Printing Canon Speciality Media Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Photo Paper Pro Letter: up to 10 sheets* Left 4” x 6” : up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Perforated 4” x 6” : up to 20 sheets Left Photo Paper Pro** Photo Paper Plus Glossy Letter: up to 10 sheets* Left 5” x 7” : up to 10 sheets 4” x 6” : up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Up to 10 sheets Left Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper Up to 10 sheets Left Glossy Photo Paper High Reso
Basic Printing Printing with Windows Note 1 2 z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Windows XP. Create a document or open a file to print. Open Printer Properties dialog box. (1) Select Print from the application software's File menu. (2) Ensure that Canon i470D is selected. (3) Click Preferences or Properties.
Basic Printing 3 Specify the required settings. (1) Click Media Type to select the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Click OK. OK Note 4 z From the Page Setup tab select the correct document size to be printed. z To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom and click Set on the Main tab. You can control quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box. z For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help.
Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh Note 1 2 z The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. z The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS 9. Create a document or open a file to print. Select Paper Size. (1) Select the Page Setup from the application software's File menu. (2) Select the desired paper size from the Paper Size pull-down menu. (3) Click OK. OK 3 Specify the required settings.
Basic Printing Note z When you select the type of document from the Print Mode pulldown menu, the document will be printed in color and print quality suited to the characteristics of Media Type you have selected. Text: Select when printing documents consisting mainly of Text text. Graphic: Graphic Select when printing documents consisting mainly of graphs and graphics (illustrations) with strong color definition.
Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note z This manual refers to Windows XP operation. The operations may vary depending on your operating system. z Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
Advanced Printing 3 Open the File menu and select Printing Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties dialog box opens. Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs Improving Printed Images Two important factors control the quality and output of your printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer.
Advanced Printing To manually adjust Print Quality settings: 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" Program on page 11. 2 Select Custom in Print Quality, then click Set... to open the Set Print Quality dialog box. 3 Move the slide bar to adjust the Print Quality. 4 When the process is complete, click OK. 1 Open the Print dialog box. See "Printing Printing with Macintosh Macintosh" on page 9.
Advanced Printing To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a digital camera. Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing. 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 14 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" Program on page 11. Click the Effects tab. Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box. Click OK.
Advanced Printing To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies background colors like fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 If Background Printing has been disabled, the Vivid Photo function is not available. To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box on the Effects tab. To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box under Special Effects.
Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images captured with a digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky and dark portions of the images captured with your digital camera. Note In Windows Me or Windows 98 If Background Printing has been disabled, the Photo Noise Reduction function is not available. To use Photo Noise Reduction, select the Photo Noise Reduction check box on the Effects tab.
Advanced Printing Saving and Recalling Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these settings for future use on similar print jobs. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program" on page 11. Program 2 3 Click the Profiles tab. Enter new settings in Profiles.
Advanced Printing 1 Open the Print dialog box. See "Printing Printing with Macintosh Macintosh" on page 9. 2 Click Apply. The Register Settings dialog box opens. 3 Enter the print settings to register. (1) Click Apply…. The dialog box to enter the new settings name opens. (2) Enter a name under which to register your settings. 4 5 Click OK. Click Close in the Register Settings dialog box. This registers your printer driver print settings.
Advanced Printing Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with sufficient expertise to print a wide range of images and documents. The illustrations below provide a basic introduction to the many features offered by your printer driver. Note For detailed description of the printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide.
Advanced Printing Using the Bundle Software The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by a digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints. Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes. Note z To install applications, refer to Easy Setup Instructions. z For details about photo applications, refer to the Photo Application Guide included on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.
Advanced Printing Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows This chapter describes the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode. Note Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing Media types compatible with Borderless Printing include Photo Paper Plus Glossy (LTR, 4” x 6” , 5” x 7” ), Photo Paper Pro (LTR, 4” x 6” ), Matte Photo Paper (LTR), and Glossy Photo Paper (LTR).
Advanced Printing (2) Click the [+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. Increases the number of copies. Displays the specified number of copies. Decreases the number of copies. 3 Select the paper. (1) Click the 2.Paper Selection tab. (2) Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size. Size (3) Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type. Type 4 Select the layout. (1) Click the 3. Layout/ Print tab.
Advanced Printing Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh This chapter describes the steps used to print from photo applications included with your Setup Software and User’s Guide CD-ROM using the Borderless Printing mode. Note Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing Media types compatible with Borderless Printing include Photo Paper Plus Glossy (LTR, 4” x 6” , 5” x 7” ), Photo Paper Pro (LTR, 4” x 6” ), Matte Photo Paper (LTR) and Glossy Photo Paper (LTR).
Advanced Printing (2) Click the [+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. Increases the number of copies. Displays the specified number of copies. Decreases the number of copies. 3 Select the paper. (1) Click the 2.Paper Selection tab. (2) Select the size of the paper you use from Paper Size. Size (3) Select the type of the paper you use from Media Type. Type 4 Select the layout. (1) Click the 3. Layout/ Print tab.
Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.
Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Note 1 2 Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer itself. With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Hold the Resume button until the Power lamp flashes twice.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Nozzle Check Check. (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. OK See "Examining Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Pattern" on page 27.
Printing Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" Menu on page 11. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup Setup... in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pulldown menu. (2) Click Cleaning. Cleaning (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK. OK (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Printing Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try print head deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" Menu on page 11. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenace tab.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup… in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Select Cleaning from the pulldown menu. (2) Click Deep Cleaning. Cleaning (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK. OK (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Move the paper thickness lever to the left position. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu" Menu on page 11. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment.
Printing Maintenance 4 Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that corresponds. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click OK. OK Note If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column H, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes (4) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.
Printing Maintenance 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. Alignment 4 (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. OK Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that corresponds. (2) Enter the numbers. (3) Click Send.
Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 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. Black: BCI-24 Black Color: BCI-24 Color Replacing an Ink Tank When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the left. 2 Remove the empty ink tank.
Printing Maintenance 3 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Important z Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. z Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. 4 Insert the ink tank. (1) Insert a new ink tank into a slot. (2) Push in the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Note 36 z To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of its first use.
Printing Maintenance 5 Reset the ink counter. Important After replacing an ink tank, be sure to reset the ink counter with the front cover open. The remaining ink volume display on the operation panel is displayed properly only if the ink counter is reset. (1) Using (cursor buttons), locate the ink tank you replaced. (2) Press the Set button. A full ink tank icon appears under ink counter is reset.
Printing Maintenance When using Windows: When using Macintosh: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Mistakenly clicking No or Cancel, Cancel instead, will prevent the Ink Low alert from functioning properly. If this happens, manually reset the ink counter according to the following procedure. z When using Windows: 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance Tab. 2. Click Ink Counter Reset Reset. 3. Select the newly installed ink tank, then click OK.
Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to be automatically displayed. When you reset the ink counter, it will assume that the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value with an actual ink volume. Reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section.
Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Try This Follow the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. If the installer was forced to terminate due to an error, remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and restart your computer. Reinstall the printer driver. If this problem persists, contact the Customer Care Cener.
Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject properly/Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks appears / Printed Ruled Lines are Displaced Ink tank is not seated properly Print head nozzles clogged Try This Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if necessary. Print the nozzle check pattern to check for uneven ink output. See "Printing Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern" Pattern on page 26.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs Possible Cause Try This Print head has overheated due to long periods of continuous printing Stop printing and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to allow the print head to cool down. The print head tends to overheat when printing continuously for long periods of time. The print head is designed to automatically pause at line breaks before resuming printing in order to cool down.
Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. type used See "Print Print Media to Avoid Avoid" on page 3. Paper feed roller is dirty Follow the steps described below to clean the paper feed rollers. If envelopes or post cards do not feed properly, even after correcting any paper curl, clean the paper feed roller. 1.
Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the Power lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Flashes Possible Cause Try This Two flashes Printer is out of paper Reload paper and press the Resume button. Three flashes Paper jam If a paper jam occurs, clear the jammed paper, reload paper in the printer, then press the Resume button.
Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on the Screen Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer not ready The Power lamp will flash green when the printer is warming up or when a print job is being sent to the printer. It will glow a steady (non-flashing) green when it is ready for use or when the print job is completed. Paper is not loaded Load paper and press the Resume button. Faulty connection Ensure that the printer cable is securely connected to the computer.
Troubleshooting Problem Have you replaced an ink tank with a new one? message appears Possible Cause Try This If the ink tank has been replaced with a new one Click Yes or OK to reset the ink counter. See "Reset Reset the ink counter. counter." on page 37. If the front cover Click No or Cancel on the dialog box described above. has been open for a You can choose the option to disable the display of this confirmation message. certain period (the ink tank has not 1.
Appendix Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x When using other than Mac OS X (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x), install the printer driver following the procedure below. Screen shots may differ depending on the operating system used. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM. TURN THE PRINTER ON. Open the Mac OS 8.6-9.x folder on the CD-ROM, then double–click the Printer Driver folder. Double-click the Installer icon in the Printer Driver folder.
Appendix User’s Guide Table of Contents Your printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topics.
Appendix Specifications Printer Printing resolution: 4800 X 1200 dpi. max. (Ink droplets can be placed in a pitch of 1/4800 inch at minimum.) Print speed * *Print speed may vary with the content of the document and the processing speed of the host computer. Black printing Draft: 18 ppm Standard: 11.8 ppm Color printing Draft: 12 ppm Standard: 4.9 ppm Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216 mm / 8.
Appendix Printer Supported recording media: Compact flash card, Smart Media, SD card, Multimedia card, Microdrive Supported recording formats: JPEG (DCF/CIFF/Exif2.2 or earlier/JFIF), TIFF (Exif compliant), DPOF compliant Camera Direct Print Interface Camera Port (Connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcoder using the USB cable supplied with the camera.
Appendix Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
Appendix Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
Appendix Regulatory Information Color Printer Model: K10223 (i470D (i470D) i470D) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Appendix CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand printer or scanner (each a “Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
Appendix Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • • • • • For interactive troubleshooting, e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.canontechsupport.
Index Index A I Adjusting Paper Thickness Lever .................................. 4 Adjusting Print Quality ................................................12 Advanced Printing .......................................................11 Aligning the Print Head ...............................................32 An Error Message Appears on the Screen .....................46 ImageBrowser ............................................................ 20 Ink Counter Reset ........................................
Index POWER button .............................................................. 2 POWER lamp ................................................................ 2 Power lamp ................................................................ 45 Print dialog box ...................................................7, 9, 42 Print Head Alignment ............................................32, 34 Print Head Cleaning .................................................... 28 Print Head Deep Cleaning .....................
