Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide
Canon i850 Color Bubble Jet 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. © 2002 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 i850 Color Bubble Jet Printer.
Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning the Printer’s Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Loading Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Using Special Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Printing with Windows . . . . .
Basic Printing Basic Printing Note This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your i850 printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i850 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use the online help in your printer 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 Preparing to Load Paper (1) Open and pull out 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, Banner Paper and T-Shirt Transfers.
Basic Printing 3 Loading the Paper Limit Mark Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark. (1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder with print side facing up. (2) Align the paper stack snug against the right side of the sheet feeder. (3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the left side of the stack of paper. Note z Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. z Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries.
Basic Printing Canon Special Media Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Bubble Jet Paper Up to 150 sheets Brilliant White Paper Up to 150 sheets Banner Paper 1 sheet(can print up to 6 connected sheets) Photo Paper Pro Letter: Up to 10 sheets 4” x 6”: Up to 20 sheets Photo Paper Plus Letter: Up to 10 Glossy sheets 4” x 6”:Up to 20 sheets Matte Photo Paper Up to 10 sheets Glossy Photo Paper Up to 10 sheets High Resolution Up to 80 sheets Paper High Gloss Photo 1 sheet Film Glossy Photo Cards Up to 20 sheets
Basic Printing Printing with Windows Note 1 2 Note that the names of features and functions listed in Print menus and dialog boxes may vary, depending on the software application you are using. 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 i850 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. Set You can control quality in the Set Print Quality dialog box. z For detail about other printer driver functions, refer to the User’s Guide or Help. z Select Preview before printing by clicking the check box.
Basic Printing Printing with Macintosh Note 1 2 The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on the software application you are using. The steps described in this section are for printing 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 a type of document from the Print Mode pull-down menu, the document will be printed in colors and Print Quality suited to the characteristics of the Media Type you have selected. Text: Select when printing documents consisting Text mainly of text. Graphic: Graphic Select when printing documents consisting mainly of graphs and graphics (illustrations) with strong color definition.
Advanced Printing Advanced Printing Applications Included in the CD-ROM Package The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints without standard white borders. Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes. Note z Applications are easy to install. Just go to Easy Setup Instructions and follow the instructions.
Advanced Printing Printing photographs with Windows This chapter describes only 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"), Photo Paper Pro (LTR), Matte Photo Paper (LTR), and Glossy Photo Paper (LTR).
Advanced Printing 2 Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. (Select memory card folder, then the folder containing the digital photographs.) All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. Guidance Thumbnail Folder window (2) Click the [+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. The number of copies increases. The specified number of copies displayed. The number of copies decreases.
Advanced Printing 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. (2) Select Borderless(full). Borderless(full) (3) Load the media type specified in the 2.Paper Selection tab. (4) Click Print.
Advanced Printing Printing photographs with Macintosh This chapter describes only 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"), Photo Paper Pro (LTR), Matte Photo Paper (LTR), and Glossy Photo Paper (LTR).
Advanced Printing 2 Select photographs. (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. (Select memory card folder, then the folder containing the digital photographs.) All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. (2) Click the photograph you want to print. (3) Click PRINT and select Layout printing from the pull-down menu. The Layout Options dialog box appears and layout selection wizard starts. 3 Enter layout options. (1) Select Tiled photo printing.
Advanced Printing (3) Click Page setup…. setup… 4 Select Borderless Printing. (1) Select Borderless Printing by clicking the check box. (2) Select a paper size from the Paper Size pull-down menu. The menu only displays those paper sizes compatible with Borderless Printing. (3) Click OK. OK A message box pops up, displaying the information about printing. Read the message and click OK. OK This returns you to the Layout Options dialog box.
Advanced Printing 5 Specify the number of photographs to print on one page. (1) Select 1(1×1) from the No. of images pull-down menu. (2) Click OK. OK 6 Print the photograph. (1) Click PRINT. PRINT The Print dialog box is displayed.
Advanced Printing (2) Select a type of media for printing from the Media Type pull-down menu. (3) Select Photo from the Print Mode pull-down menu. (4) Load the selected paper in the printer. (5) Click Print. Print 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.
Advanced Printing Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs appear, including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.
Advanced Printing 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, specialty 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 19 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 done, click OK. 1 Open the Print dialog box.
Advanced Printing To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts a 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 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program" program on page 19 Click the Effects tab. Select the Photo Optimizer PRO check box. Click OK.
Advanced Printing 5 Click OK. To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies background colors for fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. Note In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95 The Vivid Photo function will not be available if Background Printing has been disabled. To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box on the Effects tab. To use Vivid Photo, select the Vivid Photo check box in the Special Effects.
Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images recorded with digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions such as the sky and dark portions of the images recorded with your digital camera. Note In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95 The Photo Noise Reduction function will not be available if Background Printing has been disabled. 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 19 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.
Printing Maintenance 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. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the order indicated below.
Printing Maintenance The following message appears when ink is empty. Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed. The ink tank with [X] symbol is out of ink. Replace with a new ink tank. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to resume printing with an empty ink tank. When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it will be a cause of trouble.
Printing Maintenance The following message is displayed when ink tank is empty. Printing will resume as soon as ink tank is replaced and the front cover is closed. • Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to resume printing with the ink tank empty. When printing is finished, replace the ink tank immediately. If you continue printing with an empty ink tank, it will be a cause of trouble. Note When Low Ink is Detected The following message is displayed as soon as a print job starts. [!] Indicates ink low.
Printing Maintenance Replacing Ink Tanks When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the center. 2 Remove the empty ink tank. (1) Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important 3 z Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
Printing Maintenance Important 4 z Do not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands. 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. Install the ink tank. (1) Insert the ink tank in the print head holder. (2) Press on the "PUSH" mark until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. 5 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right.
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, see if the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Follow the procedures below and maintain the print head. Important Before maintaining the print head, check the following; z Open the front cover and make sure whether the ink tank contains ink. If it is out of ink, replace it.
Printing Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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 (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 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.
Printing Maintenance Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. (1) Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. See "Print Print Head Cleaning Cleaning"" on page 37 (2) Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment.
Printing Maintenance 3 Start Print Head Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Cleaning. (3) Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click Execute. Execute All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is displayed, click OK. OK 1 2 Ensure 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.
Printing Maintenance 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 All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is displayed, click OK. OK Important Note Do not perform any other operations until the print head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. z Print head cleaning can be performed also from the printer itself.
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 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 20 3 Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (1) Click the Maintenace tab.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 Ensure 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 All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles (4) When the message is displayed, click OK.
Printing Maintenance Aligning Print Head 1 2 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu" menu" on page 20 3 Print the pattern. (1) Click the Maintenance tab. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. (3) When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. OK (4) After the pattern is printed, click Yes.
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 this is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column K, pick the setting that procedures the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes (4) Click Cancel. Cancel Note Click OK to perform even more detailed adjustments.
Printing Maintenance 1 2 Ensure the printer is on. Open the Print Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup… in the File menu. (2) Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Print the pattern. (1) Select Test Print from the pull-down menu. (2) Click Print Head Alignment. Alignment 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 Send.
Printing Maintenance Less noticeable white stripes More noticeable white stripes (4) Click Cancel. Cancel Note Click OK to perform even more detailed adjustments. If streaks appear on the printed surface when you use the printer, follow the procedure below to adjust the printing. 1. Check that the paper that you normally use is set in the printer, and then click OK. OK 2. Select the best patterns from Columns G and H, enter their numbers, then click OK.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting tips for the most common printing problems. Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. 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 installation instructions from the Easy Setup Instructions packaged with your printer. Note If the installer was forced to terminated due to an error, Windows may be unstable. Remove the CD-ROM from the CDROM drive and restart the computer. Try reinstalling the printer driver.
Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Ink does not come out/ Printing is Blurred/ Colors are Wrong / White Streaks Possible Cause Try This Ink tank is not Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the print head and reseat them if seated properly/Ink necessary. tank is empty • Check to see if all the orange tape has been peeled off as shown in (1). If there remains a part of the orange tape as shown in (2), remove it thoroughly.
Troubleshooting Problem Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Possible Cause Try This Printed paper too thin Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colors or photographs). Color Intensity setting is too high Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. 1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. On the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, Adjustment and then click Set. Set 3.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Try This Printer Does Not Start or Printer Stops During Print Jobs 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.
Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Paper Does Not Feed Properly Possible Cause Try This Inappropriate paper type used Check to see if the paper you are printing on is too thick or curled. Paper feed roller is dirty Follow the steps described below to clean the paper feed rollers. See "Print Print Media to Avoid Avoid" on page 3 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/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicate 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 Indicates printer is out of paper Reload paper and press the RESUME/CANCEL 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/CANCEL button. Faulty connection Ensure the printer cable is securely connected to the computer.
Appendix 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. Print speed * *Print speed may vary with the content of the document and the pressing speed of the host computer. Black printing (text pattern) Draft: 22 ppm Standard: 13.0 ppm Color printing Draft: 14 ppm Standard: 9.0 ppm Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for Borderless Printing: 216.0 mm/8.
Appendix Printer Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-3eBK) approx. 740*1, approx. 1500*2 Cyan (BCI-3eC) approx. 570*2 Magenta (BCI-3eM) approx. 440*2 Yellow (BCI-3eY) approx. 380*2 *1 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with Windows XP *2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at standard and plain paper mode with Windows XP BJ Printer Driver Systems Requirements z Use a computer on which Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.
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: K10219 (i850) 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 product (“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.com www.canontechsupport.com) www.canontechsupport.
Index Index A O Aligning Print Head .................................................... 42 An Error Message Appears on the Screen .................... 53 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu .....................................................20 Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program ....................................................19 B Banner Paper ............................................................... 6 BCI-3eBK ........
