i455 Quick Start Guide
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... Accessing Printer Driver 14 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 15 Using Printer Driver Options 22 Using the Bundle Software 23 Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows 24 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh 26 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 35 Aligning the Print Head 37 Replacing an Ink Tank 41 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 47 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 48 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 50 Paper...
... Accessing Printer Driver 14 Adjusting Print Quality for Photographs 15 Using Printer Driver Options 22 Using the Bundle Software 23 Printing Borderless Photographs with Windows 24 Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh 26 Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect 29 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 35 Aligning the Print Head 37 Replacing an Ink Tank 41 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver 47 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 48 Troubleshooting Printer Hardware 50 Paper...
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... sheet feeder with Photo Paper Pro Perforated. For instructions on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM when printing with them separating from each other to avoid them from sticking together. ** Print settings are much easier to select if you use the applications included on how to the Photo Application Guide. 6 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left and select Plain Paper from the software applications, refer to print from the printer driver Media Type...
... sheet feeder with Photo Paper Pro Perforated. For instructions on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM when printing with them separating from each other to avoid them from sticking together. ** Print settings are much easier to select if you use the applications included on how to the Photo Application Guide. 6 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left and select Plain Paper from the software applications, refer to print from the printer driver Media Type...
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... the SET button. z The digital camera does not support the following prints: - Disconnect the cable from the digital camera. Images other than Exif may not be aligned through the digital camera. Advanced Printing (3) Select Style and specify the paper size, Borderless or Bordered printing, and date printing On or Off. (4) After specifying the style, specify a number of images, or make an index print using the Photo Optimizer PRO function. - The images...
... the SET button. z The digital camera does not support the following prints: - Disconnect the cable from the digital camera. Images other than Exif may not be aligned through the digital camera. Advanced Printing (3) Select Style and specify the paper size, Borderless or Bordered printing, and date printing On or Off. (4) After specifying the style, specify a number of images, or make an index print using the Photo Optimizer PRO function. - The images...
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... details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP operation. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. 14 Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon i455 is opened from within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note z This manual refers to all application...
... details, see the user's manual for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to Windows XP operation. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. 14 Advanced Printing Accessing Printer Driver The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 Ensure that the Canon i455 is opened from within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu. Note z This manual refers to all application...
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... printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 15 Note You can be controlled with the printer driver. See the inside back cover for a list of your photographs. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be used to know more detailed information, see the i455 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide...
... printed images: Paper and Ink Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photographs can also customize the Print Quality settings if desired. 15 Note You can be controlled with the printer driver. See the inside back cover for a list of your photographs. Printer Driver Settings The printer driver has a variety of settings that affect the appearance and quality of your printed images can be used to know more detailed information, see the i455 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide...
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... printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in the message. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 47 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 48 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 50 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 51 • "Handling Error Messages" on page 52 • "An Error Message Appears on the Screen...
... printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in the message. Take the appropriate action described in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver" on page 47 • "Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors" on page 48 • "Troubleshooting Printer Hardware" on page 50 • "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 51 • "Handling Error Messages" on page 52 • "An Error Message Appears on the Screen...
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... due to the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. Use Windows Explorer to proceed beyond the Printer Port Screen Reinstall the printer driver 1.Click Cancel. 2.When the Terminate Installation screen is any problem with the installation running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. 47 Other applications Other applications opened on the desktop. Unable to ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM. Ensure that the...
... due to the Easy Setup Instructions for proper printer driver installation. Use Windows Explorer to proceed beyond the Printer Port Screen Reinstall the printer driver 1.Click Cancel. 2.When the Terminate Installation screen is any problem with the installation running in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the driver. 47 Other applications Other applications opened on the desktop. Unable to ensure that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM. Ensure that the...
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... the correct print side facing up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the Fine end. Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is dirty 1. Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to check for the Print Quality setting. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 33. Print the nozzle check pattern to print images that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. the print-side...
... the correct print side facing up menu, and then click Detailed Setting. 2. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2. Drag the Intensity slide bar to the Fine end. Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Paper being used is too thin Color Intensity setting is dirty 1. Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to check for the Print Quality setting. See "Paper Does Not Feed Properly" on page 33. Print the nozzle check pattern to print images that the Media Type selected matches the media loaded. the print-side...
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... message is designed to automatically pause at least 15 minutes to allow the print head to cool down . Check the Paper Size setting from the Go menu. 2. space on hard disk Check the available space on page 14. 2.Click Maintenance tab and then click Start Status Monitor. 3. It may be out of free disk space. Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or BJ Print Monitor in the Printer List. 4. See "Opening the Printer...
... message is designed to automatically pause at least 15 minutes to allow the print head to cool down . Check the Paper Size setting from the Go menu. 2. space on hard disk Check the available space on page 14. 2.Click Maintenance tab and then click Start Status Monitor. 3. It may be out of free disk space. Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or BJ Print Monitor in the Printer List. 4. See "Opening the Printer...
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... the User's Guide for instructions on . Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i455, and Uninstall. 2. Note If you are not correct, follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Your printer name is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on -screen instructions to uninstall driver. 3. Printer port error Verify the printer port status...
... the User's Guide for instructions on . Click Start, and select All Programs (or Programs), Canon i455, and Uninstall. 2. Note If you are not correct, follow the procedures described in the Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall the printer driver. There could also be a problem with the cable(s). Your printer name is not installed properly Uninstall then reinstall the printer driver. 1. Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears on -screen instructions to uninstall driver. 3. Printer port error Verify the printer port status...
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... computer. Load the paper in the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes seven times.) Waste tank full The waste ink tank is installed. (The POWER lamp on the printer to the Easy Setup Instructions. Camera Error Message Possible Cause Printer in use Images are printed from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras" for more information about "PictBridge". Remove the jammed paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Paper Jam A paper jam occurrs in the printer. Close the front cover. Contact the Customer Care...
... computer. Load the paper in the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer flashes seven times.) Waste tank full The waste ink tank is installed. (The POWER lamp on the printer to the Easy Setup Instructions. Camera Error Message Possible Cause Printer in use Images are printed from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras" for more information about "PictBridge". Remove the jammed paper, load new media, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Paper Jam A paper jam occurrs in the printer. Close the front cover. Contact the Customer Care...
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..., then double-click the Memory Card Utility folder. 9 Double-click the BJ Utility.mpkg icon. is displayed, click Continue. 7 When the "Installation was successful" screen displays, click Restart. 8 Open the Mac OS 8.6-9.x folder on -screen instructions. 13 When the "Installation has Finished" screen appears, click OK. 14 When prompted, restart your Mac and insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Screen shots may differ depending on the operating system used. 1 Turn on your...
..., then double-click the Memory Card Utility folder. 9 Double-click the BJ Utility.mpkg icon. is displayed, click Continue. 7 When the "Installation was successful" screen displays, click Restart. 8 Open the Mac OS 8.6-9.x folder on -screen instructions. 13 When the "Installation has Finished" screen appears, click OK. 14 When prompted, restart your Mac and insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Screen shots may differ depending on the operating system used. 1 Turn on your...
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... (Windows) Automatically Resizing the Image to Fit the Page (Windows) Resizing the Image by Selecting the Scaling Ratio Printing Multiple Pages on a Single Page Enlarging a Document by Printing it on Multiple Pages (Windows) Printing Multiple Pages for Assembly into a Booklet (Windows) Printing on Both Sides of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows) Print Center (Macintosh) Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An Error Message...
... (Windows) Automatically Resizing the Image to Fit the Page (Windows) Resizing the Image by Selecting the Scaling Ratio Printing Multiple Pages on a Single Page Enlarging a Document by Printing it on Multiple Pages (Windows) Printing Multiple Pages for Assembly into a Booklet (Windows) Printing on Both Sides of the Printer BJ Status Monitor Functions (Windows) Print Center (Macintosh) Troubleshooting Cannot Install Printer Driver Print Quality is Poor Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An Error Message...
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... operating instructions. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other documentation, or services performed by the terms of any kind by Canon USA, including any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as 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 the Product are disclaimed. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that...
... operating instructions. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other documentation, or services performed by the terms of any kind by Canon USA, including any consumables, such as paper or ink cartridges, as 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 the Product are disclaimed. Non-Canon brand equipment and software that...
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...4 Loading Paper 3 Low Ink Warning 44 Low Ink Warning Setting 54 M Matte Photo Paper 6 Media Type 6, 8, 10 Media Types for Digital Camera 11 Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing ........ 24, 26 N Nozzle Check 30, 31 Nozzle Check Pattern examining 32 printing 30 O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu 14 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program 14 P Page Setup 9, 50 Page Setup dialog box 50 Paper feed roller 51 Paper Jams 51 Paper Rest Load Limit 6 Paper Size 9 Paper thickness lever 4 Paper Thickness Lever...
...4 Loading Paper 3 Low Ink Warning 44 Low Ink Warning Setting 54 M Matte Photo Paper 6 Media Type 6, 8, 10 Media Types for Digital Camera 11 Media Types Suitable for Borderless Printing ........ 24, 26 N Nozzle Check 30, 31 Nozzle Check Pattern examining 32 printing 30 O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu 14 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program 14 P Page Setup 9, 50 Page Setup dialog box 50 Paper feed roller 51 Paper Jams 51 Paper Rest Load Limit 6 Paper Size 9 Paper thickness lever 4 Paper Thickness Lever...
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... button 2 POWER lamp 2 POWER/ERROR lamp 52 Print dialog box 7, 9 Print Head Alignment 37, 39 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 35 print head holder 41 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Mode 10 Print Quality 8, 10, 15, 48 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type 6 Printer Properties dialog box 7, 14, 30, 48 Printing Borderless Photographs 24, 26 Printing from a Digital Camera 12 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera ... 11 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 R Recalling Driver Settings 20 Regulatory Information 64 Replacing an Ink Tank 29, 41 Resetting...
... button 2 POWER lamp 2 POWER/ERROR lamp 52 Print dialog box 7, 9 Print Head Alignment 37, 39 Print Head Cleaning 33 Print Head Deep Cleaning 35 print head holder 41 Print Media to Avoid 3 Print Mode 10 Print Quality 8, 10, 15, 48 Printer Driver Settings for Media Type 6 Printer Properties dialog box 7, 14, 30, 48 Printing Borderless Photographs 24, 26 Printing from a Digital Camera 12 Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera ... 11 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 30 R Recalling Driver Settings 20 Regulatory Information 64 Replacing an Ink Tank 29, 41 Resetting...
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... loading envelopes and other media. 3 Pull out the paper rest and the output tray as shown. You can load a maximum of 100 sheets of plain paper. You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Mac OS X: Go to the left when using plain paper, to the right when using thick paper. 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 page...
... loading envelopes and other media. 3 Pull out the paper rest and the output tray as shown. You can load a maximum of 100 sheets of plain paper. You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Mac OS X: Go to the left when using plain paper, to the right when using thick paper. 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 page...
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... Windows Users) If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a problem with the USB driver installation. Contents • Printer parts and their functions • Further printing techniques • Routine maintenance • Printing media • Troubleshooting • Specifications How to View the User's Guide For Windows Double-click the User's Guide short-cut icon on the desk top, or select All Programs (or Programs) from the Start menu, then Canon...
... Windows Users) If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a problem with the USB driver installation. Contents • Printer parts and their functions • Further printing techniques • Routine maintenance • Printing media • Troubleshooting • Specifications How to View the User's Guide For Windows Double-click the User's Guide short-cut icon on the desk top, or select All Programs (or Programs) from the Start menu, then Canon...
i455 Easy Setup Instructions
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... blank paper in the paper rest. Protective Cap 2 Insert the black ink tank into the slot on the right, then push in slots. Click USB Cable USB Port Documentation and Software Kit i455 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-24 Black BCI-24 Color 4 Open the output tray, then open 2 Remove the orange protective cap. Click 3 Repeat the procedure for the color ink tank (BCI-24 Color), inserting it down the serial number located to open the front cover. i455 Series Desktop Photo Printer 5 Connect...
... blank paper in the paper rest. Protective Cap 2 Insert the black ink tank into the slot on the right, then push in slots. Click USB Cable USB Port Documentation and Software Kit i455 Series Print Head Power Cord Ink Tanks BCI-24 Black BCI-24 Color 4 Open the output tray, then open 2 Remove the orange protective cap. Click 3 Repeat the procedure for the color ink tank (BCI-24 Color), inserting it down the serial number located to open the front cover. i455 Series Desktop Photo Printer 5 Connect...
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... setup program does not run automatically. Then click Continue. 12 Click Quit to TURN THE PRINTER OFF. Double-click on the test printout, enter the number in the Mac OS X folder. All other products and brand names are prompted to select Test Print. 6 Windows® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment Windows 1 Be sure to exit the BJ Printer Utility. When the Printer List screen appears, select i455, then click the Configure...
... setup program does not run automatically. Then click Continue. 12 Click Quit to TURN THE PRINTER OFF. Double-click on the test printout, enter the number in the Mac OS X folder. All other products and brand names are prompted to select Test Print. 6 Windows® Printer Driver Installation and Print Head Alignment Windows 1 Be sure to exit the BJ Printer Utility. When the Printer List screen appears, select i455, then click the Configure...