Canon 2171B002 User manual

Quick Start Guide
Kurzanleitung
Guide de démarrage rapide
Aan de Slag-gids
Guía de iniciación rápida
Guida rapida all'installazione
Guia de consulta rápida
Introduktionsvejledning
Οδηγός Γρήγορης Εκκίνησης
Kort innføring
Pikaopas
Snabbguide
Stručná příručka
Beüzemelési útmutató
Szybkie wprowadzenie
Stručná príručka
Краткое руководство по началу работы
Kiirstardi juhend
Īsādarba uzsākšanas rokasgrāmata
Greito parengimo instrukcija
Kratka navodila za postavitev in uporabo
HızlıKurulum Kılavuzu
Короткий посібник для початку роботи
Quick Start Guide
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TÜRKÇE
УКРАЇНСЬКА
ČESKY
MAGYAR
www.canon-europe.com
QT5-1283-V01 XXXXXXXX © CANON INC.2007 PRINTED IN THAILAND
The following ink tanks are compatible with this product.
Die folgenden Tintenbehälter sind mit diesem Produkt kompatibel.
Les réservoirs d’encre suivants sont compatibles avec ce produit.
De volgende inkttanks zijn geschikt voor dit product.
Los siguientes depósitos de tinta son compatibles con este producto.
I seguenti serbatoi di inchiostro sono compatibili con questo prodotto.
Os cartuchos a seguir são compatíveis com este produto.
Følgende blækbeholdere er kompatible med dette produkt.
Τα ακόλουθα δοχεία µελάνης είναι συµβατά µεαυτό το προϊόν.
Blekkpatronene nedenfor er kompatible med dette produktet.
Seuraavat mustesäiliöt ovat yhteensopivia tämän laitteen kanssa.
Följande bläckbehållare kan användas med denna produkt.
S touto tiskárnou je možné používat následující nádržky s inkoustem.
A következőtintatartályok kompatibilisek ezzel a készülékkel.
Do tego produktu pasująnastępujące zbiorniki z atramentem.
S týmto produktom sú kompatibilné tieto atramentové kazety.
Сданной моделью совместимы показанные ниже чернильницы.
Sellele printerile on sobivad järgmised tindimahutid.
Ar šo iekārtu ir saderīgas šādas tintes tvertnes.
Šiame spausdintuve galima naudoti tokias rašalo talpykles.
S tem izdelkom so združljivi naslednji črnilni vložki.
Aşağıdaki mürekkep hazneleri bu ürünle uyumludur.
Зцим виробом сумісні такі чорнильниці.

Regulatory Information
FCC Notice (U.S.A. Only)
For 120V, 60Hz model
Model Number: K10305
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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of a shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If
such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
One Canon Plaza
Lake Success, NY 11042
1-516-328-5600
Users in Canada
Caution
zThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment
Regulations.
zCet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur
du Canada.
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen
Lesen Sie die in diesem Handbuch aufgeführten Warnungen und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen sorgfältig durch,
um sicherzustellen, dass Sie den Drucker auf eine sichere Art und Weise verwenden. Setzen Sie den
Drucker nicht auf eine Weise ein, die nicht in diesem Handbuch beschrieben ist.
Weitere Sicherheitsvorkehrungen finden Sie im Benutzerhandbuch.
Warnung
Die Nichtbeachtung der Sicherheitsvorkehrungen kann einen Stromschlag oder Brand auslösen bzw.
den Drucker beschädigen.
Vorsicht
Die Nichtbeachtung dieser Sicherheitsvorkehrungen kann zu Verletzungen oder Schäden am Drucker
führen.
Maschinenlärminformations-Verordnung 3. GPSGV:
Der höchste Schalldruckpegel beträgt 70 dB(A) oder weniger gemäß EN ISO 7779.
Canon Europa N.V., Bovenkerkerweg 59-61, 1185 XB Amstelveen, The Netherlands
Stecken Sie den Netzstecker des Druckers nicht mit nassen Händen in die Steckdose, und
ziehen Sie den Netzstecker nicht mit nassen Händen aus der Steckdose.
Stecken Sie den Stecker immer vollständig in die Steckdose.
Das Netzkabel darf nicht beschädigt, verändert, gedehnt oder übermäßig
gebogen bzw. verdreht werden. Stellen Sie keine schweren Gegenstände auf
das Netzkabel.
Schließen Sie den Drucker nicht gemeinsam mit anderen Geräten
(Verlängerungskabel, Zwei- oder Dreifachsteckdose usw.) an eine Steckdose an.
Verwenden Sie den Drucker nicht mit zusammengebundenem Netzkabel.
Wenn Rauch, ungewöhnliche Gerüche oder Geräusche aus dem Drucker dringen, ziehen Sie
umgehend das Netzkabel des Druckers aus der Steckdose, und wenden Sie sich an den Kundendienst.
Ziehen Sie regelmäßig das Netzkabel aus der Steckdose, und wischen Sie mit
einem trockenen Tuch auf dem Stecker oder in der Steckdose abgelagerten
Staub oder Dreck ab. Wenn der Drucker sich in einer Umgebung befindet, in
der er starker Staubbelastung, Rauch oder hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit ausgesetzt
ist, nimmt der auf dem Stecker abgelagerte Staub Feuchtigkeit auf, sodass es
zu Isolationsfehlern und Bränden kommen kann.
Verwenden Sie das im Lieferumfang des Geräts enthaltene Netzkabel.
Achten Sie darauf, dass der Bereich um die Steckdose jederzeit zugänglich ist,
damit Sie das Netzkabel bei Bedarf problemlos herausziehen können.
Ziehen Sie den Stecker niemals am Kabel heraus.
Verwenden Sie kein Verlängerungskabel.

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Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
How to Use the Documentation Provided 3
Preparing the Printer 4
Installing the Printer Driver 5
Reading the On-Screen Manuals 7
Loading Paper in the Cassette 8
Printing from Your Computer 10
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device 12
Replacing an Ink Tank 16
Specifications 18

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European Union (and EEA) only.
This symbol indicates that this product is not to be disposed of with your household
waste, according to the WEEE Directive (2002/96/EC) and your national law. This
product should be handed over to a designated collection point, e.g., on an
authorized one-for-one basis when you buy a new similar product or to an authorized
collection site for recycling waste electrical and electronic equipment (EEE).
Improper handling of this type of waste could have a possible negative impact on the
environment and human health due to potentially hazardous substances that are
generally associated with EEE. At the same time, your cooperation in the correct
disposal of this product will contribute to the effective usage of natural resources. For
more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, waste authority, approved WEEE scheme or
your household waste disposal service.
For more information regarding return and recycling of WEEE products, please visit
www.canon-europe.com/environment.
(EEA: Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein)
For Customers in Europe, Middle-East, Africa and
Russia only
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the back cover of the European Warranty Systems
(EWS) Booklet or visit www.canon-europe.com.

1Introduction
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Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe
the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Depending on your application program, operations may differ. For details, refer to the instruction
manual of your application. The steps described in this manual are in Windows Vista™ operating
system Ultimate Edition (hereafter referred to as “Windows Vista”) and Mac®OS X v.10.4.x.
Warning
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.
Caution
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.
Important
Instructions that must be observed for safe operation.
Trademark Notices
z“Microsoft” is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
z“Windows” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the U.S. and other countries.
z“Windows Vista” is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
z“Macintosh” and “Mac” are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
z“Adobe” and “Adobe RGB (1998)” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe
Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
© CANON INC.2007
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form
whatsoever without the express written permission.
Model Number: K10305 (iP4500)

2Introduction
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Exif Print
This printer supports 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.
International ENERGY STAR®Program
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for energy efficiency.
Power Requirements
Be sure to use the power cable included with the printer. 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:
AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz
About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks / FINE Cartridges) are available for 5 years after production
has stopped.
Safety Precautions
Warning
zThis product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities,
please move away from this product and consult your doctor.
zNever attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands
are wet.
zNever damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on the power cord.
zNever 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.
zAlways push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Caution
zFor safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
zDo not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide on-screen manual. Observe the
warnings and cautions to avoid personal injury or damage to the printer.

3How to Use the Documentation Provided
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How to Use the Documentation Provided
Printed Documentation
Setup Sheet
Be sure to read this sheet first.
This sheet includes instructions for setting up your printer and getting it ready
for use.
Quick Start Guide (This guide)
Read this guide when starting to use the printer.
After following instructions in your setup sheet, we recommend you read this
guide to familiarize yourself with the basic operations, for example, printing from
your computer and a PictBridge compliant device.
On-screen Manuals
User’s Guide
Read this guide when starting to use the printer.
If the Quick Start Guide does not provide you enough information, please refer
to the User’s Guide that can be installed from the Setup CD-ROM. This guide
provides detailed instructions for:
zprinting media
zprinting from your computer
zroutine maintenance
ztroubleshooting
Additional guides are also available for advanced features.
PC Printing Guide
Refer to this guide for full instructions on printer driver setting.
PC Photo Printing Guide (Windows®only)
Refer to this guide for instructions on using the various application software
included on the Setup CD-ROM.
DVD CD Print Guide
(For users in countries and regions outside the USA and Korea)
Refer to this guide for full instructions of printing on DVD/CDs.

4Preparing the Printer
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Preparing the Printer
Be sure to read your setup sheet first for setting up your printer and getting it ready for use.
Unpack the printer
Please confirm the included items against the illustration printed on the lid of the packing box.
1Turn on the printer.
2Install the Print Head.
3Install the ink tanks.
4Load printing paper.
In the following process, you will be required to perform the Print Head Alignment, and you
will need two sheets of supplied paper (MP-101) loaded with the printing side (whiter side)
facing UP in the Rear Tray.
Important
A USB cable is necessary to connect the printer with your computer.
Caution
Be sure to remove the tapes before you turn on the printer.
Note
The tape position is subject to change.
Caution
Do not touch internal parts other than the Print Head Lock Lever.
Important
Do not reattach the protective cap once it has been removed.
Note
There may be some transparent or light blue ink on the inside of the bag the print head comes in,
or the inside of the protective cap - this has no effect on print quality. Be careful not to get ink on
yourself when handling these items.
Important
zIf the Top Cover is open for more than 10 minutes, the Print Head Holder moves to the right
side. In this case, close the Top Cover, and open it again.
zMake sure that all the ink tanks are installed in the correct position, matching the label. The
printer cannot be used unless all the ink tanks are installed.
zOnce you have installed the ink tanks, the POWER lamp will flash green. Wait for about 2
minutes, until the POWER lamp stops flashing and changes to steady, non-flashing green and
the printer has stopped making operating noises, before proceeding.
Note
zBe sure to remove the clear film from the ink tank in the exact order as shown in step 3 of your
setup sheet.
zDo not squeeze the side of ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes
and hands.
zDo not reattach the protective cap once you have removed it.
zThe ALARM lamp on the printer still flashes orange if an ink tank is not installed properly. Open
the Top Cover and make sure that position of all the ink tanks match the label.
Important
zWhen loading paper in the Rear Tray, make sure that the Rear Tray lamp is lit.
zAlways load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the
paper to be jammed.

5Installing the Printer Driver
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Installing the Printer Driver
Information Common to Windows and Macintosh®
Notes on the Installation Process
zIf the Select Language screen appears, select a language, then click Next.
zIf the Select Your Place of Residence screen appears, select your place of residence, then
click Next.
zThere are two ways of installing the printer driver and other software:
Easy Install: the items included on the Setup CD-ROM are installed automatically
Custom Install: you can select particular items to install
* The available software programs included on the Setup CD-ROM may vary depending on
the country or region of purchase.
zWhen the User Registration screen appears, click Next. If your computer is connected to the
Internet, the on-screen instructions to register your product will appear.
Registration can also be performed from the icon on the desktop after installation is
completed.
zThe User Registration screen will only be displayed when Europe, Middle East, Africa is
selected on the Select Your Place of Residence screen.
Notes on the Print Head Alignment
zLoad two sheets of supplied paper (MP-101) with the printing side (whiter side) facing UP.
zPrint Head Alignment will take about 13 minutes to complete. Do not open the Top Cover
while printing.
zIf the pattern is not printed successfully and the ALARM lamp on the printer flashes orange,
press the RESUME/CANCEL button to clear the error, go ahead to the next procedure to
install the printer driver and on-screen manuals, then refer to “Eleven flashes” in “ALARM
Lamp Flashes Orange” in the User’s Guide on-screen manual.
Information for Windows
zLog into a user account with the administrator privilege.
zBefore installing the printer driver, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading
programs.
zIf the Found New Hardware or Found New Hardware
Wizard screen appears automatically, remove the USB
cable connected to your computer. Click Cancel to quit
the screen. In Windows Vista, the screen may close
automatically when the USB cable is unplugged. Then
turn off the printer and start the installation process again.
For details on the installation process, refer to your setup
sheet.
zIf the AutoPlay screen appears, click Run Msetup4.exe.
In Windows XP and Windows 2000, this screen will not
appear.
zIf the User Account Control screen appears, click Continue. In Windows XP and Windows
2000, this screen will not appear.
zTo install Adobe®RGB (1998), click Custom Install and follow the instruction on the screen.
zWhen a message asking for your confirmation to restart your computer may appear during the
installation process, click OK. The system is restarted automatically. While restarting, do not
remove the Setup CD-ROM.

6Installing the Printer Driver
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zWe would appreciate it if you would take part in the PIXMA Extended Survey Program
regarding the use of Canon printers. For details, refer to the on-screen instructions.
zIf the connection is not recognized, refer to “Cannot Install the Printer Driver” in the User’s
Guide on-screen manual.
Information for Macintosh
zSince Mac OS 9, Mac OS X Classic environments, or Mac OS X v.10.2.7 or earlier are not
supported, do not connect the printer to these.
zDo not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer
or printer not operating normally.
zBefore installing the printer driver, disable all anti-virus programs and automatically loading
programs or remove them from your system folder.
zWhen a message asking your confirmation to restart your computer appears during the
installation process, click Restart. The system is restarted automatically. While restarting, do
not remove the Setup CD-ROM.
zWhen you perform the Print Head Alignment and cannot find your printer name in Printer
List, click Add to add the printer. For details, refer to the Printer Setup Utility Help in the Mac
Help.
Users in Asia
zTo ins ta ll the User’s Guide on-screen manual in a language other than the installed one,
double-click the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, Canon folder, and then copy a
language folder to your hard disk.

7Reading the On-screen Manuals
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Reading the On-screen Manuals
For detailed instructions on installing the on-screen manuals, refer to your setup sheet.
You can view the on-screen manuals in the following way:
To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual shortcut icon on the
desktop, or click Start > All Programs (or Programs) > Canon XXX Manual > XXX On-screen
Manual (where “XXX” is your printer’s name).
System Requirements
Browser: Windows HTML Help Viewer
To view the on-screen manual, double-click the XXX On-screen Manual alias (where “XXX” is your
printer’s name) on the desktop.
System Requirements
Browser: Help Viewer
Note
zMicrosoft®Internet Explorer 5.0 or later must be installed.
zThe on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system or
Internet Explorer version. We recommend that you keep your system up to date with Windows
Update.
Note
Users in Asia
If you installed the User’s Guide from the Manual folder in the Setup CD-ROM, open the folder in which
you copied the User’s Guide and double-click top.htm.
Note
zThe on-screen manual may not be displayed properly depending on your operating system. We
recommend that you keep your system up to date.
zWe recommend using Safari as your Web browser to view the HTML format on-screen
manuals. If Safari is not installed on your computer, download it from Apple Inc. website and
install it.

8Loading Paper in the Cassette
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Loading Paper in the Cassette
Some types and sizes of paper are not loadable in the Cassette and requires the use of the Rear
Tray. If you intend to use only the Cassette, check for any usage restrictions in advance.
1Pull out the Cassette from the printer and
remove the Cover (A) on the Cassette.
2Adjust the size of the Cassette.
3Load the paper into the Cassette with the
print side facing DOWN, aligning the paper
stack against the right side of the Cassette.
Do not load higher than the Load Limit Mark (A).
4Slide the paper guides (B) to fit to the loaded
paper stack.
Important
zIf you cut plain paper to 4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm, or 2.13" x 3.39" / 54.0 x
86.0 mm (credit card-size) for a trial print, it can cause paper jams.
zAlways load paper in portrait orientation. Loading paper in landscape orientation can cause the paper
to be jammed.
(A)
(B)
(A)

9Loading Paper in the Cassette
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5Set the Cover (A) on the Cassette and insert
the Cassette into the printer.
Push the Cassette all the way into the printer. If the
Cassette has been extended, the front edge of the
Cassette will extend beyond the front of the printer.
6Press the Open button (A) to
open the Paper Output Tray,
and pull out the Output Tray
Extension (B) completely.
7Press the Paper Feed
Switch (C) so that the
Cassette lamp (D) lights.
(A)
(A)
(D)
(C)
(B)

10 Printing from Your Computer
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Printing from Your Computer
This section describes the procedure for basic printing.
Printing with Windows
1Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
2Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
3Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
4Select Print on the application software’s File
menu.
5Make sure that Canon XXX (where “XXX” is
your printer’s name) is selected in Select
Printer, and click Preferences (or
Properties).
6Specify the required settings and click OK.
You can change the paper source to be used with
the printer driver. For details, refer to “Changing the
Paper Source” in the User’s Guide on-screen
manual.
7Click Print (or OK).
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click Help
or Instructions to view the online help or the PC
Printing Guide on-screen manual. Instructions is only
displayed when the on-screen manuals are installed.

11Printing from Your Computer
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Printing with Macintosh
1Turn on the printer and load the paper in the printer.
2Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
3Create a document or open a file to print using an appropriate application software.
4Select Page Setup on the application
software’s File menu.
5Make sure that your printer’s name is
selected in Format for.
6Select the desired paper size in Paper Size.
7Click OK.
8Select Print on the application software’s File
menu.
9Select Quality & Media in the pop-up menu.
10 Specify the required settings.
You can change the paper source to be used with
the printer driver. For details, refer to “Changing the
Paper Source” in the User's Guide on-screen
manual.
11 Click Print.
Note
For details on other printer driver functions, click to
view the PC Printing Guide on-screen manual. If the
on-screen manuals are not installed, the PC Printing
Guide on-screen manual is not displayed even if is
clicked.

12 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
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Printing Photographs Directly from a
Compliant Device
You can connect a PictBridge compliant device such as a digital camera, camcorder, or mobile
phone using a USB cable recommended by the device’s manufacturer, and print recorded images
directly without using a computer.
zConnectable Devices
PictBridge is an industry standard enabling a range of digital photo solutions, including the direct
printing of photos from a digital still camera, camcorder or mobile phone* without the need to use
a computer. A device can be connected to this printer for direct printing regardless of the
manufacturer or the model as long as it complies with the PictBridge standard.
* PictBridge compatible digital still cameras, digital camcorders, and camera-equipped mobile
phones are hereafter collectively referred to as “PictBridge compliant device”.
A device with this mark is PictBridge compliant.
zPrintable Image Data Format
This printer prints images taken with a DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) ver. 1.0/2.0-
compatible digital camera (Exif ver. 2.2/2.21 compliant), as well as PNG files.
Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant
Device
To connect a PictBridge compliant device to this printer, use a USB cable recommended by the
device’s manufacturer.
1Prepare for printing.
(1) Turn on the printer.
(2) Load paper.
(3) Make sure that the proper paper source is selected.
Caution
Do not connect any equipment other than PictBridge compliant devices to the Direct Print Port of the
printer. If you do so, electric shock, fire, or damage to the printer could result.
Important
Never disconnect the USB cable during printing unless when explicitly allowed to by the PictBridge
compliant device. When disconnecting the USB cable between the PictBridge compliant device and
printer, follow the instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
Note
When printing photos with the PictBridge compliant device connected to the printer, we recommend the
use of the AC adapter supplied with the device. If you are using the device battery, be sure to charge it
fully.

13Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
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2Connect the PictBridge compliant device to the printer.
(1) Make sure that the PictBridge compliant
device is turned off.
(2) Connect the PictBridge compliant device to
the printer using a USB cable
recommended by the manufacturer of the
device.
The device turns on automatically.
If your device does not turn on
automatically, turn it on manually.
(3) Set up the PictBridge compliant device for
direct printing.
will appear on the LCD of the device
when the printer is correctly connected.
3Specify the print settings such as paper type and layout.
See “About PictBridge Print Settings” on page 14.
You can make settings using the menu on the LCD of your PictBridge compliant device.
Select the size and type of paper that you loaded in the printer.
4Start printing from your PictBridge compliant device.
Note
Depending on the model or brand of your device, you may have to select a print mode compliant
with PictBridge before connecting the device. You may also have to turn on the device or select
Play mode manually after connecting the device to the printer.
Perform necessary operations on the PictBridge compliant device before connecting it to this
printer according to instructions given in the device’s instruction manual.
(2)

14 Printing Photographs Directly from a Compliant Device
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About PictBridge Print Settings
Settings on a PictBridge Compliant Device
This section describes the print settings on a PictBridge compliant device. When operating the
device, be sure to follow the instructions given in the instruction manual of your PictBridge
compliant device.
zPaper size and Paper type Settings
The following sizes and types of printing paper can be used when printing from a PictBridge
compliant device.
zPaper size
4" x 6" / 101.6 x 152.4 mm, 5" x 7" / 127.0 x 177.8 mm*1,
Credit card*2, 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm, A4, Letter, Wide*1
zPaper type
The available page sizes vary depending on the media type. For details, visit our website.
*1 Can be selected only on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant devices.
*2 Feeding this paper from the Cassette can damage the printer. Load in the Rear Tray.
*3 Plain Paper can be selected for Paper type only when Paper size is set to A4 or 8.5" x
11" (Letter). When Paper type is set to Plain Paper, borderless printing will be disabled
even when Layout is set to Borderless.
*4 You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on the country
or region of purchase.
*5 When printing on Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss 8" x 10" / 203.2 x 254.0 mm (SG-201),
select 20 x 25 cm/8" x 10" for Paper size and Default for Paper type.
*6 Exclusively used to print photo stickers. When printing on sticker paper, select 10 x 15
cm/4" x 6" in Paper size and Photo for Paper type. Do not set Layout to Borderless.
Note
zIn the following description, names of setting items are given according to those used in Canon-
brand PictBridge compliant devices. Setting item names may be different depending on the
brand or model of your device.
zSome setting items explained below may not be available on some devices.
When you cannot change print settings on a device, the printer prints images as follows:
– Paper size: 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm
– Paper type: Photo
– Layout: 1-up, Borderless
– Date/File No. Print: Off (not printed)
– Image Optimize: On (the shooting information will be used for optimized printing)
Paper Type Setting Loadable Paper*4
Plain Paper*3 Super White Paper or other plain paper
Photo Photo Paper Plus Glossy
Glossy Photo Paper
Glossy Photo Paper “Everyday Use”
Photo Paper Glossy
Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss*5
Photo Stickers*2*6
Fast Photo Photo Paper Pro

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zLayout Setting
Various layout options are available.
zBordered/Borderless: You can select whether or not to print an image with a border.
zN-up: You can use this option when printing on sticker paper, or A4- or Letter-sized paper.
Sticker paper: When you select 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6" for Paper size, you can print 16 images
on a single sheet of paper.
A4- or Letter-sized paper: When you select A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) for Paper size, you can
print 4 images on a single sheet of paper.
zShooting Info (Exif Data): You can print shooting info (Exif Data) along with the image. The
following two options are available.
1-up*1: Prints the shooting info (Exif Data) in the margin of selected individual images.
20-up*2: Prints 20 images specified with DPOF*3 and their shooting info (Exif Data) in list
format on a single sheet of paper.
z35 mm Film Style Layout (Contact Printing Layout)*2: You can print the multiple images
specified with DPOF*3 in a list format that looks like a negative film.
Besides the above options, you can also specify to print an index of images in the DPOF print
settings menu.
*1 You can use this option only when 10 x 15 cm/4" x 6", 13 x 18 cm/5" x 7", 20 x 25 cm/8"
x 10", A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for Paper Size.
*2 You can use this option only when A4 or 8.5" x 11" (Letter) is selected for Paper size.
*3 DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a standard format to record the specified information
regarding images, such as which image or number of copies to print.
zDate/File No. Print Setting
You can specify whether the date and/or file number will be printed.
zImage Optimize Setting
You can select the optimization method to obtain high print quality. When you select On, the
shooting information is used to print the optimized image.
If you are using a Canon-brand PictBridge compliant device, the following additional options may
be available, depending on the model.
–VIVID makes green and blue more lively.
–NR (Noise Reduction) reduces the noise on blue areas like the sky as well as on black areas.
–Face brightens a darkened face on the photo taken against the light.
–Red-Eye corrects red eyes in portraits caused by flash photography.
zTrimming Setting
You can select an area to print.
Note
zIf the images already have dates superimposed when shot, set this PictBridge setting item to
Off. If you select Date, File No., or Both, the date and/or file number will be printed over the
date printed by the camera’s function.
zDepending on the paper size and layout, the date will only be printed even when Both is
selected.

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Replacing an Ink Tank
When ink tanks run out of ink, replace them using the following steps.
1Open the Paper Output Tray and the Inner Cover.
2Make sure that the printer is on, and then open the Top Cover.
3Push the tab of the ink tank whose lamp is
flashing fast (A) and remove it.
Do not touch the Print Head Lock Lever (B).
4Remove the new ink tank from its packaging,
then pull the orange tape in the direction of
the arrow (A) so that the protective film does
not remain on the air hole (B). Then remove
the film completely (C).
5Remove the orange protective cap (A) from
the bottom of the ink tank.
Carefully hold the protective cap when removing it
to prevent the ink from staining your fingers.
Discard the cap once it is removed.
Important
Do not touch the electrical contacts (B) on the ink tank.
Doing so can cause the printer to malfunction or
become unable to print.
(A) (B)
(C)
(B)
(A)
(A)
(B)