Canon 900D - i Color Inkjet Printer Configuration guide

BUBBLE JET PRINTER
Direct Printing Guide
Table of Contents
Operation Panel and Menu Display 1
Printing Flow 4
Using a Memory Card 6
Printing Photograph 9
Loading Paper 11
Printing Images from a Memory Card 14
Specifying how many copies to print for each image 14
Printing all images 17
Printing an Image List - Print Index 18
Specifying the layout 19
Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera
- DPOF Printing 20
Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images 22
Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera 24
Other Useful Functions 27
Replacing an Ink Tank 34
Printing Maintenance 37
Troubleshooting 42
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The following ink tanks are compatible with this printer.
For details on ink tank replacement, refer to "Print Head Maintenance" in this guide.

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Operation Panel and Menu
Display
The names and functions of the controls on the operation panel, how to display the menus, and the items in
the menus are discribed below:
Operation Panel Names and Functions
(4) Menu Button
Displays menus. See “Menu Displays” on page 3.
(5) Settings Button
Allows you to set the Paper Size, Paper Type, Bordered/Borderless printing, printing with the date, etc.
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22.
(6) Trimming Button
Allows you to trim the image being displayed when Trimming is displayed on the screen. See
“Printing a specified area - Trimming” on page 15.
(7) OK Button
Allows you to make a selection. For example, selecting an image to be printed, selecting a menu item
or other setting.
(8) Buttons
Press to select an item in menus or options, to specify the number of copies to print, or print settings.
(1)
(4)
(10) (11) (12)
(2) (3)
(7)
(13)
(5)
(6)
(9)
(8)
(1) Power Button
Press to turn the printer on or off.
(2) Power Lamp
Off:
the printer is turned off.
Green:
the printer is ready to print.
Flashing green:
the printer is preparing to print, or is currently
printing.
Flashing orange:
an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to
print.
Flashing orange and green alternately:
an error has occurred that may require a service
call.
(3) Resume Button
Press to resume printing after resolving a printer
problem.

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(9) Buttons
Press to scroll through the options or to scroll the screen.
(10)Photo Viewer Button
Press to start/exit the Photo Viewer. This button is also used to save the data stored in the memory card
on the hard disk of the computer.
For more details about Photo Viewer, see “Using Photo Viewer” on page 27.
(11)Print Button
Press to start printing according to the settings displayed on the LCD.
(12)Cancel Button
Press to cancel the settings you have made. If this button is pressed during printing, the printer aborts
printing.
(13) Buttons
Press to enlarge or reduce the image being displayed. Pressing this button in trimming mode allows
you to enlarge/reduce the area to be trimmed. See “Trimming and Rotating the Sections you wish to
Print.” on page 16.
(14)Indicator Lamp
The indicator lamp is lit when memory card reading is enabled and flashes while the memory card is
being read.
Removing the memory card or turning off the printer while the Indicator Lamp is flashing can damage
the data stored in the memory card.
To zoom in to an image
Follow the procedure below to zoom in to the image displayed on the LCD.
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Scroll the image with buttons

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Menu Displays
Inserting a memory card
From the Menu
Print all
Prints all images.
See “Printing all images” on page 17.
Specify images
Prints the specified number of copies for each
image. You can also trim each image. See
“Specifying how many copies to print for each
image” on page 14.
Print index
Prints an index of all images.
See “Printing an Image List - Print Index” on
page 18.
Select layout
Prints the specified image in the specified
layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8,
postcard, album).
See “Specifying the layout” on page 19.
DPOF
Prints according to the DPOF settings, if
available. See “Printing According to the
Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF
Printing” on page 20.
Select Maintenance
Nozzle check
Prints a check pattern to ensure that ink is
output correctly, or that the print head is
aligned properly. See “Printing the Nozzle
Check Pattern” on page 38.
Head cleaning
Cleans the print head when nozzles are
clogged. See “Print Head Cleaning” on
page 39.
Deep cleaning
If print quality does not improve after standard
head cleaning, use Deep Cleaning.
See “Print Head Deep Cleaning” on page 40.
Auto head align
Aligns the print head automatically. See
“Aligning Print Head - Auto head align” on
page 41.
Manual head align
Aligns the print head manually. See “Adjusting
the Print Head Manually” on page 43.
Thick paper
Use the Thick Paper setting if white streaks
appear on the printed page or the printed
surface is scratched. See “If the printed surface
is still scratched:” on page 44.
Contrast
Adjusts the contrast of the LCD.
See “Adjusting Contrast of the LCD” on
page 32.
Quiet mode
Reduces the printing noise.
See “Reducing the Sound of Printer Operation”
on page 33.
Languages
Sets the Language displayed on the LCD.
See “Changing the Language Displayed” on
page 31.

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Printing Flow
This is the procedure for printing images from the memory card inserted in the card slot of the printer.
Step 1 Turn on the Printer.
Step 2 Load the paper.
Step 3 Insert the memory card.

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OK button
Step 4 Selecting the Print Mode
Print an image
Prints the image displayed
on the LCD.
Specify Image
Specify how many copies to
print for each image.
Select layout
Prints the specified image in
the specified layout
(Borderless or Bordered
x2/x4/x8, postcard, album).
Press the Menu button
Select Select layout from
the Menu
Select the image to print
Display the Image to Print
Select Specify images
from the Menu
Select a Layout
Specify the number of
copies to print for each
Images
Confirm the Print
Settings
Change the Settings
Settings
button
OK button
OK button
Start printing
Step 5 Change/Confirm Print Settings and Start Printing
After setting the Paper Size, Paper Type and
Bordered/Borderless printing, press the
OK
button. See “Change the settings.” on page 10.

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Using a Memory Card
Let’s take a look at different types of memory cards and how to insert and remove them.
Memory Cards Supported by this printer
Supported memory cards are as follows:
 CompactFlash
™
(CF) Card/Microdrive
™
* Supports TYPE I/TYPE II (3.3V or 5V).
 SmartMedia
™
Card
* Supports 3.3V card only (1MB and 2MB cards not supported)
 Memory Stick
®
 Secure Digital
™
(SD) Card
 MultiMedia
™
Card
Other memory cards can be used through the adapter which is compatible with the above.
• Images stored in a memory card not supported by the digital camera may fail in loading or be
damaged. For types of memory cards supported by the digital camera, refer to your digital camera
user’s manual.
• To format a memory card, use the digital camera. Memory card data formats may not be compatible
with computer-specific formats.
• Images edited on the computer may result in improper printing.
• Please use only one type of memory card at a time. If you use more than 2 types of memory card at
the same time, you could lose data or data could be read incorrectly from the cards.
Inserting a Memory Card
•WhenRead/write mode is selected in the Memory Card Utility (Windows) or BJ Utility
(Macintosh), neither printing nor maintenance can be done. After using the card slot as the memory
card drive of the computer, be sure to select Read-only mode again. See “Setting up the Card Slot
as the Memory Card Drive of the Computer” on page 29.
• If you used a computer to edit or process the data stored in the memory card, be sure to print images
from the computer. Using the operation panel to print images may result in improper printing.

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1 Turn on the printer.
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2 Open the card slot cover.
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3 Install the memory card in the card slot.
• If you use a CompactFlash (CF) card or
Microdrive, insert it as far as it will go as shown
left.
• If you use a SmartMedia card, insert it until it stops
with its end projecting as shown left.
• If you use a Memory Stick, insert it until it stops
with its end projecting as shown left.
• If you use an SD card or MultiMedia card, insert it
until it stops with its end projecting as shown left.
The Indicator lamp lights.
The Indicator lamp lights.
The Indicator lamp lights.
The Indicator lamp lights.

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Removing a Memory Card
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1 Ensure that the Indicator lamp is not
flashing, then remove the memory card.
Removing the memory card or turning off the printer
while the Indicator lamp is flashing can damage the
data stored in the memory card.
• If you use CompactFlash (CF) card or Microdrive,
press the card eject button to remove the card.
• If you use a SmartMedia card, hold the exposed
portion of the memory card with your fingers to
remove the memory card.
• If you use a Memory Stick, hold the exposed
portion of the memory card with your fingers to
remove the memory card.
• If you use an SD card or MultiMedia card, hold the
exposed portion of the memory card with your
fingers to remove the memory card.
If you use the printer connected to your computer, follow the instructions for removal of the memory
card from the computer. For the procedure, refer to the on-screen User’s Guide.
Indicator lamp
Card eject button

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Printing Photograph
Let’s select an image from the images stored on the memory card of the digital camera and print it.
Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD
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1 Turn on the printer.
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2 Load the Paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 11.
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3 Insert the memory card in the card slot.
See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6.
The stored image is displayed on the LCD.
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4 Select the image to print.
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5 Confirm the settings.
You can also set the area to print using the
Trimming function.
See “Printing a specified area - Trimming” on
page 15.
(1) Using the buttons, select the image to
print.
(2) Press the OK button.
The print confirmation screen is displayed.
(1) Confirm the printer settings.
On the first screen, the Paper Size, Paper
Type, Bordered/Borderless printing status,
and whether or not to print the date are
displayed.
(2) Press the button.
On the second screen, the settings for Print
Quality, Photo Optimizer, and Noise
Reduction are displayed.

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6 Change the settings.
If there are no settings to change, proceed to Step 7.
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7 Start printing.
(1) Press the Settings button.
The Paper Size tab is displayed.
(2) Press the buttons and select the
paper size to set.
(4) When you have completed the selection, press the Settings button.
The Setting confirmation is displayed.
(5) Confirm the settings and press the OK button.
The print confirmation screen is displayed.
(3) Press the OK button or the button.
After the paper size is set, the Paper Type tab is displayed.
For more information about each setting, see “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on
page 22.
(1) Press the buttons to specify the
number of copies to print.
(2) Press the Print button.
The specified number of copies of the
selected image will be printed.

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Loading Paper
This section describes how to load the paper and select the paper sizes and types from the operation panel.
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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.
• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
• Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
• Picture postcards
• Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
• Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf)
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Loading the Print Media
In this example, description is provided using Photo Paper Plus Glossy 4" x 6"/101.6 x 152.4 mm in
your printer.
• Refer to “Media Types for Card Direct Printing” on page 13 for compatible paper.
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1 Turn on the printer.
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2 Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
If paper is curled, gently bend the corners in the opposite direction until the paper becomes
completely flat.

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3 Preparing to Load Paper
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4 Loading the Paper
(1) Open the paper support.
(2) Open the cover and pull out the
paper output tray.
Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions
packaged with your media.
(1) Insert the paper in the sheet feeder
with print side facing up. Load the
media with the more glossy surface
facing up.
(2) Align the paper stack snug against
the right side of the sheet feeder.
Load Limit Mark
Do not load beyond this Load Limit Mark.
(3) Press the paper guide and slide it against the
left side of the stack of paper.

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Media Types for Card Direct Printing
You can use the following Canon media:
For instructions on how to display and set these settings, see “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images”
on page 22.
Media Type Paper Rest Load Limit Paper Size Paper Type
Plain Paper A4/Letter Up to 150
sheets
[A4]/[8.5" x 11"] [Plain Paper]
Photo Paper Pro A4/Letter: 10 sheets*1 [A4]/[8.5" x 11"] [Photo Paper Pro]
101.6 x 152.4 mm/4" x 6":
up to 20 sheets
[101.6 x 152.4 mm]/
[4" x 6"]
Photo Paper Plus
Glossy
A4/Letter: 10 sheets*1 [A4]/[8.5" x 11"] [Photo Paper Plus
Glossy]
101.6 x 152.4 mm/
4" x 6": up to 20 sheets
[101.6 x 152.4 mm]/
[4" x 6"]
127 x 177.8 mm/
5" x 7": up to 20 sheets
[127 x 177.8 mm]/
[5" x 7"]
zWhen using plain paper (64 gsm or lb) up to 150 sheets can be set.
zFor the number of sheets loadable at a time on the Photo Paper Tray, refer to the electronic User's
Guide.
*1: When loading A4/Letter size paper in the sheet feeder, do not load the paper all at once. Place the
necessary number of sheets (up to 10 sheets) one at a time, to avoid sheets sticking together.
Setting Paper TypeSetting Paper size

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Printing Images from a Memory
Card
The following functions are available when printing from a memory card:
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z “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 14
z “Printing all images” on page 17
z “Printing an Image List - Print Index” on page 18
z “Specifying the layout” on page 19
z “Printing According to the Settings Made on the Camera - DPOF Printing” on page 20
z “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22
Specifying how many copies to print for each image
You can specify how many copies to print for each image. In addition, you can trim each image before it is
printed.
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Specifying the number of copies to print for each image
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1 Prepare to print.
(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 11.
(2) Install the memory card into the card slot.
See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.
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2 Select the print mode from the Menu.
(1) Press the Menu button. The menu listing is displayed.
(2) Use the buttons to select Specify
images and then press the OK button.
The screen for specifying the number of
images is displayed.

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3 Specify the number of copies to print.
(1) Using the buttons, select the image you wish to print.
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4 Start printing.
(1) Confirm the print settings.To change any of the settings, press the Settings button.
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22.
(2) Press the Print button.
The specified number of copies for each image will be printed.
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Printing a specified area - Trimming
When Trimming is displayed below Specify images , Select layout and Printing an Image , the image
displayed can be trimmed.
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1 Set the Trimming Mode.
(1) Display the setting screens for Specify images,Select layout and Printing an Image.
See “Printing an Image Displayed on the LCD” on page 9.
See “Specifying how many copies to print for each image” on page 14.
See “Specifying the layout” on page 19.
(2) Press the Trimming button.
The printer is now in Trimming Mode.
For each image selected you can also set the area to print using the Trimming function.
Refer to Printing a specified area - Trimming.
Please trim the image after specifying Paper Size,Paper Type,Borderless/Bordered on each
settings screen. If you change the settings after trimming the image, the trimmed selection will be
lost.
(3) Repeat steps 1and 2and specify the number of copies for each image you wish to print.
(4) Press the OK button.
The print confirmation screen is displayed.
(2) Use the buttons to specify the
number of copies to print.

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2 Trimming and Rotating the Sections you wish to Print .
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3 Finalize the trimmed area.
(1) Press the OK button.
The trimming area is finalized and the screen returns to the state when the Trimming button was
pushed.
zOnce the trimmed area is finalized, if you press the Trimming button again, you can
modify the trimmed area.
zIf you want to cancel the Trimming setting, press the Trimming button and then the
Cancel button in the Trimming screen.
Trimming
Button
Enlarge/Reduce the area for trimming
Using the buttons, you can enlarge or
reduce the trimming area.
Move the area for trimming
Using the buttons, you can move
the trimming area.
Rotate the trimming area
Using the Trimming button, you can rotate the
trimming area.
This mark indicates that Trimming is set.

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Printing all images
You can print all images saved on a memory card.
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1 Prepare to print.
(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 11.
(2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.
See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.
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2 Select the print mode from the Menu.
(1) Press the Menu button.
The menu listing is displayed.
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3 Start printing.
(1) Confirm the print settings. To change any of the settings, press the Settings button.
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22.
(3) Press the Print button.
All images saved on the memory card will be printed.
(2) Use the buttons to select Print all
and then press the OK button.
The print confirmation screen is displayed.
(2) Use the buttons to specify the
number of copies to print.

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Printing an Image List - Print Index
You can print a list of all images saved in the memory card known as an index print.
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1 Prepare to print.
(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 11.
(2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.
See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.
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2 Select the print mode from the Menu.
(1) Press the Menu button.
The menu listing is displayed.
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3 Start printing.
(1) Confirm the print settings.
To change any of the settings, press the Settings button.
See “Specifying the Paper and Optimizing Images” on page 22.
(2) Use the buttons to select Print index
and then press the OK button.
The print confirmation screen is displayed.
(3) Press the Print button.
A list of all images saved on the memory card will be printed.
(2) Use the buttons to specify the
number of copies to print.

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Specifying the layout
You can print the specified image in the specified layout (Borderless or Bordered x2/x4/x8, postcard,
album).
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1 Prepare to print.
(1) Turn on the printer and load the paper.
See “Loading Paper” on page 11.
(2) Insert the memory card into the card slot.
See “Inserting a Memory Card” on page 6.
A stored image is displayed on the LCD.
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2 Select the print mode from the Menu.
(1)Press the Menu button.
The menu listing is displayed.
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3 Specify the layout.
(2) Press the OK button.
The screen for specifying the image to print is displayed.
z Bordered z Borderless z Postcard z Album
(2) Use the buttons to select Select
layout and then press the OK button.
The screen for specifying the layout is
displayed.
(1) Press the buttons to specify the
layout.