Canon I550 I550 User manual

BUBBLE JET PRINTER
Quick Start Guide
Table of Contents
Preface 1
Shipping Materials 1
Introduction 1
Setting Up 2
Preparing the Printer 2
Connecting the Printer to the Computer 2
Installing the Print Head 4
Loading Paper 7
Installing the Printer Driver 8
Aligning the Print Head 12
Basic Operations 16
Printing with Windows 16
Printing with Macintosh 18
Print Head Maintenance 20
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21
For Further Details... 21
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Exif Print
This printer supports Exif 2.2 (also called “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.
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital appa-
ratus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003
of the Industry Canada.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur la matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,”
NMB-003 édicatée par l’Industrie Canada.
International ENERGY STAR®Program
As an ENERGY STAR®Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR®Office Equipment Program is a global program
that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equipment.
The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions
that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which business
can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as com-
puters, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
Power Requirements
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incor-
rect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are
as follows:
Europe AC 230V±10%, 50Hz
USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz
Australia AC 240V, 50Hz
Printer Model: K10220 (i550)

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Preface
Shipping Materials
Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer.
Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact your Canon
Authorized Dealer or Sales Representative.
Printer
Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM
Quick Start Guide
Print Head
4 Ink Tanks
* Cables should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable type and
specifications, refer to page 2.
Introduction
This Quick Start Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the
instructions indicated by these symbols.
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.
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.
Also read the Safety Precautions in the User’s Guide. Observe the warnings and cautions to avoid
personal injury or damage to the printer.
Trademark Notices
•Canon
®
is a registered trademark of Canon Inc.
•BJ
™
is a trademark of Canon Inc.
•Microsoft
®
, Windows
®
and Windows NT
®
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
U.S. and other countries.
• Apple, Mac, Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• All other trademarks and registered trademarks appearing in this Quick Start Guide are the property of
their respective owners.
Copyright ©2002 CANON INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied in any form whatsoever
without the express written permission.

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Setting Up
1 Preparing the Printer
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1
Place the printer on a flat surface.
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2
Remove the tape and the shipping
material from the printer as shown.
The tape position is subject to change.
2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer
Use either a USB cable or parallel printer cable. You cannot connect the computer to the printer using both
the parallel cable AND the USB cable.
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• The USB cable delivers relatively faster printing speeds and is recommended for use with
Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows 98.
• If your computer has an earth connection, make sure that this is attached.
• If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the
power outlet after turning off the printer.
USB cable
• Windows XP, Windows Me,
Windows 2000, Windows 98,
• Mac OS 8.6 or later
Recommended: Canon or other computer
manufacturer cable, up to 5 meters in length.
Printer cable (parallel)
• Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95
(Can also be used with Windows XP,
Windows Me, Windows 2000 and
Windows 98.)
Should conform with Centronics IEEE 1284
and support bi-directional communication.
Recommended: Canon or other computer
manufacturer cable, up to 2 meters in length.

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Follow the steps below to install the printer driver
correctly.
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1
Ensure the printer and the computer are
switched off.
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2
Connect the cable.
Figure A shows the USB cable connection and Figure B
shows the printer cable (parallel) connection.
Figure A
Figure B
If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware
Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following
operations, click Cancel and turn off the computer.

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3 Installing the Print Head
• Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your
hands are wet.
• Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy
objects on the power cord.
• Never 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.
• Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
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Installing the Print Head
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Plug the printer in.
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2
Turn on the printer. Do NOT turn on the
computer yet.
The POWER lamp flashes and the printer begins to
operate. Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit.
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3
Open the front cover.
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4
Remove the tape.
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5
Raise the lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
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Remove the protective cap from the
print head.
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Place the print head in the holder.
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Lock the print head into place by
lowering the lever.
Do not touch the lock lever once the print head has been
installed.
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Installing the Ink Tanks
• For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
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1
Take out the yellow ink tank.
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2
Pull the orange tape in the direction of
the arrow and remove the clear film.
• Do not touch the print
head nozzles or
electrical contacts.
• Do not attempt to
reattach the protective
cap once it has been
removed.
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Hold the ink tank as shown in the
diagram and remove the protective cap.
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4
Insert the yellow ink tank into the right-
hand slot. Press the top until it clicks
into place.
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5
Use the same procedure to install the
other ink tanks in their appropriate slots.
Check the labels to make sure that each tank is in the
correct position.
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6
Close the front cover.
Wait until the POWER lamp remains fully lit (about 60
seconds).
• Do not squeeze the sides of
the ink tanks as this may
cause the ink to leak out and
stain your clothes and hands.
• Do not touch the ink port.
• Do not attempt to reattach the
protective cap once it has
been removed.
• Only install the ink tanks in the positions specified
by the labels.
• If ink tanks are not installed in the right position,
colors will not be printed correctly. Immediately
reinstall the tank in the correct position and carry
out print head cleaning. For details, refer to the
User’s Guide.
protective cap
ink port
Black Cyan Magenta Yellow

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4 Loading Paper
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Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
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1
Open the front cover.
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2
Move the paper thickness lever at the
top of the print head holder to the left
position. Close the front cover.
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3
Pull out the paper rest and the output
tray as shown.
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4
Load the paper, aligning it with the right
side of the sheet feeder.
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper. Do not
exceed this limit.
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5
Press the paper guide and slide it
against the left side of the stack of
paper.
Set the paper thickness lever to the left when using
plain paper, to the right when using thick paper.
Refer to the User’s Guide for information on loading
envelopes and other media.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows: Go to page 8
Macintosh: Go to page 10
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5 Installing the Printer Driver
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Installing the Printer Driver – Windows
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1
Ensure the printer and computer are
switched off.
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2
Turn on the computer and start
Windows. If any applications
automatically run, quit them.
Disable any virus detection programs.
Do NOT turn the printer on at this stage.
• Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during the installation. The driver cannot be
correctly installed.
• The screens below refer to Windows XP installation. Screen may differ depending on the operating
system you are using.
• When installing the printer driver in Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, log on to
the system as a member of the Administrators group.
• The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM contains the application software, Easy-PhotoPrint,
to import and print image data. If you want to install Easy-PhotoPrint, click Install on step 7.
Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed for Easy-PhotoPrint.
If the following screen appears automatically, click Cancel and follow steps 1 to 8 to install the printer
driver.
Special Notes for Windows 98 or Windows Me USB Users
Click Cancel to quit the screen and turn off the printer. Next, remove and replace the USB cable
connected to your computer.
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