Canon i70 Series 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 3
Loading Paper 6
Installing the Printer Driver 7
Aligning the Print Head 11
Basic Operations 15
Printing with Windows 15
Printing with Macintosh 17
Print Head Maintenance 19
Appendix 20
Printing Data through Infrared Transmission 20
Printing Photos from the Digital Camera Directly 22
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 23
For Further Details... 24
QA7-2540-V02
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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
apparatus 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 le matériel brouilleur NMB-003 d'Industrie
Canada intitulée « Appareils numériques ».
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:
AC 100-127 V, 50/60 Hz
AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
This product emits low level magnetic flux.
If you use a cardiac pacemaker and feel abnormalities, please keep away from this product in use and
consult your doctor.
Printer Model: K10222 (i70)

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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
 BCI-15 Black and BCI-15 Color Ink Tanks
 Universal AC Adapter
 Power Cord
* A USB cable should be purchased separately according to your computer. For details on cable
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
®
and Windows
®
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 ©2003 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 from the printer.
The tape position is subject to change.
2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer
• 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 excessibly 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.
• If using Windows 95, you can print only via infrared transmission.
• If your computer has an infrared transmission feature, you can print data without connecting a USB
cable. After connecting the universal AC adapter, proceed to “Installing the Print Head” on page 3.
• If your computer has an earth connection, ensure 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 Universal AC adapter Power cord
Recommended: Canon or
other computer manufacturer
cable, up to 5 meters in length
The power cord shape defers
with countries.

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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.
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3 Plug the power cord into the Universal
AC adapter.
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4 Plug the DC plug into the printer.
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5 Plug the power cord into the power
outlet.
3 Installing the Print Head
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Installing the Print Head
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1 Open the paper rest.
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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 print head cover.
The print head holder moves to the center.
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. For details, refer to page 7.
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print head cover
print head holder

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4 Press the lock button, then raise the
lock lever.
Do not touch internal parts other than the lock lever.
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5 Remove the protective cap from the
print head.
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6 Place the print head in the holder
aligning the mark with the mark.
• Do not touch the print
head nozzles.
• Do not attempt to
reattach the protective
cap once it has been
removed.
lock button
print head
nozzles
print head
print head holder

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7 Lock the print head into place by
lowering the lever.
Press down the lock button until it clicks.
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.
• Do not drop or shake ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
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1 Take out the black ink tank.
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2 Hold the ink tank as shown in the
diagram and remove the protective cap.
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3 Insert the black ink tank slant into the
back slot aligning the mark with the
mark.
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4 Press the until it clicks into place.
• Do not touch the ink port.
• Do not attempt to reattach the
protective cap once it has
been removed.
protective cap
ink port

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5 Use the same procedure to install the
color ink tank in the front slot.
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6 Close the print head cover.
4 Loading Paper
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Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper
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1 Open the paper rest and the paper
output slot cover as shown.
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2 Ensure the paper thickness lever to the
right position.
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3 To avoid paper jams, fan the stack to
remove static cling, then align the
edges of the stack by tapping it on a flat
surface.
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4 Load the paper, aligning it with the right
side of the sheet feeder.
You can load up to 30 sheets of plain paper. Do not load
exceeding the load limit mark.
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5 Slide the paper guide against the left
side of the stack of paper.
Wait until the preparatory operation is complete: it
takes about 2 minutes.
Set the paper thickness lever to the right when using
plain paper, to the left when using thick paper. Refer
to the User’s Guide for infomation on loading
envelopes and other media.
You now need to install the printer driver:
Windows: Go to page 7
Macintosh: Go to page 9
print side load limit mark

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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.
• When performing infrared transmission, requirements for using the computer must be satisfied.
Refer to “Printing Data through Infrared Transmission” on page 20 before installing the printer driver.
• 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 or Windows 2000, log on to the system as a
member of the Administrators group.
• The Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM contains the application software to import, edit,
and print image data. If you want to install the application software, click Install on step 7.
Internet Explorer 4.0 or later must be installed for Easy-PhotoPrint.
Internet Explorer 5.5 or later must be installed for Easy-WebPrint.
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.
When printing via IrDA, align the infrared port of
the computer to that of the printer.
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3 Place the Setup Software & User’s
Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
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4 Follow the instructions displayed on
screen. When the screen shown on the
left is displayed, click Install.
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5 When the screen shown on the left
appears, turn the printer on.
If the printer is recognized, the printer driver will be
automatically installed.
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6 Click OK.
Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head
alignment on page 11.
• If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, click
Start and select My Computer, then double-click
the CD-ROM icon. For non-XP Windows, double-
click My Computer in the Windows screen, then
double-click the CD-ROM icon.
• If the language selection screen appears, select a
language, then click the
Next button.
• If the USB connection is not recognized, refer to
“Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for
Windows Users)” on page 23.
• If the computer is not recognized when you use
infrared transmission, carry out the following
operations:
1. Click Manual selection.
2. Select the port from Selected Port:
· Windows XP/Windows 2000o[IR]
· Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95o[LPT3]
then click Next.
* Some computers may allocate port number for
infrared ports differently.
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