Canon i9950 User manual

Table of Contents
Preface 1
Introduction 1
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs (CD-R Direct Print) 2
Items to Prepare 2
Cautions When Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs 2
Attaching the CD-R Tray 3
Removing the CD-R Tray 6
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Windows 8
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Macintosh 10
Troubleshooting 13
Cannot print on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs 13
CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Windows 14
CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Macintosh 15
Printing Area 16
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
CD-R Print Guide
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Preface
Introduction
This CD-R Print 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.
Important
The printing quality on CD-R/DVD-R may vary depending on the media you use.
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 CD-R Print Guide are the property of
their respective owners.
Copyright ©2004 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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Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs
(CD-R Direct Print)
The CD-R tray (supplied) allows the printing of images on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs (printable discs). The CD-
LabelPrint software provided on the CD-ROM edits and further processes the images for printing.
Items to Prepare
The following items will be needed to print on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs:
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CD-Rs or DVD-Rs (Printable Discs)
Prepare a 12 cm/8 cm size CD-R/DVD-R having a label surface that is compatible with ink-jet printing.
A printable disc differs from regular CD-Rs or DVD-Rs in that its printing surface has been specially
processed to be printed on by an ink-jet printer.
Cautions When Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs
Read the following cautions and instructions when printing on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs:
• Be sure to use the CD-R tray which is supplied with this printer, and has an “A” on the upper side.
• Do not change the position of the paper output tray with the CD-R Tray lever when the CD-R tray is
attached.
• Do not print on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs that are not compatible with ink-jet printing. The ink may not dry
and will prevent subsequent use.
• Do not print on the CD-Rs/DVD-Rs' recording surface. Doing so might prevent the reading of data
recorded on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs.
• Hold CD-Rs/DVD-Rs by their edges. Take care not to touch either the label surface (printing
surface) or the recording surface.
• Be sure to remove any dirt from the CD-R tray before placing CD-Rs/DVD-Rs on the CD-R tray.
Use of the CD-R tray in this state may scratch the recording surface of CD-Rs/DVD-Rs.
• Only print on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs after having recorded data. Printing before recording data may result
in fingerprints, dirt or scratches on the CD-R/DVD-R causing recording errors.
• After printing, allow the printing surface to dry naturally. Avoid using hairdryers or direct sunlight to
dry the ink. Also, do not touch the printing surface until the ink has dried.
• Do not attach the CD-R tray while the printer is in operation (power lamp is blinking).
• Do not remove the CD-R tray while printing on CD-R or DVD-R. Doing so may damage the printer,
the CD-R tray, or a CD-R/DVD-R.
• Do not get dirt on, or scratch the reflectors on the CD-R tray. If the reflectors on the CD-R tray become dirty
or scratched, wipe the reflector plate clean with a soft, dry cloth taking care not to scratch the plate.
• The CD-R may become dirty if software other than CD-LabelPrint or Easy-PhotoPrint is used.
• Be sure to use the supplied 8 cm CD-R adapter when printing on an 8 cm CD-R.
CD-R tray
(“A” is molded on
the upper side.)
8 cm CD-R adapter
(only when printing
on 8 cm CD-Rs)
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Attaching the CD-R Tray
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Setting up the paper output tray
1
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1 Open the paper output tray if it is
closed, and be sure the paper output
tray extension is completely pushed in,
and not extended at all.
2
22
2 Pull the CD-R tray lever slowly to the
bottom.
The paper output tray lifts up to the CD-R printing
position.
3
33
3 Release the CD-R tray lever after the
paper output tray settles into the CD-R
printing position.
The lever will move back to the initial position.
The tray clicks in place and the right side guide
roller pops up when you push the paper output tray
extension back completely.
The paper output tray flaps up and down once when
lifting up to the CD-R printing position.
Paper Output Tray
Extension
Guide
Roller
CD-R Tray Lever
Paper printing position CD-R printing position
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Side View
D
o not change the position of the paper output tray with the CD-R tray lever while printing.
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Placing the CD-R/DVD-R on the CD-R Tray
1
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1 Place the disc on the CD-R tray with the
printable surface facing up.
When placing the CD-R/DVD-R on the CD-R tray, do not touch the printing surface of the disc or the
reflectors on the CD-R tray.
When printing on an 8 cm CD-R, attach the 8 cm CD-R
adapter (supplied). Otherwise, printing quality will be
reduced and the CD-R might be damaged.
1
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1 Align the protrusions on both edges of the 8 cm
CD-R adapter with indentations on the CD-R
tray.
2
22
2 Place the 8 cm CD-R on the CD-R tray with the
printing surface facing up.
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Placing the CD-R tray
1
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1 Hold the center of the CD-R tray. Place
it between the guide rails on the left side
of the paper output tray.
2
22
2 Insert the CD-R tray under the guide
rails and the guide rollers.
3
33
3 Push the CD-R tray in slowly to align the
arrow ( ) on the CD-R tray
approximately with the arrow ( ) on
the paper output tray.
When printing on the CD-R, see “Printing on CD-Rs/
DVD-Rs.” (See page 8 for Windows and page 10 for
Macintosh.)
• Ensure that the paper output tray is in the CD-R
printing position before putting the CD-R tray in
place.
• Ensure that the right side guide roller has popped
up before putting the CD-R tray in place. You
cannot place the CD-R tray properly without the
right side guide roller.
Ensure that the CD-R tray does not exceed this point.
Guide Rails
Guide Rollers
Guide Rail
Guide Rail
Align these two arrows ( ).
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Removing the CD-R Tray
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Removing the CD-R tray
1
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1 Pull out the CD-R tray to remove it.
2
22
2 Remove the CD-R/DVD-R from the
CD-R tray.
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
Storing the CD-R tray when not in use
Do not touch the printable surface when removing
from the tray
.
Allow the printing surface to dry sufficiently before
removing the disc. If printing on the CD-R tray, or on
the transparent sections on the inside and outside of the
CD-R/DVD-R, allow the printing surface to dry before
wiping.
When removing the 8cm CD-R, remove the adapter first, and then remove the disc from the tray.
Be sure to remove the CD-R tray from the paper output
tray after CD-R printing. Keep the CD-R tray with the
printer by attaching it to the hooks on the back of the
printer.
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Returning the paper output tray to the paper printing position
1
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1 Hold the front end of the paper output
tray and slowly pulled it up toward the
body of printer.
The tray hinge slides down to the paper printing position
as you pull the paper output tray up slowly.
2
22
2 Open the paper output tray.
The tray will return to the paper printing position.
• Be sure to perform steps 1 and 2 in order when
returning the paper output tray to the paper
printing position. Performing them at once may
result in damage to the Printer.
• You cannot print on paper when the paper output
tray is in the CD-R printing position. Be sure to
return the tray to the paper printing position before
printing on paper.
Pull the paper output tray
up toward the body of
printer.
The paper output tray
slides down.
Open the tray to the
paper printing position.
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Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Windows
This section explains how to use CD-LabelPrint to print directly on 12 cm CD-Rs and DVD-Rs. Refer to the
CD-LabelPrint’s manual for more information about this procedure.
To access the manual from the
Start menu, click All Programs (or Programs for Windows Me/Windows
2000/Windows 98),
CD-LabelPrint , and select Manual .
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Importing the image to print on the CD-R/DVD-R
1
11
1 Select All Programs (or Programs),
CD-LabelPrint, and then CD-
LabelPrint to start CD-LabelPrint.
2
22
2 Click New on the CD-LabelPrint menu.
3
33
3 Open the File menu, and select Select
Paper.
The Paper Selection dialog box appears.
4
44
4 Select CD-LabelPrint from Paper
Style, and then select Standard CD
(12cm) from CD Type.
5
55
5 Click OK.
6
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6 Edit the label image.
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Printing on the CD-R/DVD-R
1
11
1 Click Print.
The Print CD Labels dialog box appears.
2
22
2 Click Printer....
3
33
3 Set these items to correspond with the
CD-R/DVD-R and printing data.
BJ Cartridge: Photo
Media Type: Printable disc
(recommended)
or Printable disc (others)
Print Quality: Standard or Draft.
4
44
4 Click OK.
5
55
5 When the Print CD Labels dialog box
appears, click Print.
6
66
6 Read the message that appears and
then click OK.
•ThePrintable Label image on the Print CD
Labels dialog box shows the print image of the
CD-R tray (rectangle) and the CD-R (circles). The
leading edge of the CD-R tray is at the bottom of
the image.
• If the Dark setting produces unsatisfactory results
(e.g. if images are too dark or characters appear
blurred), select Light. Print quality on CD-R/
DVD-R may vary depending on the media you
use.
Refer to the CD-LabelPrint’s manual for more
information about CD-LabelPrint.
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Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Macintosh
This section explains how to use CD-LabelPrint to print directly on 12 cm CD-Rs and DVD-Rs. Refer to the
CD-LabelPrint’s manual for more information about this procedure.
To access the manual, double-click
Manual in the CD-LabelPrint folder.
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Importing the image to print on the CD-R/DVD-R
1
11
1 Double-click the CD-LabelPrint folder
in Applications folder, and then CD-
LabelPrint to start CD-LabelPrint.
2
22
2 Click Paper Selection.
The Paper Selection dialog box opens.
3
33
3 Select CD Direct Print from Print
Genre, and select Standard CD (12cm)
from CD Type.
4
44
4 Click OK.
5
55
5 Edit the label image.
For more information about how to edit the label
image, refer to the manual on CD-LabelPrint.
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Printing on the CD-R/DVD-R
1
11
1 Select Page Setup… in the File menu.
The Page Setup dialog box opens.
2
22
2 Specify the required settings.
Format for : Select your printer.
Paper Size : Select CD-R tray A.
Orientation : Select the portrait icon.
Scale : Enter 100%.
3
33
3 Click OK.
4
44
4 Click Print.
The Print Label Sheet dialog box opens.
5
55
5 Confirm the changes you made, then
click Print.
6
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6 When the confirmation message
appears, click OK.
The Print dialog box opens.
The dialog box on the left shows the print image of
the CD-R tray (rectangle) and the CD-R (circles).
The leading edge of the CD-R tray is at the bottom
of the image.
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7
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7 Click the Quality & Media tab.
8
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8 Select Printable disc (recommended)
or Printable disc (others) from Media
Type.
9
99
9 Click Print.
If the Printable disc (recommended) setting
produces unsatisfactory results (e.g. if images are too
dark or characters appear blurred), select
Printable
disc (others)
. Print quality on CD-R/DVD-R may
vary depending on the media you use.
Refer to the CD-LabelPrint’s manual for details on CD-
LabelPrint.
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Troubleshooting
Cannot print on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs
Possible Cause Try This
CD-R direct print does
not begin
Ensure that the paper output tray is lifted up to the proper CD-R printing position
and the CD-R tray is properly installed.
Correctly lift up the paper output tray and/or install the CD-R tray, and then press
the RESUME/CANCEL button to restart the printing process. Please refer to
“Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3 for proper placing operation.
Ensure that the CD-R, or the DVD-R is properly placed on the tray.
Correctly place the CD-R, or DVD-R on the CD-R tray, and press the
RESUME/CANCEL button. The printing process will be re-started.
CD-R tray is not being
fed
Check if you are printing on the printable disc.
Refer to “Cautions When Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs” on page 2 to confirm that
the disc that you are using is printable.
Check if the printed CD-R, or the DVD-R is placed on the CD-R tray.
If a previously printed CD-R, or DVD-R is inserted, the CD-R tray may be
ejected. If this happens, print after clearing the Detects a printable disc on the
CD-R tray check box from Custom Settings on the Maintenance tab
(Windows) or on the BJ Printer Utility (Macintosh).
When printing is over, select the Detects a printable disc on the CD-R tray
check box.
If printing CD-R/DVD-R with Detects a printable disc on the CD-R tray
cleared, the printing may be started even if a CD-R, or DVD-R is not placed on
the CD-R tray. Selecting the check box prevents CD-R tray from being falsely
printed.
Check if the CD-R tray is properly placed.
Correctly place the CD-R tray, and push the RESUME/CANCEL button. The
printing will be re-started. Refer to “Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3 for
proper placing operation.
CD-R tray is jammed Perform the following operations.
1. Gently pull out the CD-R tray.
If the CD-R tray cannot be pulled out, press the POWER button to turn off the
printer, then turn on the printer again. The CD-R tray will automatically be
ejected.
2. Place the CD-R tray again, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Be
careful not to move the paper output tray.
When placing the CD-R tray, refer to “Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3 for
proper placing of a CD-R, or DVD-R on the CD-R tray.
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CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Windows
Possible Cause Try This
CD-R tray or CD-R/
DVD-R is not in place
Ensure that the CD-R tray supplied with this printer (“A” is on the upper side) is in
place.
Correctly attach the CD-R tray or load CD-R/DVD-R, and press the RESUME/
CANCEL button.
CD-R/DVD-R is not
recognized correctly
Some CD-Rs/DVD-Rs are not recognized correctly. If this happens, click Detects a
printable disc on the CD-R tray at Custom Setting on the Maintenance tab to
clear the check box, and print.
When printing is over, select the Detects a printable disc on the CD-R tray check
box.
If the check box is cleared, printing may begin without the CD-R/DVD-R loaded.
Selecting the check box prevents the CD-R tray from being falsely printed.
CD-R tray is jammed Perform the following operations.
1. Gently pull out the CD-R tray.
If the CD-R tray cannot be pulled out, press the POWER button to turn off the
printer, then turn on the printer again. The CD-R tray will automatically be
ejected.
2. Place the CD-R tray again, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. Be
careful not to move the paper output tray.
When placing the CD-R tray, refer to “Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3 for
proper placing of a CD-R, or DVD-R on the CD-R tray.
The paper output tray is
not in the CD-R
printing position
Lift up the paper output tray to the proper position by pulling the CD-R tray lever
slowly down to the bottom, and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
Paper output tray is
raised/pulled down
during printing
Pull down the paper output tray and press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel
printing. Then print again.
See “Removing the CD-R Tray” on page 6.
Lift up the paper output tray to the CD-R printing position by pulling the CD-R tray
lever slowly down to the bottom, press the RESUME/CANCEL button, and then
try printing again.
See “Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3.
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CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Macintosh
Problem Possible Cause Try This
Macintosh
“Error No: 1001”
CD-R tray is not in
place
Ensure that the CD-R tray supplied with this printer (“A” is
on the upper side) is in place.
Correctly attach the CD-R tray or load CD-R/DVD-R, and
press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
Macintosh
“Error No: 1002”
CD-R/DVD-R is not
recognized correctly
Some CD-Rs/DVD-Rs are not recognized correctly. If this
happens, click Detects a printable disc on the CD-R tray at
Custom Setting on BJ Printer Utility to clear the check
box, and print.
When printing is over, select the Detects a printable disc on
the CD-R tray check box.
If the check box is cleared, printing may begin without the
CD-R/DVD-R loaded. Selecting the check box prevents the
CD-R tray from being falsely printed.
Macintosh
“Error No: 1002”
CD-R/DVD-R is not in
place
Correctly place the CD-R/DVD-R on the CD-R tray, and
attach the CD-R tray again, and then press the RESUME/
CANCEL button.
Macintosh
“Error No: 1302”
CD-R tray is jammed Perform the following operations.
1. Gently pull out the CD-R tray.
If the CD-R tray cannot be pulled out, press the POWER
button to turn off the printer, then turn on the printer
again. The CD-R tray will automatically be ejected.
2. Place the CD-R tray again, and press the RESUME/
CANCEL button. Be careful not to move the paper
output tray.
When placing the CD-R tray, refer to “Attaching the CD-R
Tray” on page 3
for proper placing of a CD-R, or DVD-R
on the CD-R tray.
Macintosh
“Error No: 1850”
The paper output tray
is not in the CD-R
printing position
Lift up the paper output tray to the CD-R printing position by
pulling the CD-R tray lever slowly down to the bottom, and
press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
Macintosh
“Error No: 1851”
Paper output tray is not
in the paper printing
position
Pull the paper output tray down to the paper printing position
by pulling up the tray slowly, and press the RESUME/
CANCEL button.
Macintosh
“Error No: 1855”
Paper output tray is
pulled down during
printing
Lift up the paper output tray to the CD-R printing position,
and press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel printing.
Then print again.
See “Attaching the CD-R Tray” on page 3
Macintosh
“Error No: 1856”
Paper output tray is
raised during printing
Pull the paper output tray down to the paper printing position,
press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel printing,
then print again. See “Removing the CD-R Tray” on page 6
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The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
When a printer error occurs, the POWER lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error.
Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error.
This section deals with errors on the CD-R tray only. For other errors, refer to the User’s Guide .
Printing Area
CD-R (12cm/8cm), DVD-R
CD-R (12cm/8cm), DVD-R, the printing area of the both
media is within the limits which are 1 millimeter away from
the internal & external diameters of the label.
Number of
flashes
Possible Cause Try This
Two flashes CD-R tray is not in
place
Verify the following items, then press the RESUME/
CANCEL button:
-The CD-R tray supplied with this printer (“A” is on the
upper side) is used.
-A CD-R/DVD-R is in place.
-The CD-R tray is inserted properly.
Six flashes Paper output tray is not
appropriately
positioned
To print on a CD-R/DVD-R, lift up the paper output tray to the
CD-R printing position, and press the
RESUME/CANCEL
button.
To print on paper rather than a CD-R/DVD-R, pull the paper
output tray down to the paper printing position.
Seven flashes CD-R or DVD-R not
set
Ensure that the CD-R or DVD-R is set on the CD-R tray
properly. Reinstall the CD-R tray and press the RESUME/
CANCEL button.
1.0 mm1.0 mm
1.0 mm
1.0 mm
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Table of Contents
Preface 1
Introduction 1
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs (CD-R Direct Print) 2
Items to Prepare 2
Cautions When Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs 2
Attaching the CD-R Tray 3
Removing the CD-R Tray 6
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Windows 8
Printing on CD-Rs/DVD-Rs - Macintosh 10
Troubleshooting 13
Cannot print on CD-Rs or DVD-Rs 13
CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Windows 14
CD-R Printing Errors Displayed in Macintosh 15
Printing Area 16
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
CD-R Print Guide
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