Canon PIXMA mini260 User manual

Canon
Photo Printer
PI}{MA min i 260
Photo Printing Guide
Table of Contents
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PictBridge
Introduction
Before Printing
Printing from the Memory Card
Printing Photographs Directly from aDigital Camera
Printing Photographs from aWireless Communication Device
Printing Maintenance
Changing
the Printer Settings
Troubleshooting
Appendix
2
3
18
31
36
42
52
55
73
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Getting Help from Canon
Help Us Help You Better
Before you contact Canon, please record the following information.
Serial Number (located on the bottom face of the product):
Model Number (located
on the front of the product): _
Setup CD-ROM number (located
on the CD-ROM): _
Purchase Date: _
Customer Technical Support Sequence*
1. Internet - www.canontechsupport.com
For quick and comprehensive self-help in an intuitively guided interactive troubleshooting
environment, the place to start is our helpful tech support web site. In addition, the latest
driver downloads, answers to frequently asked questions, product information, and "where to
buy" instructions are found here.
2. Email Tech Support - www.canontechsupport.com
For individual attention to aspecial issue, try emailing ourfriendly technical support represen-
tatives, specially trained to communicate quick, easy, and logical solutions to your inquiries
within 24 hours.
3. Toll-Free Live Tech Support -(1-800-828-4040)
This option provides live telephone technical support, free of service charges, Monday-Satur-
day (excluding holidays), during your product's 1year limited warranty period. Telephone
Device for the Deaf(TOO) support is available at (1-866-251-3752).
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Canon CarePAK Extended Service Plan is acost-attractive and easy-to-use extended ser-
vice program that provides up to three full years
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superb InstantExchange product replacement program. For further information about extend-
ing your Canon service and support, call (1-800-385-2155), or visit our Web site at
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For more information and updated program specifics, please visit our web site at
www.canontechsupport.com .
•Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.

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•••• ExifPrint
This printer supports Exif Print.
ExifPrint is astandard 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 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 computers, monitors, printers, faxes and copiers.
Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.
•••• Power Requirements
Never use apower supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase.
Using the incorrect voltage could cause afire or electric shock. The correct power
supply voltages and frequencies are as follows:
AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
•••• About Consumables
Consumables (ink tanks /FINE Cartridges) are available for 5years after production
has stopped.
Safety Precautions
AWarning
•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 otherthan the standard power supply available
in the country of purchase.
Using the incorrect voltage
and frequency could cause afire or electric shock.
•Always push the plug
all the way into the power outlet.
ACaution
•For safety reasons, store ink tanks out ofthe 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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Model Number: K10295 (mini260)
Bluetooth 10: B02954
1

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon PIXMA mini260.
This Photo Printing Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always
observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
AWarning
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.
ACaution
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
•"Microsoft" and "Windows" are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation
in the U.S. and/or other countries.
•"Macintosh" and "Mac" are trademarks
of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and
other countries.
•"Adobe" and "Adobe RGB (1998)" are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe
Systems Incorporated
in the United States and/or other countries.
•"Microdrive" is atrademark
of International Business Machines Corporation.
•"SmartMedia" is atrademark of Toshiba Corporation.
•"MEMORY STICK", "Memory Stick PRO", "MEMORY STICK Duo" and "Memory Stick Pro Duo"
are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
•"xD-Picture Card" is atrademark
of Fuji Photo Film CO., Ltd.
•"MultiMediaCard"
is atrademark of the MultiMediaCard Association.
•"SD card" and "miniSD Card" are trademarks
of SD Association.
•"lrDA Feature Trademark" is owned by the Infrared Data Association and used under license
therefrom.
•"Bluetooth" is atrademark
of Bluetooth SIG, Inc., U.S.A and are licensed to Canon Inc.
Copyright ©2006 CANON INC.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be transmitted or copied
in any form
whatsoever without the express written permission.
2
Introduction

Before Printing
This section describes the components of the printer.
Printer Parts and Their Functions
USB Port
Connects the
printer to acom-
puter through a
USB interface.
IrDA Port
Receives the image data
sentfrom amobile phone or
aPDA via infrared commu-
nication.
~
~--Direct Print Port
7Connects the printer
V
~ to aPictBridge com-
patible digital camera,
digital video camcord-
er or the optional
Bluetooth unit*.
Auto Sheet Feeder
Load paper here.
Lock Switch ------' Card Slot
Slideto the rightto open the Access Lamp Set the memory card from a
Printer Cover. This lamp will turn on when the mem- digital camera here. For in-
cry card is inserted into the Card Slot. structions, see "Using aMem-
It will flash while reading or writing ory Card" on page 15.
from the card.
LCD Monitor ----:::~~--~
Displays menus,
setting items, and
photos for printing.
Paper Guide
When loading paper, ensure
that the left edge just touches
this guide.
Printer Cover "
Open to replace the ink
tank
or remove jammed
paper.
Paper Feed Tray ~
Open and fold in half before
printing to support paper.
• FrontView
*The Bluetooth unit is not available to some regions due to the law or the regulations of the
countries. For details, contact aCanon service representative.
Before Printing 3

~AC Adapter Connector
Connector used to connect the
supplied AC Adapter plug.
•RearView
~
Battery Connector Cover ~
Removes this cover to attach the ~\
optional Portable Kit. To attach the
optional Portable Kit, refer to the .
manual provided with the Portable Carrying Handle
Kit. Pulls out this handle to carry the printer.
•Interior
Print Head Holder -----~
Install the Print Head here.
Ink Lamp
Lights orflashes red to indi-
cate the status
of the ink
tank.
Print Head Lock Lever
Locks the Print Head into the Print Head
Holder.
~ Important
Do not pull up this lever after installing the
Print Head.
QMove to the left if ink smudges or the printed sur-
face is stained.
See "The Paper Thickness Lever position is incor-
rect." on page 65.
4
Before Printing

~ Note
For information on how to install the Print Head and ink tank, refer to the Easy Setup
Instructions (Setup Sheet).
Ink Lamp
You can check the status of ink tank according to the way its lamp flashes.
•On: The printer is ready to print.
•Slow flashing (at around 3-second intervals): Ink is low. If the printing is blurred, replacing the
ink tank is recommended after the printing. See "Replacing an Ink Tank"
on page 48.
If the printing is not blurred, you can continue printing for awhile, but the printer may not be
able to print properly along the way. We recommend you to have areplacement ink tank
available.
•Fast flashing (at around 1-second intervals): Ink tank is empty, or the printer is not ready due to
an error. Check an error message on the LCD and take an appropriate action. See "Error
Message Is Displayed
on the LCD" on page 55.
•Off: Make sure that the ink tank
is inserted properly. Ifthe lamp is still off after reinserting the
ink tank, there has been an error and the printer cannot print. Confirm the error message
displayed on the LCD and take
an appropriate action. For details, "Error Message Is Displayed
on the LCD" in "Troubleshooting" on page 55.
Before Printing 5

Easy-Scroll Wheel
Selects the menu or setting item. See "Easy-Scroll Wheel"
on page 7.
NAVI button
Displays the naviga-
tion menu. See "Other
Buttons"
on page 9.
• Operation Panel Name and Functions
ON/OFF button --- .........
Press to turn on the
printer or off. See
"Turning On the Print-
er"
on page 10.
+-buttons
Specifies the num-
.,/ -1 ber of copies.
Print button
Press to start printing according to
the settings displayed
on the LCD.
+00
,-,~l
Stop/Reset button
Allows you to reset the print set-
tings you made. Also, to cancel
printing
in progress, press this
button.
.............
buttons
Use these buttons, shown as arrows on the LCD, to
select amenu item or photo, to specify the number
of copies to print, to make print settings, or to scroll
the screen.
Additionally, use these buttons
in trimming modeto
move the trimming area.
Function button (f1 )/(f2)
Select the menu displayed at
the lower corner of the screen
on the LCD. See "Other But-
tons"
on page 9.
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Back button
Allows you to return to the previ-
ous screen.
HOME
button
Displays the HOME
screen.
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Alarmlamp~
Indicates that an error
has occurred. An error
message
is displayed on
the LCD.
POWER
lamp
Off: the printer is off.
Lighting: the printer
is ready to print, is
currentlyprinting, or
is currently initializ-
ing.
Flashing: the printer
is preparing to turn
on or off.
OK button
Allows you to make aselection. For example, selecting aphoto to
be printed, selecting amenu item or other settings. Also, press to
resume printing once an error has been resolved. The printer will
then initialize ready for printing.
6Before Printing

Basic Operation for the Operation Panel
(A) HOME button
(B) Easy-Scroll Wheel
(C) OK button
(A) (B) (C)
•Easy-Scroll Wheel
Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel left or right to select the setting item. The selected item is
highlighted or rounded by the frame. You can also use the'" ....... ~ buttons to select the
setting item.
•HOME button
This section describes the procedure to display each menu from the HOME screen.
1Display the HOME screen.
(1) Press the HOME button.
The HOME screen will be displayed.
Before Printing 7

2Select the menu.
(1) Turn the Easy-Scroll Wheel to
select the menu, then press the
OK
button.
Example: Select the Special
photo
print.
The selected menu screen will be
appeared.
(1)
-----...-- ......
WNote
When you press the Function button (f2/lntroduction), the introductions for the selected menu are
displayed. See "Function Buttons"
on page 9.
You can select the following menus on the HOME screen:
Select and print:
You can print the photos stored in amemory card while displaying on the LCD, and specify the
number
of copies for each photo listed. See "Selecting Photographs to Print-Select and print"
on page 18.
Layout print:
You can print your favorite photo in the specified layout. See "Printing Multiple Photos on One
Sheet
of Media-Layout print" on page 20.
Special photo print:
You can print all photos stored in amemory card, select the hue you like to print, and print
photos according to the settings on the camera. You can also print alist
of all photos and the
photo information when you shot. See "Using Useful Functions" on page 24.
Settings:
You can perform the maintenance or change the various settings of the printer. See "When
Printing Becomes Faint orColors are Incorrect" on page 42 or"Changing the Printer Settings" on
page 52.
Sticker print:
Print your favorite photo with aframe on the Canon genuine Photo Stickers. See "Printing
Stickers from a
Photo-Sticker print" on page 21.
Slide show:
You can display photos stored in amemory card on the LCD sequentially.
8Before Printing

• Other Buttons
(A) NAVI button
(B) Function buttons ®
~<::::;
(A) (B)
•NAVI
button
Find out easily the menu you want from the navigation menu. Select the menu you want, then
press the
OK button.
•Function Buttons
Two Function buttons enable you to select the menu displayed at the lower corner of the LCD.
The different screen will be displayed depending on the screen on the LCD when you press the
Function button.
~--'~e,e;5~'-----1
(A) (B)
(A) Function Button (f1): When you press the Function button (f1/Remaining ink vol) on the
HOME screen, Remaining ink volume screen will be displayed.
(B) Function Button (f2): When you press the Function button (f2/lntroduction), the
introductions for the selected menu will be displayed.
When you press them on the other than the HOME screen, the operation procedure
or the menus
will be displayed.
Before Printing 9

Turning On/Offthe Printer
This section describes the method to turn on/offthe printer.
•Turning On the Printer
Ensure that the Print Head and ink tank are installed, before turning on the printer.
WNote
If the Print Head and ink tank are not installed, refer to the Easy Setup Instructions (Setup Sheet)
to install them.
1Plug the AC Adapter and connect the other end to apower outlet.
2Open the Paper Feed Tray and press the
ON/OFF button to turn the printer on.
The POWER lamp flashes then changes to steady
(non-flashing).
The HOME screen appears on the LCD.
WNote
If the Alarm lamp is lit orange and an error message
is displayed on the LCD, see "Error Message Is
Displayed on the LCD"
in "TrOUbleshooting" on page
55.
•Turning Off the Printer
Check the following before turning offthe printer.
•The
Access lamp of the memory card is not flashing.
•The printer is not operating.
~ Important
Data in the memory card may be damaged if you remove the memory card or turn offthe printer
when the Access lamp is flashing.
1Turn offthe printer by pressing the ON/OFF button.
The POWER lamp goes out and the power will be
turned off.
WNote
Power cord
•Before unplugging the power cord, turn off
the printer and ensure that the POWER lamp
has gone out.
You may not be able to print
afterward if you unplug the power cord when
the POWER lamp is lit or flashing.
Access lamp
10 Before Printing

Loading Printing Paper
This section describes the available paper size and media type, and how to load paper.
WNote
For the available paper size and media type, see "Using Genuine Media" on page 14.
•Paper Handling
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. Also, do not use acut paper
or
memo pad.
•Folded, curled
or wrinkled paper
•Damp paper
•Paper that is too thin (less than 64 gsm
or 17 Ib)
•Paper that is too thick (more than 105 gsm or 28 Ib)*
•Picture postcards
•Postcards with an affixed photo
or sticker
•Any type
of paper with holes
•Paper that is not rectangle
•Paper bound with staples
or glue
•Paper with adhesives
•Paper decorated with glitter, etc
*Non-Canon genuine paper
Before Printing 11

•Loading Paper
1Turn on the printer.
(1) Open the Paper Feed Tray and fold it in half.
(2) Press the ON/OFF button. See "Turning On the Printer" on
page 10.
2Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it.
WNote
If paper is curled, gently bend the corners in the opposite direction until the paper becomes
completely flat.
3Ensure that the Paper Thickness Lever is set to the right.
WNote
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left, only ifink
smudges or the printed surface is stained.
12 Before Printing

4Load the paper. Insert the paper into the Auto Sheet Feeder
with print side facing up.
When loading the credit card sized paper, load
sheets
in the portrait position (feed from the
short side).
(3) Slide the Paper Guide
against the left side
of
the stack of paper.
•Photo stickers
(2) Align the paper with the right edge
of the Auto
Sheet Feeder and insert the paper until it is fully
inserted.
•Card
Shorter margin
WNote
Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the
instructions packaged with your media.
Before Printing 13

•Using Genuine Media
Media Type IPaper Support
IPage Size IMedia Type
Load
Limit
Photo Paper Pro*1
101.6x152.4 mml [4"x6" (101.6x152.4)] [Photo Paper Pro]
4"x6": up to 20 sheets
Wide: up to 20 sheets
[Wide4
x
7.1 (101
x180)] [Photo Paper Pro]
Photo Paper Plus 101.6x152.4 mml [4"x6" (101.6x152.4)] [Photo Plus Glossy]
Glossy*1 4"x6": up to 20 sheets
Photo Paper Plus 101.6x152.4 mml [4"x6" (101.6x152.4)] [Photo Plus Glossy]
Semi-gloss 4"x6": up to 20 sheets
Glossy Photo 101.6x152.4 mml [4"x6'"
(1 01.6x152.4)] [Glossy Photo Paper]
Paper 4"x6": up to 20 sheets
Credit Card: [Credit card] [Glossy Photo Paper]
up to 20 sheets
Matte Photo Paper 101.6x152.4mml [4"x6" (101.6x152.4)] [Matte Photo Paper]
4"x6": up to 20 sheets
Photo Stickers*2 101.6x152.4 mml -
*2
-
4"x6": up to 1sheet
*1 Loading paper in stacks may cause the print side to be marked as it is fed in. In this case, load one
sheet at atime.
*2 When printing on sticker paper, select Sticker print. When printing photos in amobile phone or a
PDA on sticker paper, see "Printing Photographs from aWireless Communication Device" on
page 36.
WNote
You may not be able to purchase some Canon genuine papers depending on your country.
14 Before Printing

Using aMemory Card
Let's take alook 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:
Memory Cards which can be inserted I Memory Cards which can be used
directly through a special adapter
•CompactFlash (CF) card
•Microdrive
Supports TYPE IITYPE
II
(3.3V)
•Memory Stick
•Memory Stick PRO
•
SD Memory Card
•Multimedia Card (ver3.31)
•SmartMedia
Supports 3.3Vcard only
(1 MB and 2MB cards
not supported) •
•xD-Picture Card*1
•Memory Stick Duo*2
•Memory Stick PRO Duo*2
~-
•miniSD Card*2
*1 Purchasethe CompactFlash Card Adapter
for xD-Picture Card separately.
*2Use the card adapter supplied with the
card.
~ Important
•This printer supports images taken with acamera compatible with the Design rules for Camera
File system, CIFF, Exif2.21 or earlier, JFIF, TIFF (Exif2.21 compliant) and DPOF (Ver. 1.00
compliant).
•
If you shot or saved photos on atype of memory card that is not guaranteed operation to be
used on your digital camera, the image may be unreadable on this printer. Attempting to read
such data on this printer may damage the data. For information on memory cards that your
digital camera guarantees operation, refer to the manuals supplied with your digital camera.
•Format the memory card with adigital camera. The memory card may not be usable with the
printer
if formatted on acomputer.
•Images edited on acomputer may not be printed correctly.
•Do not insert more than one memory card at atime.
•You cannot use the printer for card direct printing when you set the Read/write attribute to
Read/write mode. When you finish using the Card Slot as amemory card drive for your
computer, remove the memory card, then set the Read/write attribute in Device settings to
Read-only mode. For details, see "Changing the Printer Settings" on page 52.
Before Printing 15

•Inserting aMemory Card
This printer is equipped with two Card Slots to meet various types of memory cards. Refer to the
illustration below to find the Card Slot corresponds to your memory card.
Check the card face and insert it gently until it reaches the bottom and the
Access lamp turns
on. The card's end protrudes from the Card Slot even
if it is correctly set.
~ Important
Insert only single type of card .
•For SmartMedia
Insert the card into the upper slot with the gold contact facing up.
--------Turn on
•
For Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick Ouo*, Memory Stick PRO Ouo*,
SO Memory Card, Multimedia Card (ver3.31),
and miniSO Card*
Insert the card into the upper slot with the
arrow-printed side facing up.
•For CompactFlash (CF) card, Microdrive and xO-Picture Card*
Insert the card into the downside slot with its label facing up.
r---------Turn on
*Use the compliant adapter.
16 Before Printing

•Removing aMemory Card
WNote
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 "Using Data in the Memory Card on the
Computer" of the User's Guide on-screen manual.
1Ensure that the Access lamp is not flashing, then remove the memory card.
Hold the exposed portion of the memory card with your fingers to remove the memory card.
~ Important
Removing the memory card orturning offthe printer while the Access lamp is flashing can
damage the data stored in the memory card.
Access lamp
Before Printing 17

Printing from the Memory Card
Printing Photographs
You can print the photos you took and stored in amemory card while displaying on the LCD. You can
print your favorite photos by displaying, or display alist
of the photos and specify the number of
copies for each photo listed.
WNote
• If you leave the printer more than five minute~ without using any button on the operation panel, the
LCD goes into sleep mode automatically. Press the OK button to resume the LCD.
•When using the optional battery, the printerwill be turned offautomatically afterfive minutes from when
the LCD goes into sleep mode.
•Selecting Photographs to Print-Select and print
You can display the photos stored in the memory card on the LCD and print them.
1Prepare to print.
To prepare the printer for printing:
(1) Turn on the printer.
See "Turning
On the Printer" on page 10.
(2) Load the paper.
See "Loading Printing Paper" on page
11.
(3) Insert the memory card into the Card Slot.
See "Inserting aMemory Card" on page 16.
2Select Selectand print, and then press the OK button.
The print setting screen is displayed.
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WNote
To change the settings, select the item and press the OK button. See "Changing the Printer
Settings" on page 52.
3Confirm the paper size, media type, and other settings, then select Next, and then
press the
OK button.
The photo selection screen is displayed.
WNote
imay be displayed on the LCD while reading the photo.
18 Printing from the Memory Card