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  • Page 1 Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A., Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) ........

  • Page 4: Basic Printing

    Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing Basic Printing This Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your i70 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Note printer and how to use them. For more information, view the i70 User's Guide on the Setup Software &...

  • Page 5: Loading Paper

    Loading the Print Media This section describes how to load plain paper into your printer. • For detailed information on the speciality media Canon provides for use with its various printers, refer to the section "Using Speciality Media User’s Guide for detailed instructions on how to load envelopes and •...
  • Page 6 Basic Printing Prepare to load paper. Load the paper. (3) Slide the paper guide against the left side of the stack of paper. Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the paper output slot Note cover. Do not touch the printed surfaces until the ink dries. For specific drying times, refer to the instructions packaged with your media.

  • Page 7: Using Speciality Media

    Using Speciality Media Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media to ensure optimal print quality. Photo Quality Media • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Matte Photo Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • Glossy Photo Cards •...
  • Page 8 Basic Printing Canon Speciality Media Media Type Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Perforated Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Resolution Paper T-Shirt Transfers Transparencies For detailed description of print media types, refer to the...

  • Page 9: Printing With Windows

    Select Print Print Print Print from the application software's File In Windows 2000, click the Main Note File File File menu. (2) Ensure that Canon i70 Canon i70 is Canon i70 Canon i70 selected. Click Preferences Preferences or Preferences Preferences Properties.
  • Page 10 Basic Printing Specify the required settings. From the Page Setup Note printed. To adjust Print Quality settings, select Custom Main Main tab. You can control quality in the Set Print Quality Main Main For details about other printer driver functions, refer to the Guide or Help.

  • Page 11: Printing With Macintosh

    Printing with Macintosh The menu screens and dialog boxes that appear may vary, depending on Note the software application you are using. The steps described in this section are for printing in Mac OS 9. Create a document or open a file to print. Select Paper Size.
  • Page 12 Basic Printing When you select the type of document from the Print Mode Note down menu, the document will be printed in color and print quality suited to the characteristics of Media Type Text Text: Text Text Graphic: Graphic Graphic Graphic Photo: Photo...

  • Page 13: Printing Data Through Infrared Transmission

    Printing Data through Infrared Transmission If you have a computer or PDA with an infrared port for wireless data transmission, you can print data with a cordless connection with the printer. You can also print an address book, schedule, or memo received from a PDA in a fixed format through infrared transmission. Requirements for Infrared Transmission with the Computer Printing through infrared transmission can be performed under Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Windows 95.
  • Page 14 Basic Printing When using other than Windows 95, Windows 98 or later must have Note been pre-installed and Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed on your computer. When using Windows 95, IrDA 1.0 (baud rate: max. 115.2 kbps) is used for data transmission.
  • Page 15 Start Infrared Transmission. (1) Oppose the infrared port of the computer or PDA to that of the printer at a distance of less than 31.5 inch (80 cm). The effective angle of the infrared port of the printer is about 10° from the central axis in both vertical and horizontal directions.

  • Page 16: Advanced Printing

    Advanced Printing Printing Photographs from the Digital Camera Directly Connecting a Canon digital camera with Bubble Jet Direct function to the printer allows you to print recorded images directly without using a computer. To print directly from a digital camera or digital video camcorder, use only a Note Canon “Bubble Jet Direct”...
  • Page 17 Load the paper on the paper rest. Connect the printer and the digital camera. (1) Ensure that the digital camera is turned off. (2) Connect the digital camera and printer with the USB cable that came with the digital camera. The digital camera will automatically turn on.
  • Page 18 Advanced Printing For the digital camera operation method and troubleshooting, refer Note to your digital camera manual. For print error messages, refer to "Handling Error Messages While Using the Digital Camera Handling Error Messages While Using the Digital Camera Handling Error Messages While Using the Digital Camera Handling Error Messages While Using the Digital Camera"...

  • Page 19: Accessing Printer Driver

    In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print Print Print Ensure that the Canon i70 is selected. Then click Preferences (or Properties). The Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties Printer Properties dialog box opens.

  • Page 20: Adjusting Print Quality For Photographs

    Using recommended Canon paper, speciality media, and inks for printing photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printouts. See the inside back cover for a list of Canon media and inks for this printer. Printer Driver Settings Printer Driver Settings...
  • Page 21 To manually adjust Print Quality settings: To manually adjust Print Quality settings: To manually adjust Print Quality settings: To manually adjust Print Quality settings: Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See"Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program...
  • Page 22 Advanced Printing To automatically optimize the image: To automatically optimize the image: To automatically optimize the image: To automatically optimize the image: Photo Optimizer PRO automatically adjusts the photographic image created with a digital camera. Use this feature to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing.
  • Page 23 To use Vivid Photo option: To use Vivid Photo option: To use Vivid Photo option: To use Vivid Photo option: Vivid Photo intensifies background colors like fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining natural skin tones in the images. In Windows Me or Windows 98 Note The Vivid Photo function is not available, if Background Printing has been disabled.
  • Page 24 Advanced Printing To reduce noise from images recorded with digital camera: To reduce noise from images recorded with digital camera: To reduce noise from images recorded with digital camera: To reduce noise from images recorded with digital camera: Photo Noise Reduction function reduces noise from blue portions, such as the sky and dark portions of the images recorded with your digital camera.

  • Page 25: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings

    Saving and Recalling Driver Settings When you change printer driver settings for a specific print job, such as printing black and white photos, or printing documents with a special background, you can save and name these settings for future use on similar print jobs. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 26 Advanced Printing Open the Print dialog box. See "Printing with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh" on page 9. Printing with Macintosh Printing with Macintosh Click Apply. The Register Settings Register Settings dialog box opens. Register Settings Register Settings Enter the print settings to register. The dialog box to enter the new settings name opens.

  • Page 27: Using Printer Driver Options

    Using Printer Driver Options Getting to know the basic features of your printer driver will provide you with sufficient expertise to print a wide range of images and documents. The illustrations below provide a basic introduction to the many features offered by your printer driver.

  • Page 28: Using The Bundle Software

    Advanced Printing Using the Bundle Software Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM includes photo applications designed to edit the photographs taken by digital camera and print them as photo-lab quality prints. Please use the application(s) suitable for your print purposes. To install applications, refer to Note For details about photo applications, refer to the...

  • Page 29: Printing Photographs With Windows

    (1) Select the folder containing the photograph you want to print. All photographs in the selected folder are displayed. All Programs All Programs All Programs (or Programs Programs Programs Programs), Canon Utilities Advanced Printing Canon Utilities Canon Utilities, Easy-PhotoPrint Canon Utilities Easy-PhotoPrint Easy-PhotoPrint...
  • Page 30 Advanced Printing (2) Click the [+] [+] button on the thumbnail of the photograph you want to print and specify the number of copies. Select the paper. Select the layout. (3) Load the media specified in the 2.Paper Selection (4) Click Print Print.

  • Page 31: Printing Photographs With Macintosh

    This section describes how to print photographs stored in the folder on the hard disk. (2) Double-click the Canon ImageBrowser If the Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser icon is not displayed on the desktop, open the Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser Canon ImageBrowser...
  • Page 32 Advanced Printing Enter layout options. Select Borderless Printing. (3) Click OK A message box pops up. Read the message and click OK This returns you to the Layout Options Select Tiled photo printing Click Next Click Page setup… (1) Select Borderless Printing (2) Select a paper size from the Paper Size pull-down menu.
  • Page 33 Specify the number of photographs to print on one page. Print the photograph. The Print Print dialog box is displayed. Print Print (4) Load the selected paper in the printer. (5) Click Print Print. Print Print Select 1(1×1) of images pull-down menu. of images of images of images...

  • Page 34: Printing Maintenance

    Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, even if ink remains in the ink tanks, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.

  • Page 35: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects properly from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed also from the printer Note itself.

  • Page 36: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing Maintenance With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup... Page Setup... in the File Page Setup... Page Setup... (2) Click Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Utilities Utilities Print the Nozzle Check Pattern.

  • Page 37: Print Head Cleaning

    Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Cleaning the print head consumes ink, so perform print head cleaning only when necessary. Ensure the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly from the Start Menu"...
  • Page 38 Printing Maintenance Ensure the printer is on. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup Page Setup... in the File Page Setup Page Setup (2) Click Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Start Print Head Cleaning. (3) Select the ink tank for cleaning.

  • Page 39: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try print head deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Ensure the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 40 Printing Maintenance Ensure the printer is on. Open the Printer Utility dialog box. (1) Select Page Setup… Page Setup… in the File Page Setup… Page Setup… (2) Click Utilities Utilities Utilities to open the Printer Utility Utilities Start Print Head Deep Cleaning. (3) Select the ink tank for deep cleaning.

  • Page 41: Aligning The Print Head

    Aligning the Print Head Aligning the print head position allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. With the printer on, load a sheet of paper in the printer. Move the paper thickness lever to the right position. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 42 Printing Maintenance Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that corresponds. If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F, pick the setting Note that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
  • Page 43 Print the pattern. Align the Print Head. (1) Look at the print out. From the patterns, select the most even, least irregular patterns and enter the number that corresponds. If it is difficult to pick up the best pattern on Column F, pick the setting Note that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.

  • Page 44: Replacing An Ink Tank

    Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-15 Black •...
  • Page 45 Prepare a replacement ink tank. (1) Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Important Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. Once the protective cap is removed, do not touch the open ink port. Insert the ink tank.

  • Page 46: Resetting The Ink Counter

    Printing Maintenance Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset. Message Prompting Confirmation of Ink Tank Replacement When printing is started after replacement of a black or color ink tank, a confirmation message is displayed to ask whether the ink tank has been replaced.
  • Page 47 Important Mistakenly clicking No from functioning properly. If this happens, manually reset the ink counter according to the following procedure. Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: Resetting the Ink Counter in Printer Properties dialog box: When using Windows: 1.

  • Page 48: How Low Ink Warning Setting Works

    Printing Maintenance How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to be automatically displayed. When you reset the ink counter, it will assume the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories. In this chapter you will find the most common printing problems. Refer to the User's Guide for additional information on topics not covered in this section. • "Cannot Install the Printer Driver Cannot Install the Printer Driver"...

  • Page 50: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver Problem Possible Cause Cannot Install the Installation Printer Driver procedure not followed correctly Other applications running in the background Installation does not start automatically when the CD-ROM is inserted into the drive Installation CD- ROM not working properly Unable to proceed...

  • Page 51: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors Problem Possible Cause Ink does not eject Ink tank is not seated properly/Printing is properly Blurred/ Colors are Print head nozzles Wrong / White clogged Streaks appears / Printed Ruled Lines are Displaced Media not loaded print-side up Incorrect paper type...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer Hardware Problem Possible Cause Printer Does Not Print head has Start or Printer overheated due to Stops During long periods of Print Jobs continuous printing Printing high- resolution photographs and graphics Printer cable is too long There may be problems in your operating system The infrared...

  • Page 53: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Cannot Print to Incorrect page size End of Job selected Not enough free space on hard disk During infrared transmission, infrared rays were interrupted or another infrared transmission unit is operating nearby Paper Does Not Feed Properly Problem Possible Cause Paper Does Not Inappropriate Feed Properly...

  • Page 54: Handling Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages When a printer error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp flashes. The number of flashes indicates the type of error that has occurred. Count the flashes and take the appropriate action to correct the error. Number of Possible Cause Flashes Two flashes Printer is out of...

  • Page 55: An Error Message Appears On The Screen

    Select the destination port as follows: • When connected to the computer with a USB cable Confirm that the destination Printer Port is set to USB PRNnn (Canon i70) or USBnn (Canon i70) (Where nn represents a number) • When performing infrared transmission Open the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu.
  • Page 56 Display a confirmation message of Ink tank replacement Display a confirmation message of Ink tank replacement and click Send Send. Send Send Try This Programs), Canon i70 Canon i70, and Uninstall Uninstall. Programs Programs Canon i70 Canon i70 Uninstall Uninstall Easy Setup Instructions and reinstall Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 57 Problem Possible Cause Low Ink Warning Failure to reset ink Accompanied by Ink counter when Tank Icon With '?' installing new ink tank The ink tank level accompanied by the ink tank icon with the “?” indicates ink tank is not synchronized with its ink counter. Always be sure to reset the ink counter in your printer driver when you replace ink tank.

  • Page 58: Cannot Print Properly Through Infrared Transmission

    Troubleshooting Cannot Print Properly through Infrared Transmission Possible Cause Problem Cannot Print The required driver Properly through is not installed Infrared Transmission The infrared communication driver is inactive - Windows 98 The installation place, distance, and/or angle is improper Your computer is not a PC/AT compatible machine or the...
  • Page 59 Possible Cause Problem Cannot Print The selected printer Properly through port is wrong Infrared Transmission (continued) Check the printer port setting. 1. Open the printer driver Properties dialog box from the Start 2. Click the Details Details Details tab to ensure that the infrared port is selected as the Details destination port.

  • Page 60: Handling Error Messages While Using The Digital Camera

    Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages While Using the Digital Camera The following messages may be displayed on the digital camera or digital video camcorder when images are printed directly from them. Correct the error according to the procedure below. Camera Error Message Printer in use Images are printed from the computer.
  • Page 61 Images can be printed directly from Canon "Bubble Jet Direct" compatible digital cameras and digital video camcorders connected to this printer. A low ink warning is not displayed on the digital camera’s viewer.

  • Page 62: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Appendix Installing the Printer Driver when using Mac OS 9.x When using other than Mac OS X (Mac OS 8.6 or later), install the printer driver following the procedure below. Screen shots may differ depending on the operating system used. Turn on your Mac and insert the Setup Software &...

  • Page 63: User's Guide Table Of Contents

    User’s Guide Table of Contents Your printer’s User’s Guide offers detailed information on the following topics. How to Use This Manual Printer Parts and Their Function Useful Printing Techniques Printing with Borderless Printing Reducing Noise from Images Recorded with Digital Camera Achieving Vivid Reproduction of Images with Lots of Greens and Blues Printing with Color and Brightness...

  • Page 64: Options

    The following options are available for this printer. Confirm the product names when you purchase the options. Canon Portable Kit LK-51 This option is a battery kit that consists of a battery charger and a lithium-ion battery. Use this kit together with the printer in locations where there is no power supply (during business trip, etc.).

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Resolution: Resolution: Resolution: Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi)
  • Page 66 Camera Port Camera Port Camera Port (Connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or (Connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or (Connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or (Connect a Canon “Bubble Jet Direct” compatible digital camera or digital video camcoder using the USB cable supplied with it.)

  • Page 67: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use your printer safely. Do not attempt to use printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning This product emits low level magnetic flux. If you use a cardiac pace maker and feel abnormalities, please be away from this product and consult your doctor.
  • Page 68 Appendix Working around the Working around the Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Working around the Working around the Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. printer printer printer...

  • Page 69: Regulatory Information

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza...

  • Page 70: Canon Limited Warranty

    CANON LIMITED WARRANTY --- (USA Only) The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon USA”) with respect to the new or refurbished Canon-brand product (“Product”) packaged with this limited warranty, when purchased and used in the United States only.
  • Page 71 Canon Affiliate. Such procedures may be different than those set forth in this limited warranty. A dated proof of purchase must be furnished to the participating Canon Affiliate to confirm eligibility and obtain warranty service.

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