Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

Problem

Possible Cause

 

 

 

 

Try This

Printer Does Not

Printer cable is too

Avoid using USB cables longer than 16.4 feet.

Start or Printer

long

 

 

 

 

 

Stops During

 

 

 

 

 

 

There may be

Restart your computer. It may solve the problem.

Print Jobs

problems in your

Delete an undesired print job if there is any. Use BJ Status Monitor in Windows or

 

 

operating system

Printer Setup Utility in Macintosh for the deletion. If you are using the OS other

 

 

than Mac OS X v.10.3, use the Print Center for deletion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

 

 

 

See "Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box from Your Application Program"

 

 

 

on page 29.

 

 

 

2. Click Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor.

 

 

3. Click Display Print Queue.

 

 

4. Select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu.

 

 

 

When the confirmation messages is displayed, click Yes.

 

 

 

The print job is deleted.

 

 

 

Note

In Windows Me or Windows 98

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click to select an undesired document and select Purge Print

 

 

 

 

 

 

Documents in the Printer menu.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Select Applications from the Go menu.

 

 

2. Double-click the Printer Setup Utility icon in the Utilities folder.

 

 

 

If you are using an OS other than Mac OS X v.10.3, double-click the Print Center

 

 

 

icon.

 

 

 

3. Double-click iP90 displayed under Name in the Printer List.

 

 

4. Click to select an undesired document and click .

 

 

 

The print job is deleted.

 

 

 

 

The infrared

Place the printer at a distance of 31.5 inch/80 cm from the computer. Ensure that

 

communication

the Infrared Ports are at a proper angle and there are no obstacles between them.

 

distance or the

Retry printing.

 

 

Infrared Port angle

The allowable distance and angle for infrared communication depend on the

 

is incorrect

functions of the computer in addition to environmental conditions.

 

 

See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.

 

 

 

Cannot Print to

Incorrect page size

Ensure that the page size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the

End of Job

selected

printer:

 

 

 

- Check the Paper Size setting from within your application to ensure that it

 

 

 

matches the size of the paper loaded.

 

 

- Check the Page Setup tab in the Printer Properties dialog box (for Windows) or

 

 

 

the Page Setup dialog box (for Macintosh) to ensure that it matches the size of

 

 

 

the paper loaded.

 

 

 

 

During infrared

If infrared communication between the infrared ports of the printer and computer

 

communication,

or PDA is interrupted by any obstacle for ten seconds or longer during printing, the

 

infrared rays were

paper on which data is being printed is ejected and the printer is reset. Remove the

 

interrupted or

obstacle and retry printing.

 

another infrared

If another infrared communication unit is operating nearby, printing can stop due

 

communication unit

to interference. When printing a document through infrared communication, do not

 

is operating nearby

operate other infrared communication units like a television remote control.

 

 

See "Printing Data through Infrared Communication" on page 15.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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IP90 specifications

The Canon IP90 is a portable inkjet printer that combines convenience with high-quality output, making it an excellent choice for professionals and on-the-go users. Launched as part of Canon's PIXMA series, the IP90 stands out with its compact design and robust functionality.

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In summary, the Canon IP90 is a feature-rich, portable inkjet printer that excels in print quality, speed, and versatility. With its blend of innovative technology and user-friendly design, it serves as a reliable printing solution for those seeking high performance while on the move.
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