About Image optimize, About Date print | Canon P-I9900-QSG-1203

Advanced Printing

About “Paper Size” and “Paper Type”

To change the paper size or paper type, operate from the camera to select the PictBridge print setup mode and confirm or check the settings.

By default, 4"×6" is selected in “Paper Size” and “Photo “(Photo Paper Plus Glossy) is selected in “Paper Type” for this printer. To use Photo Paper Pro, select “Fast Photo” in “Paper type”.

If using a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select 5"×7" in “Paper Size”. The following sizes and types of paper can be loaded in the printer by selecting options in “Paper Size” and “Paper Type”.

	“Paper Size” setting	“Paper Type” setting	Paper loaded in printer
	“Paper Size” setting	“Paper Type” setting	Paper loaded in printer
	4"×6" (Default)	Photo (Default)	Photo Paper Plus Glossy

		Fast Photo	Photo Paper Pro

	8.5"×11" (Letter)	Photo	Photo Paper Plus Glossy

		Fast Photo	Photo Paper Pro

	5"×7"	Photo	Photo Paper Plus Glossy

About “Image optimize”

If you use a Canon PictBridge-compatible camera, you can select "VIVID", "NR", or "VIVID+NR". (Note that these options cannot be selected for some models.)

Note When "VIVID" is selected, green and blue portions of photos are printed vividly.

When "NR" (Noise Reduction) is selected, noise in blue portions, such as the sky, and dark portions is removed.

When "VIVID+NR" is selected, functions of both "VIVID" and "NR" are performed.

About “Date print”

If “On” is selected, the shooting date recorded in Exif image data is printed on the lower-right corner of each photo.

Note This printer can handle only Exif/JPEG image data to produce photos using PictBridge.

Never disconnect the USB cable during printing.

When disconnecting the USB cable between the digital camera and printer, follow the instructions given in the Instruction Manual of Camera.

Controls of the digital camera cannot be used for the following:

-Print quality setting

-Printer maintenance

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Canon P-I9900-QSG-1203 Advanced Printing About Paper Size and Paper Type, About Image optimize, About Date print

Contents

Quick Start Guide Getting Help from Canon Series Photo Printer Quick Start Guide Copyright Contents Turning on the Printer Press the Power buttonBasic Printing Loading Paper Print Media to Avoid Flatten the four corners of the paper before loading it Loading the Print MediaPrepare to load paper Load the paper Load Limit Mark Photo Quality Media Using Specialty MediaDocuments Canon Specialty Media Type Caring for Your Photographs Printing with Windows Basic Printing Specify the required settings Basic Printing Print the document Printing with Macintosh Create a document or open a file to print Select Quality & Media from the pull-down menu Basic Printing Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera Connecting to a Digital CameraAdvanced Printing Advanced Printing Additional Settings Default Camera SettingsDirect Printing from PictBridge-compatible Digital Cameras About Image optimize Advanced Printing About Paper Size and Paper TypeAbout Date print Digital Camera Setting Media Type Media Types for Digital Camera Your application, select the command to print a document Accessing the Printer DriverSelect the Canon i9900 icon Printer Driver Settings Adjusting the Print Quality for PhotographsAdjusting Print Quality Improving the Quality of Printed Images To manually adjust Print Quality settings See Printing with Macintosh on Advanced Printing When the process is complete, click Print To automatically optimize the image To use Vivid Photo option To reduce noise from images taken with a digital camera Saving and Recalling Driver Settings Click OK Click OK on the Profiles tab Profiles, and click Retrieve from Profiles Printing Profiles, and click Delete Retrieving print settings Changing drivers settings Using the Printer Driver Options Resizing the Image by Selecting Using the Bundled Software Start Easy-PhotoPrint Printing Borderless Photographs with WindowsSelect photographs Select the paper Select the layout Select Borderless full Printing Borderless Photographs with Macintosh Advanced Printing Select photographs Advanced Printing Select the paper Printing Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank Knowing When to Replace Ink Tank Click About ink on BJ Printer Utility Replacing Ink Tanks Prepare a replacement ink tankRemove the empty ink tank Insert the ink tank Close the front cover See Print Head Cleaning on When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are IncorrectSee Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern on Click Print Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrint the Nozzle Check Pattern See Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern on Double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing Maintenance Start Print Head Cleaning Print Head CleaningCleaning on Pattern Check dialog box If the problem persists, perform print head deep cleaning Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK Print Head Deep Cleaning Start Print Head Deep Cleaning Click Execute Double-click the Print Center or Printer Setup Utility icon Printing Maintenance Aligning the Print Head Print the pattern Select Align heads manually check box, and then click Send Printing Maintenance Align the Print Head Select Custom Settings from the pull-down menu Enter the numbers Click Send Click Quit Troubleshooting When an Error Occurs Click Start Over on the Installation Cannot Install the Printer DriverReinstall the printer driver CD-ROM icon USB 2.0 Hi-speed Connection Does Not Work Properly Systems Requirements on See Replacing an Ink Tank on Print Quality is Poor or Contains ErrorsSee Print Head Cleaning on See Aligning the Print Head on See Print Media to Avoid on Click the Maintenance tab and then Custom SettingsSee Paper Does Not Feed Properly on Types Suitable for Borderless Printing on Select Cancel All Documents in the Printer menu Troubleshooting Printer HardwareClick the Maintenance tab and then Start Status Monitor Windows Me, Windows Printer Does Not Paper Does Not Feed Properly Printer Slot, whichever is easier Handling Error Messages Number Possible Cause Try This Flashes Number Flashes Possible Cause Try This An Error Message Appears on the Screen Click Maintenance tab and then Custom Settings Uninstall See Handling Error Messages on RESUME/CANCEL button Cannot Print Properly from the Digital Camera Troubleshooting Installing the Printer Driver When Using Mac OS Appendix User’s Guide Table of Contents Specifications Printer Bubble Jet Direct Print USB*1 interface USB 2.0 Hi-Speed*2interface BJ Printer Driver Systems RequirementsAdditional Systems Requirements for Electric Manuals Windows XP/Windows 2000 65MB Windows Me/Windows 98 30MB Safety Precautions Close to a heating source When moving the printer, carry the printer at both endsService Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet Regulatory Information Color Printer Model K10238 Canon U.S.A., INC. 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