Canon i960 Series User Manual

Basic Printing
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Loading Paper
 Print Media to Avoid
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.
• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
• Damp paper
• Excessively thin paper (less than 64 gsm or 17 lb)
• Excessively thick paper* (more than 105 gsm or 28 lb)
*non-Canon branded paper
• Picture postcards
• Postcards affixed with photos or stickers
•Envelopes with double flaps
• Sealed envelopes
• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
• Any type of paper with holes (such as loose-leaf)
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Canon i960 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Canon
Model	i960 Series
Category	Printer
Language	English

Summary

Basic Printing

Turning on the Printer

Instructions for powering on the printer and what to expect during startup.

Loading Paper

Guidance on how to properly load various types of paper into the printer.

Using Specialty Media

Information on using Canon's range of specialty papers and media for optimal results.

Advanced Printing

Printing Photographs Directly from a Digital Camera

How to print photos directly from a digital camera using Bubble Jet Direct or PictBridge.

Accessing the Printer Driver

Methods to open and use the printer's driver settings on Windows.

Adjusting the Print Quality for Photographs

Tips and settings for improving the quality and appearance of printed photos.

Printing Maintenance

Replacing an Ink Tank

Step-by-step guide for replacing empty or low ink tanks.

When Printing Becomes Faint or Colors are Incorrect

Troubleshooting steps for print quality issues like faint prints or incorrect colors.

Print Head Cleaning

Procedure to clean the print head to resolve clogged nozzles.

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

Solutions for problems encountered during printer driver installation.

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Diagnosing and resolving poor print quality or error messages.

Paper Does Not Feed Properly

Steps to fix problems where the printer does not feed paper correctly.

Handling Error Messages

Understanding and responding to error messages indicated by the printer's lamps.

Appendix

Specifications

Technical specifications of the Canon i960 Photo Printer.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety warnings and cautions for using the printer.

Regulatory Information

FCC and Canadian radio interference compliance information.