I try to print from

This is most likely due to a driver fault. The "driver" is just a small piece of software that lets a computr communicate with other devices (peripherals). Disconnect the printer and put the CD in the computer (the CD that came with your printer) and follow the instructions. If no instructions or interface loads on the screen when you insert the CD then simply connect the printer to the computer...when the message box prompts you to specify what was connected to the computer, then browse for the driver by directing the brose option to the CD drive where the driver is located. If this fails or if it is too hard to do, then go to the canon website and go to their support page. Here you can download drivers for your inkjet by searching for the model. Once you have the corrct driver installed then:

1. In Windows XP, click Start, and then click Printers and Faxes.
   In Windows 2000, click Start, point to Settings, and then click Printers.
   
2. In Windows XP, under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer. In Windows 2000, double-click the Add Printer icon.
   
3. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard. If you want to print a test page, make sure the printer is turned on and ready to print.