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    BUBBLE JET PRINTER User's Guide V3
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    17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 Canceling a Print Job 38 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 39 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 40 Description
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    60 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 64 Routine Maintenance 65 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 66 Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media
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    Table of Contents Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 147 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with 159 Problems Unique to Windows 162 Problems Unique to
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    you for purchasing the Canon S300 Bubble Jet Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning ➤ Instructions that, if ignored
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    How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual To view this User's Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat® Reader™ 4.0 or Acrobat Reader 3.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0 are slightly different. Use this button to
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    How to Use This Manual Use this button to search for a word. Displays the table of contents. Click the heading to jump to the topic. Click the " " symbol to see the headings for each chapter. Click the " " symbol to close the headings. 7
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    read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ➤ You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions
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    the power cord is bundled or knotted. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service. Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt that has collected on the plug and
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    to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. ■ Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. This could cause
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    a heating source. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35 and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free). Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the power outlet
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    Do not use an extension cord. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug it after turning it off. Never %, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a
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    Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns. Safety Precautions 13
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    Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
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    Panel". Paper output tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper guide When loading paper, ensure that the left edge touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper rest Front cover Open to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper
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    Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB port Connects the printer to a computer through a USB port. Rear View 16
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    Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper thickness lever Adjusts the gap between the printhead and the surface of the printing paper. Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever. Printhead holder Install the printhead
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    off. Green: The printer is ready to print. Flashing green: The printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange (two or more between green flashes): An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: An error has occurred that
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Canceling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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    . 1 In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is selected in the Name field, then click Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your
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    , then Printers. For Windows XP, click Start, then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S300 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows 98/Windows Me ➔ Properties • Windows 2000/Windows XP ➔ Printing Preferences The Printer Properties
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    Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ➤ The screens in this section refer to Windows 98/Windows Me operation. The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. For a custom print quality, select Custom, then click Set. Printer
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    , click the ? mark, then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help. If Help does not appear when using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click Start, then select Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
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    Page Setup Tab (7) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original dimensions. This setting is usually selected by default. Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized
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    Stamp/Background Tab (8) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box, then choose a stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. (3) Stamp first page only When selected, the stamp is printed on the first
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (4) Define Stamp Use to create new stamps, or modify details for rst page only When Background is checked, this option becomes active. When checked, the background image is printed only on the first page. (7) Select Background Click to select a new background, or to
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    Tab (6) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration This function lets you apply graphic effects to a color image without affecting the original document. Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider. Printer Properties
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by color imbalance and over- or under-exposure. When printing several images on one
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    Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles Displays the printing settings currently saved in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to Profiles Click to save
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    Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (9) (8) (10) (1) Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start the printhead alignment procedure. For details on printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Click to start a nozzle check print pattern. The nozzle check ensures that printhead nozzles are
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    Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. When the low ink warning is enabled, the status monitor also checks the ink tanks
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ➤ To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box, then click Start Status Monitor. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36
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    is automatically displayed when an error occurs, such as if the printer runs out of paper or if the paper jams. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 98 and Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. When paper has
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    Canceling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Windows) To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ➤ If Cancel Printing is grayed out, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to
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    Printer Drivers Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Use the Uninstaller to delete the printer driver. The Uninstaller will delete all the files associated with the printer driver. 1 Click Start, then select Programs, Canon S300, Uninstall. For Windows XP, click Start, then All Programs, then Canon
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Canceling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box Description of Print Settings • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box 41
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Page Setup Dialog Box The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of the print media used and the image printed. To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program. (1) (2)
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    box, specify the length and width of the paper. (6) Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, nozzle check pattern printing and changing the print mode. (7) Save Settings Click to save the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Utility Dialog Box The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click Utilities in cleaning and test pattern printing. Click the icon to start this function. For further details, refer to "Routine Maintenance". ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Note ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
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    the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Grayscale Printing Click to print a grayscale version of a color document. (3) Print Mode Select the icon that most closely resembles your document and required print results. (4) Details Manually set the print quality and color settings in the Detailed
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (5) Options Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. (6) Apply Save print settings or implement previously saved print settings. Description of Print Settings 47
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Detailed Setting Dialog Box To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, click Manual Details. in the Print dialog box, then click (2) (1) (3) Description of Print Settings 48
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Quality Panel (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. (2) Print Quality Move the slider to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality,
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the check box, then adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slider. (2) Monochrome effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then choose a color, or
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (3) Vivid Photo With this function, you can reproduce breathtaking for images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by color imbalance and over- or under- exposure. When printing several images on one page,
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Color Panel To display the Color panel, click the Color display icon. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Color Correction Select a color correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum color correction method for printing with a
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Type For printing that emphasizes intermediate colors, select Photo. For printing that emphasizes the brightness of primary colors, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a single color, select Spot Color. (3) Printer Profile Select
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Options Dialog Box To open the Options dialog box, click Options in the Print dialog box. (1) (7) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Layout Use this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, this is set to 1 Page/Sheet Printing. If
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 2 Page/Sheet Printing, 4 Page/Sheet Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that two or four pages fit on each printed sheet. You can also select page order and whether to place a border around each page. Poster (Divided into 4) / (Divided into 9) / (Divided
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Register Settings Dialog Box To open the Register Settings dialog box, click Apply in the Print dialog box. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of registered (saved) print settings. (2) Import Imports a group of saved printer settings. To use
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor The BJ Print Monitor displays the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in Chooser. ■ Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Click Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Set Backgrounding to On. 3 After
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    of the specified document. ... Click to resume printing. ... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Displays information about the documents
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Canceling a Print Job When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the current print job. 1 Select BJ Print Monitor in the application menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click . The document
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    the network. ■ Before Setting up the Printer Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. ■ Printer Setup To use the printer on a network, first set up the print server, then set up each client
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 4 Click Share. 5 Confirm that S300 server is selected in Enter new print server name, then click Send. 6 Confirm that the new print server name has been added to Current print servers, then click Close. 7 Click the close box to close the Chooser. • Client setup
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor by selecting BJ Print Monitor from the application menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, select Close Status
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ BJ Status Monitor Functions Click to pause printing of the specified document. Click to resume printing. Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Note ➤ • You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing control panel and
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    you save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. 1 Load the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. 2 Double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the Installer icon. 4 When the Software License Agreement is displayed, click Accept. 5 Select Uninstall from the pop-up menu
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    Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
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    and replace an ink tank if necessary. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning The problem continues ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn
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    BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the front cover. The printhead holder moves to the left. Replacing an
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    2 Remove the empty ink tank. Pull the tab on the ink tank toward you to release. Routine Maintenance color black Lift the ink tank from its slot. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ➤ • To avoid spilling ink, do not touch the bottom of an ink tank once you have
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    Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • To avoid spilling ink, do not touch the bottom of an ink tank once you have removed the protective cap. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
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    4 Insert the ink tank into the empty slot. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 70
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    6 Close the front cover. The printhead holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it in the open
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    the ink ejects normally from the printhead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. ■ Printing
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    The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup in the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. ➡ Examining the
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    the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of plain letter-size paper in the printer. 2 Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74
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    pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharging properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75
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    Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer
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    to be cleaned, then click Execute. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can
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    colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles Routine Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure that the
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    If print quality does not improve by standard printhead cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure
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    menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the printhead cleaning is complete. After printhead deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the printhead is clean. If not, perform printhead deep cleaning again. If the printhead
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    enabled, the low ink warning notifies you during printing if ink runs low. This feature can be enabled or disabled from the printer driver. ■ How Low Ink Warning Works Enable the low ink warning when installing a new ink tank. Reset the ink counter for the ink tank installed. When ink becomes low The
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    ■ Low Ink Warning Display The '!' indicates that the ink is running low. Routine Maintenance The color ink tank is running low. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) The color ink tank is running low. Enabling Low Ink Warning 82
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    Maintenance Macintosh Note ➤ When background printing is enabled, the low ink warning displays on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). ➡ BJ Print Monitor ■ How to Display Accurate Low Ink Warning • Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank. The ink counter is only accurate when
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    Setting Low Ink Warning Note ➤ Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank. Otherwise, the ink level will not display correctly. • Enabling Low Ink Warning Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog
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    menu, then click the Remaining ink level setting icon. 4 Click Display low ink warning, then click Send. • Resetting Ink Counter Note ➤ Do not reset the ink counter for an ink tank that is already in use. Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening
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    2 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Routine Maintenance 3 Select Remaining ink level setting from the drop-down menu, then click Ink Counter Reset. 4 Select the ink tank just installed (black or color) and click Execute. Enabling Low Ink Warning 86
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    in protective material and place it inside a sturdy box. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 After making sure that the POWER lamp is off, unplug the printer. Important ➤ To protect the printer from damage, do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing. Transporting the Printer 87
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    3 Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray. Routine Maintenance 4 Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer 88
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    Routine Maintenance 5 Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer 89
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    Routine Maintenance 6 Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as "Fragile" if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer 90
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    Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 • High Gloss Photo Film HG- Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S • Transparencies CF-102 • T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 • Banner Paper Printing Media 91
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    Compatible Media Types Printing Media You can use the following types of paper and other media: 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 • Wet paper • Paper that is too
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    than this as it could jam in the printer. Printing Media ■ Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper: Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. ➡ Envelopes ➡ High Resolution Paper HR-101N
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    Media Use US Com. #10 or European DL size envelopes. ■ Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite
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    Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 in.
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    Printing Media ■ Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the feed roller. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and that no paper is loaded in the printer. 2 Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button, then release as the POWER lamp flashes three times. The paper roller will rotate
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    /CANCEL button, then release as the POWER lamp flashes three times to feed the sheet. Repeat this three times. If the printer still does not feed the envelopes through even after cleaning, repeat Step 4 again. ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select
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    Media This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. ■ Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to the
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. ■ Printable Area ➡ Printing Area High Resolution Paper
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    paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. • A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once. • When printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, do not use a loading support sheet. Paper thickness lever Print side (whiter side) Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (
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    Media This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film
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    ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. ■ Printable Area ➡ Printing
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    photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of FM-101, make the Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper thickness lever Print side (glossy side) Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 104
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    ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Cards • Page Size: Canon 4 x 6 in. Printing Media ■ Handling of Printed Output • Do not allow more than 20 sheets to stack in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. two minutes). ■ Printable Area
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    Media This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • MediaType: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 30 minutes
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    Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro PR-101, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of PC-101S, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations. This paper
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 109
    ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Select Custom Size and enter 4.67 x 8.5 in. Printing Media ■ Applications Settings Enter 4.31 x 6.31 in. for Image Size. For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the application's user manual. You may not be able to
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    Media This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. ■ Loading • Place one sheet of plain letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. • A maximum of
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    by the edge. Print side ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 112
    Media This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backward (mirror image) when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • If the T-shirt transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as possible. Refer
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 114
    • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. • The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length. ■ Loading 1 Set the paper thickness lever to the right. 2 Load the banner paper
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    Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure that the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 115
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Printing Type: • Copies: Plain Paper Letter Banner Printing On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in the Page Setup dialog box. Must be set to 1 to print correctly. ■ Printable Area ➡ Printing
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    Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' • Problems Unique to Windows
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    Install the Printer Driver Troubleshooting ■ Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the printed Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the
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    printer driver does not start automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Troubleshooting Windows that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. In Windows, use Explorer to ensure
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    or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots • Back of Paper is Smudged • Printed Surface is Scratched • White Streaks • Colors are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 120
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    Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting ■ Confirm that the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Next, check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows, or the Page Setup dialog
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    Colors are Unclear Troubleshooting ■ Confirm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 123
    Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed ■ If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document, then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program. Print Quality is Poor or Contains
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    is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Troubleshooting ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning
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    are Misaligned ■ Align the printhead. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 125
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    3 Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. ➤ Straight lines can become misaligned if the paper thickness lever has been moved. Aligning the printhead may also resolve this problem. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 126
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    printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Main tab, then click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. The Print
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 128
    Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting ■ Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink, such as pictures with intense colors, or photographs. ■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. 3 Click the Color icon, then drag the Intensity slider to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 130
    Paper is Smudged Troubleshooting ■ If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver setting. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or enable Pause Page to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows 1 Open the
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup letter-size plain paper into the printer's paper feeder. 2 Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes three times, then release the button. A test page will print. 3 Repeat this operation until
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    ■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 132
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    Troubleshooting Windows 1 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Main tab, then select Manual for Color Adjustment, then click Set. 3 Drag the Intensity slider to adjust the intensity. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. The Print
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    Troubleshooting ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Printhead Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the printhead. For details on printhead
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    are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting ■ Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Main tab, then click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open
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    ■ Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, then click Set. 3 Click Diffusion for the
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    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Printhead Holder Does Not Move Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137
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    lamp stops flashing and printing begins. ■ Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer. Note ➤ If you are using a switch box or other device, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is successful, there may be a problem with the
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    Troubleshooting ■ Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S300 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S300 is selected in the Chooser. Note ➤ In Windows, you can set the Canon S300 as the default printer. ■ Ensure that the printer
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    a large amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, wait until the processing is complete. ■ Halt the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the printhead. The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for a long time. To
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    Printer Moves But Does Not Print Troubleshooting ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem is not resolved by cleaning
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    Holder Does Not Move Troubleshooting ■ Ensure that the printer is turned on. The printhead holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. When the POWER lamp
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 143
    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Envelopes or Postcards Do Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting ■ Confirm the paper conditions. • The paper is not too paper guide. ■ When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes" in "Printing Media", and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer in portrait
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    Envelopes or Postcards Do Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting If envelopes or postcards do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure that the printer is on and no paper is loaded in the printer. 2 Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button, then release as the
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    Paper Jams Troubleshooting Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1 Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. If you
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 147
    POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Troubleshooting An error has occurred in the printer. The number of orange flashes between green flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. ■ Two orange flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 148
    orange flashes: Waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during printhead cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink tank
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    Troubleshooting ■ POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error has occurred that may require you to contact the Customer Care Center. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains, contact
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 150
    An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Windows Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150
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    Error Writing to USBxxx Troubleshooting Windows ■ Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. ■ Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the
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    any indication of a problem with the device. In Windows 2000 and Windows XP, open the USB Printing Support Properties dialog box to see the General tab. If an error has occurred, follow the instructions in the Troubleshooting section of the printed Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is Displayed on
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 153
    tab), then select USBPRNnn (Canon S300) or USBnnn (Canon S300) ("n" represents a number) from the Print to the following port drop-down list. ■ There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on
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    General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows ■ Ensure that the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use
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    in the original document. If the same problem occurs with the edited document, contact the manufacturer of your application. ■ There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 155
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    If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on the screen. In Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab for actions to be taken in response to the error. Refer to "Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?'" for
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    Troubleshooting ■ If one of the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows 98/Windows Me only) Restart Windows and try printing again. Could not print Application name - File name Try printing again once the current job is finished. An Error
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 158
    No.: X202 Not enough memory for printing. Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running. Error No.: X203 There is a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure that the power
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 159
    Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Troubleshooting The ink level of an ink tank displayed with a '?' is not synchronized with its ink counter. The color ink level may not be indicated correctly. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) The color ink level may not be
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh Note ➤ When background printing is enabled, the low ink warning displays on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). ➡ BJ Print Monitor ■ Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you replace the ink tank. ➡ Resetting Ink Counter ■ Turn the low ink warning off until
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Ensure that the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup in the File menu. 2 Click the Utilities icon to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 3 Select Remaining ink level setting from
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    Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows 98/Windows Me only) Troubleshooting Windows Problems Unique to Windows 162
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    . ➡ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu 2 Click the Details tab, click Spool Settings and select Enable bi- directional support for this printer. In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, select Enable bi-directional support on the Ports tab. Problems Unique to Windows 163
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    to delete unnecessary files, or disable background printing. ■ Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Page Setup tab, then Printer control, then Background Printing. Problems Unique to Windows 164
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    Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh 165
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    Troubleshooting Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations ■ Ensure that your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As the S300 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting ■ Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Set Backgrounding to On. ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove
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    1200 (vertical) dpi max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Draft: Standard: Draft: Standard: 11 ppm 9.5 ppm 7.5 ppm 4.1 ppm Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 in. max. Resident print control mode: Canon extended mode Specifications
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    Interface connector: USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable: Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 pluggable Acoustic noise level: Approx. 45 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 41 to 95˚F Humidity: 10 to
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    Power consumption: Standby: Printing: Approx. 2 W Approx. 30 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 15.7 (W) × 9.8 (D) × 7.3 (H) in. Weight: Approx. 7.5 lb. Specifications 170
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    ■ Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder For plain paper, envelopes, High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper ■ Sheet feeder capacity: Plain paper (17 lb.) High Resolution
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    ■ Ordinary print media: Regular size: Letter, legal, A4, A5, B5, US Com.#10, European DL Custom size: width: 3.54 to 8.5 in. height: 4.72 to 23.0 in. Weight: 17 to 28 lb. Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo
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    ■ Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Specifications ■ Printhead: Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 128 nozzles per each color (600 dpi) ■ Ink Tanks: Capacity: Black (BCI-
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 174
    Specifications ■ Printer driver operating environment: IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.6 - Mac OS 9.X ■ Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows 98 and Windows Me, 30
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    Area To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. () Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adversely affect
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 176
    A4, B5, A5 Size A4 B5 A5 0.12 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 8.0 × 11.4 in. (203.2 × 289.0 mm) 6.9 × 9.8 in. (175.2 × 249.0 mm) 5.6 × 7.9 in. (141.2 × 202.0 mm) 1.1 in 0.2 in 0.13 in 1.04 in 0.13 in Recommended printing area Printable area 176
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    Letter, legal Size Letter Legal 0.12 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 8.0 × 10.7 in. 8.0 × 13.7 in. 1.1 in 0.2 in 0.25 in 1.04 in 0.25 in Recommended printing area Printable area 177
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    Glossy Photo Cards Size Glossy Photo Card 1.1 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 4.3 × 6.3 in. 1.02 in 0.2 in 0.16 in Recommended printing area (Printable area is the same.) 178
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    Size Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Printable Area (width x height) 4.3 × 6.3 in. Note ➤ The printing area of Photo Paper Pro PR-101 is identical to that of A4 size paper. For details, refer to "A4, B5, A5". 1.1 in 1.1 in 0.16 in 0.16 in Recommended printing area (Printable area is the same.) 179
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 180
    Envelopes Size US Com. #10 European DL 0.13 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 8.3 × 3.9 in. 7.5 × 4.1 in. (190.5 × 103.2 mm) 0.13 in 0.12 in 1.04 in Printable area 180
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 181
    Banner Paper Size Banner Paper 1.1 in 0.12 in 0.13 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) Letter: 8.0 × 65.7 in. 0.2 in 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area 181
  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 182
    Index Index A Application Error 154 B Background printing (Macintosh 57 Background printing (Windows 164 Banner Paper 114 BCI-24 Black 67 BCI-24 Color 67 BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh 57 BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh 82, 159 BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh 63 BJ Status Monitor (Windows 35, 82,
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    94 Error Message 150, 156, 158 F Front cover 15, 142 G Gamma Correction (Macintosh 53 General Protection Fault 154 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 104 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100 H High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 102 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 98 I Ink Counter Reset 34, 85 Ink Tank 66
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    Displays Ink Tank with 159 M Media Type (Macintosh 46 Media Type (Windows 23 N Network (Macintosh 60 Nozzle Check Pattern 75 O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows 20 P [Page Setup] Dialog Box (Macintosh 42 Page Size (Windows 25 paper feed roller 96, 145 Paper Guide 15
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    Printable area 175 Printer Driver (Macintosh 40 Printer Driver (Windows 19 Printer port 153 Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows 20, 22 Printhead Holder 17 Printhead Lock Lever 17 Printing Area 175 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 R Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Resetting Ink Counter 85
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    Index T Transparencies CF-102 110 Transporting the Printer 87 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 112 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh 64 Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows 39 USB Port 16, 152 V Vivid Photo 30, 51 W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 66 186
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User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V3