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  • Canon S300 | S300 User's Guide - Page 1
    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 Cancelling a Print Job 38 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 39 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 40 Description
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    Uninstalling Printer Drivers 64 Routine Maintenance 65 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 66 Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Print Head Cleaning 76 Print Head 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 138 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 144 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 148 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 151 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with 160 Problems Unique to Windows 163 Problems Unique to
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    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 Windows Information for Windows users only.
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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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    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 collects on the plug and the power
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    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. s Working around the printer Do not use inflammable 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 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 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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    plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension lead. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the printer after turning it off. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. The correct power
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    ) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out
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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 the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob 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 interface. Rear View 16
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    Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Inside the Printer 17
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    . Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call. Operation
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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 • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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    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 the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. ® Depending on your
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    , click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and 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 dialog box opens. Opening the
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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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    Main Tab (6) (5) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Media Type Ensure 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. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click
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    then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click the Start button then select Programs (or All Programs) - Canon S300 - Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
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    Page Setup Tab (7) (1) Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 25
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application. (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original
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    Tab (8) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. Printer Properties Dialog
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Stamp first page only When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed only on the first page. (4) Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the
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    Effects Tab (6) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration This function manipulates colour image data with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour 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 This list displays the printing settings currently registered 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
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    Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (9) (8) (10) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head 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) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the
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    Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check 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 set to be 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 and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36
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    Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper or paper jams. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 98, Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. When paper has run
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    Cancelling 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 Task Bar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ® If Cancel Printing is greyed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to
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    Printer Drivers Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers. This allows you to delete all the files associated with the printer driver at the same time. 1 Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S300, Uninstall. For Windows XP
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Cancelling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40
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    Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box Description of Print Settings 41
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    Page Setup Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of the print media, and resizing the printed image. To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program.
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    the length and width of the paper. (6) Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (7) Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog
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    Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page Setup dialog box. (1) (2) (1) Select the function you wish to perform. (2) Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing
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    Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ¬ Enabling Low Ink Warning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
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    Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in your application program. (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the Detailed Setting Dialog Box. (5) Options... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. (6) Apply... Allows you to register
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    Detailed Setting Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual then click Details.... in the Print dialog box and (2) (1) (3) s Quality panel (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot confi
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) s Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. (1) (5) (2) (3) (4) (1) Simulate . Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Description of Print Settings 50
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure. When printing several images on one printing page,
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) s Colour/Color Panel To display the Colour/Color panel, click the Colour/Color : BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. When ColorSync is selected, you should also specify the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Type For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select Photo. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colours, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic colour, select Spot Colour/Spot Color. (3) Printer
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    Options Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button 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 setting is set to
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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 page. You can also select page order and whether to place a border around each page. Poster (Divided into 4) / (Divided into 9) / (Divided into
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    Register Settings Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. (2) Import Imports a set of print settings. To use
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    BJ Print Monitor Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser utility. s Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. 2 Set
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    Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Click to pause printing 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
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 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. s 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 Quick Start Guide. s Printer Setup To use the printer on a network, first set up the print server, then set up each client machine
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    4 Click Share. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 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) s 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. Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, select Close Status Window
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    s BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) .... 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
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    save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. Note 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 popup menu
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    Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
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    Pattern If the print quality is poor ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Still the problem remains ¬ Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. Note ® You
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    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, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the left. Replacing an
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    Then lift it from its slot. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ® • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Replacing an
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    Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. Important ® • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
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    4 Insert the ink tank into a slot. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 70
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    6 Close the front cover. The print head 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 out in the
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    the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. s Printing
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    Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
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    s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down 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 discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75
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    might be clogged. Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open
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    printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Print Head
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    nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour/Color: Colour ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold
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    not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the
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    not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be worn out, even if ink remains in the ink tanks. In this event, contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning
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    be enabled/disabled from the printer driver. This notifies you of low ink levels during printing. s How Low Ink Warning Works Enable a low ink warning when installing a new ink tank. Reset the ink counter of the ink tank installed. When ink becomes low... The low ink warning alerts. When you install
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    s Low Ink Warning Display The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank. Routine Maintenance The colour ink becomes low. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) The colour ink becomes low. Enabling Low Ink Warning 82
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    Macintosh Note ® When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning is displayed on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). ¬ BJ Print Monitor s How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank The ink counter cannot work correctly unless
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    s Setting Low Ink Warning Note ® Reset the ink counter every time installing a new ink tank when the low ink warning is enabled. Otherwise the ink levels will not be displayed accurately. • Enabling Low Ink Warning Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box
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    Send. • Resetting Ink Counter Note ® Do not reset an ink counter of an ink tank already in use. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 On the Maintenance tab, click Ink Counter Reset icon. 3 Select the ink tank you
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    Routine Maintenance 2 Click Utilities icon to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 3 Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click Ink Counter Reset. 4 Select the ink tank you have just installed and click Execute. Enabling Low Ink Warning 86
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    , pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material inside of a sturdy box. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 After making sure that the POWER lamp is off, unplug the printer. Important ® Do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing to protect the printer from damage
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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, and 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, and 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 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 • Wet paper • Paper that is too
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    this, as it could jam in the printer. Printing Media s 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 Quick Start Guide. ¬ Envelopes ¬ High Resolution Paper HR-101N ¬ Glossy
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    Media Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. s 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 3 mm
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    Printing Media s Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the , clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure the printer is on and there is not any paper loaded in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times. Envelopes 96
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    button down and 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 the cleaning, repeat Step 4 again. s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select
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    Media This type of paper provides better colour reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to the
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet
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    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 any loading support sheet. Paper thickness lever Print side (Whiter side) Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s 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. s 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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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. s Printable Area
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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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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Cards • Page Size: Canon 101.6 x 152.4 mm (Canon 4 x 6 in) Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. two minutes). s
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    Media This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. s 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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    s Printer Driver Settings • MediaType: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s 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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    s Printable Area ¬ Printing Area Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PR-101 108
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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
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    the image size, refer to the application's user manual. You may not be able to specify the size of the image correctly in some applications. s Handling of Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro PR-101". s Printable Area ¬ Printing Area Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 110
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    Media This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. s Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. • A
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    by the edge. Print side s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 15
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    paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note ® For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers. s Loading • Load only one
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s 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 to
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    • 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. s 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 the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 116
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Printing Type: • Copies: Plain Paper When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter Banner Printing On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in the Page Setup dialog box.
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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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    the Printer Driver Troubleshooting s Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver
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    are no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CDROM. In Windows, use Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM icon is visible. If there is a problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Cannot Install the Printer Driver 120
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    or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots • Back of Paper is Smudged • Printed Surface is Scratched • White Streaks • Colours are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 121
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    Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting s Confirm the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box for
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    Colours are Unclear Troubleshooting s 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
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    Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed s If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and 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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    , clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. Note
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    are Misaligned s Align the print head. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 126
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    Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. ® Straight lines can become misaligned if the paper thickness lever has been moved. Aligning the print head may also resolve this problem. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 127
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    the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog
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    Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting s Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink, (i.e. pictures with intense colours or photographs). s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3 Click the Colour/Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Print Quality
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    Paper is Smudged Troubleshooting s 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 printer. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flaches three times, and release the button. 3 Repeat this operation until there are no more smudges on the test page. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
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    s 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 133
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    Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 On the Main tab, select Manual for Colour Adjustment/Color Adjustment, and then click Set. 3 Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog
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    Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific colour does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. For details on print
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    Colours are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting s 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 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the
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    s 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 On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and 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 • Print Head Holder Does Not Move Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 138
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    or other device, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer Does Not Start or Stops During
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    Troubleshooting s Ensure 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. s Ensure the printer port is set
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    amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed. s Halt the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the print head down. The print head can overheat when continuously printing for long time
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    the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service facility. Printer Does Not
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    Print Head Holder Does Not Move Troubleshooting s Ensure the printer is turned on. The print head 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 initialising. When the POWER lamp
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Envelopes or Post Cards Do Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 144
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting s Confirm the paper conditions. • The paper is not too paper guide. s 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
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    Envelopes or Post Cards Do Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting If envelopes or post cards do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure the printer is on and there is not any paper loaded in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and 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
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    The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Troubleshooting An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. s Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace the paper correctly and press
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    print head. Troubleshooting s Seven flashes: Defective print head Contact a Canon service representative. s Eight flashes: Waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full
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    Troubleshooting s POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred. 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,
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    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 151
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    Error Writing to USBxxx Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure 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 initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. s Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.
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    of a problem with the device. In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, open the USB Printing Support Properties dialog box to see the General tab. If an error has occurred, follow the instruction of "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is
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    Canon S300) or USBnnn (Canon S300) ("n" represents a number) in the Print to the following port. s There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Also refer to the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows
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    or General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure 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 an
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    your application. s There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Also refer to the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen
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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 screen. In Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab for action to be taken in response to the error. Refer to 'Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?'' as
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    Troubleshooting s 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
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    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 the power is on
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    Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Troubleshooting The ink level of an ink tank displayed with a '?' is not synchronised with its ink counter. The colour ink level may not be correctly displayed. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) The colour ink level may not be
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh Note ® When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning displays on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). ¬ BJ Print Monitor s Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you replace the ink tank. ¬ Resetting Ink Counter s Turn the low ink warning off
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Ensure 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 163
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    . ¬ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu 2 On 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 164
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    unnecessary files, or disable background printing. s Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 On the Page Setup tab, click Printer control... and select Background Printing. Problems Unique to Windows 165
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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 166
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    Troubleshooting Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations s Ensure 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 S300 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer,
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting s Ensure background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click Backgrounding on. s Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files
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    (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Colour printing Draft: Standard: Draft: Standard: 11 ppm 9.5 ppm 7.5 ppm 4.1 ppm Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) Resident print control mode: Canon extended mode Speci
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    Interface connector: USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable: Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to Series B pluggable Acoustic noise level: Approx. 45 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)
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    USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: Approx. 2 W Approx. 30 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 390 (W) × 248 (D) × 185 (H) mm 15.35 (W) × 9.76 (D) × 7.28 (H) in Weight: Approx. 3.4 kg (7.48 lb.)
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    s 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 s Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (75 gsm) High Resolution
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    s Ordinary print media: Regular size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, European DL, US Com.#10 Custom size: width: 90.0 to 215.9 mm (3.54 to 8.5 in) height: 120.0 to 584.2mm (4.72 to 23.0 in) Weight: 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb) Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High
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    s Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Specifications s Print Head: Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 128 nozzles per each colour (600 dpi) s Ink Tanks: Capacity: Black (BCI-
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    Specifications s 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 s 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
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    / 0.12 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 203.2 × 289.0 mm / 8.0 × 11.4 in 175.2 × 249.0 mm / 6.9 × 9.8 in 141.2 × 202.0 mm / 5.6 × 7.9 in 28.0 mm / 1.1 in Recommended printing area Printable area 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 26.5 mm / 1.04 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 177
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    Letter Legal 3.0 mm / 0.12 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 203.2 × 271.4 mm / 8.0 × 10.7 in 203.2 × 347.6 mm / 8.0 × 13.7 in 28.0 mm / 1.1 in Recommended printing area Printable area 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 6.4 mm / 0.25 in 26.5 mm / 1.04 in 6.3 mm / 0.25 in 178
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    Glossy Photo Cards Size Glossy Photo Card 28.0 mm / 1.1 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 109.4 × 159.9 mm / 4.3 × 6.3 in 26.0 mm / 1.02 in 5.1 mm / 0.2 in 4.1 mm / 0.16 in Recommended printing area (Printable area is the same.) 179
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    Specifications Photo Paper Pro (PC-101S) Size Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Printable Area (width x height) 109.6 × 160.4 mm / 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". 28.0 mm / 1.1 in
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    Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Specifications Printable Area (width x height) 190.5 × 103.2 mm / 7.5 × 4.1 in 211.8 × 98.0 mm / 8.3 × 3.9 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 26.5 mm / 1.04 in Printable area 181
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    Area (width x height) A4: 203.2 × 1774.0 mm / 8.0 × 69.8 in Letter: 203.2 × 1668.4 mm / 8.0 × 65.7 in 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area 182
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    Error B Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-24 Black BCI-24 Color BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) C Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows
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    Duplex Printing E Enabling Low Ink Warning Envelopes Error Message F Front cover G Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 H High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 High Resolution Paper HR-101N I Ink Counter Reset Ink Tank L Low Ink
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    Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' M Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) N Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) P [Page Setup] Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) paper feed roller Paper Guide Paper Jams Paper Output
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    ) Print Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern R Replacing an Ink Tank Resetting Ink
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    T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port V Vivid Photo W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Index 111 87 113 64 39 16, 153 30, 51 66 187
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User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V3