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    S300™ Color Bubble Jet™ Printer Quick Start Guide
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    part, without the prior written consent of Canon U.S.A. Inc. © 2001 Canon U.S.A. Inc. Disclaimer Canon U.S.A. Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon S300 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations
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    Maintenance Monitoring Ink Levels 19 Replacing Ink Tanks 21 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 22 Cleaning the Printhead 24 Aligning the Printhead 25 Chapter 4: Troubleshooting Tips for Troubleshooting 27 Customer Care Center 34 Chapter 5: The BJ Solution Software-Downloading Images Minimum
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    Contents Appendix Installing the Printer Driver 43 Uninstalling the Printer Driver 45 Registering Your Canon Product 45 Safety Information 46 Regulatory Information 48 Product Specifications 49 Limited Warranty-U.S. Only 50 Index 55 iv
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    For a full list of the Canon specialty media that can be used with your S300 printer, see "Specialty Media" on page 3. This quick start guide describes some of the features of your S300 printer and how to use them. For more information, view and/or print the S300 User's Guide on the Setup Software
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    with your printer. This software, called a printer driver, converts information from the application into a format that the printer can understand. The Canon S300 printer driver also provides other features, such as monitoring the printer's paper supply and ink levels. Selecting the S300 Printer for
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    Film • Canon T-Shirt Transfers For instructions on loading and handling specialty media, see the instructions that come with that media type or see the S300 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Handle media carefully by its edges. Dirt or fingerprints on the print surface will
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    Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of media with your S300 as they could produce poor quality print images, or jam or damage the printer: • Paper that is folded, excessively curled, wrinkled or wrapped • Damp paper • Excessively thin or thick paper • Paper with pasted photos, stickers
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    Basic Printing The S300 can print on paper ranging from standard copier paper (usually 17-28 lb.) to specialty media paper and envelopes. The paper thickness lever is located inside the front cover, on the printhead holder. It controls the paper feed for the type and weight of the media on which
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    it is firmly in place. When printing envelopes, be sure to select Envelope as the Media Type on the Main tab of the Properties window. For more information, see page 9 (Windows) or page 10 (Mac OS) of this guide, or refer to the S300 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. 6
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    icon on the Task Bar. 2. Click Cancel Printing. The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected. To cancel a print job from Windows: 1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers. 2. Double-click Canon S300, click the print job, then press the Delete key. The print job will be cancelled and the
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    in Mac OS when backgrounding is enabled: 1. While a job is printing, go to the BJ Print Monitor window (click Finder, then BJ Print Monitor). 2. Highlight the job to be cancelled. 3. Click the Stop Printing icon in the Print Queue dialog box. The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected. 8
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    set for that media. You can change print quality settings if desired. To manually adjust print quality settings in Windows: 1. From an application File menu, select Print. 2. With Canon S300 as the selected printer, click Properties. The S300 Properties window will open to the Main tab. 3. Select
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    The printer driver provides five settings for custom print quality, ranging from Fast at the far left (which means faster printing and less ink) to Fine. Halftoning This controls the pattern in which the ink is laid down during printing for graphic images. 5. When done, click OK. To manually adjust
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    From an application File menu, select Print. 2. With Canon S300 as the selected printer, click Properties. The S300 Properties window will open to the Main tab. 3. Click the Print Advisor button. The wizard dialog box will open. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the optimum output type
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    S300 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or access the online help (press F1 or click in Windows; turn on Bubble Help in Mac) while in the printer driver interface. To manually adjust color settings in Windows: 1. From an application File menu, select Print. 2. With Canon S300
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    how light or dark the image will appear when printed. 10. When done, click OK. To manually adjust color settings in Mac OS: 1. Make sure that the S300 is the selected printer. (From the Apple menu, select Chooser, then S300.) 2. From an application File menu, click Print. 3. Click the Manual print
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    Changing the Page Setup You can change how the image is printed without affecting the original image file. To change page setup in Windows: 1. From an application File menu, select Print. 2. With Canon S300 as the selected printer, click Properties. 3. Click the Page Setup tab. 4. From this tab, you
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    Used for printing banners on special banner paper. 5. When done, click OK. For more feature descriptions, see the S300 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM or access the online help. To change page setup in Mac OS: 1. Make sure that S300 is the selected printer (from the Apple
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    the page layout is other than 1 Page/Sheet Printing, you can also select whether to print a Border around each page. 5. When done, click OK, then Print. For more information on printer driver features, see the S300 User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, or use the Mac Bubble Help
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    use on other similar print jobs. To save driver settings in Windows: 1. From an application File menu, select Print. 2. With Canon S300 as the selected printer, click Properties. 3. Make the desired printer driver setting changes. 4. Without exiting the Properties window, select the Profiles tab
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    User's Guide on the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM for instructions on removing manual settings and restoring default settings. 6. When done, click Close. To retrieve a saved setting profile in Windows: 1. From an application File menu, select Print. 2. With Canon S300 as the selected printer
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    warning feature either when you first set up your printer or when replacing one or both ink tanks. To enable low ink warning in Windows: 1. With the printer on, click Start, then Settings, then Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon S300 icon, then select Properties. 3. Select the Maintenance tab, then
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    you have just installed one or both ink tanks, reset the ink counter for the new tank(s). See "To reset the ink counter in Mac OS" on page 22. To check ink levels in Windows: 1. With the printer on, click Start, then Settings, then Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon S300 icon, then select Properties
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    . The ink tank level may not be synchronized with its ink counter. For information on how to synchronize ink levels and counters, see "To reset the ink counter in Windows" on page 22. Replacing Ink Tanks To replace an empty ink tank: 1. With the printer on, open the front cover. The printhead holder
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    Printing Maintenance To reset the ink counter in Windows: 1. With the printer on, click Start, then Settings, then Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon S300 icon, then select Properties. 3. Select the Maintenance tab, then click the Ink Counter Reset icon. 4. Select the newly installed ink tank, then
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    . See "Aligning the Printhead" on page 25. To print a nozzle check pattern in Mac OS: 1. Make sure the printer is on and paper loaded. 2. In a software application, click File, then Page Setup. 3. Click Utilities. The Canon S300 Printer Utility window will appear. 4. Select Test Print from the drop
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    your printed output appears faded, streaked or scratchy, the printhead may need to be cleaned or aligned. Printhead cleaning consumes ink. Avoid unnecessary cleaning. To clean the printhead in Windows: 1. With the printer on, click Start, then Settings, then Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon S300
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    Printing Maintenance To clean the printhead in Mac OS: 1. Make sure the printer is on. 2. In a software application, click File, then Page Setup. 3. Click Utilities. The Canon S300 Printer Utility window will appear. 4. Select Cleaning from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. 5. Select
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    File menu in a software application, click Page Setup. 3. Click Utilities. The Canon S300 Printer Utility window will appear. 4. Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click the Print Head Alignment icon. 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete printhead alignment. 6. After each
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    as expected. Printed Output The printed output is not coming out as expected. Error Message You are getting an error message from the software (displayed on the screen) or the printer (indicated by a flashing lamp). Customer Care Center Canon offers a full range of customer technical support options
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    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Try This Cannot install the printer driver (continued) Previous or same printer driver version already installed Always uninstall the previous version of the printer driver before installing the new version. See "Uninstalling the Printer Driver" on page 45
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    flashes orange, or green and orange alternately, see "Handling Error Messages" on page 32. Printer/computer incorrectly connected Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer by reconnecting the printer cable to the computer port. Printer driver is not selected Verify that the S300
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    printer driver. If the problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center. Troubleshooting Printed Output Problem Possible Cause Try This Printed output is faded/colors are incorrect Printhead is clogged/ink tank needs replacing 1. Print a nozzle check pattern to determine if the print head
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    on page 19. Ink tanks are not Check that the ink tanks are firmly seated in the printhead, and seated properly reseat them if necessary. See "Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 21. Meaningless characters printed Printhead needs to be aligned Corrupted print instructions are stored in the printer buffer
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    This Printer does not print/ flashing lamp on printer When a printer error occurs, the POWER lamp flashes green and orange. Count the number of orange flashes between green flashes to determine and resolve the problem: Alternately flashes green and orange (service error) 1. Turn the printer off
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    the Customer Care Center. 8 orange flashes (waste tank almost full) The printer has a built-in waste ink tank to hold the ink consumed during printhead cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that this tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to restart printing, then contact the Customer
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    printer port is operating correctly. Customer Care Center Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • For e-mail support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.usa.canon.com) • 24-hour, 7-day-a-week automated support for troubleshooting
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    Chapter 5: The BJ Solution Software- Downloading Images The BJ Solution software-a fun way to view, organize, adjust, and print images-includes ZoomBrowser EX and PhotoRecord (for Windows) and ImageBrowser (for Macintosh) and PhotoStitch (for Windows/Macintosh). Easy-to-use features include: • Move,
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    Software To Install the BJ Solution Software in Windows: Driver features and screen shots described in this chapter, reflect Windows 98 and may be different for Windows 2000 users. 1. Close any open software Select the software to be installed. Click Next. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When
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    that is viewable with Adobe® Acrobat Reader 4.0. Follow the instructions below to install Acrobat Reader, which will enable you to view or print the BJ Solution User's Manual. To install Adobe Acrobat Reader in Windows: 1. On your computer, insert the BJ Solution CD in the CD-ROM drive. The BJ
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    Chapter 5 Windows Users: Using Your Software In this section you'll learn how to: • Start ZoomBrowser EX • Print on Canon Photo Paper Pro • Merge photos to create a panoramic view Starting ZoomBrowser EX To Start ZoomBrowser EX: 1. Make sure the images are on your hard drive
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    PhotoRecord window, you can drag images to change the layout, input descriptive text or captions, or add images. 3. Click Album Settings. The Album Settings dialog box will appear. 4. Make sure the Canon S300 is the selected printer. 5. Under Album Type, select Canon perforated paper printing. Canon
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    Chapter 5 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to arrange, stitch, rotate, enlarge, or reduce your image. Windows Users: Uninstalling the BJ Solution Software To uninstall the BJ Solution Software in Windows: • Click Start, Programs. Click Canon Utilities, ZoomBrowser EX, then ZoomBrowser Uninstall,
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    the device containing your images in the Browser window. The images will display as thumbnails. Chapter 5 Printing on Canon Photo Paper Pro To print on Canon Photo Paper Pro: 1. Select the images you desire to print, then click Print Layout. The selected images will display automatically. 2. From
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    select this custom paper size in the Page Setup dialog box for future use. 9. Click Print. The printer driver setup screen will open. 10. Load a sheet of Canon Photo Paper Pro into the paper tray. Click Print. When using Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6, insert the sheets in the direction shown and
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    the uninstall procedures on page 45 to remove the existing printer driver before you re-install. To install the printer driver in Windows: For Windows 2000, refer to the README.TXT file on the S300 Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. 1. Turn the printer off. 2. Make sure the USB cable between the
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    window appears, click OK. If you are prompted to restart the computer, click Yes. When the installation process has completed, click Exit. 10. Align the printhead. (See "Aligning the Printhead" on page 25.) To install the printer driver in Mac OS: 1. Insert the S300 Setup Software & User's Guide
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    uninstall the printer driver in Windows: 1. Click Start, then Programs, then Canon S300. 2. Click Uninstall. 3. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall the printer driver. 4. Restart your computer. To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OS: 1. Insert the S300 Setup Software & User's Guide CD
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    the S300 Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. From the Canon BJ window, double-click the Product Registration icon. 3. Click the Register Now button and follow the on-screen instructions to register your product. The serial number is located on the inside of the printer, to
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    . Gases in the spray could cause a fire or electric shock if they come in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Never insert your fingers or hands inside the printer while it is printing. The printer contains moving parts which could cause injury. Never place anything on top of the
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    printhead or ink tank to shocks or excessive vibration. Shaking could cause ink to leak and stain clothing. Never touch the printhead or electrical contacts on a printhead immediately after removing it from the printer. These metal parts become very hot during printing with the instructions, may
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    speeds are based on draft mode. Print speeds will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage.): Black printing, draft: 11 ppm Color printing, draft: 7.5 ppm Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 inches max. (203 mm) Interface
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    Transfers Ordinary print media: Graphic image printing: Printhead: Ink Tanks: Black ink tank capacity: Color ink tank capacity: Windows 98/Windows Me **Based on printing the ISO JIS-SID No. 5 pattern at standard and plain paper mode with Windows 98/Windows Me Resident print control mode: Canon
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    STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: For e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.usa.canon.com) 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current
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    a pre-paid return waybill), follow the instructions to ship the defective product to a Canon repair facility. You must return the defective product in the shipping carton in which the replacement product was packed (be sure to retain your printhead and ink tanks), and you must include the reference
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    Appendix * Support program specifics are subject to change without notice. † InstantExchange warranty program service is subject to availability of refurbished replacement units. †† 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (local), Monday-Friday (excluding holidays). The Canon Customer Care Center must receive pertinent
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    Appendix 54
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    11-12 improving print quality 9 ink tanks monitoring levels in 19, 20 replacing 21 resetting levels for 22 installing the BJ Solution Software 36 installing the printer driver 43-44 L loading envelopes 6 loading paper and other media 5 low ink warning 19 M manually adjusting color settings
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    a print job, how to 7-8 support 34, 51 system requirements 36, 49 T tech support, how to contact 34, 51 thick paper, lever position for 5 troubleshooting error messages 32-34 installation 27-29 installing the printer driver 43-44 printer hardware 29-30 software installation problems 27
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