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- Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 1
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Contents Introduction Welcome Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 3
the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Using Maintenance Functions Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance Routine Maintenance Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer BJ Cartridges - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 4
The POWER Light Flashes Orange An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Specifications General Specifications System Requirements Using the Optional IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 5
Introduction Welcome Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Introduction 5 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 6
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Canon S400 Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer. This User's Manual provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. To maximize the life of your printer, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions. This User - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 7
Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon S400 Color Bubble Jet Printer the products described. Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 8
, BCI, BJ, and Bubble Jet are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon Inc. Print Planet is a service mark of Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 9
button in the tool bar, and then click within the screen of the User's Manual. Use this button to display the previous page of the User's Manual. Use this button to display the next page of the User's Manual. Use this button to return to the page you were viewing previously. This button - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 10
when you wish to search for a word. This column displays a table of contents for the User's Manual. Click the desired item to jump to the topic. Click the + (or ) symbol when you wish to see detailed headings for each chapter. Click the - (or w) symbol when you wish to return to the original - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 11
Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Turning off the printer Choosing a location Power supply Working around the printer Cleaning the printer BJ® cartridges and BJ tanks Using the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 12
very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, or close to a heating appliance or fireplace. To avoid the risk of fires or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and humidity of 10 to 90% (no condensation). Introduction 12 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 13
. Any obstacles could prevent you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and thereby cause a fire or electric shock. When you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends. When you are moving the printer to another location, keep it stable so that - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 14
or thinner. If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a fire or electric shock. s Power supply The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 15
Safety Precautions Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply voltage and frequency is: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Do not attempt to plug the power cord into the power - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 16
smoke, unusual odors or strange noises around the printer, immediately press the POWER button to turn off the printer and always unplug the power cord. Continuing to use the printer in these circumstances could cause a fire or electric shock. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Getting Help From - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 17
the spray could cause a fire or electric shock if they come in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Do not put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. The printer contains moving parts that could cause injury. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 18
If any foreign objects (metal or liquid) enter the printer, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Getting Help From Canon Continued use of the printer when a foreign object has fallen into the printer could cause a fire or electric shock. s Cleaning the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 19
The printer contains high-voltage components that could cause a fire or electric shock. s BJ® cartridges and BJ tanks For safety reasons, store BJ cartridges and tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child inadvertently licks a BJ cartridge or BJ tank or ingests any ink, consult a physician - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 20
vibration. Safety Precautions This could cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings. Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns. s Using the printer near appliances such as fluorescent lamps - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 21
Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Parts and Functions of the Printer 21 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 22
Front View Operation Panel Operation Panel Front Cover Open to install/replace/ change BJ cartridges or to remove a paper jam. Paper Output Tray Holds printed sheets after they are ejected from the printer. Paper Guide Ensures that sheets from the paper stack in the auto sheet feeder feed straight - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 23
(USB Interface) Provides a connection point for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer. Power Connector Provides a connection point for connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Printer Cable Connector (Parallel Interface) Provides a connection point for connecting a parallel - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 24
Inside the Printer Cartridge Lock Lever Locks the BJ cartridge into the cartridge holder. Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge: • BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge (provided) • BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge (optional) • BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional) • IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge (optional) - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 25
(green) Standby status or print job in progress. Flashing (orange) Printer error. Remove the cause of the error, then press RESUME to continue printing. Flashing (orange and green) Service error. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Getting Help From Canon Parts and Functions of the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 26
flashes once: Print head cleaning is performed. Cleaning the Print Head • If you release the button after the light flashes twice: A Nozzle Check Pattern is printed out. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern • You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver. Windows Using Maintenance Functions - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 27
Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on Handling Print Media Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Paper Handling 27 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 28
and Other Print Media Plain paper and Canon Specialty Papers are recommended for use with the printer. Refer to any instructions provided with special media for details about ). (You can also use Canon Bubble Jet Paper.) • Envelopes You can use the standard US Commercial #10 and European DL - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 29
Brilliant White Paper Canon's unique paper formulation gives you a bright white printing surface that produces incredibly brilliant colors and dark, , color presentations, color charts and graphs, flyers, and newsletters. You can print on both sides of the sheet. (In the printer driver, select - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 30
) The Canon Bubble Jet Paper has been developed for high quality printing with minimal or no smearing or running when in contact with water or damp surfaces, making it a good choice for damp or rainy environments. The paper is specially coated and printable on both sides. (In the printer driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 31
BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge. (You cannot use this media type with the optional BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge.) • High projector. To avoid paper jams and other problems, use transparencies specifically designed for use with the Canon Bubble Jet printer. Do not use transparencies designed for laser printers - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 32
Paper and Other Print Media s Media Types You Cannot Use With the Printer To avoid poor print quality and possible damage to the printer, do not use the media types listed below. • Folded paper • Curled paper • Creased or crumpled paper • Damp or wet paper • Excessively thin media (weight less - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 33
The following table lists the standard paper sizes that you can use with the printer. Paper Letter Legal A4 A5 B5 Envelope (US Com. #10) Envelope (European DL) Canon 4" × 6" Width × Height 8.5 in. × 11.0 in. 8.5 in. × 14.0 in. 210 mm × 297 mm 148 mm × 210 mm 182 mm × 257 mm 9.5 in. × 4.12 in - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 34
Paper and Other Print Media s Landscape and Portrait There are two methods of orientation you can use to load the printer, depending on the type of media you intend to load. • When the short edge of the paper is fed into the auto sheet feeder, this - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 35
whiter (glossy) side. • Glossy Photo Paper Must be printed on the whiter (glossy) side. • Greeting Cards (1/4-fold) Must be loaded with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" face down. • Greeting Cards (1/2-fold) Can be printed on either side. • High Gloss Photo Film Must be loaded and printed with - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 36
Paper and Other Print Media s Number of sheets that can be loaded at a time The number of sheets that can be loaded varies according to the type of media. Make sure that the paper stack is not higher than the load limit mark ( |) on the auto sheet feeder. v Media type Plain Paper Artist Canvas - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 37
Thickness Lever Before you print, be sure to set the paper thickness lever as listed below. Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the paper you are printing on. Media type Plain Paper Artist Canvas Back Print Film Banner Paper Glossy Photo Cards Glossy - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 38
quality, the printer requires a margin along each edge of the media. The printing area, which varies according to the media size, is the paper size minus the margins. There is both a printing area (recommended) and a printable area (possible). Printing area (dark gold) Canon recommends that you - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 39
s Letter, Legal Media Type Letter Legal 0.12" Printable Area (width × height) 8.0 in. × 10.69 in. 8.0 in. × 13.69 in. 1.26" Printing Area Note 0.20" 0.25" 0.25" 1.02" Recommended printing area Printable area where it is possible to print.* * Printing in this area can adversely affect the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 40
s A4, A5, B5 Media Type A4 A5 B5 3.0 mm Printable Area (width × height) 203.2 mm × 289.0 mm 141.2 mm × 202.0 mm 175.2 mm × 249.0 mm 32.0 mm Printing Area Note 5.0 mm 3.4 mm 3.4 mm 26.0 mm Recommended printing area Printable area where it is possible to print.* * Printing in this area can - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 41
s Glossy Photo Cards Media Type Glossy Photo Cards Printable Area (width × height) 4.31 in. × 6.30 in. 1.10" Printing Area 1.10" 0.20" 0.16" Recommended printing area (The printable area is identical to the printing area.) Paper Handling 41 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 42
s US Com. #10 Envelope Media Type US Com. #10 0.12" Printable Area (width × height) 8.0 in. × 3.81 in. 0.28" 0.25" 1.25" Recommended printing area (The printable area is identical to the printing area.) Printing Area Paper Handling 42 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 43
s European DL Envelope Media Type European DL 3.0 mm Printable Area (width × height) 203.2 mm × 102.0 mm 7.0 mm 6.4 mm 10.4 mm Recommended printing area (The printable area is identical to the printing area.) Printing Area Paper Handling 43 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 44
s Banner Paper Media Type Banner Paper Printable Area (width × height) 8.0 in. × 65.88 in. (Letter) 203.2 mm × 1779.0 mm (A4) ( ) ( ) 0.37" 3.4 mm Letter A4 1.26" (32.0 mm) 0.12" (3.0 mm) ( ) ( ) 0.13" 3.4 mm Letter A4 Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 45
dry. If water gets on the printed medium, do not touch the print side until the medium dries. • The following are guidelines on how long ink takes to dry on individual print media. Artist Canvas About 15 minutes Back Print Film About 15 minutes Glossy Photo Cards About 2 minutes Glossy Photo - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 46
Printing on Special Media Types Artist Canvas Back Print Film Banner Paper Glossy Photo Cards Glossy Photo Paper Greeting Cards High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Magnet Sheets Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Envelopes Paper Handling 46 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 47
s Artist Canvas Printing on Special Media Types Note Use only the BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge for printing on Artist Canvas. Do not use the BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position. Raise the paper rest. Paper - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 48
Print Mode box under the Main tab. Select High Resolution Paper in the Media Type box. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. For Page Size, select Custom and set it to 9.5" × 14". Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Paper Handling 48 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 49
the media type (High Resolution Paper), and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 4 Start the print job. 5 Remove each printed sheet as it is ejected from the printer. Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. About 15 minutes are required - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 50
Printing on Special Media Types s Back Print Film 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever Paper Handling 50 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 51
Printing on Special Media Types 2 Fan the Back Print Film to remove static cling and tap the edges against a flat surface to align them neatly. If the film is curled, bend it slightly in the opposite direction of the curl to straighten it. Note • The matte side of the film is the print side which - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 52
in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab. Select Back Print Film in the Media Type box. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Paper Handling 52 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 53
media type (Back Print Film), and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 5 Start the print job. 6 Remove each printed sheet of Back Print Film as it is ejected from the printer. Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. About 15 minutes are - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 54
Printing on Special Media Types s Banner Paper 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position. Lower the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever Paper Handling 54 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 55
Note Printing on Special Media Types 2 Before you tear off the sheets, make sure that you take one more sheet than you need for printing. (When you wish to print three sheets, tear off a length of four sheets-one more than you need for printing.) You can print on up to six sheets. If you want to - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 56
of the first sheet with the right side of the sheet feeder and insert it into the sheet feeder until it stops. • Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet. Print side up Note • You can print on either side of Banner Paper. • Neatly fold the unprinted paper - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 57
Printing on Special Media Types 4 Gently fold over the perforations between the first and second sheet. Paper Handling 57 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 58
to provide ample space in front of the printer so each sheet is supported as it comes out of the printer and then allowed to hang over the edge of the table: Note A dense printout will require more time to dry. Be careful that wet ink does not stain the desk or the floor - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 59
Printing on Special Media Types 6 Start the print job. Windows In the Windows driver, you select Banner Printing on the Page Layout tab. Printing on Banner Paper Macintosh When using a Macintosh, select Banner Printing before creating a document using an - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 60
Printing on Special Media Types s Glossy Photo Cards 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever Paper Handling 60 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 61
edges aligned against the right side of the sheet feeder. (For details, refer to the instructions provided with the Glossy Photo Cards package.) • Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet. Loading Support Sheet B Glossy side Note • Do not remove the borders from the photo card before - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 62
dialog box. Specify the media type (Glossy Photo Cards), and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 4 Windows Click the Page Layout tab and make sure that the Page Size setting is Canon 4" × 6". Normally you can set the paper size with the application program - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 63
Printer Driver 5 Start the print job. 6 Remove each printed card as it is ejected from the printer. Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. About two minutes are required for drying. 7 Tear away the strip of the Glossy Photo Card. For more details, see the instructions - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 64
Printing on Special Media Types s Glossy Photo Paper 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever Paper Handling 64 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 65
Printing on Special Media Types 2 Fan the Glossy Photo Paper to remove static cling and tap the edges against a flat surface to align them neatly. If the film is curled, bend it slightly in the opposite direction of the curl to straighten it. Note To avoid touching the print surface, always handle - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 66
edges aligned against the right side of the sheet feeder. (For details, refer to the instructions provided with the package.) • Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the stack. Print side (glossy side) up Loading Support Sheet B Note • You can load up to ten sheets in the sheet feeder. • Do - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 67
. Select Glossy Photo Paper in the Media Type box. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Macintosh Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 68
Printing on Special Media Types s Greeting Cards 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever Paper Handling 68 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 69
with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" face down, and align the edge of the sheet against the right side of the sheet feeder. 1/2-fold greeting cards can be printed on either side. (For details, refer to the instructions provided with the Greeting Cards package.) • Adjust the paper guide to the left - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 70
Select High Resolution Paper in the Media Type box. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Macintosh Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 71
s High Gloss Photo Film Printing on Special Media Types Note Use only the BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge for printing on High Gloss Photo Film. Do not use the BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge. 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position. Raise the paper - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 72
. Align the right edge with the right side of the auto sheet feeder and insert the sheet into the auto sheet feeder. • Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet. Print side (glossy side) up with the cut corner up and on the right Cut corner Note • If - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 73
Mode box under the Main tab. Select High Gloss Photo Film in the Media Type box. The BJ Cartridge setting is automatically set to Color. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note Macintosh Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 74
Printing on Special Media Types s High Resolution Paper 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever 2 Fan the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 75
facing up: • Align the stack with the right side of the auto sheet feeder and insert it into the auto sheet feeder. • Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the stack. Load limit mark Note Make sure that the top of the stack is not higher than the load - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 76
Select High Resolution Paper in the Media Type box. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Macintosh Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 77
s Magnet Sheets Printing on Special Media Types Note Use only the BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge for printing on Magnet Sheets. Do not use the BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge. 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 78
Printing on Special Media Types 2 Place one sheet of plain paper behind one magnet sheet. Place both sheets on a hard surface to align the bottom edge and sides. Plain paper Glossy side of magnet sheet Note • From the bottom edge, roll the two sheets together with the plain paper facing out and - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 79
guide to the left side of the sheets. Print (glossy) side up Plain paper Note You can load one Magnet Sheet in the sheet feeder. 4 Windows Open the Printer Cartridge setting is automatically set to Color. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Paper Handling 79 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 80
the media type (Glossy Photo Paper), and the BJ cartridge (Color). Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 5 Start the print job. 6 Remove the printed Magnet Sheet as it is ejected from the printer. Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. About 30 minutes are required for drying - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 81
Printing on Special Media Types s Transparencies 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position. Raise the paper rest. Paper rest Paper thickness lever 2 Fan the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 82
in humid conditions. 3 Load the transparencies: • Load the stack with the edges aligned against the right side of the sheet feeder. • Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the stack. You can print on either side of transparencies, but using a slightly curled surface as a print side is - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 83
appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab. Select Transparency in the Media Type box. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Paper Handling 83 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 84
the media type (Transparency), and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 5 Start the print job. 6 Remove each printed transparency as it is ejected from the printer. Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. About 15 minutes are required - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 85
s T-Shirt Transfers Printing on Special Media Types Note Use only the BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge for printing on T-Shirt Transfers. Do not use the BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge. 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position. Raise the paper rest. - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 86
paper guide to the left side of the sheet. • You can load one T-Shirt Transfer at a time in the sheet feeder. Print side up 3 Windows Open the Printer Properties Cartridge setting is automatically set to Color. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Paper Handling 86 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 87
(T-Shirt Transfer), and the BJ cartridge (Color). Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 4 Start the print job. 5 Remove the printed T-Shirt Transfer as it is ejected from the printer. Note Transfer the image to the T-shirt as soon as possible. See the instructions provided with the T-Shirt Transfers - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 88
Printing on Special Media Types s Envelopes 1 Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position. Note Paper thickness lever • To avoid poor print results, do not - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 89
2 Prepare the envelopes. • Press down firmly on the corners of the envelopes and all edges to flatten the envelopes and expel all air. • If the envelopes are still warped, hold the edges of the envelopes diagonally and bend gently. Make sure the flaps are straight. • To ensure the envelopes feed - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 90
guide to the left side of the stack. Print side (address side) Note You can load up to ten envelopes in the sheet feeder. 4 Windows Open the Printer BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Change the settings if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Paper - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 91
Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the Printer Properties dialog box. Specify the media type (Envelope), and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 5 Windows Click the Page Layout tab, then select "#10 Env. 9.50 × 4.12 in - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 92
Printing Photographs Tips for Printing Photographic Images About Photo Optimizer Printing Photographs Paper Handling 92 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 93
images from a digital camera or scanner, or photographic images downloaded from a home page on the Internet, follow these guidelines: • Use the BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge. • Use special media designed for reproducing photographs. • Use correct print settings in the printer driver. Be sure the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 94
Windows 3 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and select SuperPhoto in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab. When SuperPhoto is selected, the BJ Cartridge setting automatically changes to Photo so you can use the different types of inks provided by the BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 95
The Photo Optimizer adjusts a photographic image created with a digital camera device when it is printed out. Use the Photo Optimizer to compensate unsatisfactory color balance and over- or underexposure before printing. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Main tab - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 96
Printing Photographs Macintosh 1 Open the Photo Optimizer in the Quality panel. The Photo Optimizer feature works on the image that is edited using the edit menu such as Cut and Rotate in a graphics application program. Disabled Enabled Paper Handling 96 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 97
the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Windows 2000 and Windows NT Users Preparing and Executing a Print Job Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Using Maintenance Functions Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 97 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 98
Printer Driver Basics The printer driver controls communication between the printer and your computer. To use the printer with your computer, you must install the printer driver. For instructions on installing the printer driver, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 99
of the operation procedures are not identical to Windows 98 and Windows 95, and some of the features are not supported. To open the S400 Properties dialog box from the Start menu, you click Start, Settings, and Printers. Highlight the Canon S400 icon and then select "Printing Preferences" from the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 100
. The print settings in the printer driver allow fine control over the print quality and color adjustment, but you can simplify Cartridge and Media Type settings are selected automatically. 4 Make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridges installed in the printer - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 101
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Page Size Using Online Help Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 101 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 102
(for example, Print or Print Setup from the File menu) in your application program. 2 Make sure that Canon S400 is selected in the Printer box. If another printer name is displayed, click the down-arrow and then select Canon S400 from the pull-down list. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 102 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 103
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. The Main, Page Layout, Stamp/Background, and Maintenance tabs are displayed in the Printer Properties dialog box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 103 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 104
helpful when you wish to use maintenance functions such as print head cleaning without starting up an application program. 1 Click the Start button. Point to Settings, then click Printers. 2 When the Printers window is displayed, click the Canon S400 icon. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 104 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 105
dialog box. Note When you open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu, some other tabs (such as General and Details) are added by the Windows operating system. For more details on these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 105 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 106
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Selecting the Print Mode Before you start a print job, open the Printer Properties dialog box and specify the print mode. The print settings in the Printer Properties dialog box allow fine control over the print quality and color adjustment, but you - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 107
BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings with the BJ cartridges and print media installed in the printer. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Main tab. 2 Select the desired icon according to your print job in the Choose Print Mode box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 107 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 108
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are identical to the BJ cartridge and print media installed in the printer. Note When you change a default setting in the BJ Cartridge or Media Type box, the icon that indicates the current - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 109
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver You can start a print job with the User-modified icon, but you can also save and register the settings in the Choose Print Mode box under a new icon. Customizing the Print Settings in the Printer Driver- Creating an original print mode s Setting the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 110
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Changing the page size (for regular paper sizes) 1 Click the Page Layout tab. 2 Click the down-arrow in the Page Size box, then select the appropriate page size from the pull-down list. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 110 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 111
Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Changing the page size (for custom paper sizes) 1 Click the Page Layout tab. 2 Click the down-arrow in the Page Size box, then select Custom Size from the pull-down list. The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 111 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 112
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Select inch or mm (millimeter) for the unit of measurement in the Unit box, and enter the desired width and 9.50" (100.0 mm to 241.3 mm) Height: 3.94" to 23.0" (100.0 mm to 584.2 mm) 4 Click the OK button. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 112 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 113
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Using Online Help When you want to learn about a particular topic, the online help function provides the necessary information on the screen of your computer. - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 114
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Finding information on an operation procedure 1 Click the Help button on the lower right corner of the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 When the contents of the Canon BJ Printer Driver Help are displayed, select the desired item to learn more about - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 115
Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box After specifying the necessary print settings, close the Printer Properties dialog box and start your print job. 1 Make sure that the information on Direction, Feed, and Paper Thickness Lever in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 116
Optimizing Image Data Photo Optimizer Using Special Effects Changing the Print Quality (Halftoning) Adjusting Image Data Customizing the Print Settings in the Printer Driver Using Background Printing Using the BJ Status Monitor Using the BJ Printer Monitor Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 116 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 117
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Printing Documents Enlarged/Reduced (Scaled Printing) The Scaled Printing feature of the printer driver allows you to set a scaling value to print an enlarged or reduced page on a paper size that is larger or smaller than the paper size - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 118
%), click Normal-size Printing. Setting a printer paper size different from the original page size 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Page Layout tab. 2 Click Scaled Printing. The Scaling and Printer Paper Size settings are enabled. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 118 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 119
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Click the down-arrow to the right of the Printer Paper Size box and select the desired paper size. When you select a paper size in the Printer Paper Size box which is different from the paper size originally set in the Page Size box, the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 120
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet (Page Layout Printing) By reducing the scale in a 2-Page Print or 4-Page Print layout, you can print multiple pages - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 121
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Click the Specify button, as necessary. You can specify the detailed layout setting in the Page Layout you wish to revert Page Layout Printing to the original setting, click Normal-size Printing. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 121 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 122
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Printing Documents Enlarged (Poster Printing) By dividing image data (such as a photographic image) and enlarging it for printing, you can print one page on multiple - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 123
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Click the Specify button, as necessary. You can specify a detailed image division setting in the Poster Printing dialog box. Image divisions: Specifies the number - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 124
Note Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 4 Confirm the layout of the printout in the preview area and click the OK button. • When you use Poster time. Right-click the mouse in the preview area and select Print all pages or Delete all pages. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 124 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 125
printing are given. • If you wish to skip over the detailed instructions on banner printing, click the OK button. 4 Confirm the preview area and click the OK button. When you wish to revert Banner Printing to the original setting, click Normal-size Printing. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 125 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 126
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Changing the Print Order/Number of Copies Based on the default settings of the printer driver, the printer starts printing one set of any document from the first page. When you print multiple copies of the same document, you need to specify the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 127
of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Collate: Use this setting when you print multiple copies of a multiple page document. When Collate is enabled, the printer prints the document and collates each copy from the first page to the last page. When Collate is disabled, the printer prints the document - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 128
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Printing a Stamp The printer driver allows you to print a stamp on your documents. Stamps are notations such as CONFIDENTIAL or IMPORTANT, which are frequently rubber-stamped on documents to alert - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 129
stamp printing, select None from the Stamp pull-down list. • When you wish to change settings such as size, color, or position of the stamp, click the Define Stamp button. Customizing the Print Settings in the Printer Driver- Creating an original stamp Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 129 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 130
the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Printing a Background The printer driver allows you to print a background on your documents, like a watermark. Two types of default backgrounds are available for immediate use. Printing a default background 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 131
Note Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Specify whether to print the background on the first page of the also use a bitmap file as a background. Customizing the Print Settings in the Printer Driver- Creating an original background Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 131 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 132
before printing. For example, you may want to use the Image Optimizer when you print a low-resolution image downloaded from a home page on the Internet. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Main tab. 2 Click the Advanced button. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 132 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 133
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Select Image Optimizer in the Quality tab to enable the Image Optimizer setting. Note 4 Click the OK button to return to the Main tab. 5 Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box and start the print job. • The Image - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 134
the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Photo Optimizer The Photo Optimizer adjusts a photographic image created with a digital camera when it is printed out. Use the Photo Optimizer to compensate unsatisfactory color balance and overor underexposure before printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 135
Note Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 4 Check the Whole Page checkbox, if necessary. Disabled: When the Whole Page setting is disabled, the Photo tab, the Whole Page setting can be turned on but does not function. Printing Photographs Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 135 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 136
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Using Special Effects The printer driver not only performs simple color adjustments to improve the quality of the original image, but also enhances images for artistic effect. Setting Simulate Illustration Use this artistic effect to simplify - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 137
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 4 Check the Simulate Illustration checkbox to enable the setting. The appearance of the image data in the preview area changes (as if the photograph is - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 138
or Select Color. 7 When you select Select Color, drag the color slide bar until the desired monochrome image is displayed in the preview area. (You can also select the desired monochrome image by clicking the right or left arrow of the color slide bar.) Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 138 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 139
Note Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 8 Click the OK button to return to the Main tab. 9 Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box and start the print job. • The Monochrome Effects setting can be used with the Simulate Illustration setting. Setting Simulate - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 140
Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Changing the Print Quality (Halftoning) When your printouts are not satisfactory, the printer driver allows you to make fine adjustments to the print quality and halftoning settings. Setting the print quality/halftoning Note If there is a problem in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 141
Randomly places ink dots of different colors. Use this setting for printing natural color images such as photographs. Auto: The printer driver automatically distinguishes among the types of image data, and switches to the most appropriate halftoning method. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 141 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 142
would do.) Adjusting the colors Before adjusting the color balance and intensity, make sure that Color Adjustment is enabled in the Colors tab under the Main tab. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced button in the Main tab. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 142 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 143
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 2 Click the Color tab and make sure that the Color Adjustment setting is enabled. 3 Set the following items as needed. Color Balance: Move the slide bars of the individual colors. For example, when blues are too strong in the printouts, drag the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 144
the Printer Properties dialog box. Depending on the application program you use, you can also use the ICM (Image Color Management) feature of the Windows 98 operating system. For more details, refer to the online Help for Windows or your Windows documentation. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 145
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Adjusting the intensity The Intensity Setting specifies whether to make the overall printout darker or lighter. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced button in the Main tab. 2 Click on the Color tab. 3 Move the Intensity - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 146
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Customizing the Print Settings in the Printer Driver Changing the default properties of the Print Mode, Stamp, and Background settings makes it possible to use them as customized settings in the printer driver. You can also register your original - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 147
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Change the print settings in the Quality tab, if necessary. 4 Change the print settings in the Special Effects tab, if necessary. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 147 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 148
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 5 Change the print settings in the Color tab, if necessary. 6 Click the Save tab. You can save the desired print settings you made in steps 3, 4, and 5 here. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 148 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 149
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 7 To save the new print settings, enter a name for the desired print settings in the Title box of the Save tab. You can use up to eight characters. Please note that you cannot use a title that is pre-assigned in the printer driver (such as Draft - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 150
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note • When User-modified is displayed to the left of the Choose Print Mode box of the Main tab, you of the arrow. (To move the icon, you can also drag the icon directly to the desired position.) Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 150 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 151
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 5 Click the OK button to return to the Main tab. Note You cannot move the icon back to its original position by clicking the Cancel button. Saving an original print mode as a file 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 152
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note You can save multiple print modes to a single file. Opening an original print mode that was saved as a file 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Advanced button. 2 Click the Save tab. 3 Click the Open button. This - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 153
original stamp by changing the default properties of the Stamp settings as desired. You can also register your original stamp in the printer driver. Creating an original stamp 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Stamp/Background tab. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 153 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 154
Note Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 2 When you wish to change the settings of a default stamp item, click the Stamp box and then select the item you wish to change from - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 155
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 5 Specify original settings related to colors in the Color tab. 6 Specify original settings related to the stamp position in the Placement tab. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 155 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 156
7 Click the Save settings tab. Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 8 Enter a name for the original stamp in the Title box of the Save settings tab. 9 Click the Save button. 10 When a confirmation message appears, - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 157
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note 3 Click the Save settings tab. 4 Select the stamp you wish to delete from the Title box. 5 Click the Delete menu. When you wish to create an original background, select None in the Background box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 157 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 158
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 3 Click the Select Background button. The Background Settings Properties dialog box is displayed. 4 Click the Select File drive in which the bitmap file you wish to use as an original background is saved. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 158 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 159
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 6 Select the name of the folder in which the bitmap file you wish to use as an original background is saved. tab. 11 Enter a name for the original background in the Title box of the Save settings tab. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 159 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 160
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 12 Click the Save button. 13 When a confirmation message appears, click the OK button. 14 Click the OK OK button. 7 Click the OK button in the Save settings tab to return to the Stamp/ Background tab. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 160 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 161
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Using Background Printing The print processing method that enables you to do other tasks simultaneously while printing documents is called background printing. Normally, the Canon BJ Printer Driver performs background printing. The BJ Background - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 162
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver BJ Background Monitor When a print command is sent to the printer, the BJ Background Monitor is launched automatically and is minimized on the Windows taskbar. To verify the print process, click the BJ Background Monitor icon minimized on the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 163
temporarily is required on the hard disk. (If sufficient hard disk space is not available, background printing cannot be performed.) To solve this problem, you need to change the directory that saves the print data temporarily, as described on the next page. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 163 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 164
Monitor. or (1) Double-click the BJ Printer folder on the Windows desktop. (2) Double-click the BJ Background Monitor in the BJ Printer window. • For more details on the BJ Background Monitor, refer to the online Help for the BJ Background Monitor. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 164 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 165
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver BJ Backgrounder When Background Printing is enabled in the Page Layout of the Printer Properties dialog box, the BJ Backgrounder is displayed in the lower right corner of the screen. The BJ Backgrounder makes it possible to perform the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 166
. • Check that your printer cable (interface cable) supports bi-directional communications. When using the parallel or USB interface: • Check that the settings to support bi-directional communications are enabled in the Windows operating system. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 166 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 167
Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note To check that the settings to support bi-directional communications are enabled in Windows, follow these steps: (1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu. (2) Click the Canon S400 icon in the Printers window, then select Properties - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 168
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver To verify the print process and the type of BJ cartridge, click the BJ Status Monitor icon minimized on the Windows taskbar. The following items are displayed. Printer Name: Shows the name of the printer you are using. Document Name: Shows the file - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 169
completed). Cartridges: Shows the BJ cartridges currently installed in the printer. -Color BJ Cartridge -Black BJ Cartridge -Photo BJ Cartridge -Scanner Cartridge Low Ink: Shows the remaining ink warning icon when the ink is low. Error and warning display Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 169 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 170
Note Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver • When you wish to open the BJ Status Monitor while the printer is not printing, follow these steps: (1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box. (2) Click the Maintenance tab. (3) Click the Start Status Monitor button. • You can select the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 171
the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Error and warning display If an error occurs, the BJ Status Monitor launches automatically. Check the meaning of the error in the Status box of the Printer Status tab first. Then click the Guide tab and refer to the information on the solution. When the remaining ink - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 172
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver When the ink runs out, the low ink warning icon is replaced with the ink empty icon. For more details, click the Ink Information tab. Note Even after the ink runs out, the printer continues to print for a while. However, it is recommended that - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 173
connected from the Port menu. Note The BJ Printer Monitor displays all Bubble Jet printers installed in your system. To launch the BJ Status Monitor of a specific printer, double-click the printer name in the BJ Printers tab. Using the BJ Printer Monitor Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 173 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 174
the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver s Using the BJ Printer Monitor The BJ Printer Monitor displays all Bubble Jet printers installed in your system. You can view information such as the printer status, printer port to which the printer is connected, and installed BJ cartridges. You can also - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 175
Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note To check that the settings to support bi-directional communications are enabled in Windows, follow these steps: (1) Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu. (2) Click the Canon S400 icon in the Printers window, then select Properties - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 176
about the printer status. Cartridges: Shows the type of BJ cartridge installed. Ink Information: Shows ink information when the remaining ink is running low or when it runs out. Jobs: Shows the number of print jobs that are currently being processed. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 176 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 177
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Other Information: Shows information such as paper size and the availability of options (when using the S400, no information is displayed). • The following printers are not displayed in the BJ Printer Monitor: A printer that is connected using - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 178
Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver • To view a printer connected using a USB interface cable, click the USB Connected Printer tab (Windows 98 only). Note • When you wish to refresh the information display of the BJ Printer Monitor, select Refresh from the View menu. • To launch - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 179
Using Maintenance Functions Cleaning the Print Head Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Turning the Printer On and Off Using the Special Settings Using ECP Mode Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 179 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 180
print head consumes ink so clean the print head only when necessary. Normal print head cleaning 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the first (left) print head cleaning icon in the Print Head Cleaning box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 180 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 181
rm the success of normal print head cleaning. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Note You can also start print head cleaning with the RESUME button on the printer. Press and hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light flashes once, and then release it. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 181 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 182
. Only when the normal print head cleaning does not correct the problem, perform deep print head cleaning. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the print head deep cleaning icon in the Print Head Cleaning box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 182 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 183
print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning again. After cleaning the print heads several times, if the Nozzle Check Pattern is not satisfactory, a print head may be worn out and the corresponding BJ cartridge must be replaced. Replacing a BJ Cartridge Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 184
are streaked or the color tones are not correct, or after performing print head cleaning. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the nozzle check pattern icon in the Print Head Alignment and Test Prints box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 184 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 185
in the printer and the printer is turned on. 4 Click the OK button. You can also start printing a Nozzle Check Pattern with the RESUME button on the printer. Press and hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light flashes twice, and then release it. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 185 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 186
print head cleaning is required. Cleaning the Print Head If patterns (2) are not overlapped perfectly, print head alignment is required. Aligning the Print Head Each pattern indicates the status of the nozzles of the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 186 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 187
normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning again. After cleaning the print head several times, if the Nozzle Check Pattern is not satisfactory, the print head may be worn out and the BJ cartridge must be replaced. Replacing a BJ Cartridge Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 187 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 188
Print Head Alignment and Test Prints box. 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that the printer is turned on and at least one sheet of plain paper is loaded in the printer. Click the OK button. The printer starts to print the head alignment pattern. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 189
: Incorrect: 5 When you finish entering numbers, click the OK button to save the settings. 6 Make sure that the printer is on and letter-size paper is loaded; then click the OK button. The printer starts to print the high-resolution head alignment pattern. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 189 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 190
. This completes the print head alignment procedure. To turn off the printer after print head alignment, always press the POWER button. If you do not turn off the printer correctly with the POWER button, the print head alignment settings are not saved. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 190 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 191
. The printer is turned off. Note The next time you turn on the printer, press the POWER button of the printer. Setting Auto Power on/off 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Auto Power on/off icon. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 191 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 192
the printer is turned on and click the Send button. 5 When a confirmation message appears, click the OK button. When you wish to disable the Auto Power On/Off setting, select Disable for Auto Power On and Auto Power Off in the Auto Power dialog box. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 192 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 193
parallel interface only) Click this checkbox when you wish to use the ECP mode setting to operate the printer. Using ECP Mode High-speed printing Click this checkbox when you wish to shorten the response speed of the printer to enable high-speed printing. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 193 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 194
printer. Pause Scan Click this checkbox when you wish to increase the pause in the print head printer is turned on and click the Send button. 4 When a confirmation message appears, click the OK button to close the dialog box and send the setting to the printer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 195
to the ECP mode, consider the following points: • The computer system and printer cable you are using must support ECP mode. For details, contact your computer manufacturer. • The parallel port must 's documentation, or contact the computer manufacturer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 195 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 196
in the Maintenance tab. (2) Uncheck the Set printer to ECP mode checkbox in the Custom Setting dialog box. (3) Click the Send button. (4) Shut down Windows, then turn the printer off. (5) Turn the printer back on again. The ECP mode setting is released. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 196 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 197
delete the old version before installing the new version. Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver with the Uninstaller When you use multiple Bubble Jet printers and wish to delete all the printer drivers for the Bubble Jet printers at the same time, use the Uninstaller feature. 1 Select Programs from the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 198
Maintenance Functions • You can also delete all printer drivers for Bubble Jet printers at the same time from the Windows desktop. Follow these steps: (1) Double-click the BJ Printer icon on the Windows desktop. (2) Double-click the Uninstall icon in the BJ Printer folder. • When you wish to delete - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 199
Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 199 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 200
Printer Driver Basics The printer driver controls communication between the printer and your computer. To use the printer with your computer, you must install the printer driver. For instructions on installing the printer driver, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 200 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 201
a Print Job Before you start a print job, you need to specify the print settings. The print settings in the printer driver allow fine control over the print quality and color adjustment, but you can simplify the setup procedure as follows. 1 Set the paper size you use from within the application - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 202
Print Mode Settings Selecting a Printer Driver Changing the Page Setup Dialog Box Settings Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings How to Use Help Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 202 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 203
another driver. Selecting the printer driver using the Chooser If the printer is directly connected to your Macintosh, use the procedure below to choose the printer driver. 1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. The Chooser is displayed. 2 Click the S400 icon. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 203 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 204
to On. Close box 4 Click in the Close box to close the Chooser. A dialog box may appear with this message: You have changed your current printer. Please choose "Page Setup..." in all the open applications. Simply click OK. You can now use the S400 for printing. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 204 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 205
, open the Page Setup dialog box and select the paper size that you want to use with your printer. (The default Paper Size is Letter.) Selecting the page size and the orientation You can open the Page select the appropriate paper size from the pop-up menu. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 205 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 206
Page Setup in your application program. Normally, click Page Setup from the File menu, and the Page Setup dialog box is displayed. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 206 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 207
Print Mode Settings 2 In Paper Size, select Custom1, Custom 2, or Custom3 and then click the Custom button. The Custom dialog box is displayed. 3 Select inch or mm for the unit of measurement in Unit and enter the desired height and width. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 207 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 208
box the default, so that it is automatically selected whenever a new document is created, place a check mark in the Save Settings checkbox. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 208 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 209
you can start printing, a few basic settings must be made. Set the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings to match your printer setup, then select the icon corresponding to the print mode which you want to use enter the first (From) and last (To) print pages. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 209 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 210
drop-down box to display a pop-up menu. Select the BJ cartridge combination you have installed and the media type you have loaded. Note When a document created in color is to be printed out in monochrome, place a check mark in the Print Grayscale checkbox. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 210 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 211
. Intended for printing photographs and other graphics that use gradations of color and tone. Allows you to customize the print mode settings. Setting for Manual Printing 5 Click the Print button to close the Print dialog box and start the print job. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 211 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 212
is displayed. 2 Select Preview as the output destination, and click the OK button. 3 Click the Preview button in the Print dialog box. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 212 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 213
The Preview dialog box is displayed. Print Mode Settings 4 When you are satisfied with the document and want to print it, click the Print button. To close the preview screen without printing, click the Cancel button. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 213 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 214
displayed. 2 Select PICT File as the output destination, and click the OK button. 3 Click the File button in the Print dialog box. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 214 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 215
Print Mode Settings 4 Type in the Filename under "Save as:" and click the Save button. The document data is saved in PICT file format and displayed on your desktop. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 215 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 216
over a given item, a brief explanation of that item appears in a balloon. Displaying balloon help 1 Select Show Balloons from the Help menu. 2 Display the printer driver screens (the Page Setup dialog box, the Print dialog box, etc.). 3 Position the cursor over the item for which you want to display - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 217
Pages on One Sheet Changing the Print Order Setting for Manual Printing Changing the Print Quality/Halftoning Optimizing Image Data Adjusting the Image Data Registering and Managing Print Settings Using Background Printing Using the Printer With a Network Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 217 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 218
Executing Special Functions s Printing Documents Enlarged/Reduced The scaled printing feature of the printer driver allows you to set a scaling value so you can print an enlarged or reduced page on reduction ratio; or you can click the drop-down box in Scale. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 218 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 219
. • You can type in a Scale value from 25 to 400%. When clicking the arrows, the Scale values run from 50 to 200%. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 219 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 220
to place a √ in the box. 4 Click OK. 5 When a confirmation message appears, click the OK button. The Page Setup dialog box closes. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 220 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 221
. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Normally, select Print from the File menu. 2 Click the Options... button. The Options dialog box is displayed. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 221 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 222
order in which the pages run: Horizontally from top left Horizontally from top right Vertically from top left Vertically from top right Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 222 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 223
Layout printing to the original setting, select the 1 Up layout in Page Layout. s Changing the Print Order Based on the default settings of the printer driver, the printer starts printing one set of any document from the first page. When two or more copies of the same data are to be printed, specify - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 224
from the first page through to the last page. When "Print collated pages" is disabled, the printer prints the document and collates copies of the same page. In this case, you will need to manually combine the pages to create each set of a multiple-page document. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 224 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 225
set the items in the Quality panel and the Color panel. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Normally, select Print from the File menu. 2 Click the icon in Print Mode. 3 Click the Details... button. The Quality panel of the Detailed Setting dialog box is displayed. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 225 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 226
4 Set Print Quality or Halftoning, as necessary. Executing Special Functions Changing the Print Quality/Halftoning Photo Optimizer Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 226 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 227
Executing Special Functions 5 When you wish to adjust the color settings, click the Color icon. The Color panel is displayed. Note Adjusting the Image Data 6 When you have completed the settings, click select the icon from Print Mode in the Print dialog box. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 227 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 228
Special Functions s Changing the Print Quality/Halftoning When your printouts are not satisfactory, the printer driver allows you to make fine adjustments to the print quality and halftoning settings. If there is a problem in the image data you wish to print, changes to the print quality and - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 229
mode display varies with the position of the slide bar. 5 Select the Halftoning icon, as necessary. The halftoning selection determines the way in which the ink dots are arranged on the page, and changes the appearance of halftones. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 229 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 230
want to print images with blurred boundaries and fine gradations of tone and color. This setting is best for printing photographs. 6 Click the OK button cartridge and the selected paper type. In such cases, make the necessary adjustments within the supported range. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 231
a photographic image created by a scanner or a digital camera when it is printed out. Use the Photo Optimizer to compensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over- or under-exposure before printing. 4 Place a check mark in the Photo Optimizer checkbox. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 231 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 232
click the Color icon in the Detailed Setting dialog box. 1 Open the Print dialog box. Normally, select Print from the File menu. 2 Select the icon in Print Mode. 3 Click the Details... button. The Quality Panel of the Detailed Setting dialog box is displayed. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 232 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 233
Special Functions 5 Set the following items as needed. Color Correction BJ Standard: Applies the optimum color correction for printing with a Bubble Jet printer. Normally, you will select this setting. ColorSync: Selected when color correction is performed with ColorSync. None: Selected when - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 234
Executing Special Functions Printer Profile This selects the profile to suit the type of document. Generally, you will use the Recommended by Canon setting. (Only active when ColorSync is selected.) Recommended by Canon lists the color features that are suitable for the BJ cartridge, paper size, print - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 235
Registering and Managing Print Settings You can name the settings in the Print dialog box (such as BJ Cartridge, Media Type, Print Grayscale, and Print Mode) when you perform registration.You can set default mode box is displayed. 3 Click the Apply button. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 235 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 236
dialog box for the icon. 1 Open the Print dialog box and click the Apply... button. The Register Settings dialog box is displayed. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 236 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 237
it by following these steps: 1 Open the Print dialog box and click the Apply... button. The Register Settings dialog box is displayed. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 237 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 238
delete a print setting, you cannot restore it. If you need it, you will have to go through the entire setting process again. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 238 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 239
Apple Menu, select a printer driver, and set Backgrounding to On. Selecting a Printer Driver While background printing is being performed, you can display the BJ PrintMonitor to confirm the progress of printing or to stop the printing. Displaying the BJ PrintMonitor window When Backgrounding is set - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 240
Executing Special Functions Closing the BJ PrintMonitor window When you select Close Status Window from the File menu, the BJ PrintMonitor window closes. BJ PrintMonitor Function The BJ PrintMonitor shows the print queue documents is displayed in the bottom row. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 240 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 241
the name of the document for which you want to suspend printing and then click the . To restart printing, click the icon. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 241 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 242
installed on each computer. Connection environment and installation • The S400 can be connected to an Ethernet environment. • Install the printer driver on all the computers that will use this printer. See your Quick Start Guide. • The printer must be connected to the computer acting as the print - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 243
that is connected to the print server via an Ethernet network. From a client machine, select the printer driver called S400 (Server). When printing is executed, data is sent to the printer via the print server. Although the BJ PrintMonitor cannot be started from a client machine, the progress - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 244
Executing Special Functions 2 Select the S400 icon and select the printer name from "Connected to:" 3 Click the Share button. 4 Confirm that S400 Server is selected for "Enter new print server name:", and then click the Send button. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 244 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 245
then click the Close button. 6 Click the close box to close the Chooser. Setting up client machines 1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. 2 Select the S400 (Server) icon and select the print server in "Connected to:". 3 Click the close box to close the Chooser. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 245 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 246
BJ PrintMonitor, start the BJ StatusMonitor. Starting the BJ StatusMonitor Double-click the BJ StatusMonitor icon in the BJ Extras folder. Closing the BJ StatusMonitor window Select Quit from the File menu to close the BJ StatusMonitor. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 246 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 247
of the document must be the same. If you double-click a document name, you can determine the owner of the print job. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 247 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 248
desired print server from Print Server and then click the OK button. You can then switch the display of the BJ StatusMonitor. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 248 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 249
Printer Maintenance Cleaning the Print Head Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Turning the Printer On and Off Special Settings Uninstalling the Printer Driver Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 249 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 250
ink, so clean the print head only when necessary. Normal print head cleaning 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Normally, select Page Setup from the File menu. 2 Click the Utilities button. 3 Select Cleaning in the drop-down menu and then click the icon. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 251
execute normal print head cleaning first. Only when the normal print head cleaning does not correct the problem, perform deep print head cleaning. 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Normally, select Page Setup from the File menu. 2 Click the Utilities button. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 251 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 252
click the OK button. Print head cleaning begins. (It takes about two minutes to complete print head cleaning and the POWER light stops flashing.) 5 Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to confirm the success of deep print head cleaning. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 252 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 253
the color tones are not correct, or after print head cleaning has been executed. 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Normally, select Page Setup from the File menu. 2 Click the Utilities button. 3 Select Test Print from the dropdown box, then click the icon. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 253 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 254
pattern (2) Print head alignment check pattern for BJ Cartridge If pattern (1) is broken or missing, print head cleaning is required. Cleaning the Print Head If pattern (2) is not overlapped perfectly, print head alignment is required. Aligning the Print Head Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 254 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 255
Printer Maintenance s Aligning the Print Head Each time you replace a BJ cartridge or switch BJ cartridges for a special print job, you must align the print head to appears, make sure that the printer is turned on and that plain paper is loaded in the printer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 255 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 256
starts to print the head alignment pattern. During print head alignment, do not open the front cover. 6 Check all the patterns in lines of (B1) and (B2). For each line enter the appropriate number where you see the lines perfectly aligned. Correct: Incorrect: Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 256 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 257
finish entering numbers, click the Send button. Note To turn off the printer after automatic head alignment, always press the POWER button. If you do not turn off the printer correctly with the POWER button, the print head alignment settings are not saved. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 257 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 258
and Off The Auto Power On/Off capability of the printer driver allows you to turn the printer off when no data is sent to the printer for a certain period of time and turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer. 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Normally, select Page Setup - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 259
printer for the set time, the printer is turned off automatically. The default setting is off. 4 When a confirmation message appears, click the OK button. When Auto Power On/Off is to be cancelled, remove the check mark from each checkbox using the same procedure. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 260
box, you can change the printer's mode settings and printer driver to change its operation. Use the Chooser to change the driver-supported resolution. Changing the printer's mode A pause can be specified to allow the most recent printout to dry, or to adjust the print head position. 1 Open the Page - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 261
, click the OK button. This completes changing the printer's mode. Changing the driver-supported resolution The driver-supported resolution is usually set to Standard. Try changing this setting. 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Click the S400 icon. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 261 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 262
3 Click the Setup button. Printer Maintenance 4 Click the Driver-Supported Resolution dropdown box and select High from the pop-up menu. 5 Click the OK button. 6 Click the close box to close the Chooser. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 262 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 263
documents in applications that are currently running, save your documents. 2 Double-click the S400 folder and then double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the BJ Installer icon. 4 When the Software License Agreement is displayed, click the Accept button. 5 Select Uninstall from the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 264
Printer Maintenance 6 Click the Uninstall button. 7 When a confirmation message appears, click the Continue button. 8 When a confirmation message appears, click 9 Next you see the Uninstall dialog box. Click Quit and then click Restart to restart your computer. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 264 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 265
the Service Life of the Printer BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace a BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Replacing a BJ Tank Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Head Cleaning - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 266
Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer To ensure a long service life for your printer, clean it frequently and replace consumable items such as the BJ cartridges when required. Before you move the printer to a new location, pack it in its original box and packing material to prevent damage - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 267
Can Use With the Printer s Types of BJ Cartridges You can use the BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge, BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge, or BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge with this printer. Use whichever cartridge is appropriate for the work you are doing. BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge BC-30e Black - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 268
the Printer s BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge includes pigment black ink and inks in the standard three colors (Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow). This cartridge is best for printing general color documents and graphics. The BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge is composed of the print head and four - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 269
You Can Use With the Printer s BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge includes four ink colors: Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta (which are slightly lighter than standard Cyan and Magenta), standard Yellow, and dye black. This cartridge is best for realistically producing natural images such - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 270
is intended for printing monochrome documents. The BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge is composed of two distinct parts, the print head and one replaceable BJ tank, the BCI-3eBK BJ Tank. When this BJ cartridge runs out of black ink, only the BJ tank needs to be replaced. Replacing a BJ Tank BJ tank - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 271
personal injury or damage to the print head, do not touch the print head of a BJ cartridge. The print head becomes very hot during printing and can cause a minor burn. Touching the print head could damage it and make further printing impossible. • To avoid ink spills and stains on your clothing or - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 272
s When you store BJ cartridges... When you replace a BJ cartridge, always store the BJ cartridge you are not using in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box. If the BJ cartridge is not properly stored in the container, the ink will dry out and you can no longer use the BJ cartridge. Also, after removing the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 273
runs out of ink, or after a print head wears out, replace the item. Replacing a BJ Tank Replacing a BJ Cartridge Note • For optimum printing results and to avoid printing problems, Canon recommends that you use only the BJ cartridges and tanks mentioned in this manual. • If the print head is worn - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 274
topics regarding BJ cartridge maintenance describe how to check the status of the BJ cartridges and take the appropriate actions to correct problems. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Replacing a BJ Tank Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Head Routine Maintenance 274 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 275
the printer and visually check the level of the ink in all the BJ tanks. If the remaining ink is low or has run out, replace the necessary BJ tank(s). Replacing a BJ Tank Note If a BJ tank runs out of ink, the POWER light will flash orange four times and the BJ Status Monitor for Windows - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 276
a nozzle check pattern Nozzle check pattern poor quality? Execute normal print head cleaning Nozzle check pattern poor quality? Execute deep print head cleaning Nozzle check pattern poor quality? Replace the BJ cartridge Execute print head alignment Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 277
when your printouts are streaked or the color tones are not correct, or after you perform print head cleaning. Windows Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Macintosh Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Note You can print a Nozzle Check Pattern with the printer driver or with the RESUME button on the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 278
the problem, then execute deep print head cleaning. Note Cleaning the print heads consumes ink, so clean the print heads only when necessary. Windows Cleaning the Print Head Macintosh Cleaning the Print Head Note You can also start print head cleaning with the RESUME button on the printer - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 279
) BCI-3eBk Black BJ Tank BCI-3eC Cyan BJ Tank BCI-3eM Magenta BJ Tank BCI-3eY Yellow BJ Tank BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge • For BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional) BCI-3ePBk Photo Black BJ Tank BCI-3ePC Photo Cyan BJ Tank BCI-3ePM Photo Magenta BJ Tank BCI-3eY Yellow - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 280
with the ink supply from a tank, never touch the opening on a BJ tank. 2 To remove the empty BJ tank, press in on the tab on the BJ tank to release it; then lift it out of the slot. Do not remove the BJ cartridge! Leave the BJ cartridge installed in the printer and remove - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 281
you are handling them. 3 Remove the new BJ tank from its package. Pull the orange tape up and against the perforations to open the packing film. Note • Remove the correct slot of the BJ cartridge. • Remove the film by pulling on the orange tape. Do not attempt to remove the film before you remove - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 282
Replacing a BJ Tank 4 Grip the bottom of the BJ tank and twist off the orange protective cap in the direction of the arrow. Protective cap Note To prevent ink spills, do not press this side of the BJ tank. Do not attempt to reattach a protective cap to a BJ tank. Discard the protective cap - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 283
with the correct slot. Then insert the BJ tank in its place. Make sure you insert the BJ tank into the correct slot of the cartridge holder. 6 To lock the BJ tank in place, press down on top of the BJ tank. Press down until the BJ tank locks in place - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 284
Replacing a BJ Tank 7 Close the front cover. The cartridge holder returns to the home position, and print head cleaning begins automatically. The POWER light flashes during print head cleaning. When print head cleaning is complete and the POWER light stops flashing, you can resume normal operation. - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 285
and cleaning the print head, the print head is worn out and you must replace the BJ cartridge. Note Canon recommends using the following BJ cartridges with the S400 printer: • BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge • BC-34e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional) • BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge (optional) 1 Make sure that - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 286
Raise the cartridge lock lever to unlock the BJ cartridge. Make sure you raise the lever all the way up. Cartridge lock lever Note To avoid staining your hands, clothing, or areas in your work site, handle the BJ cartridge carefully. Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge. Routine Maintenance - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 287
partially used BJ cartridge, store it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box. • Always hold the BJ cartridge by the handles embossed on the left and right sides of the BJ cartridge. Do not touch the metal contacts or the print head on the BJ cartridge. Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges Routine Maintenance - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 288
Remove the orange protective cap then slowly remove the orange protective tape. Protective cap Protective tape Note • Do not attempt to reattach the tape or cap to the BJ cartridge. Discard the protective cap and tape immediately. • To avoid poor print quality, do not touch the print head area of - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 289
Replacing a BJ Cartridge 5 Set the BJ cartridge in the cartridge holder, then lower the cartridge lock lever until it locks in place. 6 Press in on the tab of the protective cartridge insert and remove it. Fix tab Routine Maintenance 289 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 290
after removing it from the worn BJ cartridge or its package. If a BJ tank remains exposed for a long period, it may run out of ink quickly after it is installed. 8 Close the front cover. The cartridge holder returns to the home position and print head cleaning begins automatically. Do not open the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 291
Aligning the Print Head Each time you replace a BJ cartridge or switch BJ cartridges for a special print job, you must align the print head to ensure optimum printing. Windows Aligning the Print Head Macintosh Aligning the Print Head Routine Maintenance 291 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 292
the power cord when the POWER light is on or flashing. This may damage the printer. 1 Press the POWER button ( ) to turn the printer off. Check the POWER light and make sure that it is not on or blinking. 2 Make sure that the POWER light is off, then unplug the power cord from - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 293
Cleaning the Printer 3 Remove the paper output tray and wipe the paper output area with a soft cloth. Routine Maintenance 293 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 294
or the print head area on the BJ cartridge. • To avoid staining your hands, clothing, or areas in your work site, handle the BJ cartridge carefully. Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge. • If you are removing a partially used BJ cartridge, store it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Notes - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 295
Transporting the Printer 5 Press the POWER button ( ) while leaving the front cover open. The POWER light turns off and the cartridge holder remains in the same position. Now unplug the power cord from the power outlet. 6 Fix the cartridge holder with tape and the cartridge lock lever with packing - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 296
Transporting the Printer 10 Disconnect the printer cable from your computer and printer, and disconnect the power cord from the printer. (Illustration shows use of a parallel printer cable.) 11 Reattach the tape and packing material to the printer and insert the printer into its plastic bag. Packing - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 297
Transporting the Printer 12 Fit the packing material on either end of the printer and pack the printer into the original box. Note If you are shipping the printer through a shipping agent, mark the box with FRAGILE or HANDLE WITH CARE. Routine Maintenance 297 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 298
Troubleshooting Printout Is Unsatisfactory Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-Job Paper Jams or Does Not Feed The POWER Light Flashes Orange An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Troubleshooting 298 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 299
Poor Color Output Straight lines are broken Printed pages curled Backs of pages stained with ink Ink blurred Printed surface scratched White streaks visible Colors streaked or uneven Last part of print job not printing Characters and figures notched/gradation streaked or unnatural Troubleshooting 299 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 300
the print mode best suited for the print job in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab. Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridge and media currently set in the printer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Troubleshooting 300 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 301
TANK INSTALLED IN THE BJ CARTRIDGE? You may not be able to achieve satisfactory performance with a BJ tank that does not contain genuine Canon ink. It is recommended that you use genuine Canon BJ tanks especially designed for use with the Canon BJ cartridges. Replacing a BJ Tank Troubleshooting 301 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 302
install the BJ tanks in the correct slots of the BJ cartridge. Replacing a BJ Tank Check 3 ARE THE PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS CORRECT? Open the Printer Properties dialog box and select the print mode best suited for the print job in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab. Troubleshooting 302 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 303
Unsatisfactory Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridge and media currently set in the printer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note Windows If Monochrome Effects is selected for Special Effects, the colors displayed on the screen may differ from - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 304
and symbols are printed. Check 1 ARE YOU USING THE CORRECT PRINTER DRIVER? Windows Meaningless characters and symbols may print if you have selected the wrong printer driver for the print job. Start the print procedure again and make sure that Canon S400 is displayed in the Name entry box of the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 305
If meaningless characters or symbols are printed only when you print a certain file, the cause of the problem may be in the file or the application program you are using. Rebuild the file and print does not print correctly, contact the applications company. Before You Call for Help Troubleshooting 305 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 306
the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Page Layout tab, and click Normal-size Printing. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Macintosh To disable Scaled Printing, select Page Setup from the File menu and set 100% in the Scale box. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Troubleshooting 306 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 307
AND PRINTER DRIVER MATCH? Windows Set the same Page Size setting for the application program and the printer driver. Open the Printer Properties dialog box, click the Page Layout tab, and select the Page Size that matches the Page Size setting in the application program. Troubleshooting 307 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 308
. Re-attaching the tape or cap can cause air bubbles, trap dirt or dust, and clog the ink nozzles. If the protective tape or cap has been re-attached, remove it. Install the BJ cartridge in the printer and clean the print heads immediately. Check 3 DID YOU PRINT ON THE CORRECT PRINT SIDE OF - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 309
you install a BJ cartridge, you must align the print heads. If you do not align the print heads, straight lines may appear broken or uneven. Aligning the Print Head Check 2 IS PRINT QUALITY SET TO FAST IN THE PRINTER DRIVER? Changing Print Quality to Fine in the printer driver may improve the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 310
better ink absorption. IS THE PRINTER DRIVER SET FOR HIGH DENSITY PRINTING? Move the Intensity setting (print density) in the Color tab to a lower setting and execute the print job again. A lower Intensity setting uses less ink and thus causes less curling of the printed page. Troubleshooting 310 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 311
Is Unsatisfactory Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Intensity slide bar to change the Intensity setting. Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Printer Properties - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 312
of the pages may be stained with ink. You may be able to eliminate this problem by reducing the black density on the printer driver setting screen. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Black slide bar to - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 313
DRIVER SET FOR HIGH-DENSITY PRINTING? The Intensity setting in the printer driver can be used to adjust print density (that is, the amount of ink used to print). Lowering the print density setting can reduce the tendency for ink to spread in color photographs or illustrations. Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 314
. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Intensity slide bar to change the intensity setting. Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the color panel, use the Density slide bar to change the print density setting. Troubleshooting 314 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 315
on thick paper, the print head may scratch the printed surface of the page. If printing on thick paper, clean the print heads. Cleaning the Print Head Check 2 IS THE PAPER THICKNESS LEVER is loaded with the curl bowing up, the print heads may scratch the bottom edge of the paper. Try to - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 316
you execute a high-density print job on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and curl, and the print heads may scratch the surface of the curled page. Lower the Intensity setting. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, and click the Advanced button in the Main tab. 2 Click the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 317
worn out. If the problem persists after cleaning the print head and aligning the print head, try replacing the BJ cartridge. Note If the Nozzle Check Pattern prints normally, there may be a problem in the application program. For details, refer to the Troubleshooting sections of the documentation - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 318
1 IS PRINT QUALITY ON THE QUALITY TAB IN THE PRINTER DRIVER SET TO FAST? Set Print Quality to Fine and print again. This reduces uneven coloration you may see in a document where a large amount of ink is used. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Advanced button in the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 319
Quality tab of the printer driver. The Diffusion setting smoothes uneven or streaked colors. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, set Halftoning to Scatter. Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 320
the printer driver. Set the Page Size that matches the Page Size setting in the application program. ARE THE COMPUTER AND PRINTER SECURELY CONNECTED? Check the connection of the printer cable at the computer and printer. A loose connection can cause losing part of a print job. Troubleshooting 320 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 321
Is Unsatisfactory Check 3 IS A WPS PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLED? Windows You may not be able to print correctly with a WPS (Windows Printing System) printer driver installed in your system. Confirm whether or not a WPS driver is installed in your system. Change the WPS driver port setting to FILE or - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 322
appears streaked. Check ARE YOU USING AN APPLICATION PROGRAM THAT ONLY SUPPORTS POSTSCRIPT? The S400 is a QuickDraw printer and is not a PostScript printer. Therefore, if you use an application program that supports only PostScript, the lines of characters and figures may print with unnatural - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 323
Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-Job Printer does not turn on Print job does not start Printing halts Printing starts but nothing prints Cartridge holder does not move to the center Troubleshooting 323 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 324
the same power outlet. If the other device operates normally, the power outlet is functioning normally. If you perform all these checks and the problem is not solved, unplug the printer and contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Troubleshooting 324 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 325
ashes green, the computer is sending print data to the printer and the job is executing normally. ARE THE PRINTER AND COMPUTER SECURELY CONNECTED? Check the printer cable connections at the printer and computer. A faulty or loose connection can prevent the printer from starting. Troubleshooting 325 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 326
if you have selected the wrong printer driver for the print job. Windows Check that Canon S400 is displayed in the Name entry box of the Print dialog box. If another driver is selected, click the down-arrow and select Canon S400 from the pull-down list. If Canon S400 does not appear in the list - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 327
the Printer Properties dialog box: click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. Highlight the Canon S400 icon and right-click. Now select Properties. 2 Click the Details tab and select LPT1 or USBPRN in the Print to the following port box (LPT1: Canon BJ LPT Printer Port). Troubleshooting 327 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 328
, the printer may beep and stop printing to protect the print heads. In this case, you cannot continue printing. Turn the printer off and wait at least 15 minutes for the print heads to cool. Caution To avoid minor burns, never touch the print heads or the surrounding area. Troubleshooting 328 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 329
the BJ cartridge. Replacing a BJ Cartridge If you can print a Nozzle Check Pattern, check that the printer is connected to the computer securely. If the connection is loose, printing starts but nothing may be printed. Also check that there is no problem with the original file. Troubleshooting 329 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 330
Check 2 Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-Job DID YOU REMOVE THE ORANGE PROTECTIVE TAPE FROM THE PRINT HEAD? If the orange protective tape is not removed from the BJ cartridge, ink cannot be ejected from the BJ cartridge. Remove the BJ cartridge and check the print head. If the tape has not been - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 331
printer. If you have just turned on the printer and the POWER light flashes green, the printer is cartridge holder automatically returns to the home position to prevent the print heads from drying out. Close the front cover and open it again. The cartridge holder moves to the left. Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 332
Paper Jams or Does Not Feed Paper does not feed from auto sheet feeder Paper skews during feeding Multiple sheets feed together Paper jams Troubleshooting 332 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 333
misfeeds and paper jams, never load paper in the auto sheet feeder that is folded, curled, or wrinkled. Media Sizes You Can Use With the Printer Media Types You Cannot Use With the Printer Troubleshooting 333 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 334
You Cannot Use With the Printer Check 3 IS THE PAPER GUIDE SET CORRECTLY? If the paper guide on the auto sheet feeder is not set correctly, the paper does not feed straight or may jam in the printer. The paper guide must be snug against the side of the stack and not too tight. Troubleshooting 334 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 335
misfeeds and paper jams, never load paper in the auto sheet feeder that is folded, curled, or wrinkled. Media Types You Cannot Use With the Printer Check 4 ARE YOU PRINTING ON TRANSPARENCIES? When more than one transparency feeds from a stack at the same time, lower the paper rest, set the stack - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 336
pull the paper out of the printer from the auto sheet feeder or the paper output slot, whichever is easier. (If the paper tears or shreds, open the front cover and remove all the fragments of paper.) 2 Close the front cover, load the paper, and then press the RESUME button. Troubleshooting 336 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 337
range of 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m2) can be loaded in the auto sheet feeder. Media Sizes You Can Use With the Printer • To avoid misfeeds and paper jams, do not load wrinkled, folded, or curled paper in the auto sheet feeder. Media Types You Cannot Use With - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 338
jam Four flashes: BJ cartridge out of ink Five flashes: BJ cartridge not installed correctly Six flashes: BJ cartridge not installed Seven flashes: BJ cartridge defective Eight flashes: Waste ink absorber almost full The POWER light flashes orange and green alternately: Service error Troubleshooting 338 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 339
. Paper Jams or Does Not Feed Note If the paper is not feeding into the auto sheet feeder, adjust the paper guide and insert the paper. s Three flashes: Paper jam If paper has jammed in the printer, remove the jam and press the RESUME button. Paper Jams or Does Not Feed Troubleshooting 339 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 340
flashes: BJ cartridge defective There is a problem with the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Remove the BJ cartridge and check that the contacts on the BJ cartridge and cartridge holder are clean. Also check that the orange protective tape has been removed from the print head then install the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 341
orange and green alternately: Service error A service error means the printer requires the attention of a qualified technician. Count the number of flashes. (You may be asked for this information.) Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 342
An Error Message Appears Error writing to LPT1 or USBPRN Windows Application error, general protection fault Windows Other error messages Troubleshooting 342 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 343
Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu: click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. Highlight the Canon S400 icon and rightclick. Select Properties. 2 Click the Details tab and click the Spool Settings button. Click the button for "Print directly to the printer." Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 344
the Device Manager tab, double-click Ports (COM & LPT), and then double-click Canon BJ LPT Printer Port (LPT1). 3 In the General tab, check that Original Configuration (Current and then double-click Canon S400. 3 In the General tab, note what is displayed. Resolve any problems. Troubleshooting 344 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 345
printer port setting does not match the interface connected to the printer, shut down Windows and turn the printer off. Then connect the printer using the correct interface specified in the printer driver, or install the correct printer driver that matches the connected interface. Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 346
correctly if a WPS (Windows Printing System) driver is installed on your computer. 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2 If a WPS driver is installed, right-click port also used by the S400, change the WPS driver port setting to FILE or delete the WPS driver. Troubleshooting 346 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 347
Windows 3.1 application program installed on a system with Windows 98 or Windows 95 may cause an error. Use a Windows 98 or Windows 95 compatible application program. Note You cannot use the Canon S400 with the Windows memory. Checking the Windows version and memory capacity Troubleshooting 347 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 348
the software company or the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call for Help IS THE PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLED CORRECTLY? There may be a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and install it again. Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver See the Quick Start Guide for details - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 349
BJ STATUS MONITOR? Windows When an error occurs, the BJ Status Monitor screen opens. The Print Status tab displays a short description of the error and other information about the print job. Click the Guide tab to display instructions on how to solve the problem. For problems that require more - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 350
printer driver. ... Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver See the Quick Start Guide for details on installing the printer driver. Background printing failed. Restart Windows documentation for information on installing additional memory. Troubleshooting 350 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 351
the Quick Start Guide for details on installing the printer driver. Error number (*300) displayed Check the following. • Printer is turned on? • Printer cable is connected securely? Make sure that the printer cable is securely fastened to the computer and the printer. If the problem cannot be solved - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 352
Other Problems Cannot install the printer driver BJ Status Monitor does not open Cannot execute background printing Troubleshooting 352 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 353
1 DID YOU FOLLOW THE PRINTER DRIVER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE QUICK START GUIDE? The Quick Start Guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the printer driver. If you are reinstalling the printer driver, remove any other Bubble Jet printer drivers which have been installed on - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 354
Guide. • When you install the printer driver from Run in the Start menu, specify the CD-ROM drive and file name (Setup.exe) correctly. • The drive name (E:, for example) varies according to how your system is set up. Check 4 IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE S400 CANON CREATIVE CD-ROM? The S400 Canon - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 355
Problems s BJ Status Monitor does not open Windows Check 1 DOES YOUR PRINTER CABLE SUPPORT BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION? Check the hardware specifications of your printer cable. Operation of the BJ Status Monitor requires bi-directional data transfer between the computer and printer. The printer - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 356
Other Problems s Cannot execute background printing PRINTER DRIVER? Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Page Layout tab. 2 Check Background Printing in the Background checkbox. Macintosh 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Set Backgrounding to On. Troubleshooting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 357
Before You Call for Help Narrowing down the problem Checking the printing environment Troubleshooting 357 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 358
. Application program problem Problems that arise only when you use a particular application program are probably caused by the application program. For details, consult the software company. The problem may also be solved by installing the latest version of the printer driver. Troubleshooting 358 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 359
system, the amount of memory installed, hard disk capacity and amount of free space on hard disk, and the printer driver version number. Checking the Windows version and memory capacity Windows 1 Right-click the My Computer icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 2 On the General tab note - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 360
Checking the amount of free space on hard disk Before You Call for Help Windows 1 On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon. 2 Right-click the icon of the hard disk the icon of the hard disk. 2 Select Get Info from the File menu. 3 Select General Information. Troubleshooting 360 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 361
. The version number of the printer driver is displayed. Macintosh 1 Double-click the Extensions Folder in the System Folder and then select the S400 icon. 2 Select Get Info from the File menu. 3 Select General Information. The version number of the printer driver is displayed. Troubleshooting 361 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 362
support* options including: • For e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.ccsi.canon.com) • 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, automated support for troubleshooting about extending your Canon service and support up to an additional two years, call 1-800-385 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 363
Specifications General Specifications System Requirements Specifications 363 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 364
General Specifications Printing method Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution 1440 (horizontal) × 720 (vertical) dpi Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern) • Black: up to 9 ppm • Color: up to 4 ppm Print direction Bi-directional Print width 8.0 in. (203.2 mm) max. Receive buffer 128 KB - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 365
- IEEE 1284-compatible • Material AWG28 or larger • Type Twisted-pair shielded cable • Length Up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m) • Connectors Amphenol 30360 or equivalent Recommended USB printer cable • Material AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) • Type Twisted-pair shielded - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 366
Operating environment • Temperature • Humidity 41 to 95˚F (5 to 35˚C) 10 to 90% RH (no condensation) Storage environment • Temperature • Humidity 32 to 95˚F (0 to 35˚C) 5 to 90% RH (no condensation) Power supply USA/Canada AC 120V, 60Hz Power consumption • Off • Standby • Printing Approx. 1W - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 367
General Specifications Sheet feeder capacity • Plain paper (17 lb. or 64 g/m2) • Artist Canvas • Back Print Film • Banner Paper • Glossy Photo Cards • Glossy Photo Paper • Greeting Cards • High Gloss Photo Film • High Resolution Paper • Magnet Sheet • Transparencies • T-Shirt Transfer • Envelopes - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 368
to 584.2 mm) Weight 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m2) Thickness 0.24" (0.6 mm) max. Canon Specialty Papers • Artist Canvas • Back Print Film • Banner Paper • Brilliant White Paper • Bubble Jet Paper (water-resistant) • Glossy Photo Cards • Glossy Photo Paper • Greeting Cards • High Gloss Photo Film - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 369
format Resolution BJ Cartridges BC-33e Color BJ Cartridge: Nozzles: Ink colors: Canon extended mode-Raster image format Canon extended mode-180, 360, 720, 1440 dpi 48 per color Black, Cyan, Yellow, Magenta BC-34e Photo Color BJ Cartridge: Nozzles: 48 per color Ink colors: Photo Black, Photo - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 370
System Requirements Printer driver software Windows® 98/95 486 processor; 16MB RAM; 40MB free hard-disk space Windows 2000 Pentium® processor, 133MHz or faster; 3.2MB RAM for Professional, 64MB RAM for Server; 38MB free hard-disk space Windows NT® 4.0 Pentium®; 16MB RAM; 38MB free hard-disk space - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 371
printer and computer through a USB interface, use the system under the following operating environment. Computer with Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows the system must be upgraded using iMac Firmware 1.0, which can be downloaded from the home page of Apple Computer, Inc.) • Specifications subject to - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 372
Using the Optional IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems Using the Optional IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge 372 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 373
Using the Scanner Scanner Driver Basics Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge Installing the IS Scan Software Installing the Scanner Cartridge Basic Scanning Procedure Using the White Calibration Sheet Scanning Area Guidelines Loading an Image Using the Scanner 373 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 374
Scanner Driver Basics Installing the optional IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer makes it possible to scan and save images such as your favorite photographs and greeting cards. Photograph Wallpaper for your computer Home page Greeting card Using the Scanner 374 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 375
Scanner Driver Basics Windows To use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software, which includes the IS Scan scanner driver and the IS Scan Plus utility program. These two programs provide many features that allow you to perform simple color adjustments to improve the quality of - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 376
Make sure you have the following items. s IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Optical components Electrical contacts Caution The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components. To avoid poor scanning results, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts. Using the Scanner - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 377
s White Calibration Sheet You use this sheet to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. The first time you install the scanner cartridge, you need to run the white level calibration. You will also run calibration when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. s Scanning - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 378
Installing the IS Scan Software Make sure the S400 Printer Driver is installed on your computer before you proceed with the following instructions. 1 Insert the S400 Canon Creative CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the S400 icon on your desktop: You'll see this screen: Using the Scanner - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 379
3 Click the Manuals, Supplies, and Help button. You'll see this screen: Installing the IS Scan Software Using the Scanner 379 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 380
4 Click Canon Accessories and Papers. You'll see this screen: Installing the IS Scan Software 5 Click the Install IS-32 Driver button. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen. Using the Scanner 380 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 381
. • To avoid damaging the scanning head of the scanner cartridge, do not store the scanner cartridge in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box. The pad for the BJ cartridge print head inside the container is covered with ink that could damage the scanning head of the scanner cartridge. Using the Scanner 381 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 382
hands, clothing, or work area, handle the BJ cartridge carefully. Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge. Store the BJ cartridge in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box. 4 Insert the scanner cartridge into the cartridge holder, then lower the cartridge lock lever until it locks in place. Lock lever - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 383
installing the IS Scan scanner driver, you can use the S400 printer as a scanner. 1 Remove the BJ cartridge installed in the cartridge holder and then install the IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. 2 Start a graphics application program. Windows Macintosh For Windows Users • If you use a TWAIN - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 384
scan into the scanning holder, then load the scanning holder into the auto sheet feeder. Loading an Image 5 Scan the image. Windows Scanning an Image Macintosh Scanning an Image 6 Save the scanned image. 7 Now you can install the BJ cartridge and print the scanned image. Using the Scanner 384 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 385
color balance of scanned images. White level calibration is required when the scanner cartridge is used for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. When white level calibration is needed, you will see this screen when you click the Prescan or Scan button. Windows - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 386
Using the White Calibration Sheet 1 Load the white calibration sheet with the cropped corner at upper left. Scanning holder White calibration sheet 2 Click the OK button on your screen. 3 When the white calibration sheet is ejected from the paper output tray, White Level Calibration processing is - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 387
• The white level calibration data is stored into memory and used for maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images. When a message appears and prompts you to load the white from the IS Scan driver. Windows Other IS Scan Features Macintosh Other IS Scan Functions Using the Scanner 387 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 388
Color Image Scanner Cartridge, the SH-101 A4/LTR scanning holder is available for purchase. Visit the Canon Web site to find out about accessories and supplies (www.ccsi.canon prevent possible damage to the printer or scanner cartridge, do not scan an image with paper clips or staples. • Legal size - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 389
Loading an Image 1 Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the auto sheet feeder. 2 Place the or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity. • When you load the scanning holder on the printer, be sure to set the paper thickness lever to the down (or envelope) position. Scanning with the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 390
Loading an Image 4 Adjust the paper guide to the left edge of the scanning holder. Caution To prevent possible damage to the scanning holder, always insert the seamed side into the auto sheet feeder first. Using the Scanner 390 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 391
Using the Scanner With Windows Using IS Scan Changing the Scanning Mode Using the Customized Scanning Mode Saving the Settings Using the Saved Settings Using Capture Image Using Capture Photo Editing a Scanned Image Printing a Scanned Image Saving a Scanned Image Using the Scanner With Windows 391 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 392
Note These basic procedures may vary according to the application program you are using. 1 Install the IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer. Installing the Scanner Cartridge 2 Make sure Canon IS Scan 2 is set as the Acquire Source and then select the command used for scanning (such as - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 393
box. Changing the Scanning Mode 4 Load the image you wish to scan in the auto sheet feeder of the printer and click the Prescan button. It's a good idea to use prescanning to determine whether or not an image Drag the mouse to the opposite corner of the rectangle. Using the Scanner With Windows 393 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 394
of the Selection Box in the Image Size box. • The minimum size of the Selection Box is 1" × 1" (25.4 mm × 25.4 mm). Using the Scanner With Windows 394 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 395
image data to the TWAIN-compatible graphics application program. Adjust, edit, or enhance the image in the application program as needed. Using the Scanner With Windows 395 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 396
application program, do not close the application program. If you do, the system may not be able to respond. • To quit IS Scan, select Exit Driver from the Settings menu. Using the Scanner With Windows 396 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 397
scanning a Color color image 180 dpi Standard setting for scanning a Grayscale monochrome image 180 dpi Suitable for scanning a photographic print such as a snapshot Color 360 dpi Off Grayscale Off On Off Grayscale Off Off Off Grayscale Off On Using the Scanner With Windows 397 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 398
the Scanning Mode Scanning Mode Purpose Image Type Resolution Edge Emphasis Character Emphasis Color Matching Prescan Mode Scans by converting a Monochrome Off Monochrome monochrome image into the document is scanned and processed as a monochrome image. Using the Scanner With Windows 398 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 399
the main IS Scan dialog box. 2 Click the Custom button in the Scanning Mode box. This displays the Custom dialog box: Using the Scanner With Windows 399 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 400
You change the standard values for the default settings here. Image Type Select a type of image: Color (the default), Grayscale, or Monochrome. Resolution Determines the precision of the scanned image. The higher . Edge Emphasis is not used with prescanning. Using the Scanner With Windows 400 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 401
original with an OCR software application. This option is available only when the Image Type is set for Monochrome. Color Matching In some cases, the colors displayed on your monitor may not match the colors you see in your printout. Color Matching attempts to match the colors of the scanned image - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 402
sure that the image you wish to scan is inserted into the scanning holder properly and is loaded in the auto sheet feeder of the printer, then click the Scan or Prescan button. Using the Scanner With - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 403
the Settings menu. 3 Select the folder in which the file is to be saved. 4 Enter a File name. 5 Click the Save button. Using the Scanner With Windows 403 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 404
Settings menu when you have changed the settings and you wish to save all the current settings under a new file name. Using the Scanner With Windows 404 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 405
Other IS Scan Features s White Level Calibration Use this feature to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. You need to perform White Level Calibration when you use the scanner cartridge for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated. 1 Select White - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 406
Scan dialog box, you can verify the name of the printer that is currently connected to your system and information on the communication mode. • If the printer is connected using the parallel interface, Device Information displays you can learn more about IS Scan. Using the Scanner With Windows 406 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 407
Scan Plus IS Scan Plus is a utility program that allows you to edit, enhance, print, and save an image acquired by the IS Scan scanner driver. You can use IS Scan Plus if you do not have a graphics application program. s Launching IS Scan Plus 1 Select Programs from the Start menu, then - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 408
a photographic print. Using Capture Image Capture Photo Scan and edit a photographic print such as a snapshot. Using Capture Photo Device Information Verify the name of the printer that is currently connected to your system and information on the communication mode. Using the Scanner With - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 409
instructions, click the Help button in the upper right of the main screen. You can access the online Help from all the screens that IS Scan Plus displays. s Verifying the Device Information Make sure that the printer the screens that IS Scan Plus displays. Using the Scanner With Windows 409 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 410
s IS Scan Buttons Returns to the main IS Scan Plus screen. Moves back to the previous screen. Displays the Edit screen. Editing a Scanned Image Prints a scanned image. Printing a Scanned Image Saves a scanned image. Saving a Scanned Image Using IS Scan Plus Using the Scanner With Windows 410 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 411
the scanned image before printing. 1 Click the Copy button in the main IS Scan Plus screen. The Copy screen displays: 2 Specify any required settings: • Select Color or Monochrome in the Document Type box. • Select Fine or Fast in the Copy Mode box. • Select the paper size in the Paper Size box - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 412
displays the Print Setup dialog box. Make sure Canon S400 is displayed as the default printer. Click the Properties button, if necessary, to display the Printer Properties dialog box and specify any printer settings. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver 4 When you click the Copy button, a message - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 413
using different settings, click the Clear button to clear the copied image from the preview area. Repeat the procedure described above. Using the Scanner With Windows 413 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 414
the scanned image. 1 Click the Capture Image button in the main IS Scan Plus screen. This displays the Capture Image screen. Using the Scanner With Windows 414 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 415
according to your scanning purpose. Standard setting for scanning a color image. Standard setting for scanning a monochrome image. Suitable for the scanning holder, and then load it in the auto sheet feeder of the printer. 5 Click the Prescan button. The remaining steps are similar to those described - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 416
the Preview Area. To delete the Selection Box, point to any location in the Preview Area and right-click your mouse. 2 Specify these settings: • Select Color or Black & White in the Photo Type box. • Select Regular or Panorama in the Photo Size box. Using the Scanner With - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 417
Using Capture Photo 3 Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder, and then load it in the auto sheet feeder of the printer. 4 Click the Prescan button. The remaining steps are similar to those described for Scanning an Image. Scanning an Image Using the Scanner With Windows 417 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 418
on each feature, use the online Help for IS Scan Plus. Contrast / Brightness Adjusts the brightness and contrast of an image. Using the Scanner With Windows 418 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 419
Edges Enhances the edges in an image by increasing the contrast of the pixels between areas of different colors. Lines Emphasizes selected edges and de-emphasizes all other edges of an image. Pixelize Squares off all you to add a frame border around the image. Using the Scanner With Windows 419 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 420
. Undo Previous Click once to undo the previous editing effect; click repeatedly to undo each previous editing effect one by one. Using the Scanner With Windows 420 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 421
Printing a Scanned Image You can print a scanned image acquired using the Capture Image or Capture Photo feature. Remove the scanner cartridge, and install the BJ cartridge according to your print job. Click the Print button on the IS Scan Plus screen. If you are using Capture Image, the Print - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 422
Printing a Scanned Image If you are using Capture Photo, the Photo Print Options dialog box appears. Click Print Setting to change the printer settings or click Print to print the image. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Using the Scanner With Windows 422 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 423
. This displays the Save As dialog box. 2 Select the folder in which you wish to save the image. 3 Enter a File name. Using the Scanner With Windows 423 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 424
Saving a Scanned Image 4 Click the down-arrow for "Save as type" and select a format for the file. You can select one of the following file formats. • Bitmap-.BMP • JPEG-.JPG • TIFF-.TIF 5 Click the Save button. Using the Scanner With Windows 424 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 425
Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanning Images With Application Software Using the Main IS Scan Dialog Box Scanning an Image Scanning Images With IS Scan Changing the Scanning Mode Customizing the Scanning Settings Copying a Scanned - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 426
device using the S400 driver. The basic procedure is described below (steps may vary based on your application software). 1 Start the application software and then select New... from the File menu. Then, open the menu you use to scan images. Install the scanner cartridge in the printer. 2 To open - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 427
Using the Main IS Scan Dialog Box Menu Button Scan Button Save Button Halt Button Information Box Help Button Image Control Panel Brightness and Contrast Preview Area Menu button Selects the IS Scan functions. Click this button to change the settings for a scanned image or to edit a scanned image. - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 428
. Transfer or Save button Click this button to transfer a scanned image to an application. When using IS Scan only without an application software, this button says Save. Halt button Click this button to cancel scanning. Information box Displays the settings related to image scanning. To perform - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 429
Scanning an Image 1 Click the Menu button and then select Settings. The Settings dialog box displays: 2 Make the necessary settings for the image to be scanned. • Click on Paper Size to select a size that approximates the image to be scanned. • Click on Scanning Mode to select the item that best - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 430
Scanning an Image 3 Click the OK button and then close the Settings dialog box. 4 Place the object to be scanned in the printer and then click the Prescan button. You see the image displayed in the Preview Area. 5 If you only want to scan part of the object, - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 431
.4 mm by 25.4 mm). • The size of the selected range is displayed in the Image Control Panel. 6 Place the image to be scanned in the printer and click the Scan button. Remember, only the range indicated by the Selection Box is scanned. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 431 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 432
expect, click the Clear button and start over. If you like the image, click the Transfer button. The scanned image is transferred to the application software. Edit the image data as required prior to printing or saving it. • Some application programs do not display the main IS Scan dialog box, but - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 433
Scanning Images With IS Scan You can use IS Scan as a stand-alone program to scan and edit images. s Starting IS Scan 1 Turn on the printer and install the scanner cartridge. 2 Double-click the IS Scan folder. 3 Double-click the IS Scan icon. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 433 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 434
Scanning Images With IS Scan IS Scan starts and the main dialog box displays. The contents of the main dialog box and the method you use to scan images are basically the same as when using TWAIN application software. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 434 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 435
s Saving Scanned Images 1 Click the Save button. Scanning Images With IS Scan Using the Scanner With Macintosh 435 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 436
2 Make the necessary settings. Scanning Images With IS Scan • Select the location to which you want to save your image. • Enter a name for the image data in Name. • Click the drop-down box in Format to select PICT, JPG, or TIFF. 3 Click the Save button. The image data is saved into a file. Using - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 437
dpi Standard setting used when a black & white draft is to be scanned Grayscale 180 dpi Edge Emphasis Prescan Color Matching Mode* Off Grayscale On (Execute) Off Color On (Execute) Off Grayscale Off * By default, Prescan is disabled. Once enabled, Black & White is the default Prescan - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 438
Changing the Scanning Mode Scanning Mode Text FAX OCR Custom Use Image Type Edge Emphasis Prescan Resolution Color Matching Mode* Recommended when scanning a document consisting entirely of text, such as a document created with a typewriter or word processor Black & White 180 dpi On (Execute) - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 439
Note Changing the Scanning Mode • The Settings dialog box displays when you select Settings after you click the Menu button in the main dialog box. • When you select FAX or OCR, the document is scanned and processed as a grayscale image and converted to monochrome binary image data. This process - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 440
Custom. 3 Make the appropriate settings for the image to be scanned. Image Type Select a mode according to the image to be scanned. You can select Color, Grayscale, Black & White, or Black & White (Text Enhanced). Using the Scanner With Macintosh 440 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 441
sufficient for home pages, while 180 dpi is good for output to a printer. Settings are 90, 180, 200, 300, 360. Threshold This function is valid Grayscale, or Color. Color Matching This function is effective only when Image Type is set to Color. When this function is enabled, the colors are adjusted - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 442
you copy a scanned image to the clipboard, you can use the image easily with other application software. This is particularly useful when you want to paste an image into documents created with application software that is not TWAIN-compatible. s Copying an Image 1 Click the Menu button in the main - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 443
Adjusting an Image If you are not satisfied with a scanned image, you can perform fine adjustment using a range of functions. Image data can be processed so that the brightness of the image changes or so that the image appears sharper or softer. s Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast 1 Click the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 444
Adjusting an Image 2 Move each slide bar to the right or left to adjust the image. Brightness Moving the Brightness slide bar to the left makes the entire image darker, while moving it to the right makes the image brighter. Contrast Moving the slide bar to the left reduces the contrast of the entire - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 445
it clearer. Soften Softens the edges of an image. Despeckle Removes speckling from an image, making any such areas less noticeable. Invert Inverts the colors of an image to produce a negative of the original. You can check the effect of the adjustment in the Preview Area. Using the Scanner - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 446
or line drawing. Lines... Emphasizes only lines in a specific direction. Pixelize... Applies a mosaic effect to an image. Posterize... Reduces the number of colors and simplifies the image. Low Relief... Creates a low relief version of the image. When you select one of these functions, the - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 447
Applying Special Effects to an Image 2 Select a desired function from the list. The following is an example of the screen displayed when you select Edges. The operation is the same when any other function is selected. You can check the approximate result of the selection in the Preview Area. For - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 448
Note Applying Special Effects to an Image 3 Once you are satisfied with the adjustment, click the OK button. To cancel an adjustment you have made, click the Menu button and then select Undo. Then, select either of the following: Last Only the function applied immediately before is cancelled. If you - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 449
for the first time, or when the temperature of the scanner cartridge rises to a certain level, a message displays prompting you to place the white calibration sheet in the printer. Place the white calibration sheet in the printer and then click the OK button. The calibration sheet is scanned and - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 450
Other IS Scan Functions s Using the Online Help Clicking the Help button on the main dialog box displays helpful explanations of the functions of IS Scan. You can also display the Help by clicking the Menu button, then Help, and Help again. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 450 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 451
easily. s Installing the Copy Utility To use the Copy Utility, you must first copy the folder including the necessary files to any location. 1 Load the S400 Canon Creative CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver on your Macintosh. 2 Double-click on the Copy Utility folder. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 451 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 452
can start the Copy Utility at any time. Note To use the Copy Utility, the printer driver and IS Scan scanner driver must also be installed. s Starting the Copy Utility 1 Turn on the printer and install the scanner cartridge. 2 Click the Copy Utility folder. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 452 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 453
3 Click the Copy Utility icon. Using the Copy Utility The Copy Utility starts and the main dialog box displays: Using the Scanner With Macintosh 453 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 454
Copying the Image Using the Copy Utility 1 Click the Color or Black & White button according to the image to message appears, remove the scanner cartridge and replace it with a BJ cartridge according to the printing settings. 8 Place a blank sheet of paper in the printer and click the OK button. - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 455
. • To copy another document with the same settings, click the Copy button and follow the instructions on the screen. • To perform copying with different settings, click the Reset button and follow the instructions on the screen. s Ending the Copy Utility To close the Copy utility, click the close - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 456
Scanner Problems Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN-Compatible Application Program Other Scanner Problems Scanner Problems 456 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 457
Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory Scanned Image Blurred or Distorted Quality of Scanned Image Is Uneven White Portion Becomes Grayish Parts of an Image Missing or Not Aligned Properly Image Contains Unexpected Colors, or Is Too Light or Too Dark Scanner Problems 457 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 458
is scratched or damaged, replace it. Note You can purchase a scanning holder for A4/LTR-size images. Visit the Canon Web site to find out about accessories and supplies (www.ccsi.canon.com). Check 3 ARE YOU SCANNING THICK PAPER? The image being scanned must be thinner than 0.01 inch (0.25 mm - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 459
to draw an image, the higher the precision and the quality of the scanned image becomes. For a better quality image, select a greater number. Windows The scanning speed becomes slower and the file size of the scanned image becomes larger when you use a higher resolution. Changing the Scanning Mode - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 460
LEVEL CALIBRATION? Use White Level Calibration to maintain the correct color balance of scanned images. Using the White Calibration Sheet Check and scans even the small differences of the density between white and other colors. Adjust the brightness and contrast. Note • When you are using IS - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 461
Check 3 DID YOU SCAN A MONOCHROME IMAGE USING THE COLOR OR GRAYSCALE SETTING? If the Image Type is set to Color or Grayscale, the scanner detects and scans even the grades Scanning Mode, use the online Help. Windows Macintosh Changing the Scanning Mode Changing the Scanning Mode Scanner - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 462
the scanning area, parts of the image may not be aligned properly. Always check that the image is set within the proper scanning area. Scanner Problems 462 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 463
is not what you expected, or the image is too light or too dark. Check 1 IS THE NUMBER OF DISPLAY COLORS SET TO HIGH COLOR OR TRUE COLOR? Windows Check the number of display colors as follows. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Display icon - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 464
Mode is set for Color. Windows Check that Color Matching is enabled. 1 Click the Custom Setting button. 2 Make sure that Color Matching is enabled in the Custom Setting dialog box. Macintosh 1 Select Settings from the Menu screen. 2 Make sure that Color Matching is enabled. Scanner Problems 464 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 465
Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN-Compatible Application Program Cannot Launch IS Scan From Within the TWAIN-Compatible Graphics Application Program Cannot Transfer to TWAIN-Compatible Graphics Application Program Scanner Problems 465 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 466
program. See the User's Manual for your application program. Macintosh When IS Scan is used as a TWAIN interface, you must use the graphics application program that supports the TWAIN Source Manager (Version 1.5 or later). See the User's Manual for your application program. Scanner Problems 466 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 467
Graphics Application Program Check DOES THE TWAIN-COMPATIBLE GRAPHICS APPLICATION PROGRAM YOU ARE USING SUPPORT THE FILE FORMAT TYPE AND RESOLUTION OF THE IMAGE DATA? Some TWAIN-compatible graphics application program first, and then scan and transfer the image again. Scanner Problems 467 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 468
Other Scanner Problems Cannot Install Scanner Driver Does Not Launch With Default Settings Windows Improper Colors Displayed in the Dialog Box Scanning Too Slow Communication Error Occurs Error Message Appears Scanner Problems 468 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 469
Problems s Cannot Install Scanner Driver Check 1 DID YOU FOLLOW THE SCANNER DRIVER INSTALLATION Windows INSTRUCTIONS? Installing the IS Scan Software If an error occurred during installation and you had to shut down the installation procedure, you may not be able to install the scanner driver - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 470
Check 4 Other Scanner Problems IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE CD-ROM? Windows The Canon Creative CD-ROM may be damaged. On the Windows desktop, double-click the My Computer icon then double-click the CD-ROM icon. If Windows cannot read the CD-ROM, call the Canon Customer Care Center for help. Getting - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 471
Dialog Box Check IS THE NUMBER OF DISPLAY COLORS SET TO HIGH COLOR OR TRUE COLOR? Windows This problem occurs when IS Scan is launched from a TWAIN-compatible application program. If the problem is not solved, change the number of display colors of your computer. 1 From the Start menu, select - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 472
Other Scanner Problems s Scanning Too Slow Scanning is requiring an unusually long time. Check ARE YOU USING A HIGHER RESOLUTION THAN REQUIRED? In resolution setting. Make sure that the resolution is not set higher than you require. • Use the prescanning capability. Scanner Problems 472 - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 473
Check that the printer is plugged in and ready. Check 3 ARE YOU USING THE USB INTERFACE RUNNING UNDER WINDOWS 98? Windows When using the USB interface running under Windows 98, a communication error may occur if the Hardware acceleration setting is Full. To solve the problem, follow these steps - Canon S400 | User Manual - Page 474
s Error Message Appears Check REFER TO THE ONLINE HELP. Other Scanner Problems Windows From the main IS Scan screen, select Contents from the Help menu, or press F1. Macintosh Open the online Help. Scanner Problems 474
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