Canon S450 User Manual - Page 307

Printout Is Unsatisfactory I Colors not clear The colors in printed photographs and illustrations are not as clear as you expected. Check 1 BJ CARTRIDGE AND MEDIA CORRECT FOR THE PRINT JOB? For printing photographs or illustrations, use of High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, or High Gloss Photo Film is recommended. These media provide better color reproduction and brighter colors than plain paper. For best results, use the combination of the BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge and the optional BC-32e Photo BJ Cartridge. For printing color graphs or charts with text, use the combination of the BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge and the BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge. A clogged or worn BJ cartridge may also cause printing problems. Print a Nozzle Check Pattern and check the printed patterns. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Check 2 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS CORRECT FOR MEDIA AND PRINT JOB? 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. 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 307