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    BUBBLE JET PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    Inside the Printer 15 Operation Panel 16 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 17 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 18 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 20 BJ Status Monitor Functions 34 Canceling a Print Job 37 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 38 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh
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    Uninstalling Printer Drivers 63 Routine Maintenance 64 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 65 Replacing an Ink Tank 66 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 71 Printhead Cleaning 75 Printhead Deep Cleaning 78 Cleaning the Printer 80 Transporting the Printer 82 Printing Media
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    Table of Contents Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 140 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 143 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 146 Problems Unique to Windows 157 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 162 Appendix ...165 For Faster Printing 166 Specifications 169 Index ...181 3
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    you for purchasing the Canon S520 Bubble Jet Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning ➤ Instructions that, if ignored
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    How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual To view this User's Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later. The screens shown below are for Acrobat Reader 4.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0
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    How to Use This Manual Use this button to search for a word. Displays the table of contents. Click the heading to jump to the topic. Click the " " symbol to see the headings for each chapter. Click the " " symbol to close the headings. 6
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    read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ➤ You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions
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    supply and call for service. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt that has collected on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke or high humidity, it may absorb moisture and cause insulation
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    to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. ■ Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. This could cause
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    a location with an ambient temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free). Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the
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    120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain
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    Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 12
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    left edge touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper rest Paper output tray Front View Sheet feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Front cover Open to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper. 13
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    Printer Parts and Their Functions Rear View USB port Connects the printer to a computer through a USB port. Rear View Printer port (parallel) Connects the printer to a computer through a parallel port. 14
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    Parts and Their Functions Inside the Printer Paper thickness lever Adjusts the gap between the printhead and the surface of the printing paper. Printhead holder Install the printhead here. Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this
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    to print. Flashing green: The printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require you to contact a Customer Care Representative. Operation
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Canceling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 17
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    describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S520 is selected in the Name field, then
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    Windows XP, click Start, then click Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2 Click the Canon S520 icon. 3 Open the File menu and click: • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 ➔ Properties • Windows NT 4.0 ➔ Document Defaults • Windows XP/Windows 2000 ➔ Printing Preferences
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ➤ The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 operation.
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Main Tab (1) (2) (6) (3) (4) (5) (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print Quality, select Custom, then
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    click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when using Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, click the Start button, then select Programs, then Canon S520, then Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Page Setup Tab (1) (2) (3) (9) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Properties Dialog
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original dimensions. This setting is usually selected by default. Fit-to-Page Printing The document is automatically resized to
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) You can use the slider to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper. It is recommended that you normally set the slider to the right end. If you move the slider to the left to reduce the extension amount, a border may appear. (6) Duplex Printing The
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Stamp/Background Tab (Not Available in Windows NT 4.0) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (8) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box, then choose a stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When Stamp is checked, this option is active. When selected, the stamp is printed over the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Stamp first page only Prints the stamp only on the first page. (4) Define Stamp This lets you create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the check
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Effects Tab (1) (2) (6) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration This function lets you apply graphic effects to a color image without affecting the original document. Select the check box, then adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slider. Printer
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then choose a color or use a custom color using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo By using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Profiles Tab (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the print settings currently registered in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified on the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. The
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to Profiles Click to
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Maintenance Tab (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (1) Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved print quality. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start the printhead alignment procedure. For details on printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Click to start a nozzle check pattern. The nozzle check pattern ensures that the printhead nozzles
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) BJ Status Monitor Functions The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ➤ To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box, then click Start Status Monitor. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35
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    Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, such as if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low. In such cases, take the action described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on the screen. When paper has
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Canceling a Print Job To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ➤ If Cancel Printing is grayed out, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to
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    you to delete all files associated with the printer driver at the same time. 1 Click the Start button, then click Programs, then Canon S520, then Uninstall. For Windows XP, click the Start button, then select All Programs, then Canon S520, then Uninstall. 2 Click Yes when the confirmation message
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Canceling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 39
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box Description of Print Settings • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box 40
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Page Setup Dialog Box The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of the print media used and the image printed. To open the Page Setup dialog box, click Page Setup on the File menu in your application program. (1) (2)
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    Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, nozzle check pattern printing and changing the print mode. (9) Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box. (10) Preview Area Shows how the document will print with the selected paper settings
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Utility Dialog Box The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click to perform. (2) Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing. Click the icon to start this function. For further details,
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Note ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 44
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Print Dialog Box The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for your print job. To open the Print dialog box, click Print the printer. (2) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document. (3) Print Mode
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Details Manually set the print quality and color settings in the Detailed Setting Dialog Box. (This option is only available if Manual print mode is selected.) (5) Options Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Detailed Setting Dialog Box To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual click Details. in the Print dialog box, then (2) (1) (3) (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. Description of
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slider to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Click either Dither or Diffusion ink dot
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects icon. (1) (5) (2) (3) (4) (1) Simulate illustration This function lets you manipulate color image data to produce illustration effects. Select the check box, then adjust the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then choose the color you wish to use. (3) Vivid Photo With this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Color Panel To display the Color panel, click the Color display icon. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Color Correction Select a color correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum color correction method for printing with a
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Type For printing that emphasizes intermediate colors, select Photo. For printing that emphasizes the brightness of primary colors, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic color, select Spot Color. (3) Printer Profile Select
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Options Dialog Box To open the Options dialog box, click Options in the Print dialog box. (1) (7) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Layout Use this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, this is set to 1 Page/Sheet Printing. You
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Duplex Printing The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing on one side, turn the ejected page over and print on the other side. (3) Fit-to-page Printing Executes scaled printing automatically. When selected, you can specify the Printer
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Register Settings Dialog Box To open the Register Settings dialog box, click Apply in the Print dialog box. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. (2) Import Imports a group of saved print settings. To use the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser utility. ■ Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Click Chooser on the Apple menu. 2 Set
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ BJ Print Monitor Functions ... Click to pause printing of the specified document. ... Click to resume printing. ... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed.
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Canceling a Print Job When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend a current job. 1 Click BJ Print Monitor in the Application menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you want to cancel, then click . The document selected in
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    Setting up the Printer • Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. ■ Printer Setup To use
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 4 Click Share. 5 Confirm that S520 server is selected in Enter new print server name, then click Send. 6 Confirm that the new print server name has been added to Current print servers, then click Close. 7 Click the close box to close the Chooser. • Client setup
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor by selecting BJ Print Monitor from the Application menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, click Close Status
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ BJ Status Monitor Functions .... Click to pause printing of the specified document. .... Click to resume printing. .... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Note ➤ • You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing
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    Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, into the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the Installer icon. 4 When the Software operation. 6 After the uninstall is complete, a message appears prompting you to restart your computer. Click Restart. Uninstalling Printer Drivers
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    Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer 64
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    (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will tell you to replace the ink tank. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to flash four times. ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If printing becomes faint or a specific color is no longer printing, even though there is still enough ink, the printhead
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    Note ➤ Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the front cover. The printhead holder moves to the center. Replacing an Ink Tank 66
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    remove the ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ➤ • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables. Replacing an Ink Tank
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    Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Replacing an Ink Tank 68
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    4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank. Never press here! Ink may squirt out of the tank. Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
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    The printhead holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. Leaving an ink tank in
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    the ink sprays normally from the printhead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. ■ Printing
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    Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by clicking Page Setup on the File menu. 3 Click on Utilities to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. ➡ Examining the
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    Routine Maintenance ■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of letter-size or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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    check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74
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    be clogged. Printhead cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on
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    Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, then click Execute. All Colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The
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    ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once
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    printhead cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard printhead cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure that the printer
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    . The POWER lamp stops flashing when printhead cleaning is complete. After printhead deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the printhead is clean. If not, check that there are sufficient ink levels in all ink tanks before turning off the printer. Be sure to perform
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    Maintenance Cleaning the Printer During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off, then unplug the printer
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    with a dry cloth. Wipe away any stray drops of ink, scraps of paper, and dust. Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel, as it can easily become dirty. While cleaning, be careful not to touch the ink absorber (sponge part). Never touch any parts inside, such as the metal bar, and so on
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    thoroughly in protective material and place it inside a sturdy box. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off, then unplug the printer. Important ➤ To protect the printer from damage, do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing. Transporting the Printer 82
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    Routine Maintenance 3 Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray. 4 Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and the printer, then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer 83
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    Routine Maintenance 5 Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer 84
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    Routine Maintenance 6 Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as "Fragile" if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer 85
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    Printing Media Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N • High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 • Glossy Photo
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    Envelopes (US Com. #10 and European DL) Important ➤ Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. holes (such as loose-leaf paper) * non-Canon branded paper Compatible Media Types 87
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    than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer. ■ Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper: Refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. ➡ Envelopes ➡ High
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    Media Envelopes Use US Com. #10 or European DL size envelopes. ■ Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite
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    Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, . The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.2 in
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    ➤ If the envelopes still do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and that no paper is loaded in the printer. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button. When the POWER lamp flashes three times release the RESUME/CANCEL button. The paper
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    feed the envelopes through even after cleaning, repeat Step 4 again. ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select either #10 Env. or DL Env., according to the envelope size you are using. Landscape ■ Handling of Printed Output Remove each envelope as it is
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    Media High Resolution Paper HR-101N This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. ■ Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to
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    or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. ■ Printable Area With some images, the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends into the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ➡ Printing Area High Resolution
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    This media is still thicker than High Resolution Paper, with a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. ■ Loading • Load the left. Paper thickness lever Print side (whiter side) • Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Glossy Photo Paper GP-301
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approximately
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    Media High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed. ■ Printable
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    Cards FM-101 This photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). ■ Loading • Load the paper with the
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    Printing Media ■ Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approximately. two minutes). Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 100
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    Media Photo Paper Pro PR-101 This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in Letter/A4 and 4" x 6" sizes. ■ Loading • You can load one sheet of letter-size or
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not stack more than 20 sheets of 4" x 6" size paper in the output tray
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    paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 in. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the application's user manual. Photo Paper Pro PR-101
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    Pro PR-101, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). ■ Loading • Load the paper with the
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    Printing Media ■ Handling of Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro PR-101". Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 105
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    Media Transparencies CF-102 This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. ■ Loading • Place one sheet of letter-size or A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set
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    by the edge. Print side ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed
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    TR-201 This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backward (mirror image) when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note ➤ For more information refer to the instructions packaged with your media. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • If the
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed.
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    • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. • The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length. ■ Loading 1 Set the paper thickness lever to the right. 2 Load the banner paper
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    Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure that the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 111
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: Letter or A4 • Copies: Must be set to "1" to print correctly. • In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab. • In Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in
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    Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems Unique to Windows
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver ■ Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the printed Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows,
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    Troubleshooting ■ If the Installer for the printer driver does not start automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Windows Note ➤ If you are typing in the file name, you must specify the CD-ROM drive
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    Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Cannot Print to End of Job • Colors are Unclear • Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots • Back of Paper is Smudged • Printed
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    Windows, you may not be able to print due to the computer environment. For details, refer to "Problems Unique to Windows". ■ Check the amount of the space on the hard disk. You may need to increase the amount of free space by deleting any unnecessary files. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
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    Troubleshooting Colors are Unclear ■ Confirm that the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from Windows, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh, click the
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    Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed ■ If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document, then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program. Print Quality is Poor or Contains
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    are Wrong ■ If a specific color does not print, check whether the corresponding ink tank is empty. Replace if necessary. ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check
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    Troubleshooting Straight Lines are Misaligned ■ Align the printhead. Ensure that you align the printhead every time you install a new printhead. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click Utilities. 3 Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 122
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    Troubleshooting ■ In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. 3 Click
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    Troubleshooting Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots ■ Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink (for example, photos or pictures with intense colors). ■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver, then try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. 3 Click the Color icon, then drag the Intensity slider to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 125
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    Troubleshooting Back of Paper is Smudged ■ If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver setting. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or enable Pause Page to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows 1 Open
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    several sheets of letter-size or A4 paper into the printer's paper feeder. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes three times, then release the button. 3 Repeat this operation until there are no more smudges on the test page. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 127
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    Troubleshooting Printed Surface is Scratched ■ Ensure that you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 28 lb. If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 28 lb., the printhead may scratch the printed surface. Clean the printhead first and print with the correct paper. • The
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    Troubleshooting ■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver, then try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched. Print Quality is Poor or
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    Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, then click Set. 3 Drag the Intensity slider to adjust the intensity. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual, then click Details. 3 Click the Color
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    Troubleshooting White Streaks ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Printhead Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the printhead. For
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    Troubleshooting Colors are Uneven or Streaked ■ Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual,
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    Troubleshooting ■ Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, then click Set. 3 Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog
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    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It Is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Printhead Holder Does Not Move to the Center Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 134
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    box or other device, remove it and reconnect the printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer Does Not Start or
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    Troubleshooting ■ Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S520 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S520 is selected in the Chooser. Note ➤ In Windows, you can set the Canon S520 as the default printer. ■ Ensure that the printer
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    a large amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, wait until the processing is completed. ■ Halt the print job, then turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the printhead. The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for long time
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    Troubleshooting Printer Moves But Does Not Print ■ Check the ink tanks. If empty, replace them. ■ Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them. ■ If there is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, then clean the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print the nozzle
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    Troubleshooting Printhead Holder Does Not Move to the Center ■ Ensure that the printer is turned on. The printhead holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing.
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    Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 140
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    Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly ■ Confirm the paper conditions. • If using non-Canon brand media, ensure guide. ■ When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes" in "Printing Media," and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer
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    Troubleshooting Paper Jams Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1 Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. If you
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    Troubleshooting The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An error has occurred in the printer. The number of orange flashes between green flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. ■ Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace
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    printhead cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink tank becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center to have the waste ink tank replaced. Note ➤ Canon
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    Troubleshooting ■ POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error has occurred that may require you to contact the Customer Care Center. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains, contact
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    Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Windows An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 146
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    Troubleshooting Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx Windows ■ Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. ■ Ensure that the printer is securely
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    Troubleshooting 2 On the Details tab, click Spool Settings, then select Print directly to printer. In Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, click the Advanced tab or Scheduling tab, then click Print directly to the printer. ■ Verify the printer port status. • When using the parallel interface
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    double-click USB Print Support. 3 On the General tab, check for any indication of a problem with the device. If an error has occurred, reinstall the printer driver according to "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the printed Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is Displayed
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    be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers If the printer is connected to the USB interface, follow the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the printed Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is
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    Troubleshooting ■ If the WPS driver or CAPT driver is installed, either uninstall it or change the driver port to FILE as follows. 1 Click the Start button, then click Settings, then Printers. 2 Display the WPS or CAPT driver properties, then click the Details tab. 3 Change Print to the following
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    Troubleshooting Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows ■ Ensure that the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an
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    be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. If the printer is connected to the USB interface, follow the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the printed Quick Start Guide. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is
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    Troubleshooting Other Error Messages Windows ■ If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the instructions on screen. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on screen. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows
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    the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) Restart Windows and try printing again. Could not print [Application Name - File Name] Try printing again once the current job is finished. An Error Message
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    No.: X202 Not enough memory for printing. Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running. Error No.: X203 There is a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure that the power
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    Troubleshooting Problems Unique to Windows Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) • Cannot Print Normally Problems Unique to Windows 157
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    communication. The BJ Status Monitor is displayed only when the computer and cable support bidirectional communication. If you do not know whether your computer and printer cable support bi-directional communication, contact your dealer or computer manufacturer. Problems Unique to Windows 158
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/ Windows Me only) ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary files, or disable background printing. ■ Ensure that background
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    disrupts normal printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Custom Settings to open the Custom Setting dialog box. 4 Clear the Set printer to ECP mode check box, then click Send. 5 Turn the printer off and back on again. Problems Unique to Windows 160
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    , either uninstall it or change the driver port to FILE as follows. The WPS (Windows Printing System) driver or CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing Technology) driver may disrupt normal printing. 1 Click Start, then click Settings, then Printers. For Windows XP, click Start, then select Control Panel
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    Troubleshooting Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text/Graphics or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh 162
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    Troubleshooting Jagged Text/Graphics or Banded Gradations ■ Ensure that your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S520 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer,
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background ■ Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, click Chooser. 2 Set Backgrounding to On. ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary
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    Appendix Appendix • For Faster Printing MWaicnidnotowssh 165
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    are connected with a parallel printer cable. • The printer driver has been installed. • The printer port of the computer supports the ECP mode. • The parallel port is set to ECP mode in the BIOS settings. ➤ Refer to your computer manual for details on printer port specifications and BIOS settings
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    Appendix 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Custom Settings icon. 4 Select the Set printer to ECP mode check box, then click Send. For Faster Printing 167
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    this case, clear the Set printer to ECP mode check box in the screen above, then click Send. Turn the printer off and back on to cancel the ECP mode. • With Windows 95, a problem may remain after you cancel the ECP mode setting. See also "Unable to Print from the Canon BJ Printer Port" in the on
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    ) dpi max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Fast: Standard: Fast: Standard: 14 ppm 12 ppm 9 ppm 6 ppm Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 in. (for borderless printing: 8.5 in) Resident print control mode: Canon extended mode
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    (parallel): IEEE 1284-compatible Interface (USB): USB 1.10-compatible Interface connector (parallel): Amphenol 57-40360 or equivalent Interface connector (USB): USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable (parallel): Material: AWG28 or larger Type: Twisted
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    (in the best quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Storage V, 60 Hz Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 3 W 33 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output
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    , Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4" x 6", Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper ■ Sheet feeder 101S Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 100 sheets 80 sheets 10 pieces 1 sheet 1 sheet 20 sheets 4" × 6": 20 sheets A4: 1 sheet 20
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    ■ Ordinary print media: Regular size: Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, European DL, US Com.#10 Custom size: width: 3.54 to 8.5 in. height: 4.72 to 23.0 in. Weight: 17 to 28 lb. for non-Canon brand media Canon Specialty media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo
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    ■ Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Specifications ■ Printhead: Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) ■ Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-3eBK)
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    ■ Printer driver operating environment: IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95 or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Macintosh 8.6 to 9.x ■ Hard disk space: Approximately 15 MB to install on Windows Me, Windows 98
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    printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. () Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area may degrade the print quality and paper feed accuracy, or cause ink
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    Printable Area (width x height) 3.7 × 5.7 in. 8.0 × 11.4 in. 6.9 × 9.8 in. 5.6 × 7.9 in. Note ➤ When printing on PR-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selecting Borderless Printing enables you to make prints with no margins. However, Borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease
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    Letter, Legal Size Letter Legal Printable Area (width x height) 8.0 × 10.7 in. 8.0 × 13.7 in. Note ➤ When printing on PR-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selecting Borderless Printing enables you to make prints with no margins. However, Borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to
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    Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 Printable Area (width x height) 7.5 × 4.1 in. 8.3 × 3.9 in. 0.13 in. 0.13 in. 0.12 in 1.04 in Printable area Specifications 179
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    Banner Paper Size Banner Paper Printable Area (width x height) Letter: 8.0 × 65.7 in 1.1 in. 0.12 in. 0.13 in. 0.13 in. Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area Specifications 0.2 in. 180
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    ) Banner Paper BCI-3eBK BCI-3eC BCI-3eM BCI-3eY BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) Booklet Printing Borderless Printing C Canceling a Print Job (Macintosh) Canceling a Print Job (Windows) CAPT driver 152 56 159 110 66 66 66 66 56 62 34, 154, 158
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    Index Chooser (Macintosh) Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Client (Macintosh) Compatible Media Types D Deep Cleaning Duplex Printing E ECP mode Envelopes Error Message F Fit-to-page Printing Front cover G Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Paper
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    Index I Ink Tank M Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) N Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) P Page Setup Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper feed roller Paper Guide Paper Jams Paper Output Tray Paper Rest Paper Size (
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    (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Port (Parallel) Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printhead Holder Printhead Lock Lever Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern R Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL Button S Sheet
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    Index T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead WPS driver 106 82 108 63 38 14 65 151, 161 185
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User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V1