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    BUBBLE JET PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    Inside the Printer 17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh
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    61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Print Head Cleaning 77 Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Printer 82 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media
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    Table of Contents Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 135 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 141 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 144 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 147 Problems Unique to Windows 158 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 163 Appendices 166 For
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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. 7
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    read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ® You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions
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    and call for service. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust that collects on the plug absorbs moisture and may
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    disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. s Working around the printer Do not use inflammable sprays near the printer. This could cause
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    a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) 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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    Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension lead. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: Europe: AC 230V ± 10%, 50Hz USA/Canada
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    ) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out
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    Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
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    , ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper Rest 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. Front View 15
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    Rear View Printer Parts and Their Functions USB Port Used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Printer Port (Parallel) Used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface. Rear View 16
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    Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do
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    : the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call. Operation Panel
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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    In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S520 is selected in the Name field. Then click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. ® Depending on your
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    , Printers. For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S520 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 Properties • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... • Windows NT4
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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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    Main Tab (6) (5) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click
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    mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when using Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT4.0, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon S520 - Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
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    Page Setup Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (9) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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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) (5) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use the slide bar to adjust how much the image
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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 and choose the stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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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 allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select
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    Effects Tab (6) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration Select the check box to manipulate colour image data with certain effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure. When printing several images on one
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    Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup and
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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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    Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (1) Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties Dialog
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle
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    Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ® To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions 37
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    is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. When paper has
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Windows) To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ® If Cancel Printing is greyed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to
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    Printer Drivers Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers. This allows you to delete all the files associated with the printer driver at the same time. 1 Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S520, Uninstall. For Windows XP
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Cancelling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 41
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    Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box Description of Print Settings 42
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    Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of the print media, and resizing the printed image. To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program. (1) (2) (10
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    Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (9) Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box. (10) Preview Area This image allows you to confirm how the document will
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    Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page Setup dialog box. (1) (2) (1) Select the function you wish to perform. (2) Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing
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    Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 46
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    Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in your application program. (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the Detailed Setting Dialog Box. (5) Options... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. (6) Apply... Allows you to register
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    Detailed Setting Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual then click Details.... in the Print dialog box and (2) (1) (3) (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box.
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot confi
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) s Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. (1) (5) (2) (3) (4) (1) to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Description of Print Settings 51
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure. When printing several images on one printing page,
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    the Colour display icon. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Colour Correction Select a colour correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. When ColorSync is selected
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Type For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select Photo. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colours, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic colour, select Spot Colour. (3) Printer Profile
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    Options Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button in the Print dialog box. (1) (7) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Layout Allows you to print two or four pages of a document on a single page, or to enlarge printing so that a single
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Duplex Printing The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, and print on the other side. (3) Fit-to-page Printing The document is automatically resized to fit the paper size. When using this function
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    Register Settings Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. (2) Import Imports a set of print settings. To use
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    BJ Print Monitor Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser utility. s Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. 2 Set
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    Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Click to pause printing of the specified document. ... Click to resume printing. ... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed. Displays the printer status and ink
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the currently printing job. 1 Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click . The
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    Before Setting up the Printer • Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. s Printer Setup To use the
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    4 Click Share. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 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) s Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor. Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, select Close Status Window
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    s BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) .... Click to pause printing of the specified document. .... Click to resume printing. .... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Note ® • You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing
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    the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. 2 Double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the Installer icon. 4 When the Software License 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 • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
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    Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 67
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    ® Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the centre. Replacing an Ink Tank 68
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    Maintenance 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 69
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    3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 70
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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 71
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    6 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the
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    the ink sprays normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. s Printing
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    Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK
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    s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75
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    pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76
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    might be clogged. Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open
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    Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click Execute. All Colours: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box.
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    click OK. All Colours: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the
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    print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure the printer
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    all ink tanks before turning off printer. Be sure to perform another print head deep cleaning 24 hours after turning off printer. If the head is still not clean, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 81
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    Maintenance 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 and unplug the printer. Caution ® Always ensure
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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 that 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, etc. Warning
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    , pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material and place inside a sturdy box. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer. Important ® Do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing to protect the printer from damage
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    3 Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray. Routine Maintenance 4 Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer 85
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    Routine Maintenance 5 Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer 86
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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 87
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    Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 / GP-301N • High Gloss Photo Film HG- Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S • Transparencies CF-102 • T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 • Banner Paper Printing Media 88
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    Printing 23.0 in) • Others: Envelopes (European DL and US Com. #10) Important ® Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or Canon branded paper Compatible Media Types 89
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    (17 to 28 lb) Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer. s Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper: Refer to the Quick
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    Media Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. s Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite
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    Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, . * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 5 mm
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    in the envelopes they still will not feed properly, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button. Envelopes 93
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    step 4 again. s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select either DL Env. or #10 Env according to the envelope size you are using. Landscape s Handling of Printed Output Remove each envelope as it is printed. s Printable Area ¬ Printing Area Envelopes 94
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    Media This type of paper provides better colour reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the
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    or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. s 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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    sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Whiter Side) Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 / GP-301N 97
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two
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    Media This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. s Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed. s Printable
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    Media 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). s Loading • Load the paper with the glossy
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    Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two minutes). Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 102
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    Media This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/ Letter and 4 x 6 sizes. s Loading • Load only one sheet of A4/Letter at a time. Up to 20
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not stack more than 20 sheets of 4 x 6 size paper in the output tray. • Do
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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 mm. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application. Photo Paper Pro
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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). s Loading • Load the paper with the
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    s Handling of Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro PR-101". Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107
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    Media This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. s Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set
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    by the edge. Print Side s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx
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    paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note ® For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers. s Loading • Load only one
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as 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. s Loading 1 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. 2 Load the banner paper
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    Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 113
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter • Copies: Must be set to "1" to print correctly. • In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab. • On a
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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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    the Printer Driver Troubleshooting s Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver
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    no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. In Windows, use Windows Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM icon is visible. If there is a problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Cannot Install the Printer Driver
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    or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots • Back of Paper is Smudged • Printed Surface is Scratched • White Streaks • Colours are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 118
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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". s 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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    Colours are Unclear Troubleshooting s Confirm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh
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    Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed s If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program. Print Quality is Poor or Contains
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    Wrong Troubleshooting s If a specific colour does not print, check whether the corresponding ink tank is empty. Replace if necessary. s Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the
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    are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head. Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click Utilities. 3 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 124
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    s 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. Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3
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    Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting s Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink, (i.e. pictures with intense colours or photographs). s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3 Click the Colour icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 127
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    of Paper is Smudged Troubleshooting s If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver setting. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or enable Pause Page to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows 1 Open the
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    the procedure below. 1 Load sheets of A4 or Letter plain paper in the printer. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes three times, and release the button. 3 Repeat this operation until there are no more smudges on the test page. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 129
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    Surface is Scratched Troubleshooting s Ensure you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 105 gsm (28 lb). If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 105 gsm (28 lb), the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head first and print with the correct
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    Troubleshooting s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched. Windows 1 Open the Printer
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    Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific colour does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. For details on print
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    or Streaked Troubleshooting s 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 and then click
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    in the printer driver settings. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set. 3 Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and
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    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 135
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    box or other device, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. Printer Does Not Start or Stops
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    Troubleshooting s Ensure 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. s Ensure the printer port is set
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    amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed. s Halt the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the print head down. The print head can overheat when continuously printing for long
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    that ink is being output normally. ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service facility. s Check the protective tape has been removed from the print head
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    Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre s Ensure the printer is turned on. The print head holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. When
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 141
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting s Confirm the paper conditions. • If non-Canon brand media, the paper is guide. s When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes" in "Printing Media," and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer
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    Paper Jams Troubleshooting Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1 Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. If you
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    The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Troubleshooting An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. s Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace the paper correctly and press
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    head. Troubleshooting s Seven flashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head. Also, ensure that the protective tape has been removed. If reinstalling the print head does not resolve the problem, replace it with a new one. s Eight flashes: Waste ink tank almost full The printer
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    Troubleshooting s POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains,
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    An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 147
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    a switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and 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. s If spooling is
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    tab or Scheduling tab and then click Print directly to the printer. s Verify the printer port status. • When using the parallel interface (in Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 98/ Windows 95) Refer to the Windows NT 4.0 manual for information on operating Windows NT 4.0. 1 Right-click My Computer and
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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 the instruction of "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is
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    s There may 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 Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is
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    Troubleshooting s 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 and Printers. 2 Display the WPS or CAPT driver properties, and click the Details tab. 3 Change the Print to the following
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    or General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an
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    s There may 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 Quick Start Guide. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is
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    Troubleshooting Windows s 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 Me, click the Guide
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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 the power is on
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    Problems Unique to Windows Troubleshooting 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 158
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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 159
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/ Windows Me only) s 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. s Ensure that background
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    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, and then click Send. 5 Turn the printer off and back on again. Problems Unique to Windows 161
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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 the Start button, then click Settings and Printers. For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel
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    Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text/Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh 163
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    , or Banded Gradations Troubleshooting s Ensure your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S520 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer, use an application
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting s Ensure background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click Backgrounding on. s Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files
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    Appendices • For Faster Printing MWaicnidnotowssh Appendices 166
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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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    Appendices 3 Click the Maintenance tab and click the Custom Settings icon. 4 Select the Set printer to ECP mode check box and click Send. For Faster Printing 168
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    this case, clear the Set printer to ECP mode check box in the screen above, and 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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    : Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Colour printing Fast: Standard: Fast: Standard: 14 ppm 12 ppm 9 ppm 6 ppm Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 203.2 mm / 8.0 in
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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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    (A) (in the best quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Storage AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 3 W 33 W Dimensions (without a paper rest
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    Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro PR-101 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 100 sheets max. 80 sheets max. 10 pieces max. 1 sheet 1 sheet 20 sheets max. A4: 1 sheet 4" × 6": 20 sheets max. 20 sheets max. 30 sheets max. 1 sheet 1 sheet Specifications 173
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    Specifications s Ordinary print media: Regular size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, European DL, US Com.#10 Custom size: width: 90.0 to 215.9 mm (3.54 to 8.5 in) height: 120.0 to 584.2mm (4.72 to 23.0 in) Weight: 64 to 105 gsm (17 to 28 lb) for non-Canon brand media Canon Special media: High
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    s Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Specifications s Print Head: Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) s Ink Tanks: Capacity (pages): Black (BCI-3eBK)
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    s 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 Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x s Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me, Windows 98 and Windows
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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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    / 6.9 × 9.8 in 141.2 × 202.0 mm / 5.6 × 7.9 in 94.8 × 144.4 mm / 3.7 × 5.7 in Note ® When printing on PR-101 and GP-301 / GP-301N, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in
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    Printable Area (width x height) 203.2 × 271.4 mm / 8.0 × 10.7 in 203.2 × 347.6 mm / 8.0 × 13.7 in Note ® When printing on PR-101 and GP-301 / GP-301N, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of
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    Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 Printable Area (width x height) 190.5 × 103.2 mm / 7.5 × 4.1 in 211.8 × 98.0 mm / 8.3 × 3.9 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 26.5 mm / 1.04 in Printable area Specifications 180
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    .2 × 1668.4 mm / 8.0 × 65.7 in Specifications 28.0 mm / 1.1 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area 181
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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 Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) CAPT driver Index 153 58 160 112 68 68 68 68 58 64 36
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    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 GP-
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    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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    Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Port (Parallel) Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern R Replacing an Ink Tank
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    T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head WPS driver Index 108 84 110 65 40 16 67 152, 162 186
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User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V1