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    PHOTO PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    ...5 How to Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Parts and Their Functions 14 Front View 15 Rear View ...16 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
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    Maintain Printhead 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Printhead Cleaning 78 Printhead Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89 Compatible Media Types 90 Envelopes ...92 High Resolution Paper 96 Glossy Photo Paper
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    Table of Contents Troubleshooting 116 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 136 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 142 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 145 An Error Message is Displayed on the
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    you for purchasing the Canon S820 Photo 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, could
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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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    cord is bundled or knotted. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collected on the plug
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    s Maintaining the printer Do not attempt 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. s Working around the printer Do not use
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    or electric shocks, install the printer in 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
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    s Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use a powerstrip. 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: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V
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    is printing. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call the Canon Customer Care Center. s Printheads and ink
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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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    Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure that 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
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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 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
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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 call to the Canon Customer Care
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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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    describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In an 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 S820 is selected in the Name field. Then click
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    Settings, Printers. For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel - Printers and Other Hardware - Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S820 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98 Properties • Windows XP/Windows 2000 Printing Preferences... The Printer Properties
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ® The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation. The equivalent screens for Windows XP and
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    Main Tab (6) (5) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (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 and
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    the ? 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 or Windows 2000, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon S820 - Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
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    Setup Tab (9) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (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 Box
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    The image is printed on the entire paper surface, so that no margins are left on the four sides of the paper. The media types available for Borderless Printing are Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper. For all other media types, the print quality may decrease. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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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 Amount of Extension slide bar to adjust how much the
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    Tab (8) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (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. (3) Stamp first page only Prints the stamp only on the first page. Printer Properties Dialog
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (4) Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the check box and choose the background image you wish to use. (6) Background first page only Prints the background image only on the first page. (7)
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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 color image data to produce illustration 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 color image in a single color. Select the check box and 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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    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) (4) (6) (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 the print quality. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Aligns the printhead. For details on printhead alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure that the printhead nozzles are ejecting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the
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    BJ 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 BJ Status Monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. It 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 and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions 37
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    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 Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. When paper has run out: When the ink level is
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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 grayed 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. Note 1 Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S820, 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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    Page Setup 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 an application. (1) (2) (7)
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (3) Borderless Printing The image is printed on the entire paper surface, so that no margins are left on the four sides of the paper. The media types available for Borderless Printing are Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper. For all other media types, the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (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 print with the selected paper settings. Description of Print Settings 45
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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) ¬ Printhead Cleaning ¬ Printhead Deep Cleaning ® For information about Printhead Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 47
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    the type of paper media loaded in the printer. (2) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document. (3) Print Mode Select the icon that most closely resembles your document and required print results. (4) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and color
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (5) Options... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. (6) Apply... Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting. Description of Print Settings 49
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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 52
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box and choose the color you wish to use. (3) Vivid Photo By using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even
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    the Color display icon. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (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 Bubble Jet printer. When ColorSync is selected
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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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    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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    Printer 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 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 S820 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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    save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. Note 1 Load 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 Agreement is displayed, click Accept, if you agree. 5 Select Uninstall from
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    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 Routine Maintenance 67
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    Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ¬ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Printhead Deep Cleaning If printhead deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 68
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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 printhead holder moves to the center. Replacing an Ink Tank 69
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    Routine 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 70
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    Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Discard the pastic wrapper. Replacing an Ink Tank 71
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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 72
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    Note 6 Close the front cover. 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
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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 started from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. s Printing the
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    , load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. The 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
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    s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter 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 76
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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 77
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    performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ® Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. s Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box
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    the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Note 5 When the confirmation message appears, click OK. ® If the problem remains even after you repeat printhead cleaning three times, perform printhead deep cleaning. Printhead Cleaning
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    1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and printhead cleaning begins. Do not perform any other operations until the printhead cleaning finishes. After printhead cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check
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    Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard 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
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    button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 printhead is clean. If the printhead is still not clean, repeat printhead deep cleaning and the nozzle check pattern printing up to three times. If the problem persists, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. ¬ Printing
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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. Do not touch any of the printer's internal components, such as the Ink Absorber. Warning ® Do not use any flammable solvents, such as paint
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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 After making sure that the POWER lamp is off, 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 then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer 86
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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 87
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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 88
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    Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Pro (Borderless) • Transparencies • T-Shirt Transfers • Banner Paper Printing Media 89
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    , but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Wet paper • Paper that is too thin (less than 17 lb / 64 g/m2 ) • Paper that is too thick* (more than 28 lb / 105 g/m2) • Picture postcards • Postcards with an adhered photo or sticker • Envelopes with
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    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 Start Guide. ¬ Envelopes ¬ High Resolution
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    Media Use either US Com. #10 or European DL 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 0.2 in
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    envelopes they still will not feed properly, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure that 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 94
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    Printing Media The paper roller will rotate ten times as it cleans. Repeat this operation three times. 3 Load a sheet of Letter or A4 plain paper in the printer. 4 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button. The paper that is loaded
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    that feature graphics, and for photographs. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • Do not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 80 sheets can be loaded. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Whiter Side) High Resolution
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    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 out of the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ¬ Printing Area High Resolution Paper
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    to photograph quality. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • Load only one sheet at a time. • Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Whiter Side) Glossy Photo Paper 98
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. 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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    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 is curled, flatten it by curling in the opposite direction. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Cut Corner Paper Thickness Lever High Gloss Photo Film 100
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. s Printable
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    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 side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • A maximum of 20
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    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 dries (approx. two minutes). Printing Media Glossy Photo Cards 103
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    It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in Letter or A4 and 4 × 6 sizes. s Loading • Load only one sheet of Letter or A4 at a time, or 20 sheets of 4 × 6 paper at a time. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. 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. 30 minutes
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    any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top, and bottom margins to 0 inches. For instructions on setting margins, refer to the user's manual for your application. Photo Paper Pro 106
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    application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). s Loading • Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once. Paper Thickness Lever Glossy Side Photo Paper Pro
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    the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours. • Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hairdryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight. s Storing Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro". Photo Paper Pro (Borderless
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    is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. s Loading • Place one sheet of plain Letter or A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • A maximum of 30 sheets can be loaded at once. Paper Thickness Lever Plain
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    side of the paper. Print Side s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure that 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
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    -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 instructions provided with the T-Shirt transfer paper. s Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • If the T-Shirt transfer
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. 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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    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 with the printing side facing up. Gently fold the
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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 114
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using letter size banner paper: Letter When using A4 banner paper: A4 • 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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    Install 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
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    Troubleshooting s If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, double-click My Computer in the Windows screen, for Windows XP, click Start and select My Computer, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Windows Note
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    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 Surface is Scratched • White Streaks • Colors are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119
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    ECP printer port in 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
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    Colors are Unclear Troubleshooting s 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 a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a
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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. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 122
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    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 printhead. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Printhead Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the printhead several times
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    Troubleshooting s 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 on-screen instructions. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
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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 Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 125
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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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    Printed Paper 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 colors or photographs). s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and 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 and then click Details. 3 Click the Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 128
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    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 adjust the Ink Drying Wait Time to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows
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    the procedure below. 1 Load sheets of Letter or A4 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 130
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    Lever to the right and try printing again. s When printing on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to the " " mark. This widens a gap between the printhead and the paper. If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try this. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 131
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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, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On
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    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 details on printhead alignment, refer to "Straight Lines are Misaligned". Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 133
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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 • Printhead Holder Does Not Move to the Center Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 136
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    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 During
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    Troubleshooting s Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S820 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S820 is selected in the Chooser. Note ® In Windows, you can set the Canon S820 Photo Printer as the default printer. s Ensure that
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    of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed. s Stop the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the printhead down. The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for long time. To
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    Moves But Does Not Print Troubleshooting s Check the ink tanks. If empty, replace them. s Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them. s If there is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print the nozzle check pattern
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    Does Not Move to the Center Troubleshooting s 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. When the POWER
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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 142
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    Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting s Confirm the paper conditions. • If non-Canon brand media, the paper is not too thick (less than 28 lb / 105g/m2). • The number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level. • The paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled. ¬ Compatible Media Types
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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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    printhead installed Install a printhead. Troubleshooting s Seven flashes: Defective printhead Remove and reinstall the printhead. Also, ensure that the protective cap has been removed. If reinstalling the printhead does not resolve the problem, replace it with a new one. s Eight flashes: Waste ink
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    Troubleshooting s POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting a Canon the Canon Customer Care Center 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 • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Windows Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 148
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    Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx Troubleshooting Windows s 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. s Ensure that the printer is securely connected
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    box directly from the Start menu If the setting is incorrect, shut down Windows, turn off the printer and either connect the printer to the interface selected in the printer driver, or install the correct printer driver corresponding to the interface. An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150
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    Troubleshooting 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. s
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    General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows s 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 error may occur. Use
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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 on-screen instructions. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the on-screen instructions. In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95, click the Guide
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    Troubleshooting s If printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 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
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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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    Problems Unique to Windows Troubleshooting Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98/Windows 95 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 bi-directional 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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    unnecessary files, or disable background printing. s Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 2 On the Page Setup tab, click Printer control... and select Background Printing. Problems Unique to Windows 159
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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 160
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    driver or CAPT driver is installed, 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
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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 162
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    Graphics, or Banded Gradations Troubleshooting s 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 the S820 Photo Printer is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting s Ensure that 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
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    Appendices • For Faster Printing MWaicnidnotowssh Appendices 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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    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 167
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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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    : 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Photo printing (PR-101 A4) Fast (Draft): Standard: Fast (Draft): Standard: High (Fine): Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 in / 203.2 mm max. (for
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    ): Material: AWG28 or larger Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m) Connectors: Amphenol 57-30360 or equivalent Recommended printer cable (USB): Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to
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    noise level: Approx. 37 dB (A) (in the best quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 41 to 95˚F (5 V±10%, 50 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 3 W 24 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 16.9 (W) × 11.6 (D) × 7.0 (H) in 430 (W)
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    , Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper s Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (75 gsm) High Resolution Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro
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    .0 to 215.9 mm) height: 4.72 to 23.0 in (120.0 to 584.2 mm) Weight: 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m2) for non-Canon brand media Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner
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    s Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Specifications s Printhead: Black, Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) s Ink Tanks: Capacity (page): Black (BCI-6BK)
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    or 9.x. s Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me, Windows 98 and Windows 95, 30 MB on Mac OS, or approx. 25 MB on Windows XP, Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 (including temporary files) Note ® When connecting printer and computer through USB interface, use the system under the
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    print quality, the 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 can adversely affect the print quality or the paper
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    / 141.2 × 202.0 mm Note ® When printing on Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper, 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 print quality or become soiled. 0.12 in / 3.0 mm
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    / 203.2 × 271.4 mm Note ® When printing on Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper, 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 print quality or become soiled. 0.12 in / 3.0 mm
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    Envelopes Size US Com. #10 European DL Printable Area (width x height) 8.3 × 3.9 in / 211.8 × 98.0 mm 7.5 × 4.1 in / 190.5 × 103.2 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 1.04 in / 26.5 mm Printable area Specifications 179
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    Banner Paper Size Banner Paper Printable Area (width x height) Letter: 8.0 × 65.7 in / 203.2 × 1668.4 mm A4: 8.0 × 69.8 in / 203.2 × 1774.0 mm Specifications 1.2 in / 30.5 mm 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.2 in / 5.0 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing
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    Index A Application Error B Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-6BK BCI-6C BCI-6M BCI-6PC Photo BCI-6PM Photo BCI-6Y BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) Booklet Printing Borderless Printing Index 152 59
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    a Print Job (Windows) CAPT driver 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
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    Photo Film High Resolution Paper 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
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    Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printhead Holder Printhead Lock Lever Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Q Quiet Mode R Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL
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    (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications T Transparencies Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port V Vivid Photo W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead WPS driver Index 15 52 30
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User’s Guide
PHOTO PRINTER
V1