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    PHOTO PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    Use This Manual 6 Safety Precautions 8 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 15 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 16 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 18 BJ Status Monitor Functions 32 Cancelling a Print Job 35 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 36 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh
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    (Windows Print Head 85 Replacing an Ink Tank 86 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 91 Print Head Cleaning 95 Print Head Deep Cleaning 98 Cleaning the Printer 100 Transporting the Printer 102 Printing Media 106 Compatible Media Types 107 Envelopes 110 High Resolution Paper 114 Glossy Photo
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    Cannot Install the Printer Driver 140 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 142 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 159 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 165 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 168 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 171 Problems Unique to Windows
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    Canon S830D 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 Windows users only. Information for Macintosh. 5
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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 or 5.0 are slightly different. Use this button to enlarge
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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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    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. s Choosing a location Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents, such as alcohol or thinners. s Power supply Never attempt to plug in
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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 that may have collected
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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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    risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature 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 power cord if necessary. When moving the printer, carry the printer
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    supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use a power strip. 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 ± 10
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    into the printer, unplug the power cord and call the Canon Customer Care Center. s Print head and ink tanks For safety reasons store print head and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print head or ink tanks. Ink may
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    Safety Precautions s About the Operation Panel If the operation panel becomes damaged and the liquid crystal solution in the panel leaks out, never taste or swallow the liquid. If the liquid crystal solution is accidentally swallowed, call a physician immediately. If the liquid gets on your hands or
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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 15
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    1 In the 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 S830D is selected in the Name field. Then click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. ® Depending on the
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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 S830D 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 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality that best describes your print job. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the
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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 S830D - Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 20
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    Page Setup Tab 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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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from 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 fit
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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
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    /Background Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the checkbox 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
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (4) Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify the details of a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the checkbox and choose the background image you wish to use. (6) Background first page only Prints the background image only on the first page.
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    Effects Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration Select the checkbox 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 26
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the checkbox 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 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 the Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure that the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining
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    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 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 33
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    BJ Status Monitor 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 Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. When
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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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    files associated with the printer driver at the same time. Note ® When using Windows XP or Windows 2000, you must log on to the system as an administrator to modify the settings. Note 1 Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S830D, Uninstall. ® For Windows XP, click the Start button
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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 37
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    Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Box Description of Print Settings 38
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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, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper and Glossy
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (9) Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box. Description of Print Settings 41
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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 43
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    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 an application. (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Options... Specify the output destination, print
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Apply... Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting. (3) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (4) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and
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    Detailed Setting Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual from Print Mode in the Print dialog box, then click Details.... (2) (1) (3) (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog
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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) (2) (3) (4) (1) Simulate illustration Select the checkbox to manipulate color image data to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the image
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the checkbox 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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    panel, click 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 BJ printer. When ColorSync is
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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) (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 page
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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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    Settings Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. (2) Defaults Restores the print settings selected in
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (5) Import Imports a set of print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in the Settings list and click the Import button. Description of Print Settings 55
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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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    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. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions 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 print job that is running currently. 1 Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click
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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 S830D 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
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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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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) .... Click to pause printing of the specified document. .... Click to resume printing. .... Click to cancel printing of two or more printer servers, you can switch between the BJ Status Monitor displays. Select Print Server in the File menu, then select the
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    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. 5 Select Uninstall from the drop-down menu and
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    Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) • Starting the Memory Card Startup Utility • Setting the Application to Be Started • Deleting the Memory Card Startup Utility 64
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    Windows Utility manually, lamp is on or blinking, the memory card printer does not support the unique format of the computer, format it with the digital camera. - If you change or manipulate the contents of a memory card from a computer, be sure to print the contents from the computer. If you print
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    application This item starts the application. (Depending on the application, the contents of the memory card may be displayed.) View card contents in Explorer Select this item to display a list of the files stored on the memory card with Windows Explorer. Starting the Memory Card Startup Utility 66
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    blinking, a message is displayed, and the printer gets ready for memory card ejection. When the indicator lamp goes off, press the Eject button to eject the memory card. ® If you are using Windows XP or Windows of the card slot by following the instructions displayed on the screen. Be sure to eject
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    Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Do not display this dialog when a card is inserted When this checkbox is selected, this screen is not displayed even when a memory card is inserted. Specified application starts according to the Auto-start an application when a card is inserted/Do
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    Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Setting the Application to Be Started Set the application to be started whenever a memory card is inserted or Start an application is clicked. 1 Display the Memory Card Startup Utility, and then click Auto-Start Properties. ¬ Starting the Memory Card
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    Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Start the appropriate application [recommended] When you select this item, the system automatically identifies the type of data stored in the memory card and
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    Note Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Always start the same application When you select this item, the system always starts same application regardless of the type of data stored on the
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    Start button, and select Settings and then Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, the deletion procedure is as follows: Click the Start button, and then select Control Panel. The Control Panel is displayed. 2 Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3 Select Memory Card Startup Utility, and click Add
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    Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Perform the subsequent operations as instructed on the screen. Deleting the Memory Card Startup Utility 73
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    Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) • Starting the Memory Card Utility • Setting the Application to Be Started • Deleting the Memory Card Utility 74
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    Card Utility manually, follow the is on or blinking, the memory printer does not support the unique format of the computer, format it with the digital camera. - If you change or manipulate the contents of a memory card from a computer, be sure to print the contents from the computer. If you print
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    1 Click BJ Utility in the Apple menu. The Memory Card Utility is displayed. Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Start an application This item starts the application. (Depending on the application, the contents of the memory card may be displayed.) Starting the Memory Card Utility 76
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    . You can change the mode (read-only mode, and read/write enabled mode) of the card slot by following the instructions displayed on the screen. Be sure to eject the memory card before you change the mode. Auto-start an application when a card is inserted/Do nothing
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    ) Setting the Application to Be Started Set the application to be started whenever a memory card is inserted or Start an application is clicked. 1 Display the Memory Card Utility, and click Auto-start an application when. ¬ Starting the Memory Card Utility The Auto-Start Properties dialog box is
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    Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Start the appropriate application. When you select this item, the system automatically identifies the type of data stored in the memory card and starts the appropriate application. When this checkbox is cleared, the specified application is not started even
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    Note Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Always start the same application When you select this item, the system always starts same application regardless of the type of data stored on the memory card. ® To change the application to be started, click the Change... or Change the application...
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    and there are files that have not been saved, be sure to save those files before you delete the Memory Card Utility. 1 Insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM into the CD drive, and open the Memory Card Utility folder. 2 Double-click the BJ Uninstaller icon. The Uninstaller dialog box is
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    Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) 4 If a message like the one below is displayed, click the Restart now button. Deleting the Memory Card Utility 82
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    Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Restart the computer to delete the Memory Card Utility. Deleting the Memory Card Utility 83
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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 84
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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. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 85
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    -6PC Photo • Black: BCI-6BK Note ® Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure that the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves
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    . Push the tab and remove the ink tank. 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
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    3 Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Routine Maintenance Replacing an Ink Tank 88
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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 89
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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 color 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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    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 then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is
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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 sized 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 93
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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 94
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    nozzles 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 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the
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    Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-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 print head cleaning three times, perform print head deep cleaning. Print Head 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 print head cleaning begins. Do not perform any other operations until the head cleaning finishes. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check
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    Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard 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
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    is clean. If the print head is still not clean, repeat print head deep cleaning and the nozzle check pattern printing up to three times. If the problem persists, the print head may be worn out. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 99
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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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    the original packing materials, 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
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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 103
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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 104
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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 you're using a transport company. Transporting the Printer 105
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    • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" Perforated • Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Matte Photo Paper • Transparencies • T-Shirt Transfers • Banner Paper Printing Media 106
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    Types Printing will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • 28 lb / 105 g/m2) • Picture postcards • Postcards with an adhered photo or sticker • Envelopes with a double flap • Sealed envelopes • Envelopes
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    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 Paper ¬ Glossy Photo
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    ¬ T-Shirt Transfers ¬ Banner Paper Printing Media Compatible Media Types 109
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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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    Printing Media s Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and 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
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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 sized paper in the printer. 4 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER procedure described in step 4 again. s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size:
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    Media This type of paper provides better color 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 116
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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 dries (approx. two
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    High Gloss Photo Film Printing 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 the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Cut Corner Paper Thickness Lever High Gloss Photo Film 118
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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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    Glossy Photo Cards Printing 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). This media is
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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 121
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    can be loaded at once. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossier Side) Photo Paper Pro 122
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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 dries (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 124
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    Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro, 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). This
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    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 4" x 6" Perforated 126
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    can be loaded at once. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossier Side) Photo Paper Plus Glossy 127
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Plus Glossy • 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. • Colors may slightly change if papers are stacked up before the ink
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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 Plus Glossy 129
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    This is a thick paper matte water-resistant paper and provides superior color reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes, such as paper crafts, calendars and matte photos. This media is available in Letter size. s Loading • A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once. • Load
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Matte 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 dries. s Printable Area
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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 Letter sized paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the
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    by the edge. 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 dries (approx
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    Media This 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 directions on how to use this media, refer to the instructions that came with the paper. s Loading • Load only one sheet at a time
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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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    • 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 that the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 137
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: 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 Macintosh, before creating the
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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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    Printer Driver Troubleshooting s Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully by 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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    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 on the Windows desktop. For Windows XP, click Start and select My Computer, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Note ® If
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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 142
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    Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting s Confirm that the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box
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    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 Windows, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working on a Macintosh, select the Photo or
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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 the application. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 145
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    that ink is ejected correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Call the Canon Customer
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    Troubleshooting s Align the print head. Ensure that you align the print head every time you install a new print head. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the on-screen instructions. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
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    Troubleshooting 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click Utilities. 3 Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment. Follow the on-screen instructions. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 148
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    s In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Troubleshooting 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3 Click the Quality
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    Paper Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting s Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro 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. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog
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    Troubleshooting 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 151
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    Back of Paper is Smudged Troubleshooting s If the next page prints before the ink is dry on the previous page, 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
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    Troubleshooting 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click the Utilities button. 3 Select Custom Settings from the drop-down menu. 4 Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar, and then click Send. s You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer. Follow the procedure below. 1 Load sheets of
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    Surface is Scratched Troubleshooting s Ensure that you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 28 lb (105 g/m2). If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2), the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head first and print with the
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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. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main
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    Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color 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 s Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Troubleshooting 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3 Click
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    in the printer driver settings. Troubleshooting 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. 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click
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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 Center Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 159
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    Not Start Troubleshooting s Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Note ® When printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics
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    Troubleshooting s Ensure that the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S830D is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S830D is selected in the Chooser. Note ® In Windows, you can set the Canon S830D as the default printer. s Ensure that the printer
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    Before It is Completed Troubleshooting s Check the status of the POWER lamp. When the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is processing data. Printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics takes time for the computer to process the data, during which the printer may appear to not
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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 print head. After cleaning the print head, print the nozzle check pattern
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    Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Center s Ensure that 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 initializing.
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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 165
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    Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting s Confirm the paper conditions. • If you are using non-Canon brand media, make 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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    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 cannot pull the paper out, press the POWER button twice to eject the paper automatically. 2 After removing all paper, close the front cover. Note
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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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    resolve the problem, replace it with a new one. s Eight flashes: Waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you
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    Troubleshooting s POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error may have occurred that requires calling the Canon Customer Care Center Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains, call the
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    An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx • Application Error or General Protection Fault • Other Error Messages • Other Error Messages Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 171
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    (s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. s Verify that the printer port status. Note ® Verify your printer port status on the Device Manager. For information on the verification operation or correcting errors, refer to the Windows manual. An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 172
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    the interface. s There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Also refer to the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 173
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    or General Protection Fault Troubleshooting 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 an
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    application. s There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Also refer to the procedure "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 175
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    Other Error Messages Troubleshooting 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 on-screen instructions. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide
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    the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows Me/Windows 98) 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 is Displayed on
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    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 is on, and
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    Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) Troubleshooting Problems Unique to Windows 179
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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 180
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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 181
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    Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text/Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting Problems Unique to the Macintosh 182
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    , 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. The S830D is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer, so use an
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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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    Specifications Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Photo printing (Photo Paper Pro A4) Fast (Draft): Standard: Fast (Draft):
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    Specifications Receive buffer: 80 KB Interface: USB Full Speed Interface connector: USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable: Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m)
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    120 V, 60 Hz Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 8 W 29 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 16.9 Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo
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    max. Envelopes 10 pieces max. Glossy Photo Paper 1 sheet High Gloss Photo Film 1 sheet Glossy Photo Cards 20 sheets max. Photo Paper Pro Letter : 1 sheet 4" × 6" : 20 sheets max. Photo Paper Pro 4" × 6" Perforated 20 sheets max. Photo Paper Plus Glossy Letter : 1 sheet 4" × 6" : 20
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    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 4" × 6" Photo Paper Plus Glossy Matte Photo Paper Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 189
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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 Print Head: Black, Photo Cyan, Photo Magenta, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) s Ink Tanks: Capacity (page): Black (BCI-6BK)
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    Printer driver operating environment: Specifications IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows 98. Macintosh computer equipped with a USB interface and Mac OS 9.x. s Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me and Windows 98, 30 MB on Mac
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    Area To ensure that the best 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
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    mm 6.9 × 9.8 in / 175.2 × 249.0 mm 5.6 × 7.9 in / 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
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    ) 8.0 × 10.7 in / 203.2 × 271.4 mm 8.0 × 13.7 in / 203.2 × 347.6 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
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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 195
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    .8 in / 203.2 × 1774.0 mm Specifications 1.3 in / 33.0 mm 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm 0.2 in / 5.0 mm / 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area 196
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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 174 56
  • Canon S830D | S830D User's Guide - Page 198
    a Print Job (Windows) Chooser (Macintosh) Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Client (Macintosh) Compatible Media Types D Deep Cleaning Duplex Printing E Envelopes Error Message F Fit-to-page Printing Front cover G Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards Glossy Photo Paper
  • Canon S830D | S830D User's Guide - Page 199
    H High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper I Ink Tank M Matte Photo Paper 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
  • Canon S830D | S830D User's Guide - Page 200
    Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" Perforated PICT File (Macintosh) Poster Printing POWER Lamp Print Advisor (Windows) Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer
  • Canon S830D | S830D User's Guide - Page 201
    T Transparencies Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) V Vivid Photo W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Index 132 102 134 63 36 27, 49 85 201
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