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    BUBBLE JET PRINTER User's Guide V1
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    17 Operation Panel 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows 19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 BJ Status Monitor Functions 36 Cancelling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description
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    62 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 66 Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media
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    Table of Contents 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 Screen 148 Problems Unique to Windows 157 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 160 Specifications 163 Index
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    Canon S900 Bubble Jet Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning ® Instructions Windows Information for Windows users only.
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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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    strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire. s Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use fl
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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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    a heating source. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 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
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    s Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension lead. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: Europe: AC 230V ± 10%, 50Hz USA/
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    ) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out
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    Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel 14
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    Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to "Operation Panel." Paper Output Tray Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper Rest Front
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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. Rear View 16
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    Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do
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    . Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call. Operation
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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    In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S900 is selected in the Name field. Then click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens. ® Depending on your
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened
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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 this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click
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    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 S900 - Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
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    Page Setup Tab (9) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original dimensions. This setting is usually selected by default. Fit-to-Page Printing The document is automatically resized to
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (5) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use the Amount of Extension slide bar to adjust how
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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 colour 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 colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour or use a custom colour using Select Colour. (3) Vivid Photo . (5) Photo Optimizer PRO Optimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner
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    Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup and
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to Profiles... Click to
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    Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (9) (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
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are ejecting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle
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    Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ® To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions 37
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    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 paper has run
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Windows) To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ® If Cancel Printing is greyed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to
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    ® For Windows XP, click the Start button and select All Programs, Canon S900, Uninstall. 2 Click Yes when the confirmation message appears. 3 When all the files have been deleted, click OK. The deletion of the printer driver is complete. If a message prompts you to restart your computer, click OK
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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 your application program.
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    the Paper Size popup menu. The Custom Dialog Box allows you to specify the length and width of the paper. (8) Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing 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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    function you wish to perform. (2) Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing. Click the icon to start this function. For further details, refer to "Routine Maintenance". ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Description of Print Settings 46
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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 47
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    Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in your application program. (3) (1) (4) (5) (6) (2) (1) Media Type Ensure this setting
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the Detailed Setting Dialog Box. (5) Options... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. (6) Apply... Allows you to register
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    Detailed Setting Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual then click Details.... in the Print dialog box and (2) (1) (3) (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box.
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot confi
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) s Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. (1) (5) (2) (3) (4) (1) Simulate illustration Select the check box to manipulate colour image data to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose the colour you wish to use. (3) Vivid Photo appear in the images. (4) Photo Optimizer PRO Optimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is
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    the Colour display icon. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Colour Correction Select a colour correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. When ColorSync is selected
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Type For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select Photo. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colours, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic colour, select Spot Colour. (3) Printer Profile
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    Options Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button in the Print dialog box. (1) (7) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Layout Allows you to print two or four pages of a document on a single page, or to enlarge printing so that a single
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Duplex Printing The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn the ejected page over, and print on the other side. (3) Fit-to-page Printing The document is automatically resized to fit the paper size. When using this function
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    Register Settings Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. (2) Import Imports a set of print settings. To use
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    BJ Print Monitor Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser utility. s Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. 2 Set
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    Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Click to pause printing of the specified document. ... Click to resume printing. ... Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed. Displays the printer status and ink
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    Cancelling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the currently printing job. 1 Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click . The
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    Before Setting up the Printer • Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. s Printer Setup To use the
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    4 Click Share. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 5 Confirm that S900 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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    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, complete, a message appears prompting you to restart your computer. Click Restart. Uninstalling Printer Drivers 66
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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 67
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    the nozzles. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. When to Replace Ink
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    -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 the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover. The print head holder moves to the centre. Replacing an
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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 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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    6 Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the
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    the ink sprays normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself. s Printing
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    box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. ¬ Examining the
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    s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76
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    nozzle 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 print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check
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    print head if you suspect that the 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 Windows
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    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 print head cleaning three times, perform print head deep cleaning. Print Head Cleaning
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    cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print head is clean. If not, repeat print head cleaning. If the head is still not clean after the third cleaning, perform print head deep cleaning. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning Print Head Cleaning
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    print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure the printer
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    head 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. Contact a Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning
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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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    . 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 thinner, benzene or alcohol. Ink Absorber Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84
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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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    Routine Maintenance 3 Remove the paper rest and push in the paper output tray. 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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    • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N • High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 • Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S • Transparencies CF-102 • T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 • Banner Paper Printing Media 89
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    Printing paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • Wet 105 g/m2 / 28 lb) • Picture postcards • Postcards with an adhered photo or sticker • Envelopes with a double flap • Sealed envelopes • Envelopes
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    (17 to 28 lb) Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer. s Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper: Refer to the Quick
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    Media Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. s Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite
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    Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, . * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 5 mm
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    Printing Media s Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the feed properly, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times
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    even after cleaning the paper feed roller, perform the procedure described in step 4 again. s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select either DL Env. or #10 Env. according to the envelope size you are using. Landscape s Handling of Printed Output Remove
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    Media This type of paper provides better colour reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. s Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet
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    sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Whiter Side) Glossy Photo Paper GP-301/GP-301N 98
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two
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    Media This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. s Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut . • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Cut Corner Paper Thickness Lever High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 100
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. s Printable Area
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    card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). s not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper Thickness Lever Print Side (Glossy Side) Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 102
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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 FM-101 103
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    Media This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/ Letter and 4 × 6 sizes. s Loading • Load only one sheet of A4/Letter at a time. • A maximum of 20
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    Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 30 minutes
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    may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow. 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 Note ® For photograph and illustration data that
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    images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). s Loading • Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever
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    before 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 PR-101". Photo Paper Pro
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    Media This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. s Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set
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    by the edge. Print Side s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx
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    paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note ® For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers. s Loading • Load only one
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    s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Printing Media s Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed.
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    • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. • The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length. s Loading 1 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. 2 Load the banner paper
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    Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 114
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    Printing Media s Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter • Copies: Must be set to "1" to print correctly. • In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab. • On a
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    Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems Unique to Windows
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    the Printer Driver Troubleshooting s Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver
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    no problems with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. In Windows, use Windows Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM icon is visible. If there is a problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Cannot Install the Printer Driver
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    or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots • Back of Paper is Smudged • Printed Surface is Scratched • White Streaks • Colours are Uneven or Streaked Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119
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    Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting s Confirm 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 for
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    Colours are Unclear Troubleshooting s Confirm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh
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    Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed s If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program. Print Quality is Poor or Contains
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    that ink is output 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. Contact a Canon service
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    are Misaligned Troubleshooting s Align the print head. Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click Utilities. 3 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 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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    Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting s Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink (i.e. pictures with intense colours or photographs). s Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. 3 Click the Colour icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 128
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    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 1 Open the Printer
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click the Utilities button. 3 Select Custom Settings from the pull-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
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    non-Canon brand paper heavier than 105 g/m2 (28 lb), the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head first and print with the correct paper. • The paper must not be curled. This problem can be resolved by simply turning the paper over. s Before starting Borderless Printing, check
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    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 the Main tab, select Manual for Colour
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    Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific colour does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. For details on print
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    or Streaked Troubleshooting s Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click
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    in the printer driver settings. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set. 3 Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual and
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    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 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 the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S900 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S900 is selected in the Chooser. Note ® In Windows, you can set the Canon S900 as the default printer. s Ensure the printer port is set
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    amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed. s Halt the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the print head down. The print head can overheat when continuously printing for long
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    head. After cleaning the print head, print the nozzle check pattern to check that ink is being output normally. ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service
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    Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre s Ensure the printer is turned on. The print head holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. When
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 142
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting s Confirm the paper conditions. • If non-Canon brand media, the paper is guide. s When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes" in "Printing Media," and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer
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    Paper Jams Troubleshooting Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1 Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. If you
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    The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange Troubleshooting An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. s Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace the paper correctly and press
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    becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative to have the waste ink tank replaced. Note ® Canon recommends to call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once the waste ink tank becomes completely full, printing will be no longer possible. The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 146
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    Troubleshooting s POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains,
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    An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 148
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    Error Writing to USBxxx Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure 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 initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. s Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.
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    errors, refer to the Windows manual. s Ensure that the printer port setting corresponds to the printer interface connection. Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu, and click the Details tab (or Ports tab). If USBPRNnn (Canon S900) or USBnnn (Canon S900) ("n" represents
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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 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
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    or General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows s Ensure the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an
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    your 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
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    Error Messages Troubleshooting Windows s If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the instructions on screen. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on screen. Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide
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    Troubleshooting s If one of the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows Me/Windows 98 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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    the printer driver and reinstall it. ¬ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure the power is on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected. If the problem remains, verify the Chooser setting. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click the S900 icon and ensure S900 is
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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 Windows Problems Unique to Windows 157
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    dialog box from the Start menu. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu 2 On the Details tab (or Ports tab), click Spool Settings and select "Enable bi-directional support for this printer" (or "Enable bi-directional support"). Problems Unique to Windows 158
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) s Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary files, or disable background printing. s Ensure that background printing is
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    Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh 160
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    Troubleshooting Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations s Ensure your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S900 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer,
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting s Ensure background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click Backgrounding on. s Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files
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    : 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Colour printing Photo printing (PR-101 A4) Fast (Draft): Standard: Fast (Draft): Standard: High (Fine): Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 203.2 mm/8.0 in max. (for
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    Specifications Receive buffer: 80 KB Interface: USB 1.1-compatible 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 2.0 m (6.5
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    supply: Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 3 W 24 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 443 (W) × 319 (D) × 185 (H) mm 17.4 (W) × 12.6 (D) × 7.3 (H) in Weight: Approx. 5.8 kg (13 lb
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    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 PR-101 Photo Paper Pro PR-101 (4 × 6 size) Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 100 sheets max. 80 sheets
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    72 to 23.0 in) Weight: 64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb) 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 Paper HR-101N GP-301/GP-301N HG-201 FM-101
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    s Print Head: 512 nozzles of each color (1200 dpi) s Ink Tanks: Capacity (page): Black (BCI-6BK) approx. 590*1, approx. 990*2 Cyan (BCI-6C) approx. 860*2 Magenta (BCI-6M) approx. 790*2 Yellow (BCI-6Y) approx. 470*2 Photo Cyan (BCI-6PC Photo) approx. 410*2 Photo Magenta (BCI-6PM Photo
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    s Printer driver operating environment: Specifications Windows Macintosh 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.8.6 or 9.x. s Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me
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    Area To ensure 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 141.2 × 202.0 mm / 5.6 × 7.9 in 94.8 × 144.4 mm / 3.7 × 5.7 in Note ® When printing on PR-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in
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    x height) 203.2 × 271.4 mm / 8.0 × 10.7 in 203.2 × 347.6 mm / 8.0 × 13.7 in Note ® When printing on PR-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in
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    Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 Printable Area (width x height) 190.5 × 103.2 mm / 7.5 × 4.1 in 211.8 × 98.0 mm / 8.3 × 3.9 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 26.5 mm / 1.04 in Printable area Specifications 173
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    .2 × 1668.4 mm / 8.0 × 65.7 in Specifications 33.0 mm / 1.3 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area 174
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    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 C Cancelling a Print Job
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    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 FM-101 Glossy Photo
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    Type (Windows) N Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern O Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) P Page Setup Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper feed roller Paper Guide Paper Jams Paper Output Tray Paper Rest Paper Size (Macintosh) Paper Thickness Lever Photo Optimizer
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    ) Print Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Q Quiet Mode R Replacing an Ink Tank
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    ) Specifications T Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port V Vivid Photo W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Index 30 163 109 85 111 66 40 16 31, 53 68 179
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