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    PHOTO 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 Canceling a Print Job 39 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 40 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 41 Description
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    61 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65 Routine Maintenance 66 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 67 Replacing an Ink Tank 68 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 73 Printhead Cleaning 77 Printhead Deep Cleaning 80 Cleaning the Printer 82 Transporting the Printer 84 Printing Media 88
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    Table of Contents Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 135 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 141 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 144 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 147 Problems Unique to Windows 156 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 159 Specifications 162 Index
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    you for purchasing the Canon S900 Photo Printer. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions for this printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning ➤ Instructions that, if ignored, could
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    How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual To view this User's Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat® Reader™ 3.0 or later. The screens shown below are for Acrobat Reader 4.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0
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    How to Use This Manual Use this button to search for a word. Displays the table of contents. Click the heading to jump to the topic. Click the " " symbol to see the headings for each chapter. Click the " " symbol to close the headings. 7
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    read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ➤ You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions
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    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 the plug may absorb moisture and cause insulation failure and fire. ■ Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use fl
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    ■ 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. ■ 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 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35 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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    Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Safety Precautions Do not use an extension cord. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug it after turning it off. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase
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    of small children. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns
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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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    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 touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the guide and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper rest Front cover Open to
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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 printhead and the surface of the printing paper. Printhead holder Install the printhead here. Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. Once the printhead is installed, do not
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    . 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 • Canceling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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    . 1 In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by clicking Print from the File menu. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S900 is selected in the Name field, then click Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your
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    , then Printers. For Windows XP, click Start, then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2 Click the Canon S900 icon. 3 Open the File menu, then 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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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select a custom print quality, click Custom, then Set. Printer
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of color adjustment. To make detailed color adjustments, click Manual, then Set. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document. (5) Print Advisor Click to start the Print Advisor. The Print
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    Setup Tab (9) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (1) Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    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 slider to adjust how much
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    Tab (8) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box, then choose a 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 Use to create new stamps, or modify details for a selected stamp. (5) Background Select the check box, then choose the background image to be used. (6) Background first page only Prints the background image only on the first page. (7) Select
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    Effects Tab (6) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration This function lets you manipulate color image data to produce illustration effects. Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider. Printer Properties Dialog Box
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then choose a color or use a custom color using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With 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 Displays the print settings currently saved 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 save
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    Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (8) (9) (1) Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to align the printhead. For details, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Click to print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that the printhead nozzles are ejecting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the
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    BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a
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    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ➤ To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box, then click Start Status Monitor. BJ Status Monitor Functions 37
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    Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, such as if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click Guide and follow the instructions on-screen. When paper has run
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    Canceling 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 taskbar. 2 Click Cancel Printing. Note ➤ If Cancel Printing is grayed out, press the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer to
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    . ➤ For Windows XP, click Start, then All Programs, then Canon S900, then 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 • Canceling 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 media used and resizing the image printed. To open the Page Setup dialog box, click Page Setup from the File menu in your application program. (1)
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, nozzle check pattern printing and changing the print mode.
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    function you want 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 45
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    Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 46
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    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 in the printer. (2) Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document. (3) Print Mode Select the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (4) Details Manually set the print quality and color 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 Register print settings or implement a
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    Detailed Setting Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, click Manual Details. in the Print dialog box, then click (2) (1) (3) (1) Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. Description of
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Print Quality Move the slider to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the slider to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. (3) Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot confi
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ 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 color image data to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the
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    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) Monochrome effects Prints a color image in a single color. Select the check box, then choose the color you wish to use. (3) Vivid Photo With this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more
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    display the Color 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
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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 single 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 Options in the Print dialog box. (1) (7) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Layout With this function you can print two or four pages of a single document on one page. You can also enlarge the document so
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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 Apply in the Print dialog box. (2) (1) (3) (4) (5) (1) Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. (2) Import Imports a group of saved print settings. To use the
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    BJ Print Monitor Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The BJ Print Monitor displays the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser. ■ Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Select Chooser from the Apple menu. 2 Set Backgrounding to On. 3
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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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    Canceling a Print Job Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the current print job. 1 Select BJ Print Monitor in the application menu. Note 2 Click the name of the print job you want to cancel, then click . The document
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    Setting up the Printer • Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. ■ Printer Setup To use
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    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
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    Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor by selecting BJ Print Monitor in the application menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, select Close Status Window
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    ■ 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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    . 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 , a message will appear prompting you to restart your computer. Click Restart. Uninstalling Printer Drivers 65
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    Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 66
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    fic color is no longer printing, even though there is still enough ink, the printhead nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning
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    Photo • Photo Cyan: BCI-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 the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is on, then open the front cover. The printhead
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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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    Routine Maintenance 3 Unpack the new ink tank and remove the orange tape, then discard the plastic wrapper. Replacing an Ink Tank 70
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    4 Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank. Never press here! Ink may squirt out of the tank. Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank 71
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    Note 6 Close the front cover. The printhead holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the
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    nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printhead nozzles, and to verify printhead alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers
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    The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup in the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. 4 Select Test Print from the drop-down menu, then click the Nozzle Check icon. 5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK. ➡ Examining the
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    ■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer Routine Maintenance 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of letter-size or A4 paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check
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    The 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 printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check
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    that the nozzles might be clogged. Printhead cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure
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    the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. Note 5 When the confirmation message appears, click OK. ➤ If the problem remains even after you repeat printhead cleaning three times, perform a deep printhead cleaning. Printhead Cleaning 78
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    printhead cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the printhead is clean. If not, repeat printhead cleaning. If the printhead is still not clean after the third cleaning, perform printhead deep cleaning. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning Printhead
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    printhead cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard printhead cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Windows 1 Ensure that the printer
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    flashing. After printhead deep cleaning is finished, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the printhead is clean. If the printhead is still not clean, repeat printhead deep cleaning and the nozzle check pattern printing up to three times. If the problem persists, the printhead may be worn
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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 83
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    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 ➤ To protect the printer from damage, do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing. Transporting the Printer 84
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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, then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer 85
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    Routine Maintenance 5 Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer 86
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    Routine Maintenance 6 Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as "Fragile" if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer 87
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    Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 (Perforated) • Transparencies • T-Shirt Transfers • Banner Paper Printing Media 88
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    Types Printing Media will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper • (more than 28 lb.) • Picture postcards • Postcards with an adhered photo or sticker • Envelopes with a double flap • Sealed envelopes •
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    Weight 17 to 28 lb. Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer. ■ Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections. Plain paper: Refer to the
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    Media Use either US Com. #10 or European DL size envelopes. ■ Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite
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    Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.2 in.
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    Printing Media ■ Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the curl, clean the paper feed roller. 1 Ensure that the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button. When the POWER lamp flashes three times
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    even after cleaning the paper feed roller, perform the procedure described in step 4 again. ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: • Page Size: • Orientation: Envelope Select either #10 Env. or DL Env.according to the envelope size you are using. Landscape ■ Handling of Printed Output Remove
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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. ■ Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to the
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ 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
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    Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. ■ Loading • Load only one 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
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two
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    Media This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut direction. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. Cut corner Paper thickness lever High Gloss Photo Film 99
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. ■ Printable
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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). ■ Loading not use the loading support sheet provided with the package. Paper thickness lever Print side (glossy side) Glossy Photo Cards 101
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    ■ 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 102
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    Media This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in letter, A4 and 4" x 6" sizes. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet of letter-size or A4, or up to
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in
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    the edges of the paper to turn yellow. ■ Printable Area With some images, the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends outside the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. ➡ Printing Area Note ➤ For photos and illustrations that you want to
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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). ■ Loading • Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever
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    touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark ink to dry for 24 hours. • Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hairdryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight. ■ Storing Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro". Photo
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    Media This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. ■ Loading • Place one sheet of plain letter-size or A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. •
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    the edge. Print side ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (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 more information, refer to the instructions packaged with your media. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • If the T-shirt
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. ■ Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed.
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    • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. • The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length. ■ Loading 1 Set the paper thickness lever to the right. 2 Load the banner paper
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    Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure that the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 113
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    Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using letter-size banner paper: Letter When using A4 banner paper: A4 • Copies: Must be set to 1 to print correctly. • In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab. • On a
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    Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems Unique to Windows
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    Install the Printer Driver Troubleshooting ■ Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the printed Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the
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    ■ If the Installer for the printer driver does not start automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Troubleshooting Windows Note ➤ If you are typing in the file name, you must specify the CD-ROM drive
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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 118
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    Cannot Print to End of Job Troubleshooting ■ 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. Next, check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows, or the Page Setup dialog
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    Colors are Unclear Troubleshooting ■ Confirm that the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a
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    Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed ■ If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document, then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program. Print Quality is Poor or Contains
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    Troubleshooting ■ If a specific color does not print, check whether the corresponding ink tank is empty. Replace if necessary. ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is ejected correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle
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    are Misaligned Troubleshooting ■ Align the printhead. Ensure that you align the printhead every time you install a new printhead. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 Click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print 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, then click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 124
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    ■ In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Main tab, then click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, select Manual, then click
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    Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots Troubleshooting ■ Use High Resolution Paper or Photo Paper Pro to print images that require a lot of ink, such as pictures with intense colors or photographs. ■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows 1 Open the Printer
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    Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, click Manual, then Details. 3 Click the Color icon, then drag the Intensity slider to set the intensity. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 127
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    Troubleshooting ■ 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 Utilities. 3 Select Custom Settings from the drop-down menu. 4 Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slider, then click Send. ■ You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer. Follow the procedure below. 1 Load sheets of letter-
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    non-Canon brand paper heavier than 28 lb., the printhead may scratch the printed surface. Clean the printhead first and print with the correct paper. • The paper must not be curled. This problem can be resolved by simply turning the paper over. ■ Before starting Borderless Printing, check the paper
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    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 Click the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment
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    Troubleshooting ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Printhead Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the printhead. For details on printhead
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    or Streaked Troubleshooting ■ Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Main tab, then click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, click Manual, then click
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    Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, then click Set. 3 Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For Print Mode, click Manual, then click Details. 3 Click the
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    Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Printhead Holder Does Not Move to the Center Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 135
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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. There could also 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 ■ Ensure that 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. ■ Ensure that the printer
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    a large amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, wait until the processing is completed. ■ Stop the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the printhead down. The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for long time
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    Print Troubleshooting ■ Check the ink tanks. If empty, replace them. ■ Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them. ■ If there is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print the nozzle check pattern to check that ink
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    Does Not Move to the Center Troubleshooting ■ Ensure that the printer is turned on. The printhead holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. When the POWER
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 141
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    Paper Does Not Feed Properly Troubleshooting ■ Make sure that: • If using non-Canon brand media, the paper is not too guide. ■ When printing envelopes, refer to "Envelopes" in "Printing Media", and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer
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    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. ■ Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace the paper correctly and press
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    ink tank becomes completely full, contact the Customer Care Center 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
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    Troubleshooting ■ POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting the Customer Care Center may have occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on. If the problem remains, contact the
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    An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh Windows Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 147
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    to USBxxx Troubleshooting Windows ■ Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. ■ Ensure that the printer is securely connected to the computer. Note
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    correct errors, refer to the Windows manual. ■ Ensure that the printer port setting corresponds to the printer interface connection. Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu, then click the Details tab (or Ports tab). If USBPRNnn (Canon S900) or USBnnn (Canon S900) (n represents
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    Troubleshooting ■ There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150
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    General Protection Fault Troubleshooting Windows ■ Ensure that the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use
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    in the original document. If the same problem occurs with the edited document, contact the manufacturer of your application. ■ There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 152
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    Error Messages Troubleshooting Windows ■ If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the instructions on screen. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on screen. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide
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    Troubleshooting ■ 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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    driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. ➡ Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure that 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
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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 156
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    Properties dialog box from the Start menu. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu 2 Click the Details tab (or Ports tab), then Spool Settings, then Enable bi- directional support for this printer (or Enable bi-directional support). Problems Unique to Windows 157
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    Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary files, or disable background printing. ■ Ensure that background 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 159
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    Troubleshooting Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations ■ Ensure that your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S900 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw
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    Cannot Print in Background Troubleshooting ■ Ensure that background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Set Backgrounding to On. ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove
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    : 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Photo printing (PR-101 A4) Fast (draft): Standard: Fast (draft): Standard: High (fine): Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 in max./ 203.2 mm (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 6.5 ft.
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    supply: USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 3 W 24 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 17.4 (W) × 12.6 (D) × 7.3 (H) in 443 (W) × 319 (D) × 185 (H) mm Weight: Approx. 13 lb. Speci
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    shirt Transfers, Banner Paper ■ Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (28 lb.) High Resolution Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro (4 × 6) Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 100 sheets max. 80 sheets max. 10 pieces max
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    to 215.9 mm) height: 4.72 to 23.0 in. (120.0 to 584.2mm) Weight: 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 (4 x 6) Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 166
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    Specifications ■ Printhead: 512 nozzles of each color (1200 dpi) ■ 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
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    ■ 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. ■ 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 5.6 × 7.9 in. / 141.2 × 202.0 mm 3.7 × 5.7 in. / 94.8 × 144.4 mm Note ➤ When printing on Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in
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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 0.13 in 0.12 in 1.04 in Printable area Specifications 172
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    Banner Paper Size Banner Paper Printable Area (width x height) Letter: 8.0 × 65.7 in. / 203.2 × 1668.4 mm A4: 8.0 × 69.8 in. / 203.2 × 1774.0 mm 1.3 in 0.12 in 0.13 in 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets Max. 6 sheets Recommended printing area Printable area Specifications 0.2 in 173
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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 Canceling a Print Job
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    a Print Job (Windows) Canceling Print Jobs 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
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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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    Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printhead Holder Printhead Lock Lever Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Q Quiet Mode R Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL
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    (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications T Transparencies Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers U Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port V Vivid Photo W When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead Index 15 51 30 162
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