Canon Bubble Jet S300 User's Guide

BUBBLE JET PRINTER

User’s Guide

V2

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction .....................................................................................................5

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................6

Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8

Printer Parts and Their Functions .................................................................14

Front View ................................................................................................... 15

Rear View .................................................................................................... 16

Inside the Printer ......................................................................................... 17

Operation Panel .......................................................................................... 18

Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............................................................19

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ................................................. 20

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ................................................... 22

BJ Status Monitor Functions ....................................................................... 35

Cancelling a Print Job ................................................................................. 38

Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 39

Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................40

Description of Print Settings ........................................................................ 41

BJ Print Monitor ........................................................................................... 57

Cancelling a Print Job ................................................................................. 59

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Using the Printer with a Network ................................................................. 60

Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 64

Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................65

When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head .................................. 66

Replacing an Ink Tank ................................................................................. 67

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern .............................................................. 72

Print Head Cleaning .................................................................................... 76

Print Head Deep Cleaning ........................................................................... 79

Enabling Low Ink Warning ........................................................................... 81

Transporting the Printer ............................................................................... 87

Printing Media ...............................................................................................91

Compatible Media Types ............................................................................. 92

Envelopes .................................................................................................... 94

High Resolution Paper HR-101N ................................................................ 98

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 ..................................................... 100

High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 ................................................................. 102

Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 ..................................................................... 104

Photo Paper Pro PR-101 ........................................................................... 106

Photo Paper Pro PC-101S ........................................................................ 109

Transparencies CF-102 ............................................................................. 111

T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 ........................................................................... 113

Banner Paper ............................................................................................ 115

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................118

Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................ 119

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ..................................................... 121

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Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs .................................... 138

Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ......................................... 144

The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange ......................................................... 148

An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen .......................................... 151

Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ............................................... 161

Problems Unique to Windows ................................................................... 164

Problems Unique to the Macintosh ........................................................... 168

Appendices .................................................................................................171

Deleting an Unknown Device .................................................................... 172

Specifications .............................................................................................175

Index ...........................................................................................................189

4

Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon S300 Bubble Jet Printer. This User’s Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer.

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions.

Warning ➤

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.

Must be observed for safe operation.

Caution ➤

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.

Must be observed for safe operation.

Important ➤

Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in equipment damage, faults or impaired product quality.

Must be avoided for correct operation.

Windows

Macintosh

Information for Windows users only.

Information for Macintosh users only.

5

How to Use This Manual

How to Use This Manual

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7

Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Please 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.

■ Choosing a location

Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.

■ Power supply

Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.

Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.

Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

8

Safety Precautions

Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other equipment (extension lead, double adapter, etc.).

Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.

If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service.

■ Cleaning the printer

Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.

If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, it could cause a fire or electric shock.

Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.

If you accidentally switch the printer on while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the printer.

9

Safety Precautions

■ 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 inflammable sprays near the printer.

This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.

10

Safety Precautions

Caution ➤

You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.

■ Choosing a location

Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.

Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to 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 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).

Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.

Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.

When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.

11

Safety Precautions

■ Power supply

Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.

Do not use an extension lead.

If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the printer after turning it off.

Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase.

The correct power supply voltage and frequency is as follows:

Europe: AC 230V

±

10%, 50Hz

USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz

Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz

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Safety Precautions

■ Working around the printer

Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.

Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer.

If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service.

■ 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 and stain clothing or the surrounding area.

Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing.

The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

13

Printer Parts and Their Functions

Printer Parts and Their Functions

•

Front View

•

Rear View

•

Inside the Printer

•

Operation Panel

14

Front View

Operation Panel

For details, refer to

"

Operation Panel ."

Paper Output Tray


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 Cover

Open to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper.

Sheet Feeder

Load paper here.

Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time.

Front View 15

Rear View


USB Port

Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface.

Rear View 16


Inside the Printer

Paper Thickness Lever

Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.

Print Head Lock Lever

Locks the print head into the holder.

Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.

Print Head Holder

Install the print head here.

Inside the Printer 17

Operation Panel

POWER Button

Press to turn the printer on or off.


RESUME/CANCEL Button

Press to resume printing once an error has been resolved. The printer will then initialise ready for printing.

Also, to cancel printing in progress, press this button.

POWER Lamp

Off: the printer is turned off.

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 Panel 18

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

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Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows Start menu.

■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program

This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing.

The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.

1

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 S300 is selected in the Name field. Then click the

Properties button.

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

➤

Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer

Properties dialog box. For further details, see the user's manual for your application.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20


■ 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 from the Start menu, additional tabs appear, including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.

For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.

1

2

Click the Start button, then select Settings , Printers .

Select the Canon S300 icon.

3

Open the File menu and select:

• Windows 98/Windows Me ➔ Properties

• Windows 2000 ➔ Printing Preferences...

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21


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 98/Windows Me operation.

The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 may look slightly different.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22


Main Tab

(6)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(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 the Set... button.



(3) Colour Adjustment/Color Adjustment

Select the method of colour adjustment. To make detailed colour adjustments, select

Manual, then click the Set... button.

(4) Greyscale Printing/Grayscale Printing

Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document.

(5) Print Advisor...

Click to start the Print Advisor.

The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of the printer driver. By having the user answer a series of questions, the Printer Advisor automatically configures the printer driver settings.

(6) Preview Area

Before starting printing, verify that settings such as the lever position are correct.

Note ➤

To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click 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 2000, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon S300

- Guide.


Page Setup Tab

(6)


(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(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.

(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 (Only for Windows 2000)

The document is automatically resized and printed to fit into

Scaled Printing a specified page size.

The document is resized when printed. When this is selected, you can specify the Printer Paper Size and

Scaling.

Page Layout Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that multiple document pages fit on each printed page.

Poster Printing This enlarges and splits the print image across several sheets of paper. The printed sheets can then be assembled

Banner Printing to make a large poster.

Select this when printing on banner paper.

(4) Reverse order

Prints the document start with the last page.

(5) Collate

Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.

(6) Preview Area

Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job.


Stamp/Background Tab

(8)


(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(1) Stamp

Select the check box and choose the stamp.

(2) Place stamp over text

When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data.



(3) Stamp first page only

When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed only on the first page.

(4) Define Stamp...

This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp.

(5) Background

Select the check box and choose the background image you wish to use.

(6) Background first page only

When Background is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the background image is printed only on the first page.

(7) Select Background...

This allows you to register a new background, or to display details of the background you have selected.

(8) Preview Area


Effects Tab

(5)


(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(1) Simulate Illustration

This function manipulates colour image data with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar.



(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/Select Color.

(3) Image Optimizer

Improves the contours and smoothes jaggedness that occur when photographic or graphic image data is enlarged within an application.

(4) Photo Optimizer PRO

Optimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure.

When printing several images on one page, optimisation is usually applied to each image according to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using cut and paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimisation of all images on the one page is recommended. In such cases, select the Apply

Throughout Page check box.

(5) Preview Area



Profiles Tab

(2)

(1)

(4)

(3)

(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, Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings.



(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 the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/

Background and Effects tabs. Select Current Settings in the Printing Profiles list then click this button. The Add to Profiles... dialog box appears.

(5) Retrieve from Profiles

Click to activate registered printer settings. The contents of the Main, Page Setup,

Stamp/Background and Effects tabs are changed by selecting the printer settings in

Printing Profiles and then clicking this button.

This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected.

(6) Delete

Click to delete unwanted printer settings. Select the unwanted item in the Printing

Profiles list and click the Delete button.

Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted.



Maintenance Tab

(4)

(7)

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(5)

(6)

(9)

(10)

(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.



(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 outputting ink normally. For details, refer to “

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

”.

(5) Power Off

Click to turn the printer off.

(6) Auto Power

This allows you to turn the printer off when no data is sent to the printer for a certain period of time, or turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer.

(7) Ink Counter Reset

Resets ink counter to an initial value. Click every time you replace an ink tank while you enable the low ink warning function.

(8) Low Ink Warning Setting

This allows you to enable the low ink warning function.

(9) Custom Settings...

Click to modify the printer mode. Change the settings in the Custom Setting dialog box and click Send to change printer mode.

(10) Start Status Monitor

Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the progress of printing jobs.



BJ Status Monitor Functions

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. When the low ink warning is set to be enabled, the status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays a warning message when the ink is low.

■ Launching the BJ Status Monitor

The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. When launched, the BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar.

1

Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar.

The BJ Status Monitor appears.

BJ Status Monitor Functions 35


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.



■ When errors occur

The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper or paper jams.

In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab.

In Windows 98, Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen.

When paper has run out:

Note ➤

For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on the topic of interest.



Cancelling a Print Job

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 terminate the print job.

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Uninstalling Printer Drivers

Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers. This allows you to delete all the files associated with the printer driver at the same time.

1

Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S300, 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 to restart your computer.

Note ➤

In Windows 98 or Windows Me, you can also start the Uninstaller by double-clicking on Uninstall in the Canon S300 folder on the desktop.

Uninstalling Printer Drivers 39

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

•


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Description of Print Settings

• Page Setup Dialog Box


•

Printer Utility

Dialog Box

•

Print Dialog Box

•

Detailed Setting Dialog

Box

•

Options Dialog Box

•

Register Settings

Dialog Box

Description of Print Settings 41


Page Setup Dialog Box

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.

(8)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(1) Paper Size

Select the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, select

Custom 1 - Custom 3 and click Custom.

(2) Banner Printing

Select this check box when printing on banner paper.



(3) Scale

Specify the scaling percentage to resize the document for printing.

(4) Orientation

Select landscape or portrait printing.

(5) Custom

To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to Custom 3 in the Paper Size popup menu. The Custom Dialog

Box allows you to specify the length and width of the paper.

(6) 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 print mode.

(7) Save Settings

Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box.

(8) Preview Area

This image allows you to confirm how the document will print with the selected paper settings.



Printer Utility Dialog Box

The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page

Setup dialog box.

(1)

(2)

(1) Select the function you wish to perform.

(2) Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing. Click the icon to start this function. For further details, refer to

"Routine Maintenance".

➡

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern



➡

Print Head Cleaning

➡

Print Head Deep Cleaning

➡

Enabling Low Ink Warning

Note ➤

For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.



Print Dialog Box

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.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) Media Type

Ensure this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer.

(2) Greyscale Printing/Grayscale Printing

Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document.

(3) Print Mode

Select the icon that most closely resembles your document and required print results.



(4) Details...

Allows you to manually set the print quality and 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 print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting.



Detailed Setting Dialog Box

To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual in the Print dialog box and then click Details....

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

■

Quality panel

(1) Panel display icons

Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box.



(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 configurations.

(4) Photo Optimizer PRO

Optimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure.

When printing several images on one printing page, optimisation is usually applied to each image according to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using cut and paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimisation of all images on the page is recommended. In such cases, select the Apply

Throughout Page check box.



■

Special Effects Panel

To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon.

(1)

(3)

(2)

(1) Simulate illustration

This function manipulates colour image with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar.



(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/Select Color.

(3) Preview Area



■

Colour/Color Panel

To display the Colour/Color panel, click the Colour/Color display icon.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(1) Colour Correction/Color 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, you should also specify the Print Type and Printer Profile settings.



(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/Spot Color.

(3) Printer Profile

Select optimised colour characteristics (a profile) for the media type and other factors.

(4) Gamma Correction

This function adjusts the colour contrast (not including pure black and white). To adjust the contrast, select the check box and move the slide bar. Moving the bar to the right darkens the entire image while increasing contrast in the lighter areas and decreasing contrast in the darker areas.

(5) Colour Balance/Color Balance

Move the bar for each colour to adjust the balance of colour intensity. Moving the bar to the right intensifies the colour.

(6) Intensity

Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the density.



Options Dialog Box

To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button in the Print dialog box.

(6)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Page Layout

Use this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, this setting is set to display 1 Page/Sheet Printing. If another option is selected, Page

Order and Border can be specified.



2 Page/Sheet Printing/4 Page/Sheet Printing

Pages are reduced and printed so that two or four pages fit on each printed page.

You can also select page order and whether to place a border around each page.

Poster (Divided into 4) / (Divided into 9) / (Divided into 16)

These enlarge and split the print image across several sheets of paper. The printer sheets can then be assembled to make a large poster. You can also select Cut/

Paste lines and Cut/Paste string. To print only the certain pages, click the specific pages on the preview area.

(2) Fit-to-page Printing

Executes the scaled printing automatically. When selected, you can specify the

Printer Paper Size

Fits the document paper size set in the application to the paper size loaded in the printer.

(3) Destination

Select the print output destination. Printer is the usual selection.

To check the layout or other image elements before printing, select Preview. To save the document as a PICT file, select PICT File.

(4) Print in reverse order

Prints the document starting with the last page.

(5) Print collated pages

Prints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.

(6) Preview Area



Register Settings Dialog Box

To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(1) Settings

Displays a list of the registered print settings.

(2) Import

Imports a set of print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in the

Settings list and click the Import button.

(3) Apply

Saves the settings currently specified in the Print dialog box. After clicking the button, enter the name under which the settings are to be saved.

(4) Remove

Deletes unwanted print settings. To delete unwanted settings, select the settings in

Settings and click the Remove button.

(5) Defaults

Restores the print settings selected in Settings to defaults. A check mark appears next to the selected print settings.



BJ Print Monitor

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.

■ Opening the BJ Print Monitor

1

Select Chooser from the Apple Menu.

2

Set Backgrounding to On.

3

After starting a print job, select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu.

The BJ Print Monitor launches.

BJ Print Monitor 57

■ BJ Print Monitor Functions


... Click to pause printing of the specified document.

... Click to resume printing.

... Click to cancel printing of the specified document.

Displays information about the document currently being printed.

The icon on the left becomes darker as the printing progresses.

Displays information about the documents queued for printing.

The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of documents queued for printing.

To change the print order, place the mouse pointer over the name of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging the document name to the new position, then release.

When the print order change includes the current job, it stops and the new job immediately starts instead.

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Cancelling a Print Job

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.

2

Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click .

The document selected in the Print Monitor is deleted from the print list and the print job is cancelled.

Note ➤

To suspend printing, click the name of the document being printed then click . To resume printing, click .

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Using the Printer with a Network

The printer can be used with an Ethernet network environment. Follow the steps described below to connect the printer to the network.

■ 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.

■ Printer Setup

To use the printer on a network, first set up the print server, then set up each client machine.

• Print server setup procedure

1

Select Chooser in the Apple Menu.

2

Select Active in AppleTalk.

3

Select the S300 icon, then select the printer name in Connected to:.

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4

Click Share.

5

Confirm that S300 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 procedure

1

Select Chooser in the Apple Menu.

2

Select Active in AppleTalk.

3

Select the S300 (Server) icon, then select the printer server in Connected

to:.

4

Click the close box to close the Chooser.



■ 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 in the File menu.

• Checking print status from a client

To check the status of a print job from a client, start the BJ Status Monitor. Click the BJ

Status Monitor icon in the BJ Extras folder.

To close the BJ Status Monitor, select Quit in the File menu.

• The BJ Print Monitor and BJ Status Monitor

The BJ Print Monitor and the BJ Status Monitor both display a list of information concerning documents queued for printing. This information includes the document name, number of pages, number of copies and the time when the print job was accepted. The total number of queued documents is also displayed.

The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of the queued documents.

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BJ Print Monitor Functions

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BJ Status Monitor Functions


■ BJ Status Monitor Functions


.... 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 control panel and checking the Owner Name item.

• If you are using two or more printer servers, you can switch between the

BJ Status Monitor displays. Select Print Server in the File menu, then select the desired print server and click OK.



Uninstalling Printer Drivers

When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete, all the program files associated with it at the same time.

Before proceeding, ensure you save any unsaved files in any currently running applications.

1

Load the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM.

2

Double-click the Printer Driver folder.

3

Double-click the Installer icon.

4

When the Software License Agreement is displayed, click Accept.

5

Select Uninstall from the popup menu and then click Uninstall.

Note ➤

If a warning message appears indicating that other applications are running:

• Click Cancel and save the document(s) if there are any unsaved documents open in the other applications.

• Click Continue to continue the uninstall operation.

6

After the uninstall is complete, a message appears prompting you to restart your computer. Click Restart.

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Routine Maintenance

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When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head

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Replacing an Ink Tank

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Print Head Cleaning

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Transporting the Printer

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Routine Maintenance

When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head

When printing becomes faint or colours are incorrect, see if the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Follow the procedures below and replace an ink tank if necessary.

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If the print quality is poor

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Print Head Cleaning

If the problem remains

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Still the problem remains

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If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out.

Contact a Canon service representative.

Note ➤

You will be alerted if you enable a low ink warning.

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Routine Maintenance

Replacing an Ink Tank

When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position.

• Black: BCI-24 Black

• Colour: BCI-24 Color

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 left.

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2

Remove the empty ink tank.

Pull the tab on the ink tank towards you to release.

Routine Maintenance colour black

Then lift it from its slot.

Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank.

Important ➤

• Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.

• Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulations regarding disposal of consumables.


Routine Maintenance

3

Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap.

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.


4

Insert the ink tank into a slot.

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5

Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place.

Routine Maintenance

6

Close the front cover.

The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete.

Note ➤

• 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 open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.


Routine Maintenance

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects 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.

■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers

Windows

1

With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer.

2

Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

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3

Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon.

4

When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

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Routine Maintenance

Macintosh

1


2

Open the Page Setup dialog box.

The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page

Setup... in the File menu.

3

Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.

4

Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle

Check icon.

5


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Routine Maintenance

■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer

1


2

Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice.

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Routine Maintenance

■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

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 print head requires cleaning.

Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment.


Routine Maintenance

Print Head Cleaning

Clean the 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.

■ Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers

Windows

1

Ensure that the printer is on.

2


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3

Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon.

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4

Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click Execute.

All colours/All colors: All nozzles

Black: Black ink nozzles

Colour/Color: Colour ink nozzles

5

When a confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

Macintosh

1

Ensure the printer is on.

2




3

Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box.

4

Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.


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5

Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK.

All colours/All colors: All nozzles

Black: Black ink nozzles

Colour/Color: Colour ink nozzles

■ Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer

This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost.

1


2

Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once.

Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head cleaning begins. Do not perform any other operations until the head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds.

After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print heads are clean.

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Routine Maintenance

Print Head Deep Cleaning

If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver.

Note ➤

Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary.

Windows

1


2


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3

Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon.

4


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Macintosh

1


2




3

Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box.

4

Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Deep

Cleaning icon.

5

Click OK.

Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. The process takes one or two minutes to complete, so simply wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing.

After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the head is clean. If not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be worn out, even if ink remains in the ink tanks. In this event, contact a Canon service representative.

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Routine Maintenance

Enabling Low Ink Warning

The low ink warning can be enabled/disabled from the printer driver. This notifies you of low ink levels during printing.

■ How Low Ink Warning Works

Enable a low ink warning when installing a new ink tank.

Reset the ink counter of the ink tank installed.

When ink becomes low...

The low ink warning alerts.

When you install a new ink tank...

When you reset the ink counter, it will assume the ink tank is full regardless how much ink is actually remains. The reset is the only way to match the counter value with an actual ink volume. Therefore only enable the low ink warning and reset the ink counter when installing a new ink tank.

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How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly

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Routine Maintenance

■ Low Ink Warning Display

The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank.

The colour ink becomes low.

BJ Status Monitor (Windows)

BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh)

The colour ink becomes low.


Routine Maintenance

Macintosh

Note ➤

When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning is displayed on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh).

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BJ Print Monitor

■ How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly

• Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank

The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronise it with the actual ink level. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tank is installed.

• Do not reset the ink counter of an ink tank in use.

Synchronisation of the counter and the actual ink level will not work properly.

Note ➤

• Although ink counters for black and colour ink tanks work independently from each other, both start simultaneously when you enable the low ink warning. So if you did not reset the counter when you installed the current ink tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until the next time you replace the ink tanks. Also, ensure you treat both counters separately.

• Refer to '

Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ' as it is in the case.


Routine Maintenance

■ Setting Low Ink Warning

Note ➤

Reset the ink counter every time installing a new ink tank when the low ink warning is enabled. Otherwise the ink levels will not be displayed accurately.

• Enabling Low Ink Warning

Windows

1

Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box.

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2

On the Maintenance tab, click Low Ink Warning Setting icon.

Macintosh

3

Select Display low ink warning and click Send.

1

Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box.



2

Click Utilities icon to open the Printer Utility dialog box.


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3

Select Low Ink Warning from the pull-down menu and click the

Remaining ink level setting icon.

4

Select Display low ink warning and click Send.

• Resetting Ink Counter

Note ➤

Do not reset an ink counter of an ink tank already in use.

Windows

1


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2

On the Maintenance tab, click Ink Counter Reset icon.

3

Select the ink tank you have just installed and click Execute.

Macintosh

1

Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box.




Routine Maintenance

2

Click Utilities icon to open the Printer Utility dialog box.

3

Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click Ink

Counter Reset.

4

Select the ink tank you have just installed and click Execute.


Routine Maintenance

Transporting the Printer

Pack the printer carefully in its original packing materials.

If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material inside of a sturdy box.

1

Turn the printer off.

2

After making sure that the POWER lamp is off, unplug the printer.

Important ➤

Do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing to protect the printer from damage.

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3

Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray.

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4

Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the printer.


Routine Maintenance

5

Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag.


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.


Printing Media

• Compatible Media Types

•

Envelopes

•

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

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Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301

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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

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Printing Media

Compatible Media Types

You can use the following types of paper and other media.

■ Size

• Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal size (215.9 x

355.6 mm / 8.5 x 14.0 in)

• Non-standard paper: From 90.0 x 120.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm

(From 3.54 x 4.72 in to 8.5 x 23.0 in)

• Others: Envelopes (European DL and US Com. #10)

Important ➤

Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction.

• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper

• Wet paper

• Paper that is too thin (less than 64 g/m

2

/ 17 lb)

• Paper that is too thick (more than 105 g/m

2

/ 28 lb)

• Picture postcards

• Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker

• Envelopes with a double flap

• Sealed envelopes

• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

• Paper with holes (such as loose-leaf paper)

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Printing Media

■ Weight

64 to 105 g/m

2

(17 to 28 lb)

Do not use paper heavier than this, 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 Quick Start Guide.

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Envelopes

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Banner Paper

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Printing Media

Envelopes

Use either European DL or US Com. #10 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 corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction.

Ensure that the flap of the envelope is perfectly straight.

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3

If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease.

Press the envelope completely flat, working from the middle to the edge.

* 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 3 mm (0.1 in).

■ Unsuitable Envelopes

• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

• Envelopes with a double flap or pressure seals

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Printing Media

■ Loading

• Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the address side facing upwards.

• Set the paper thickness lever to the right.

• Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.

Paper thickness lever

Note ➤

If the envelopes still do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller.

1 Ensure the printer is on and there is not any paper loaded in the printer.

2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times.

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Printing Media

The paper roller starts rotating ten times as it cleans.

Repeat this three times.

3 Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the printer.

4 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times to feed the sheet.


If the printer still does not feed the envelopes through even after the cleaning, repeat Step 4 again.

■ Printer Driver Settings

• Media Type: Envelope

• Page Size: Select either DL Env. or #10 Env. according to the envelope size you are using

• Orientation: Landscape

■ Handling of Printed Output

Remove each envelope as it is printed.

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

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Printing Media

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

This type of paper provides better colour 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 left.

• Do not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 80 sheets can be loaded.


Print side

(Whiter side)

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Printing Media


• Media Type: High Resolution Paper

• Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application.


Do not stack more than 50 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet being ejected. In this case, or if the ink takes a long time to dry, remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

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Printing Media

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301

This media is still thicker than High Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce print-outs close to photograph quality.

■ Loading

• Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.


• A maximum of 10 sheets can be loaded at once.

• When printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, do not use any loading support sheet.


Print side

(Whiter side)

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100


• Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper



• Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the paper output tray.

• Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. two minutes).

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

Printing Media

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Printing Media

High Gloss Photo Film HG-201

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 corner at the upper right.

• If the film is curled, flatten it by curling in the opposite direction.



Cut corner

High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 102


• Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film



• Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

• Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries.

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

Printing Media

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Printing Media

Glossy Photo Cards FM-101

Made of the same material as Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border.

To take full advantage of FM-101, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations.

■ Loading

• Load the paper with the glossy 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

(Glossy side)

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• Media Type: Glossy Photo Cards

• Page Size: Canon 101.6 x 152.4 mm (Canon 4 x 6 in)


• 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).

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

Printing Media

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Printing Media

Photo Paper Pro PR-101

This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

■ Loading


• Load the paper with the glossier side facing up.



Print side

(Glossier side)

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Printing Media


• MediaType: Photo Paper Pro



• Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

• Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 30 minutes).

Colours in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but become clearer after about 30 minutes.

• Images may smudge if you place them in an album 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 hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.

■ Storing Printed Output

• Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp or humid conditions.

Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight.

• Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames or presentation binders to protect them from direct exposure to air or sunlight.

• Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them.

• Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow.


■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

Printing Media


Printing Media

Photo Paper Pro PC-101S

Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro PR-101, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of PC-101S, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations. This paper is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

■ Loading

• Load the paper with the glossy side facing up.




Print side

(Glossy side)

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Printing Media


• Media Type: Photo Paper Pro

• Page Size: Select Custom Size and enter 118.6 x 215.9mm (4.67 x 8.5 in).

■ Applications Settings

Enter 109.6 x 160.4mm (4.31 x 6.31 in) in Image Size.

For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the application’s user manual. You may not be able to specify the size of the image correctly in some applications.


Follow the instructions described in " Photo Paper Pro PC-101S ".

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

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Printing Media

Transparencies CF-102

This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors.

■ Loading

• Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder.




Plain paper

Transparencies

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Printing Media

• Although you can print on either side of CF-102, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge.

Print side


• Media Type: Transparency



• Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed.

• Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 15 minutes).

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

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Printing Media

T-Shirt Transfers TR-201

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 the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers.

■ Loading


• If the T-shirt transfer is curled, flatten it by curling it in the opposite direction.

• Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up.

• Set the paper thickness lever to the right.


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• Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer



• Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed.

• The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as possible. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on how to use the paper.

Printing Media

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

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Printing Media

Banner Paper

This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of A4 or Letter size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long).

■ Preparation for Printing

• 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 with the printing side facing up. Gently fold the perforation between the first and second sheets.

Leave the rest of the paper folded up.

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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.

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Printing Media


• Media Type: Plain Paper

• Page Size: When using A4 banner paper: A4

When using letter size banner paper: Letter

• Printing Type: Banner Printing

On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner

Printing in the Page Setup dialog box.

• Copies: Must be set to "1" to print correctly.

■ Printable Area

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Printing Area

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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

•

Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?'

•

Problems Unique to Windows

Windows

•

Problems Unique to the Macintosh

Macintosh

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Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

■ 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 before reinstalling it.

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Note ➤

If the Installer was forcibly terminated due to an error in Windows, Windows may be unstable and this will prevent the printer driver from being installed.

Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer driver.

■ Close any other applications before installation.

Sometimes the printer driver cannot be installed because another application is running.

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Troubleshooting

■ If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.

Windows

Note ➤

If you are typing in the file name, you must specify the CD-ROM drive letter and the installation program ("MSetup.exe"). The CD-ROM drive letter is computer dependent.

■ Confirm that there are no problems with the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-

ROM.

In Windows, use 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.

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Troubleshooting

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

•

Cannot Print to End of Job

•

Colours are Unclear

•

Meaningless Characters 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

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 121

Troubleshooting

Cannot Print to End of Job

■ 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 Macintosh.

■ Check the amount of the free space on the hard disk.

You may need to increase the amount of free space by deleting any unnecessary files.


Troubleshooting

Colours are Unclear

■ 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 environment, select the Photo or Graphic icon for the Print Mode in the Print dialog box.

■ Confirm the specified ink tank is installed.

When an ink tank runs out of ink, replace it with a new one.

Note ➤

Printed colours may not match screen colours perfectly due to basic differences in the methods used to produce colours. Colour control settings and environmental differences can also affect how colours appear on the screen.


Troubleshooting

Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed

■ 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.


Troubleshooting

Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong

■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly.

If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head.

➡


➡

Print Head Cleaning

If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a

Canon service representative.

Note ➤

Always ensure you dispose of the protective cap from a print head.

■ Ensure you are printing on the correct side of the media.

You can only print on one side of certain media.


Straight Lines are Misaligned

■ Align the print head.

Windows

1


➡


2

Click the Maintenance tab.

3

Click Print Head Alignment.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting


Troubleshooting

Macintosh

1




2

Click Utilities.

3

Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head

Alignment.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note ➤

Straight lines can become misaligned if the paper thickness lever has been moved. Aligning the print head may also resolve this problem.


Troubleshooting

■ In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting.

Windows

1


➡


2

On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.

Macintosh

1

Open the Print dialog box.

The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu.

2

For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details.

3

Click the Quality icon and then drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.


Troubleshooting

Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots

■ Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink,

(i.e. pictures with intense colours or photographs).

■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.

Windows

1


➡


2

On the Main tab, select Manual for Colour Adjustment/Color

Adjustment, and then click Set.

3

Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.


Troubleshooting

Macintosh

1



2


3

Click the Colour/Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.


Troubleshooting

Back of Paper is Smudged

■ If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver setting.

You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or enable Pause Page to pause after each sheet has printed.

Windows

1


➡


2

Click the Maintenance tab.

3

Click Custom Settings to open the Custom Setting dialog box.

4

Select Pause Page, and then click Send.


Troubleshooting

Macintosh

1




2

Click the Utilities button.

3

Select Custom Settings form the pull-down menu.

4

Select Pause between pages., and then click Send.

■ You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer. Follow the procedure below.

1

Load sheets of A4 or Letter plain paper in the printer.

2

Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flaches three times, and release the button.

3

Repeat this operation until there are no more smudges on the test page.


Troubleshooting

Printed Surface is Scratched

■ Ensure you are using suitable paper.

• The paper weight must be less than 105 g/m

2

(28 lb).

If you use paper heavier than 105 g/m

2

(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.

■ When printing on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to the right.

This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try this. When the message suggesting that the position of the lever is not proper displayed, continue printing.

■ Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again.

When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched.


Troubleshooting

Windows

1


➡


2

On the Main tab, select Manual for Colour Adjustment/Color

Adjustment, and then click Set.

3

Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.

Macintosh

1



2


3

Click the Colour/Color icon and drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.

■ Ensure you are printing within the recommended printing area.

➡

Printing Area


Troubleshooting

White Streaks

■ 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.

➡


➡

Print Head Cleaning

The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to "

Straight Lines are Misaligned

".


Troubleshooting

Colours are Uneven or Streaked

■ Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings.

Windows

1


➡


2

On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting.

Macintosh

1



2


3

Click the Quality icon and then drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Fine end.


Troubleshooting

■ Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings.

Windows

1


➡


2

On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set.

3

Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting.

Macintosh

1



2


3

Click the Quality icon and then click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting.


Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs

Troubleshooting

•

Printing Does Not Start

•

Printing Stops Before It is Completed

•

Printer Moves But Does Not Print

•

Print Head Holder Does Not Move

Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 138

Troubleshooting

Printing Does Not Start

■ Ensure the printer is turned on.

If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button.

If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing.

Note ➤

When printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes longer than usual to begin printing. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the computer processes the data and sends it to the printer. Simply wait until the processing is completed.

■ Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.

Note ➤

If you are using a switch box or other device, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer. Try printing again.

If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device.

Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again.


■ Ensure the correct printer driver is selected.

In Windows, ensure that Canon S300 is selected in the Print dialog box.

In Macintosh, ensure that S300 is selected in the Chooser.

Note ➤

In Windows, you can set the Canon S300 as the default printer.

Troubleshooting

■ Ensure the printer port is set correctly. Windows

Set "USBPRNnn" or "USBnnn" ("n" represents a number) as the printer port.

1

Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers.

2

Select the Canon S300 icon.

3

Open the File menu and select Properties.

4

Click the Details tab (or Ports tab) and set the printer port.


Troubleshooting

Printing Stops Before It is Completed

■ Check the status of the POWER lamp.

When the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is processing data. Printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics takes time for the computer to process the data, during which the printer may appear to not be functioning.

In addition, when continuously printing material that uses a large amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed.

■ 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 time. To protect the print head, the printer will sometimes pause automatically at a line break before resuming.

In this event, interrupt the print job at a convenient time and turn the printer off for at least

15 minutes.

Furthermore, when continuously printing graphics or photos with intense colours, printing may stop to protect the print head. In this case, printing will not resume. Turn the printer off and wait for at least 15 minutes.

Caution ➤

Inside the printer, the area around the print head can become extremely hot. Do not touch the print head or nearby components.


Troubleshooting

Printer Moves But Does Not Print

■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly.

If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head.

➡


➡

Print Head Cleaning

If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a

Canon service facility.


Troubleshooting

Print Head Holder Does Not Move


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 the POWER lamp stops flashing, open the front cover again.

■ If the front cover has been left open for a while, close and reopen it.

If the front cover is left open for more than 10 minutes, the print head holder moves to the right to prevent the print head from drying out. Close and reopen the front cover to return the holder.


Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams

•

Paper Does Not Feed Properly

•

Envelopes or Post Cards Do Not Feed Properly

•

Paper Jams

Troubleshooting

Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 144

Troubleshooting

Paper Does Not Feed Properly

■ Confirm the paper conditions.

• The paper is not too thick (less than 105g/m

2

/ 28 lb).

• The number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level.

• The paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled.

➡

Compatible Media Types

■ Ensure that the left edge of the paper just touches the paper 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 in portrait orientation. If the envelopes are placed in landscape orientation, they may not feed properly.

■ When using transparencies, load one sheet of plain paper in the printer first, and then place the transparencies on top of it.

The last transparency may not feed properly unless there is a sheet of plain paper beneath it.


Troubleshooting

Envelopes or Post Cards Do Not Feed Properly

If envelopes or post cards do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller.

1

Ensure the printer is on and there is not any paper loaded in the printer.

2

Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times.

The paper roller starts rotating ten times as it cleans.


3

Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the printer.

4

Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times feed the sheet.


If the printer still does not feed the envelopes or the post cards through even after the cleaning, repeat these procedures again.


Troubleshooting

Paper Jams

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 cannot pull the paper out, turn the printer off and turn it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically.

2

After removing all paper, close the front cover.

3

Reload the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

Note ➤

When reloading the paper into the printer, refer to " Paper Does Not Feed

Properly " to confirm that you are using the correct paper and are loading it

into the printer correctly.


Troubleshooting

The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange

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 the RESUME/CANCEL button.

If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

■ Three flashes: Paper jam

If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam, replace the paper in the printer correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

➡

Paper Jams

The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 148

Troubleshooting

■ Six flashes: No print head installed

Install a print head.

■ Seven flashes: Defective print head

Contact a Canon service representative.

■ Eight flashes: Waste ink tank almost full

The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink tank 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 no longer be possible.


Troubleshooting

■ 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, contact a Canon service representative.


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 151

Error Writing to USBxxx

Troubleshooting

Windows


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.

■ Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.

Note ➤

If you are using a switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again.

If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device.

Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again.

■ If spooling is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and try printing again.

1


2


3



Troubleshooting

4

On the Details tab, click Spool Settings and then select Print directly to

the printer.

In Windows 2000, click the Advanced tab and then click Print directly to

the printer.

■ Verify the USB port status.

1

Right-click My Computer and select Properties.

2

On the Device Manager tab, double-click Universal serial bus controller, and then double-click Canon S300.

In Windows 2000, click Device Manager..., Universal serial Bus

controller on the Hardware tab, and then double-click USB Printing

Support.

3

On the General tab, check if there is any indication of a problem with the device.

In Windows 2000, open the USB Printing Support Properties dialog box to see the General tab.

If an error has occurred, follow the instruction of "Notes on Handling the

USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide.


Troubleshooting

■ Ensure that the printer port setting corresponds to the printer interface connection.

1


2


3


4

On the Details tab (or Ports tab), select USBPRNnn (Canon S300) or

USBnnn (Canon S300) ("n" represents a number) in the Print to the

following port.

■ 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.


Troubleshooting

■ If the WPS driver or CAPT driver is installed, either uninstall it or change the driver port to FILE as follows.

1

Click the Start button, then click Settings and Printers.

2

Display the WPS or CAPT driver properties, and click the Details tab.

3

Change the Print to the following port field to FILE.


Application Error or General Protection Fault

Troubleshooting

Windows

■ 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 application program intended for your operating system.

■ If other applications are running, close them to increase available memory and try printing again.

■ Ensure that enough memory is allocated to the application.

Refer to the memory requirements of your application.


Troubleshooting

■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk.

You may need to increase the amount of free space by deleting any unnecessary files.

■ If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and then printing it.

If this resolves the problem, there may have been a problem 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.

Also refer to the procedure “Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)” in the Quick Start Guide.

➡



Other 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 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab for action to be taken in response to the error.

Refer to ' Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ' as it is in the case.


Troubleshooting

■ If one of the following messages is displayed outside of the BJ Status Monitor:

Could not spool successfully due to insufficient disk space

Increase the amount of free space on the disk by deleting any unnecessary files.

Could not spool successfully due to insufficient memory

Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running.

Printer driver could not be found

Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.

➡


Background printing failed (Windows 98/Windows Me only)

Restart Windows and try printing again.

Could not print Application name – File name

Try printing again once the current job is finished.


Other Error Messages

Troubleshooting

Macintosh

■ If a message with the format "Error No.: Xn" (where "X" represents a letter and "n" represents a number) is displayed:

Error No.: X202

Not enough memory for printing. Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running.

Error No.: X203

There is a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.

➡


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 S300 icon and ensure S300 is selected as the connected destination.

If it is not selected, select it.

If the problem remains, delete all unnecessary documents from the Extensions and

Control Panels folder.


Troubleshooting

Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?'

The ink level of an ink tank displayed with a '?' is not synchronised with its ink counter.

The colour ink level may not be correctly displayed.


The colour ink level may not be correctly displayed.


Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' 161

Troubleshooting

Macintosh

Note ➤

When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning displays on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh).

➡

BJ Print Monitor

■ Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you replace the ink tank.

➡

Resetting Ink Counter

■ Turn the low ink warning off until you replace the ink tank to stop the warning message.

Windows

1


➡


2

On the Maintenance tab, click Low Ink Warning Setting icon.

3

Clear a check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send.


Troubleshooting

Macintosh

1

Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box.



2

Click the Utilities icon to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.

3

Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click the

Low Ink Warning Setting icon.

4

Clear a check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send.

Note ➤

Also refer to ' Enabling Low Ink Warning ' to display the ink level correctly.


Problems Unique to Windows

•

The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed

•

Cannot Print in Background (Windows 98/Windows Me only)

•

Cannot Print Normally

Troubleshooting

Windows

Problems Unique to Windows 164

Troubleshooting

The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed

■ Ensure "Enable bi-directional support for this printer" is selected.

1


2


3


4

On the Details tab, click Spool Settings and select "Enable bi-directional support for this printer."

In Windows 2000, select "Enable bi-directional support" on the Ports tab.


Troubleshooting

Cannot Print in Background (Windows 98/Windows Me only)


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 enabled.

1


➡


2

On the Page Setup tab, click Printer control... and select Background

Printing.


Troubleshooting

Cannot Print Normally

■ If the WPS driver or CAPT driver is installed, either uninstall it or change the driver port to FILE as follows.

The WPS (Windows Printing System) driver or CAPT (Canon Advanced Printing

Technology) driver may disrupt normal printing.

1

Click the Start button, then click Settings and Printers.

2

Display the WPS or CAPT driver properties, and click the Details tab.

3

Change the Print to the following port field to FILE.


Problems Unique to the Macintosh

• Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations

•

Cannot Print in Background

Troubleshooting

Macintosh

Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168

Troubleshooting

Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations

■ 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 S300 is not a PostScript printer but a

Quick Draw printer, use an application compatible with Quick Draw for printing.


Cannot Print in Background

■ Ensure background printing is enabled.

1

In the Apple menu, select Chooser.

2

Click Backgrounding on.


Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space.

You may need to remove unnecessary files, or disable background printing.

Troubleshooting


Appendices

•

Deleting an Unknown Device

Windows

Appendices

171

Deleting an Unknown Device

Appendices

Windows

If printer driver installation was not successful, carry out the procedure described in “Notes on Handling the USB interface (for Windows Users)” in the Quick Start Guide.

If the problem remains, follow the steps below to delete the unknown device.

1

Click the Start button, select Settings and click Control Panel.

2

Double-click System.

3

Click the Device Manager tab.

In Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager....

4

Select the name of the printer or ‘Unknown device’ and click Remove.

In Windows 2000, click the unknown device, then click Uninstall in the

Action menu.

Caution ➤

Be careful not to remove any other device. Windows may not function properly if another device is incorrectly deleted.

Deleting an Unknown Device 172

• If the unknown device is under Universal serial bus controller

Appendices

• If the unknown device is under Other devices


Appendices

5

When the confirmation message appears, click OK.

6

Click Close to close the System Properties window.

In Windows 2000, click and then click OK in the System Properties window.

7

Click at the top right of the Control Panel window to close it.

8

Turn the printer off.

9

Remove the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM, if it is in the drive.

10

Restart Windows.

11

Install the printer driver again following the instructions in the Quick Start

Guide.


Specifications

Printing method:

Bubble Jet on-demand

Printing resolution:

2400 (horizontal)

×

1200 (vertical) dpi. max.

Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern):

Black printing

Colour printing

Draft: 11 ppm

Standard: 9.5 ppm

Draft: 7.5 ppm

Standard: 4.1 ppm

Print direction:

Bi-directional

Print width:

203.2 mm max. (8.0 in)

Resident print control mode:

Canon extended mode

Specifications

175

Specifications

Receive buffer:

56 KB

Interface:

USB 1.10-compatible

Interface connector:

USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface)

Recommended printer cable:

Material:

Type:

AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair)

Twisted-pair shielded cable

Length: Up to 5.0 m (16.4 ft)

Connectors: USB standard Series B pluggable

Acoustic noise level:

Approx. 45 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode)

Operating environment:

Temperature: 5 to 35˚C (41 to 95˚F)

Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation)

Storage environment:

Temperature: 0 to 35˚C (32 to 95˚F)

Humidity: 5 to 90% RH (no condensation)

Power supply:

Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz

176

USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz

Power consumption:

Standby:

Printing:

Approx. 2 W

Approx. 30 W

Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray):

390 (W)

×

248 (D)

×

15.35 (W)

×

185 mm (H)

9.76 (D)

×

7.28 in (H)

Weight:

Approx. 3.4 kg (7.48 lb.)

Specifications

177

■

Feed method:

Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder

For Plain Paper, Envelopes, High Resolution Paper,

Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film,

Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro,

Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper

■

Sheet feeder capacity:

Plain Paper (75 gsm)

High Resolution Paper

Envelopes

Glossy Photo Paper

High Gloss Photo Film

Glossy Photo Cards



Transparencies

T-Shirt Transfers

Banner Paper

100 sheets max.

80 sheets max.

10 pieces max.

10 sheets max.

1 sheet

20 sheets max.

1 sheet

20 sheets max.

30 sheets max.

1 sheet

1 sheet

Specifications

178

■

Ordinary print media:

Regular size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, European DL, US Com.#10

Custom size: width: 90.0 to 215.9 mm (3.54 to 8.5 in) height: 120.0 to 584.2mm (4.72 to 23.0 in)

Weight: 64 to 105 g/m

2

(17 to 28 lb)

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-301N/GP-301

HG-201

FM-101

PR-101

PC-101S

CF-102

TR-201

Specifications

179

Specifications

■

Graphic image printing:

Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format

Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi

■

Print Head:

Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi)

Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 128 nozzles per each colour (600 dpi)

■

Ink Tanks:

Capacity:

Black (BCI-24 Black) approx. 300

*1

, approx. 580

*2

Colour (BCI-24 Color) approx. 170

*2

*1 1500 characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with

Windows 98/Windows Me

*2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at standard and plain paper mode with Windows 98/Windows Me

180

Specifications

■

Printer driver operating environment:

IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows

2000 or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.5 - Mac OS

9.X

■

Hard disk space:

Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows 98 and Windows Me, 30 MB on Mac OS, or approx. 25 MB on Windows 2000 (including temporary files)

Note ➤

• BJ Status Monitor cannot be used when printer is used in network operating environment.

• Use the system under the following operating environment.

Windows

Macintosh

Computer with Microsoft Windows 98 or Windows Me, which is preinstalled by a computer manufacturer on purchase. (USB port operation also needs to be assured by the manufacturer.)

Macintosh computers with USB and Mac OS 8.5 - Mac OS 9.X, which is preinstalled by a computer manufacturer on purchase.

Specifications subject to change without prior notice.

181

Specifications

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Printing 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 the print quality or the paper feed precision. (

)

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A4, B5, A5

Letter, Legal

Glossy Photo Cards

Photo Paper Pro (PC-101S)

Envelopes

Banner Paper

182

A4, B5, A5

Size

A4

Specifications

Printable Area (width x height)

203.2 × 289.0 mm / 8.0 × 11.4 in

249.0 mm / 6.9 × 9.8 in

202.0 mm / 5.6 × 7.9 in

3.0 mm / 0.12 in

28.0 mm / 1.1 in

26.5 mm / 1.04 in

5.0 mm / 0.2 in

3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in

Recommended printing area

Printable area

183

Letter, Legal

Size

Letter

Legal

3.0 mm / 0.12 in

Specifications


203.2 × 271.4 mm / 8.0 × 10.7 in

203.2 × 347.6 mm / 8.0 × 13.7 in

28.0 mm / 1.1 in

26.5 mm / 1.04 in


Printable area

5.0 mm / 0.2 in

6.4 mm / 0.25 in 6.3 mm / 0.25 in

184

Glossy Photo Cards

Size

Glossy Photo Card

28.0 mm / 1.1 in

Specifications


109.4 × 159.9 mm / 4.3 × 6.3 in

26.0 mm / 1.02 in

5.1 mm / 0.2 in 4.1 mm / 0.16 in


(Printable area is the same.)

185

Specifications

Photo Paper Pro (PC-101S)

Note

Size


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The printing area of Photo Paper Pro PR-101 is identical to that of A4 size paper. For details, refer to " A4, B5, A5 ".

28.0 mm / 1.1 in


109.6 × 160.4 mm / 4.3 × 6.3 in

28.0 mm / 1.1 in

4.0 mm / 0.16 in 4.0 mm / 0.16 in


(Printable area is the same.)

186

Envelopes

Size

European DL

US Com. #10

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


190.5 × 103.2 mm / 7.5 × 4.1 in

211.8 × 98.0 mm / 8.3 × 3.9 in

187

Specifications

Banner Paper

Size

Banner Paper


A4: 203.2 × 1774.0 mm / 8.0 × 69.8 in

Letter: 203.2 × 1668.4 mm / 8.0 × 65.7 in

5.0 mm / 0.2 in

28.0 mm / 1.1 in

3.0 mm / 0.12 in

3.4 mm / 0.13 in

3.4 mm / 0.13 in

Min. 2 sheets

Max. 6 sheets


Printable area

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Index

A

Application Error

B

Background printing (Macintosh)

Background printing (Windows)

Banner Paper

BCI-24 Black

BCI-24 Color

BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh)


BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh)


C

Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh)

Cancelling a Print Job (Windows)

CAPT driver

Chooser (Macintosh)

Cleaning

Client (Macintosh)

Index

156

57

166

115

67

67

57

82, 161

63

35, 82, 158, 161, 165

59

38

155, 167

57

33, 44, 76

61

189

Compatible Media Types

D

Deep Cleaning

Deleting an Unknown Device (USB interface)

E


Envelopes

Error Message

F

Front cover

G

Gamma Correction (Macintosh)

General Protection Fault



I

H



Ink Counter Reset

Ink Tank

Index

92

33, 79

172

81

94

151, 158, 160

15, 143

53

156

104

100

102

98

34, 85

66, 67

190

L

Low Ink Warning

Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?'

M

Media Type (Macintosh)

Media Type (Windows)

N

Network (Macintosh)

Nozzle Check Pattern

O

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows)

P

[Page Setup] Dialog Box (Macintosh)

Page Size (Windows)

paper feed roller

Paper Guide

Paper Jams

Paper Output Tray

Paper Rest

Paper Size (Macintosh)

Paper Thickness Lever

Photo Optimizer PRO (Macintosh)

Photo Optimizer PRO (Windows)


Index

34, 81

161

46

23

60

75

20

42

25

96, 146

15

147

15

15

42

17

49

30

109

191

Index


PICT File (Macintosh)

POWER Button

POWER Lamp

Print Advisor (Windows)

[Print] Dialog Box (Macintosh)

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


R


Resetting Ink Counter

RESUME/CANCEL Button

S

67

85

18

Sheet Feeder

Simulate illustration (Macintosh)

15

50

Simulate Illustration (Windows) 29

Specifications 175

106

55

18

18, 148

24

46

17

17

46

60

182

40

19

154

20, 22

182

72

192

T


Transporting the Printer


U

Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh)

Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows)

USB interface

USB Port

W

When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head

WPS driver

Index

111

87

113

64

39

172

16, 153

66

155, 167

193

Canon Bubble Jet S300 User's Guide

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

Safety Precautions

Printer Parts and Their Functions

Front View

Rear View

Inside the Printer

Operation Panel

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

Start

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Main Tab

Page Setup Tab

Stamp/Background Tab

Effects Tab

Profiles Tab

Maintenance Tab

BJ Status Monitor Functions

Cancelling a Print Job

Uninstalling Printer Drivers

Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)

Description of Print Settings

Page Setup Dialog Box

Printer Utility Dialog Box

Print Dialog Box

Detailed Setting Dialog Box

Quality panel

Special Effects Panel

Colour/Color Panel

Options Dialog Box

Register Settings Dialog Box

BJ Print Monitor

Cancelling a Print Job

Using the Printer with a Network

Uninstalling Printer Drivers

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

Enabling Low Ink Warning

Transporting the Printer

Printing Media

Compatible Media Types

Envelopes

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301

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

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Cannot Print to End of Job

Colours are Unclear

Meaningless Characters 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

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

Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams