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Users Guide

BUBBLE JET PRINTER

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Table of Contents

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

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

Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8Printer Parts and Their Functions .................................................................14

Front View ...................................................................................................15Rear View ....................................................................................................16Inside the Printer .........................................................................................17

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

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

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box .................................................20Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ...................................................22BJ Status Monitor Functions .......................................................................35

Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................38Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................39

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

Description of Print Settings ........................................................................41BJ Print Monitor ...........................................................................................57

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

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Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ....................................138Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams .........................................144The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange .........................................................148An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ..........................................151Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ............................................... 160Problems Unique to Windows ...................................................................163Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................166

Specifications .............................................................................................169

Index ...........................................................................................................183

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Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon S300 Bubble Jet Printer. This Users Guide providescomplete explanations of the features and functions of the printer.

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

Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injurycaused by incorrect operation of the equipment.Must be observed for safe operation.

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

Must be observed for safe operation.

Important Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in equipmentdamage, faults or impaired product quality.Must be avoided for correct operation.

Information for Windows users only.

Information for Macintosh users only.

Windows

Macintosh

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How to Use This Manual


To view this Users Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat Reader 4.0 or AcrobatReader 3.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0 are slightlydifferent.

Use this button to enlarge theviewing screen. Select this button inthe tool bar and click within the

screen. Displays the next page.

Returns to the

page you werepreviouslyviewing.

Click to jump straight tothis page.

Displays the previous page.

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Displays the table of contents.Click the heading to jump to the topic.

Click the " " symbol to see the headings for each chapter.Click the " " symbol to close the headings.

Use this buttonto search for a

word.

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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that youuse the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in thismanual.

Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore

any of these safety precautions.

s Choosing a location

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

s Power supply

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

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

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

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Safety Precautions

Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with otherequipment (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.

Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off anydust or dirt collects on the plug and the power outlet. If the printer isplaced at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity,the dust that collects on the plug absorbs moisture and may cause

insulation failure and fire.

s Cleaning the printer

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

If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside theprinter, 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.

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Safety Precautions

sMaintaining 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 inthis guide.

sWorking 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 insidethe printer.

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Safety Precautions

Caution You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of thesesafety precautions.

s 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 rangeof 5C to 35C (41F to 95F) 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 timesso you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.

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

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Safety Precautions

s 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%, 50HzUSA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz

Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz

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Safety Precautions

sWorking 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 flammablesolvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer.

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

s Print heads and ink tanks

For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.

If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.

Ink may leak out 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.

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Printer Parts and Their Functions


Front View

Rear View

Inside the Printer

Operation Panel

P i t P t d Th i F ti

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Front View 15


Front View

Paper GuideWhen loading paper, ensurethe left edge just touchesthis guide.To move the paper guide,

pinch the knob and slide inthe appropriate direction.

Paper Rest

Sheet FeederLoad paper here.Paper feeds

automatically, one sheetat a time.

Front CoverOpen to replace theink tanks or remove

jammed paper.

Paper Output Tray

Operation PanelFor details, refer to"Operation Panel."


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Rear View 16


Rear View

USB Port

Connects the printer to acomputer through a USB interface.


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Inside the Printer

Print Head Lock LeverLocks the print head into the holder.Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.

Paper Thickness LeverAdjusts the gap between the print head and the surfaceof the printing paper.

Print Head HolderInstall the print head here.


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Operation Panel 18


Operation Panel

POWER ButtonPress to turn the printer

on or off.

RESUME/CANCEL ButtonPress to resume printing once an error hasbeen resolved. The printer will theninitialise ready for printing.Also, to cancel printing in progress, press

this button.

POWER LampOff: 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 mayrequire a service call.

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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

s 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 sectiondescribes 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 Filemenu.

2 Ensure that Canon S300 is selected in the Name field. Then click theProperties button.

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Note Depending on your application program, the command and menu namesmay differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the PrinterProperties dialog box. For further details, see the user's manual for your

application.


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s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu

This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to

specify printer settings common to all application programs.When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabsappear, including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Propertiesdialog box is opened from within an application.For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windowsdocumentation.

1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers.

For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and OtherHardware, and then Printers and Faxes.

2 Select the Canon S300 icon.

3 Open the File menu and select: Windows 98/Windows MeProperties

Windows 2000/Windows XPPrinting Preferences...The Printer Properties dialog box opens.


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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Note The screens in this section refer to Windows 98/Windows Me operation.The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP may lookslightly different.

Main Tab

Page Setup Tab

Stamp/BackgroundTab

Effects Tab

Profiles Tab

Maintenance Tab


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Main Tab

(1) Media TypeEnsure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer.

(2) Print QualitySelect the print quality you require from among the different options. To select customPrint quality, select Custom and click the Set... button.

(6)

(5)

(4)

(1)

(2)

(3)


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(3) Colour Adjustment/Color AdjustmentSelect the method of colour adjustment. To make detailed colour adjustments, selectManual, then click the Set... button.

(4) Greyscale Printing/Grayscale PrintingSelect 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 printerdriver settings.

(6) Preview AreaBefore 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, clickthe ? mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operatingprocedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when usingWindows 2000 or Windows XP, click the Start button then selectPrograms (or All Programs) - Canon S300 - Guide.


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Page Setup Tab

(1) Page SizeEnsure the correct paper size is selected.

(7)

(2)

(1)

(3)

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(4)


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(2) OrientationSelect landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in theapplication.

(3) Printing TypeSelect the printing method from among the following.

Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the originaldimensions. This setting is usually selected by default.

Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed to fit intoa specified page size.

Scaled Printing The document is resized when printed. When this isselected, you can specify the Printer Paper Size andScaling.

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

Poster Printing This enlarges and splits the print image across severalsheets of paper. The printed sheets can then be assembledto make a large poster.

Banner Printing Select this when printing on banner paper.

(4) Duplex PrintingThe document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn theejected page over, and print on the other side.

(5) Reverse orderPrints the document start with the last page.

(6) CollateSelect to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.

(7) Preview AreaVerify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job.


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Stamp/Background Tab

(1) StampSelect the check box and choose the stamp.

(2) Place stamp over textWhen Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp isprinted over the print data.

(1)

(2)(3)

(4)

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(3) Stamp first page onlyWhen Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp isprinted only on the first page.

(4) Define Stamp...This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp.

(5) BackgroundSelect 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, thebackground 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 backgroundyou have selected.

(8) Preview Area


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Effects Tab

(1) Simulate IllustrationThis function manipulates colour image data with certain effects. Select the check boxand adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar.

(6)

(1)

(2)

(5)

(3)

(4)


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(2) Monochrome EffectsPrints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour oruse a custom colour using Select Colour/Select Color.

(3) Vivid PhotoBy using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colours,especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. A major feature of thisfunction is its ability to create vivid backgrounds of fields, trees, oceans, and sky, whilemaintaining the natural skin tones of people that appear in the images.

(4) Image OptimizerImproves the contours and smoothes jaggedness that occur when photographic orgraphic image data is enlarged within an application.

(5) Photo Optimizer PROOptimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especiallyeffective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure.

When printing several images on one page, optimisation is usually applied to eachimage according to its requirements. However, if the image data has beenmanipulated using cut and paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimisationof all images on the one page is recommended. In such cases, select the ApplyThroughout Page check box.

(6) Preview Area


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Profiles Tab

(1) Printing ProfilesThis 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 profilecontains the factory default settings.

(1)

(4)

(2)

(3)

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(2) DetailsDisplays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles.

(3) Description

Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. You canenter 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 inPrinting Profiles and then clicking this button.This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected.

(6) DeleteClick to delete unwanted printer settings. Select the unwanted item in the PrintingProfiles list and click the Delete button.Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted.


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Maintenance Tab

(1) CleaningClick to start print head cleaning.

(2) Deep CleaningClick to start print head deep cleaning.Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.

(1)

(2)

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(3) Print Head AlignmentAligns 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 inknormally. For details, refer to Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern.

(5) Power OffClick 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 certainperiod of time, or turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer.

(7) Ink Counter ResetResets ink counter to an initial value. Click every time you replace an ink tank whileyou enable the low ink warning function.

(8) Low Ink Warning SettingThis 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 dialogbox 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 ofprinting jobs.


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

s Launching the BJ Status MonitorThe BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. Whenlaunched, 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.


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Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click theMaintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the StartStatus Monitor button.


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sWhen 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.

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

When paper has run out:


C lli P i J b

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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/CANCELbutton to terminate the print job.


U i t lli P i t D i

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

1 Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S300, Uninstall.

For Windows XP, click the Start button and select All Programs, CanonS300, 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 bydouble-clicking on Uninstall in the Canon S300 folder on the desktop.

Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)

P i t D i F ti (M i t h)

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Description of Print Settings

BJ Print Monitor


Using the Printer with a Network




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Description of Print Settings 41


Page Setup Dialog Box

Printer UtilityDialog Box

Print Dialog Box

Detailed Setting DialogBox

Options Dialog Box

Register SettingsDialog Box



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The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of theprint media, and resizing the printed image. To open the Page Setup dialog box, selectPage Setup from the File menu in your application program.

(1) Paper SizeSelect the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, selectCustom 1 - Custom 3 and click Custom.

(2) Banner PrintingSelect this check box when printing on banner paper.

(8)

(1)

(2)(5)

(3)(6)

(4)

(7)


(3) Scale

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(3) ScaleSpecify 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 afterselecting Custom 1 to Custom 3 in the Paper Size popup menu. The Custom DialogBox allows you to specify the length and width of the paper.

(6) UtilitiesClick to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the printmode.

(7) Save SettingsSaves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box.

(8) Preview AreaThis image allows you to confirm how the document will print with the selected papersettings.


Printer Utility Dialog Box

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Printer Utility Dialog Box

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

(1) Select the function you wish to perform.

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

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

(1)

(2)


Print Head Cleaning

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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

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Print Dialog Box

The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for your printjob. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in your applicationprogram.

(1) Media TypeEnsure this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer.

(2) Greyscale Printing/Grayscale PrintingSelect to print a greyscale version of a colour document.

(3) Print ModeSelect the icon that most closely resembles your document and required print results.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)


(4) Details...

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Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the Detailed SettingDialog Box.

(5) Options...Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you areprinting.

(6) Apply...Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered printsetting.


Detailed Setting Dialog Box

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Detailed Setting Dialog Box

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

s Quality panel

(1) Panel display icons

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

(1)(2)

(3)


(2) Print Quality

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Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving thebar 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.


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

(1) Simulate illustrationThis function manipulates colour image with certain effects. Select the check box andadjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar.

(5)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)


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Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour oruse a custom colour using Select Colour/Select Color.

(3) Vivid PhotoBy using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colours,especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. A major feature of thisfunction is its ability to create vivid backgrounds of fields, trees, oceans, and sky, whilemaintaining the natural skin tones of people that appear in the images.

(4) Photo Optimizer PRO

Optimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especiallyeffective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure.When printing several images on one printing page, optimisation is usually applied toeach image according to its requirements. However, if the image data has beenmanipulated using cut and paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimisationof all images on the page is recommended. In such cases, select the Apply

Throughout Page check box.

(5) Preview Area


s Colour/Color Panel

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

(1) Colour Correction/Color Correction

Select a colour correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standardis usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. WhenColorSync is selected, you should also specify the Print Type and Printer Profilesettings.

(1)

(2)

(3)(4)

(5)

(6)


(2) Print TypeFor printing that emphasises intermediate colours select Photo For printing that

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For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select Photo. For printing thatemphasises 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 CorrectionThis function adjusts the colour contrast (not including pure black and white). To adjustthe 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 decreasingcontrast in the darker areas.

(5) Colour Balance/Color BalanceMove the bar for each colour to adjust the balance of colour intensity. Moving the barto the right intensifies the colour.

(6) IntensityMove the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases thedensity.


Options Dialog Box

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

(1) LayoutUse this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, thissetting is set to display 1 Page/Sheet Printing. If another option is selected, PageOrder and Border can be specified.

(1)

(4)

(2)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(3)


2 Page/Sheet Printing/4 Page/Sheet PrintingPages are reduced and printed so that two or four pages fit on each printed page

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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 printersheets 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 specificpages on the preview area.

(2) Duplex Printing

The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn theejected page over, and print on the other side.

(3) Fit-to-page PrintingExecutes the scaled printing automatically. When selected, you can specify thePrinter Paper SizeFits the document paper size set in the application to the paper size loaded in theprinter.

(4) DestinationSelect the print output destination. Printer is the usual selection.To check the layout or other image elements before printing, select Preview. To savethe document as a PICT file, select PICT File.

(5) Print in reverse orderPrints the document starting with the last page.

(6) Print collated pagesPrints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.

(7) Preview Area


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

(1) SettingsDisplays a list of the registered print settings.

(2) ImportImports a set of print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in theSettings list and click the Import button.

(3) ApplySaves 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) RemoveDeletes unwanted print settings. To delete unwanted settings, select the settings inSettings and click the Remove button.

(5) DefaultsRestores the print settings selected in Settings to defaults. A check mark appears

next to the selected print settings.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)


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The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs.You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser utility.

s Opening the BJ Print Monitor

1 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu.

2 Set Backgrounding to On.

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

The BJ Print Monitor launches.


s BJ Print Monitor Functions

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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 themouse 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.

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

... Click to resume printing.

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

Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what todo are displayed.Displays the printer status and ink status with images.

Displays information about the documents queued for printing.



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When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the current printjob.

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

s 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.

s Printer Setup

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

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:.


4 Click Share.

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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 printservers 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 Connectedto:.

4 Click the close box to close the Chooser.


s Checking Print Status

Checking print status from the print server

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Checking print status from the print serverTo 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 clientTo 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 MonitorThe BJ Print Monitor and the BJ Status Monitor both display a list of informationconcerning documents queued for printing. This information includes the document

name, number of pages, number of copies and the time when the print job wasaccepted. The total number of queued documents is also displayed.The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of the queued documents.

BJ Print Monitor Functions



s BJ Status Monitor Functions

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

If you are using two or more printer servers, you can switch between theBJ Status Monitor displays. Select Print Server in the File menu, thenselect the desired print server and click OK.



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When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete, all the program filesassociated 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.

4When 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 arerunning:

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

Click Continue to continue the uninstall operation.

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

Routine Maintenance

Routine Maintenance

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When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head

Replacing an Ink Tank


Print Head Cleaning



Transporting the Printer

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


If the print quality is poor

Print Head Cleaning

If the problem remains


Still the problem remains


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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When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not printproperly 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 Canonwarranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks toensure 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.

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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 surroundingarea.

Discard empty ink tanks according to the local laws and regulationsregarding disposal of consumables.

colour black

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

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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.

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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.

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6 Close the front cover.

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

Note To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of firstuse.

Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer andleave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and theprinter may not function properly if it is reinstalled.

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Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the printhead nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results areblurred or the colour is incorrect.

Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printerdrivers, or from the printer itself.

s 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.


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

4 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern

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2 Open the Page Setup dialog box.

The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting PageSetup... 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 NozzleCheck icon.

5 When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.


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s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer


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2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashestwice.


Routine Maintenance

s 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

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Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.

Lines missing here indicate theprint head requires cleaning.

Unevenness in these patternsindicates the print head requiresalignment.

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Print Head Cleaning

Cl th i t h d if t th t th l i ht b l d

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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 whennecessary.

s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers

Windows

1 Ensure that the printer is on.



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

Routine Maintenance

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

All colours/All colors: All nozzlesBlack: Black ink nozzles

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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.



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

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

Routine Maintenance

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

All colours/All colors: All nozzlesBlack: Black ink nozzles

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Colour/Color: Colour ink nozzles

s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer

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


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 anyother 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 headnozzles are clean.


Routine Maintenance


If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning try deep cleaning which is

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

Note Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure onlywhen necessary.

Windows




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

4When the confirmation message is displayed, click OK.

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Macintosh

Ensure the printer is on

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1Ensure the printer is on.



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

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

5 Click OK.

Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. The processtakes 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 headis clean. If not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. If the head is still not cleanafter the second deep cleaning, the print head may be worn out, even if ink remains in theink tanks. In this event, contact a Canon service representative.


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

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

s 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 isactually 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 installinga new ink tank.

How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly

Routine Maintenance

s Low Ink Warning Display

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

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BJ Status Monitor (Windows)

BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh)The colour inkbecomes low.

The colour inkbecomes low.

Routine Maintenance

Macintosh

Note When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning is displayed

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on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh).

BJ Print Monitor

s How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly

Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tankThe ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronise it with the actual inklevel. The ink counter can only be adjusted when it is reset at the time a new ink tankis 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 independentlyfrom each other, both start simultaneously when you enable the low inkwarning. So if you did not reset the counter when you installed thecurrent ink tanks, the low ink warning may not function correctly, until thenext 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.

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s Setting Low Ink Warning

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

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accurately.


Windows

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


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

3 Select Display low ink warning and click Send.

Macintosh

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 theRemaining ink level setting icon.

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


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

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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.

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If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully and thoroughly inprotective 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 protectthe printer from damage.

Routine Maintenance

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, andthen disconnect the power cord from the printer.

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

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6 Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing theprinter.

Clearly label the box as "Fragile", if using a transport company.

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Printing Media

Printing Media

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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

Printing Media

Compatible Media Types

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

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s Size

Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal size (215.9 x355.6 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 onlyproduce 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/m2 / 17 lb)

Paper that is too thick (more than 105 g/m2 / 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)

Printing Media

sWeight

64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb)Do not use paper heavier than this, as it could jam in the printer.

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s Types

The following types of media can be used.For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specificsections.

Plain paper: Refer to the Quick Start Guide.

Envelopes

High Resolution Paper HR-101N

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301







Banner Paper

Printing Media

Envelopes

Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes.

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s Preparation for Printing

1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten themas shown below.

2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bendthem in the opposite direction.

Ensure that the flap of the envelope is perfectly straight.

Printing Media

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

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

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The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and theedges are not aligned.

Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 3 mm (0.1 in).

s Unsuitable Envelopes

Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface

Envelopes with a double flap or pressure seals

working from the middle to the edge.

* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the

envelope.

Printing Media

s Loading

Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the address side facingupwards.

Set the paper thickness lever to the right.

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p p g Up to 10 envelopes can be loaded at once.

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

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

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

Paper thickness lever

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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 POWERlamp flashes three times to feed the sheet

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lamp flashes three times to feed the sheet.Repeat this three times.

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

s Printer Driver Settings

Media Type: Envelope

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

Orientation: Landscape

s Handling of Printed Output

Remove each envelope as it is printed.

s Printable Area

Printing Area

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.

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s Loading

Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.

Set the paper thickness lever to the left. Do not load paper higher than the limit mark. A maximum of 80 sheets can be loaded.


Print side(Whiter side)

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Media Type: High Resolution Paper

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

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

s Printable Area

Printing Area

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.

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s Loading

Load the paper with the whiter side facing up.

Set the paper thickness lever to the left. 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)

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Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper


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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).

s Printable Area

Printing Area

Printing Media


This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding

results.

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s Loading

Load only one sheet at a time.

Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. If the film is curled, flatten it by curling in the opposite direction.

Set the paper thickness lever to the left.

Paper thickness leverCut corner

Printing Media


Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film


s H dli f P i t d O t t

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Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed.

Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries.

s Printable Area

Printing Area

Printing Media


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

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

s Loading

Load the paper with the glossy side facing up.

Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left.

A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once.

Do not use the loading support sheet provided with the package.

Paper Thickness Lever

Print side

(Glossy side)

Printing Media


Media Type: Glossy Photo Cards

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


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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).

s Printable Area

Printing Area

Printing Media


This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour

reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

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s Loading


Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. Set the paper thickness lever to the left.


Print side(Glossier side)

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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 30minutes.

Images may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry. It isrecommended 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 directsunlight.

s 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 themfrom direct exposure to air or sunlight.

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

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

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s Printable Area

Printing Area

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Printing Media


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 takefull advantage of PC-101S, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the

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perforations. This paper is ideal for printing high quality photographs.

s Loading

Load the paper with the glossy side facing up.

Set the paper thickness lever to the left.

A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once.

Print side

(Glossy side)


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).

s Applications Settings

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s 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 applications 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 PR-101".

s Printable Area

Printing Area

Printing Media


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

s Loading

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s Loading

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

Set the paper thickness lever to the left. A maximum of 30 sheets can be loaded at once.


Plain paper

Transparencies

Printing Media

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

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Transparencies CF-102 112


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).

s Printable Area

Printing Area

Print side

Printing Media


This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when

Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver.

Note For the customers in the United States refer to the Quick Start Guide for

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T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 113

Note For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guideforinstructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers.

s 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.


Printing Media


Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer



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T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 114

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 suppliedinstructions for details on how to use the paper.

s Printable Area

Printing Area

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).

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s 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 sixsheets, tear off a seven-sheet length.

s Loading

1 Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.

2 Load the banner paper with the printing side facing up. Gently fold theperforation between the first and second sheets.

Leave the rest of the paper folded up.

Printing Media

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3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edgeof the table.

Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor.

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

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O a ac tos , be o e c eat g t e docu e t, se ect a ePrinting in the Page Setup dialog box.

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

s Printable Area

Printing Area

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

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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

Problems Unique to the Macintosh

Windows

Macintosh

Troubleshooting

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

s Follow the installation procedure correctly.

Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick StartG id

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Guide.

If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows,

delete the printer driver before reinstalling it.


Note If the Installer was forcibly terminated due to an error in Windows, Windowsmay be unstable and this will prevent the printer driver from being installed.Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer driver.

s Close any other applications before installation.

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

Troubleshooting

s If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insertthe Setup Software & Users Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, andthen double-click the CD-ROM icon.

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

d d

Windows

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computer dependent.

s Confirm that there are no problems with the Setup Software & Users 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 aCanon service representative.

Troubleshooting

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors

Cannot Print to End of Job

Colours are Unclear

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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

Troubleshooting

Cannot Print to End of Job

s Confirm the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer.

First, check the Page Size setting in the application.

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Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or thePage Setup dialog box for Macintosh.

s 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

s Confirm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper

loaded in the printer.

If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also

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increase Print Quality on the Main tab.If you are working in a Macintosh environment, select the Photo or Graphic icon forthe Print Mode in the Print dialog box.

s 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 basicdifferences in the methods used to produce colours. Colour control settingsand environmental differences can also affect how colours appear on thescreen.

Troubleshooting

Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed

s If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the

document and then printing it.

If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application

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program.

Troubleshooting

Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong

s 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.


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Print Head Cleaning

If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either ofink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact aCanon service representative.

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

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

You can only print on one side of certain media.

Troubleshooting

Straight Lines are Misaligned

s Align the print head.

Windows

1

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2 Click the Maintenance tab.

3 Click Print Head Alignment.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Troubleshooting

Macintosh



2 Cli k Utiliti

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2 Click Utilities.

3 Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print HeadAlignment.

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

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

Windows

1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

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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 Filemenu.

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 Fineend.

Troubleshooting

Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots

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

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

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

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

Windows



2 On the Main tab, select Manual for Colour Adjustment/ColorAdjustment, and then click Set.

3 Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity.

Troubleshooting

Macintosh

1 Open the Print dialog box.

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

2 For Print Mode select Manual and then click Details

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2 For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details.

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

Troubleshooting

Back of Paper is Smudged

s If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver

setting.

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

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or enable Pause Page to pause after each sheet has printed.

Windows



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



2 Click the Utilities button.

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2 Click the Utilities button.

3 Select Custom Settings form the pull-down menu.

4 Select Pause between pages., and then click Send.

s 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/

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