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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 Canceling a Print Job 38 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 39 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 40 Description of Print Settings 41 BJ Print Monitor 57 Canceling a Print Job 59 2
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 Canceling a Print Job 38 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 39 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh 40 Description of Print Settings 41 BJ Print Monitor 57 Canceling a Print Job 59 2
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Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 60 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 64 Routine Maintenance 65 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 66 Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media 91...-101 106 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 108 Transparencies CF-102 110 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 112 Banner Paper 114 Troubleshooting 117 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 118 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 120 3
Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network 60 Uninstalling Printer Drivers 64 Routine Maintenance 65 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead 66 Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media 91...-101 106 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 108 Transparencies CF-102 110 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 112 Banner Paper 114 Troubleshooting 117 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 118 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 120 3
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Canceling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Canceling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19
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... Note 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is generally used to print a document. This section describes only the general procedure for your application program This method is selected in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application program. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The...
... Note 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is generally used to print a document. This section describes only the general procedure for your application program This method is selected in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application program. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The...
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..., then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S300 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows 98/Windows Me ➔ Properties • Windows 2000/Windows XP ➔ Printing Preferences The Printer Properties dialog box will open. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from...
..., then Control Panel, then Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S300 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select: • Windows 98/Windows Me ➔ Properties • Windows 2000/Windows XP ➔ Printing Preferences The Printer Properties dialog box will open. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from...
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The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP may look slightly different. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ➤ The screens in this section refer to Windows 98/Windows Me operation.
The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP may look slightly different. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab • Effects Tab • Profiles Tab • Maintenance Tab Note ➤ The screens in this section refer to Windows 98/Windows Me operation.
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 Main Tab (6) (5) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. For a custom print quality, select Custom, then click Set.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23 Main Tab (6) (5) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (1) Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. (2) Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. For a custom print quality, select Custom, then click Set.
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... ➤ To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? If Help does not appear when using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click Start, then select Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of the printer driver. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
... ➤ To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? If Help does not appear when using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click Start, then select Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of the printer driver. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 25 Page Setup Tab (7) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 25 Page Setup Tab (7) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. (2) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application.
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The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Banner Printing Select this is selected, you can then be applied to make a large poster. After printing on one side, turn ... automatically resized and printed to the original dimensions. Poster Printing This enlarges and splits the print image across several sheets of the paper. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to fi...
The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Banner Printing Select this is selected, you can then be applied to make a large poster. After printing on one side, turn ... automatically resized and printed to the original dimensions. Poster Printing This enlarges and splits the print image across several sheets of the paper. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to fi...
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 27 Stamp/Background Tab (8) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box, then choose a stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. (3) Stamp first page only When selected, the stamp is printed on the first page only.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 27 Stamp/Background Tab (8) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (4) (2) (3) (5) (7) (6) (1) Stamp Select the check box, then choose a stamp. (2) Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. (3) Stamp first page only When selected, the stamp is printed on the first page only.
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (4) Define Stamp Use to create new stamps, or modify details for a selected stamp. (5) Background Click to check, then choose the background image you wish to use. (6) Background first page only When Background is printed only on the first page. (7) Select Background Click to select a new background, or to display the details of the background you have selected. (8) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 28 When checked, the background image is checked, this option becomes active.
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (4) Define Stamp Use to create new stamps, or modify details for a selected stamp. (5) Background Click to check, then choose the background image you wish to use. (6) Background first page only When Background is printed only on the first page. (7) Select Background Click to select a new background, or to display the details of the background you have selected. (8) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 28 When checked, the background image is checked, this option becomes active.
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Effects Tab (6) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration This function lets you apply graphic effects to a color image without affecting the original document. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29 Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider.
Effects Tab (6) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Simulate Illustration This function lets you apply graphic effects to a color image without affecting the original document. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29 Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider.
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...occurs when photographs or graphic image data is enlarged within an application. (5) Photo Optimizer PRO Optimizes the color for images affected by color imbalance and over- It is recommended. When printing several images on the page is especially effective for images... appear in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. or under-exposure...
...occurs when photographs or graphic image data is enlarged within an application. (5) Photo Optimizer PRO Optimizes the color for images affected by color imbalance and over- It is recommended. When printing several images on the page is especially effective for images... appear in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in a single color. or under-exposure...
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Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles Displays the printing settings currently saved in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings.
Profiles Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) (1) (3) (4) (6) (5) (1) Printing Profiles Displays the printing settings currently saved in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings.
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... to Profiles dialog box will appear. (5) Retrieve from Profiles Click to delete unwanted printer settings. This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/Background...
... to Profiles dialog box will appear. (5) Retrieve from Profiles Click to delete unwanted printer settings. This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/Background...
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Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (9) (8) (10) (1) Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
Maintenance Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (1) (2) (5) (3) (6) (4) (7) (9) (8) (10) (1) Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.
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... jobs. The nozzle check ensures that printhead nozzles are outputting ink normally. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, which checks and reports the printer status and the progress of time, and to automatically turn the printer on printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle...
... jobs. The nozzle check ensures that printhead nozzles are outputting ink normally. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, which checks and reports the printer status and the progress of time, and to automatically turn the printer on printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle...
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...BJ Status Monitor will appear. BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. When the low ink warning is enabled, the status...is low. ■ Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. The BJ Status Monitor will appear as an icon on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35
...BJ Status Monitor will appear. BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. When the low ink warning is enabled, the status...is low. ■ Launching the BJ Status Monitor The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. The BJ Status Monitor will appear as an icon on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ➤ To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box, then click Start Status Monitor. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note ➤ To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box, then click Start Status Monitor. BJ Status Monitor Functions 36