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... 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 Compatible Media Types 92 Envelopes 94 High Resolution Paper HR-101N...-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
... 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 Compatible Media Types 92 Envelopes 94 High Resolution Paper HR-101N...-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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... and frequency is as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of time, unplug it after turning it off. ■ Power supply Never remove the plug... by pulling on the cord. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 12 If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period...
... and frequency is as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V±10%, 50Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz ■ Printheads and ink tanks For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of time, unplug it after turning it off. ■ Power supply Never remove the plug... by pulling on the cord. If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately. 12 If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period...
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Safety Precautions 13 Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Safety Precautions 13 Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
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Printhead holder Install the printhead here. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper thickness lever Adjusts the gap between the printhead and the surface of the printing paper. Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. Inside the Printer 17 Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever.
Printhead holder Install the printhead here. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper thickness lever Adjusts the gap between the printhead and the surface of the printing paper. Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. Inside the Printer 17 Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever.
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..., refer to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For Windows XP, click Start, 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...the Details tab. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows ...
..., refer to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For Windows XP, click Start, 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...the Details tab. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 21 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu This method is used for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows ...
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Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 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.
Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 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.
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...For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Click to enable the printer to turn the printer on printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Click to start the BJ ...refer to "Enabling Low Ink Warning". (9) Custom Settings Click to start a nozzle check print pattern. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to modify the printer mode. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 This function must be synchronized with the ink counter to monitor ink levels....
...For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off. (6) Auto Power Click to enable the printer to turn the printer on printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Click to start the BJ ...refer to "Enabling Low Ink Warning". (9) Custom Settings Click to start a nozzle check print pattern. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to modify the printer mode. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 This function must be synchronized with the ink counter to monitor ink levels....
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...Shows how the document will print with the selected paper settings. In the Custom dialog box, specify the length and width of Print Settings 43 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (5) Custom To specify a custom paper size, select Custom 1 to Custom 3 from the Paper Size pop-up menu (1),... then click this button to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, nozzle check pattern printing and changing the print mode. (7) Save Settings Click to open the Custom dialog box.
...Shows how the document will print with the selected paper settings. In the Custom dialog box, specify the length and width of Print Settings 43 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (5) Custom To specify a custom paper size, select Custom 1 to Custom 3 from the Paper Size pop-up menu (1),... then click this button to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, nozzle check pattern printing and changing the print mode. (7) Save Settings Click to open the Custom dialog box.
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Note ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Note ➡ Printhead Cleaning ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning ➤ For information about printhead alignment, refer to the printed Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
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...replace an ink tank if necessary. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning The problem continues ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the... low ink warning is low on ink. ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, check if the printhead nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain...
...replace an ink tank if necessary. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If the print quality is poor ➡ Printhead Cleaning If the problem remains ➡ Printhead Deep Cleaning The problem continues ➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the... low ink warning is low on ink. ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, check if the printhead nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain...
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... ink tank is installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by using only original Canon ink tanks to the left. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 The printhead holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by the...
... ink tank is installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Color: BCI-24 Color Note ➤ Damage caused by using only original Canon ink tanks to the left. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 The printhead holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by the...
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The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it in the open . The ink tank installation process is reinstalled. Leaving an ink tank in the open will cause ink to the right. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Note 6 Close the front cover.
The printhead holder moves to dry, and the printer may not function properly when the ink tank is now complete. ➤ • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it in the open . The ink tank installation process is reinstalled. Leaving an ink tank in the open will cause ink to the right. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Note 6 Close the front cover.
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... results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 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 printhead nozzles, and to verify...
... results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 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 printhead nozzles, and to verify...
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Routine Maintenance ■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharging properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment. Routine Maintenance ■ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharging properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
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Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Head cleaning can be clogged. Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Cleaning icon.
Note ➤ Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary. ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the printer itself. Head cleaning can be clogged. Printhead Cleaning 76 Printhead Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Cleaning icon.
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The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, then click Execute. Printhead Cleaning 77 Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. 4 Select the ink nozzles to be opened by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box.
The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, then click Execute. Printhead Cleaning 77 Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure that the printer is displayed, click OK. 4 Select the ink nozzles to be opened by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down menu, then click the Cleaning icon. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box.
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... RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles Routine Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. This takes about 50 seconds. After printhead cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be...
... RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles Routine Maintenance ■ Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. This takes about 50 seconds. After printhead cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to be...
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..., then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more powerful process. Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Printhead Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard...
..., then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more powerful process. Printhead Deep Cleaning 79 Note ➤ Printhead deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Printhead Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard...
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...cleaning again. The POWER lamp stops flashing when printhead cleaning is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the printhead may be opened by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down...can take up to verify that the printer is complete. In this event, contact the Customer Care Center. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Deep Cleaning 80 If the printhead is complete. The POWER lamp will start flashing as printhead deep cleaning begins. Do not perform ...
...cleaning again. The POWER lamp stops flashing when printhead cleaning is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the printhead may be opened by selecting Page Setup from the File menu. 3 Click Utilities to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the drop-down...can take up to verify that the printer is complete. In this event, contact the Customer Care Center. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Deep Cleaning 80 If the printhead is complete. The POWER lamp will start flashing as printhead deep cleaning begins. Do not perform ...