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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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... 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is selected in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application program This method is generally used to print a document. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box... opened by selecting Print from your application, select the command to specify printer settings just before printing. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened from within an application or directly...
... 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is selected in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. 1 In your application program This method is generally used to print a document. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box... opened by selecting Print from your application, select the command to specify printer settings just before printing. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can usually be opened from within an application or directly...
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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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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP may look slightly different. 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.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP may look slightly different. 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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... Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. By having the user answer a series of color adjustment. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help. Note ➤ To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of...
... Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. By having the user answer a series of color adjustment. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help. Note ➤ To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of...
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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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 25
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... the other side. (5) Reverse order Prints the document start with the last page. (6) Collate Select to print multiple copies of paper. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the... print job. The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. This setting is resized when printed. Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed ...
... the other side. (5) Reverse order Prints the document start with the last page. (6) Collate Select to print multiple copies of paper. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the... print job. The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. This setting is resized when printed. Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed ...
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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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 27
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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 display the details of the background you have selected. (8) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 28 When checked, the background image is printed only on the first page. (7) Select Background Click to select a new background, or to use. (6) Background first page only When Background 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 display the details of the background you have selected. (8) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 28 When checked, the background image is printed only on the first page. (7) Select Background Click to select a new background, or to use. (6) Background first page only When Background is checked, this option becomes active.
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Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29 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.
Select the check box, then adjust the image brightness with the Contrast slider. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29 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.
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... or graphic image data is its requirements. 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 which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. A major feature of this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries...
... or graphic image data is its requirements. 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 which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. A major feature of this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries...
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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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. 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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings.
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...the Printing Profiles list, then click Delete. Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted. The contents of the printer settings selected in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs. Select the unwanted item in the Printing Pro...64257;les list, then click this button. This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the Main, Page...
...the Printing Profiles list, then click Delete. Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted. The contents of the printer settings selected in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs. Select the unwanted item in the Printing Pro...64257;les list, then click this button. This button is disabled when Current Settings is selected. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the Main, Page...
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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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... (9) Custom Settings Click to monitor ink levels. Change the settings in the Custom Settings dialog box, then click Send to change the printer mode. (10) Start Status Monitor Click to start a nozzle check print pattern. This function must be synchronized with the ink counter to modify ... Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to start the BJ Status Monitor, which checks and reports the printer status and the progress of printing jobs. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to enable the low ink warning function. Set the counter every time you replace an ...
... (9) Custom Settings Click to monitor ink levels. Change the settings in the Custom Settings dialog box, then click Send to change the printer mode. (10) Start Status Monitor Click to start a nozzle check print pattern. This function must be synchronized with the ink counter to modify ... Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to start the BJ Status Monitor, which checks and reports the printer status and the progress of printing jobs. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to enable the low ink warning function. Set the counter every time you replace an ...
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... 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 When launched, the BJ ...Status Monitor will appear. BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error...
... 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 When launched, the BJ ...Status Monitor will appear. BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error...
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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 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.