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... 64 Routine Maintenance 65 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 66 Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Print Head Cleaning 76 Print Head Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media 91 Compatible Media Types 92 Envelopes ...94 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 98 Glossy...-101 106 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 109 Transparencies CF-102 111 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 113 Banner Paper 115 Troubleshooting 118 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 119 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 121 3
... 64 Routine Maintenance 65 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 66 Replacing an Ink Tank 67 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 72 Print Head Cleaning 76 Print Head Deep Cleaning 79 Enabling Low Ink Warning 81 Transporting the Printer 87 Printing Media 91 Compatible Media Types 92 Envelopes ...94 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 98 Glossy...-101 106 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 109 Transparencies CF-102 111 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 113 Banner Paper 115 Troubleshooting 118 Cannot Install the Printer Driver 119 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 121 3
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..., etc.) or containers of the printer. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. etc.) on a print head after printing. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of...
..., etc.) or containers of the printer. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. etc.) on a print head after printing. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of...
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Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Inside the Printer 17
Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Inside the Printer 17
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... method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S300 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select...
... method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. 2 Select the Canon S300 icon. 3 Open the File menu and select...
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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 print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. 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 print head cleaning. (2) Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33
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... you enable the low ink warning function. (8) Low Ink Warning Setting This allows you to turn the printer back on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off...
... you enable the low ink warning function. (8) Low Ink Warning Setting This allows you to turn the printer back on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (4) Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off...
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Description of the paper. (6) Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for printing. (4) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing. (5) Custom To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to con...
Description of the paper. (6) Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for printing. (4) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing. (5) Custom To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to con...
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Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ¬ Enabling Low Ink Warning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ¬ Enabling Low Ink Warning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Description of Print Settings 45
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Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance 65
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.... ¬ Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head When printing becomes faint or colours are incorrect, see if the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Contact a Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 66 Note ® You will be worn out.
.... ¬ Enabling Low Ink Warning When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head When printing becomes faint or colours are incorrect, see if the print head nozzles are clogged and clean them first. Contact a Canon service representative. Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 66 Note ® You will be worn out.
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The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Colour: BCI-24 Color Note ® Damage caused by using only original Canon ink tanks to the left. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully.
The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is not covered by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank 67 The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is used, or installed in the incorrect position. • Black: BCI-24 Black • Colour: BCI-24 Color Note ® Damage caused by using only original Canon ink tanks to the left. Canon recommends using a refilled cartridge is on, and then open the front cover. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully.
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Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. The print head holder moves to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it 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 out in the open. The ink tank installation process is reinstalled. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 Note 6 Close the front cover. This will cause the ink tank to the right.
Routine Maintenance 5 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. The print head holder moves to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it 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 out in the open. The ink tank installation process is reinstalled. Replacing an Ink Tank 71 Note 6 Close the front cover. This will cause the ink tank to the right.
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... executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the printer itself. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to verify print head alignment. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4...
... executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the printer itself. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to verify print head alignment. s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4...
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Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 75 Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer.
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Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Print Head Cleaning 76 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Head cleaning can be clogged.
Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Cleaning icon. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Print Head Cleaning 76 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Head cleaning can be clogged.
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in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to be opened by selecting Page Setup... Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Print Head Cleaning 77 Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click Execute. All colours/All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour/Color: Colour ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box.
in the File menu. 3 Click the Utilities button to be opened by selecting Page Setup... Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon. Print Head Cleaning 77 Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is displayed, click OK. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click Execute. All colours/All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Colour/Color: Colour ink nozzles 5 When a confirmation message is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box.
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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 resets the printer, any other operations until the POWER lamp flashes once. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head cleaning... begins. Do not perform any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. Routine...
...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 resets the printer, any other operations until the POWER lamp flashes once. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head cleaning... begins. Do not perform any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the head cleaning finishes. This takes about 50 seconds. Routine...
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... cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is...
... cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Deep Cleaning icon. 4 When the confirmation message is...
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...Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the head is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. If not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head... lamp stops flashing. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be opened by selecting Page Setup... Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is clean. The process takes one or...
...Canon service representative. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 80 After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the head is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. If not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head... lamp stops flashing. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be opened by selecting Page Setup... Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is clean. The process takes one or...
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... the protective cap from a print head. Contact a Canon service representative. s Ensure you dispose of the media. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is Poor or Contains Errors 125 Print Quality is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either...
... the protective cap from a print head. Contact a Canon service representative. s Ensure you dispose of the media. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning If the problem is Poor or Contains Errors 125 Print Quality is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either...