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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 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 147 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with 159 Problems Unique to Windows 162 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 165 Specifications 168 Index ...182 4
Table of Contents Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 147 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with 159 Problems Unique to Windows 162 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 165 Specifications 168 Index ...182 4
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..., if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the printer. Windows Information for Macintosh® only. 5 Macintosh Information for Windows® only. These must be observed for purchasing the Canon S300 Bubble Jet Printer. Introduction Introduction Thank you for safe operation. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the...
..., if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the printer. Windows Information for Macintosh® only. 5 Macintosh Information for Windows® only. These must be observed for purchasing the Canon S300 Bubble Jet Printer. Introduction Introduction Thank you for safe operation. This User's Guide provides complete explanations of the...
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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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This section describes only the general procedure for your application program. Note 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. The operations ... steps involved in the Name field, then click Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application. 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...
This section describes only the general procedure for your application program. Note 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. The operations ... steps involved in the Name field, then click Properties. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application. 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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... 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: • Windows 98/Windows Me ➔ Properties • Windows 2000/Windows XP ➔ Printing Preferences The Printer Properties dialog box will open. Opening the...
... 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: • Windows 98/Windows Me ➔ Properties • Windows 2000/Windows XP ➔ Printing Preferences The Printer Properties dialog box will open. Opening the...
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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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22
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For a custom print quality, select Custom, then click Set. 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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23
For a custom print quality, select Custom, then click Set. 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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 23
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.... 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. By having the user answer a series of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then click Set. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to...
.... 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. By having the user answer a series of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then click Set. (4) Grayscale Printing Select to...
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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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...usually selected by default. Banner Printing Select this is selected, you can then be applied to make a large poster. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed to the original dimensions. After...This enlarges and splits the print image across several sheets of the paper. The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is printed ...
...usually selected by default. Banner Printing Select this is selected, you can then be applied to make a large poster. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed to the original dimensions. After...This enlarges and splits the print image across several sheets of the paper. The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is 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 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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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. 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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...such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 A major feature of this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. When printing several... if the image data has been manipulated using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With this function is its ability to its requirements. It is recommended. or under-exposure. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in the images. (4) Image Optimizer Improves the ...
...such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 A major feature of this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. When printing several... if the image data has been manipulated using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With this function is its ability to its requirements. It is recommended. or under-exposure. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in the images. (4) Image Optimizer Improves the ...
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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. 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.
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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 and Effects tabs are changed when a different profile is selected. (6) Delete Click to delete unwanted printer ...Profiles Click to save the settings currently specified in Printing Profiles. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 The contents of the printer settings selected in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs. This button is...
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 and Effects tabs are changed when a different profile is selected. (6) Delete Click to delete unwanted printer ...Profiles Click to save the settings currently specified in Printing Profiles. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 The contents of the printer settings selected in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs. This button is...
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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. 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
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...tank. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Ink Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to enable the low ink warning function. For... Warning". (9) Custom Settings Click to start the printhead alignment procedure. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 For details on again when data is sent to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start a nozzle check print pattern.
...tank. For details, refer to "Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern". (5) Power Off Click to turn the printer off automatically when no data is sent to the printer. (7) Ink Counter Reset Click to reset the ink counter to enable the low ink warning function. For... Warning". (9) Custom Settings Click to start the printhead alignment procedure. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 For details on again when data is sent to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to start a nozzle check print pattern.
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...When launched, the BJ Status Monitor will appear. The BJ Status Monitor will appear as an icon on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. When the low ink warning is enabled, the status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays... The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error and suggests...
...When launched, the BJ Status Monitor will appear. The BJ Status Monitor will appear as an icon on the taskbar. 1 Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the taskbar. When the low ink warning is enabled, the status monitor also checks the ink tanks and displays... The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the printer. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error and suggests...