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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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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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... that Canon S300 is generally used to print a document. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for your application. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties...
... that Canon S300 is generally used to print a document. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for your application. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties...
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..., 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. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu...
..., 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. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu...
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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. 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.
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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. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of questions, the Printer Advisor automatically configures the printer driver settings. (6) Preview area Before printing, verify that...
... ? 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. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of questions, the Printer Advisor automatically configures the printer driver settings. (6) Preview area Before printing, verify that...
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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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..., stamps, background and other settings to be assembled to the original dimensions. Fit to the print job. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is usually selected by default.... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. When this when printing on banner ...
..., stamps, background and other settings to be assembled to the original dimensions. Fit to the print job. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following: Normal-size Printing The document is usually selected by default.... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 26 The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. When this when printing on banner ...
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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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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. 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
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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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 29
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... the page is its ability to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With this function is recommended. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. It is enlarged within an application. (5) Photo Optimizer PRO Optimizes...
... the page is its ability to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With this function is recommended. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in which colors, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant. It is enlarged within an application. (5) Photo Optimizer PRO Optimizes...
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The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 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 Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31 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.
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Select the unwanted item in the Printing Profiles list, then click this button. 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 pro...
Select the unwanted item in the Printing Profiles list, then click this button. 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 pro...
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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. 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
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...printhead nozzles are outputting ink normally. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 Set the counter every time you replace an ink tank. This function must be synchronized with the ink counter to modify the printer mode. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to ...start a nozzle check print pattern. For details on again when data is sent to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. For details,...
...printhead nozzles are outputting ink normally. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 34 Set the counter every time you replace an ink tank. This function must be synchronized with the ink counter to modify the printer mode. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Printhead Alignment Click to ...start a nozzle check print pattern. For details on again when data is sent to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. For details,...
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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 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 When the low ink warning... a warning message when the ink is low. ■ Launching the BJ Status Monitor 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...
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 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) The BJ Status Monitor displays the status of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. BJ Status Monitor Functions 35 When the low ink warning... a warning message when the ink is low. ■ Launching the BJ Status Monitor 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...
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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.
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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 • Cancelling 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 • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers 19