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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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... 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 98 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100 High Gloss Photo ...-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
... 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 98 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 100 High Gloss Photo ...-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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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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... object (metal or liquid) falls into contact with electrical components inside the printer. If any maintenance procedure not described in the printer while it is printing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer. This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes... into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. 10 Do not place...
... object (metal or liquid) falls into contact with electrical components inside the printer. If any maintenance procedure not described in the printer while it is printing. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the printer. This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes... into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service. 10 Do not place...
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The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. Safety Precautions 13 Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns.
The metal parts may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area. Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. Safety Precautions 13 Do not shake printheads or ink tanks. Ink may be very hot and could cause burns.
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Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever. Inside the Printer 17 Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. 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 holder Install the printhead here.
Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever. Inside the Printer 17 Printhead lock lever Locks the printhead into the holder. 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 holder Install the printhead here.
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..., press this button. Flashing green: The printer is preparing to turn the printer on or off . Flashing orange and green alternately: An error has occurred that will initialize, then print. Operation Panel 18 The printer will require you to print. Operation Panel POWER button Press to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange (two or more between...
..., press this button. Flashing green: The printer is preparing to turn the printer on or off . Flashing orange and green alternately: An error has occurred that will initialize, then print. Operation Panel 18 The printer will require you to print. Operation Panel POWER button Press to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange (two or more between...
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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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... menu. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application, select the command to specify printer settings just before printing. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is generally used to print a document. This section describes only the general procedure for your...
... menu. For further details, see the user's manual for opening the Printer Properties dialog box. The Printer Properties dialog box will appear. ➤ Depending on your application, select the command to specify printer settings just before printing. Note 2 Ensure that Canon S300 is generally used to print a document. This section describes only the general procedure for your...
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... for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start, then select Settings, then Printers. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs...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...
... for maintenance operations such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click Start, then select Settings, then Printers. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs...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...
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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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..., click Start, then select Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24 The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of color adjustment. mark, then click the desired item. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of the printer driver. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help...
..., click Start, then select Programs (or All Programs), then Canon S300, then Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 24 The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of color adjustment. mark, then click the desired item. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of the printer driver. To see a description of operating procedures, click Help...
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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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..., background and other settings to be assembled to the original dimensions. The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Banner Printing Select this is automatically resized and printed to the print job. When this when printing on each printed page. Fit to Page Printing The document is selected, you can then be applied to fi...
..., background and other settings to be assembled to the original dimensions. The printed sheets can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. Banner Printing Select this is automatically resized and printed to the print job. When this when printing on each printed page. Fit to Page Printing The document is selected, you can then be applied to fi...
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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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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (4) Define Stamp Use to create new stamps, or modify details for a selected stamp. (5) Background Click 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 wish to check, then choose the background image 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 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 wish to check, then choose the background image 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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... In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Select the check box, then choose a color or use a custom color using cut-and-paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimization of all ... has been manipulated using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With this function is especially effective for images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is its ability to its requirements. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in which colors, especially blues and greens,...
... In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. (6) Preview area Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 30 Select the check box, then choose a color or use a custom color using cut-and-paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimization of all ... has been manipulated using Select Color. (3) Vivid Photo With this function is especially effective for images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is its ability to its requirements. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Monochrome Effects Prints a color image in which colors, especially blues and greens,...
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The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. 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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31
The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Profiles tab. 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. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 31
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... is selected. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to Profiles Click to save the settings currently specified in Printing Profiles. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 The Add to Profiles...Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted. The contents of the printer settings selected in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the Main...
... is selected. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to Profiles Click to save the settings currently specified in Printing Profiles. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 32 The Add to Profiles...Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted. The contents of the printer settings selected in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. (3) Description Displays a description of the Main...
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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. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality.