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Contents Introduction Welcome Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on Handling Print Media Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Contents 2
Contents Introduction Welcome Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on Handling Print Media Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Contents 2
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...indicated by incorrect operation of the printer. This User's Manual provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the equipment. Macintosh Indicates information for purchasing the Canon S400 Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer. This User's Manual uses the following symbols depending on .... Instructions indicated by these symbols. Windows Indicates information for safe operation. Introduction 6 To maximize the life of your printer, it's a good idea to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by this symbol must be observed ...
...indicated by incorrect operation of the printer. This User's Manual provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the equipment. Macintosh Indicates information for purchasing the Canon S400 Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer. This User's Manual uses the following symbols depending on .... Instructions indicated by these symbols. Windows Indicates information for safe operation. Introduction 6 To maximize the life of your printer, it's a good idea to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by this symbol must be observed ...
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... any time without notice and without the prior written consent of such changes. Your printer and the software media included with your Canon S400 Color Bubble Jet Printer. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in the license agreement enclosed with the respective product. Under the copyright laws...
... any time without notice and without the prior written consent of such changes. Your printer and the software media included with your Canon S400 Color Bubble Jet Printer. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in the license agreement enclosed with the respective product. Under the copyright laws...
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Turning off the printer Choosing a location Power supply Working around the printer Cleaning the printer BJ® cartridges and BJ tanks Using the printer near appliances such as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in this manual as fluorescent lamps Introduction 11 Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely.
Turning off the printer Choosing a location Power supply Working around the printer Cleaning the printer BJ® cartridges and BJ tanks Using the printer near appliances such as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in this manual as fluorescent lamps Introduction 11 Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely.
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... types of Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color Correction. Allows you to close the Print dialog box and start the print job. Intended for Manual Printing 5 Click the Print button to customize the print mode settings. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 211 Print Mode Settings 4 Select... the Print Mode icon. Print Mode Icons Text Graphic Photo Manual Prints documents made up primarily of color and tone. Select the icon that use gradations of text at ...
... types of Print Quality, Halftoning, and Color Correction. Allows you to close the Print dialog box and start the print job. Intended for Manual Printing 5 Click the Print button to customize the print mode settings. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 211 Print Mode Settings 4 Select... the Print Mode icon. Print Mode Icons Text Graphic Photo Manual Prints documents made up primarily of color and tone. Select the icon that use gradations of text at ...
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Executing Special Functions Printing Documents Enlarged/Reduced Printing on Banner Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Changing the Print Order Setting for Manual Printing Changing the Print Quality/Halftoning Optimizing Image Data Adjusting the Image Data Registering and Managing Print Settings Using Background Printing Using the Printer With a Network Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 217
Executing Special Functions Printing Documents Enlarged/Reduced Printing on Banner Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Changing the Print Order Setting for Manual Printing Changing the Print Quality/Halftoning Optimizing Image Data Adjusting the Image Data Registering and Managing Print Settings Using Background Printing Using the Printer With a Network Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 217
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...the first page of a multiple page document. Print in reverse order" or "Print collated pages," as necessary. When "Print collated pages" is disabled, the printer prints the document and collates copies of the document. Print collated pages: Use this setting when you print multiple copies of the document. Executing Special... Functions 3 Set the print order using "Print in reverse order: Use this setting when you will need to manually combine the pages to create each copy from the first page through to the last page.
...the first page of a multiple page document. Print in reverse order" or "Print collated pages," as necessary. When "Print collated pages" is disabled, the printer prints the document and collates copies of the document. Print collated pages: Use this setting when you print multiple copies of the document. Executing Special... Functions 3 Set the print order using "Print in reverse order: Use this setting when you will need to manually combine the pages to create each copy from the first page through to the last page.
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Specifying the print settings manually Select the icon from the File menu. 2 Click the icon in the Print dialog box. Executing Special Functions 4 Click the OK button. The Options dialog box closes. 5 Click the Print button to set the items in the Quality panel and the Color panel. 1 Open... the Print dialog box. button. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 225 s Setting for Manual Printing Selecting the icon allows you can then set your custom settings, you to close the ...
Specifying the print settings manually Select the icon from the File menu. 2 Click the icon in the Print dialog box. Executing Special Functions 4 Click the OK button. The Options dialog box closes. 5 Click the Print button to set the items in the Quality panel and the Color panel. 1 Open... the Print dialog box. button. Using the Macintosh Printer Driver 225 s Setting for Manual Printing Selecting the icon allows you can then set your custom settings, you to close the ...
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then click the Color tab and adjust the color settings such as Color Balance, Output Style and Brightness. You may differ from those that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridge and media currently ... the Advanced button in the printer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note Windows If Monochrome Effects is off, click the checkbox to turn it on the screen may also want to Manual and customize the print mode settings. If Color Adjustment is selected for Special Effects, the colors displayed on . Printout Is Unsatisfactory...
then click the Color tab and adjust the color settings such as Color Balance, Output Style and Brightness. You may differ from those that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridge and media currently ... the Advanced button in the printer. Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Note Windows If Monochrome Effects is off, click the checkbox to turn it on the screen may also want to Manual and customize the print mode settings. If Color Adjustment is selected for Special Effects, the colors displayed on . Printout Is Unsatisfactory...
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... dialog box. 2 Click the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, drag the slide bar to the right to select Fine. Troubleshooting 309 If you must align the print heads. Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 3 ...In the Quality tab, drag the slide bar to the right to Fine in the printer driver may appear broken or uneven. Changing Print Quality to select Fine....
... dialog box. 2 Click the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, drag the slide bar to the right to select Fine. Troubleshooting 309 If you must align the print heads. Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 3 ...In the Quality tab, drag the slide bar to the right to Fine in the printer driver may appear broken or uneven. Changing Print Quality to select Fine....
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... (such as A5). Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Intensity slide bar to change the intensity setting. Printout Is Unsatisfactory Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button... in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Color panel, and use small paper sizes...
... (such as A5). Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Intensity slide bar to change the intensity setting. Printout Is Unsatisfactory Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button... in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Color panel, and use small paper sizes...
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... BEING PERFORMED? You may be able to eliminate this does not produce an improvement, try using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Black slide bar to change the print density setting. Macintosh 1 When using... Photo BJ Cartridge to change the print density setting. Troubleshooting 312 Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Color panel, use the Black slide bar to perform your printing. Printout Is Unsatisfactory s Backs...
... BEING PERFORMED? You may be able to eliminate this does not produce an improvement, try using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Black slide bar to change the print density setting. Macintosh 1 When using... Photo BJ Cartridge to change the print density setting. Troubleshooting 312 Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Color panel, use the Black slide bar to perform your printing. Printout Is Unsatisfactory s Backs...
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Printout Is Unsatisfactory Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the color panel, use the Density slide bar to change the print density setting. Troubleshooting 314 Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Intensity slide bar to change the intensity setting.
Printout Is Unsatisfactory Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the color panel, use the Density slide bar to change the print density setting. Troubleshooting 314 Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details button in the Main tab. 2 Click the Color tab. 3 Use the Intensity slide bar to change the intensity setting.
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.... Printout Is Unsatisfactory s Colors streaked or uneven Patterns of ink is used. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Advanced button in a document where a large amount of uneven or streaked coloring appear on the printout. Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the ...Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, drag the slide bar to Fine and print...
.... Printout Is Unsatisfactory s Colors streaked or uneven Patterns of ink is used. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the Advanced button in a document where a large amount of uneven or streaked coloring appear on the printout. Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the ...Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, drag the slide bar to Fine and print...
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... the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, set Halftoning to Scatter. Check 2 Printout Is Unsatisfactory IS HALFTONING SET FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE? Troubleshooting 319 Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details... button in the Main tab. 3 In the Halftoning box under the Quality tab, disable Auto if it is checked and enabled. 4 Click Diffusion and click the OK button. The Diffusion setting smoothes uneven or streaked colors. Check the Halftoning setting in the Quality tab of the printer...
... the Advanced button in the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 In the Quality panel, set Halftoning to Scatter. Check 2 Printout Is Unsatisfactory IS HALFTONING SET FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE? Troubleshooting 319 Macintosh 1 When using Manual for printing, click the Details... button in the Main tab. 3 In the Halftoning box under the Quality tab, disable Auto if it is checked and enabled. 4 Click Diffusion and click the OK button. The Diffusion setting smoothes uneven or streaked colors. Check the Halftoning setting in the Quality tab of the printer...