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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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... the software media included with your Canon S450 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All software is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without obligation to notify any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but...
... the software media included with your Canon S450 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All software is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without obligation to notify any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but...
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The printer contains moving parts that could fall or spill into the printer and cause a fire or electric shock. Introduction 17 I Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the top...
The printer contains moving parts that could fall or spill into the printer and cause a fire or electric shock. Introduction 17 I Working around the printer Do not use flammable sprays near the printer. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the top...
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... appliances such as fluorescent lamps Allow at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) clearance between the printer and an appliance such as a fluorescent lamp. The metal parts may cause printer malfunctions. Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. Electrical noise generated by a fluorescent lamp placed too close...
... appliances such as fluorescent lamps Allow at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) clearance between the printer and an appliance such as a fluorescent lamp. The metal parts may cause printer malfunctions. Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. Electrical noise generated by a fluorescent lamp placed too close...
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Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Parts and Functions of the Printer 21
Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Parts and Functions of the Printer 21
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... print heads and the surface of paper or other media, which are printing on. Always align this guide with the left edge of the Printer 22 Front View Operation Panel Operation Panel Front Cover Open to install/replace/ switch BJ cartridges or to support the paper, especially a larger ...paper size. Parts and Functions of the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder feed straight into the printer one sheet at a time. Paper Output Tray Holds printed sheets after they are ejected from the paper...
... print heads and the surface of paper or other media, which are printing on. Always align this guide with the left edge of the Printer 22 Front View Operation Panel Operation Panel Front Cover Open to install/replace/ switch BJ cartridges or to support the paper, especially a larger ...paper size. Parts and Functions of the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder feed straight into the printer one sheet at a time. Paper Output Tray Holds printed sheets after they are ejected from the paper...
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Parts and Functions of the Printer 23 Power Connector Provides a connection point for connecting a parallel interface cable to the printer. Printer Cable Connector (Parallel Interface) Provides a connection point for connecting the power cord to the printer. Rear View Printer Cable Connector (USB Interface) Provides a connection point for connecting a USB interface cable to the AC power outlet.
Parts and Functions of the Printer 23 Power Connector Provides a connection point for connecting a parallel interface cable to the printer. Printer Cable Connector (Parallel Interface) Provides a connection point for connecting the power cord to the printer. Rear View Printer Cable Connector (USB Interface) Provides a connection point for connecting a USB interface cable to the AC power outlet.
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Parts and Functions of the Printer 24 Cartridge Holder Contains two slots: • The left slot holds the BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge (provided), BC-32e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional), or the IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge (optional). • The right slot holds the BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge (provided). Inside the Printer Cartridge Lock Levers Lock the BJ cartridges onto the cartridge holder.
Parts and Functions of the Printer 24 Cartridge Holder Contains two slots: • The left slot holds the BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge (provided), BC-32e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional), or the IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge (optional). • The right slot holds the BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge (provided). Inside the Printer Cartridge Lock Levers Lock the BJ cartridges onto the cartridge holder.
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Flashing (orange and green) Service error. Getting Help From Canon Parts and Functions of a printer error, press the RESUME button to turn the printer on and off . Remove the cause of the error, then press RESUME to indicate the status of the printer: Off Printer power off . On (green) Ready for operation. Flashing (green) Standby status or...
Flashing (orange and green) Service error. Getting Help From Canon Parts and Functions of a printer error, press the RESUME button to turn the printer on and off . Remove the cause of the error, then press RESUME to indicate the status of the printer: Off Printer power off . On (green) Ready for operation. Flashing (green) Standby status or...
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Windows Using Maintenance Functions Macintosh Printer Maintenance Parts and Functions of the Printer 26 Cleaning the Print Heads • If you release the button after the light flashes twice: A Nozzle Check Pattern is performed. Note Operation Panel ... after the light flashes once: Print head cleaning is printed out. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern • You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver.
Windows Using Maintenance Functions Macintosh Printer Maintenance Parts and Functions of the Printer 26 Cleaning the Print Heads • If you release the button after the light flashes twice: A Nozzle Check Pattern is performed. Note Operation Panel ... after the light flashes once: Print head cleaning is printed out. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern • You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver.
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When this BJ cartridge runs out of two distinct parts, a replaceable print head and one replaceable ink tank, the BCI-3eBk Ink Tank. Replacing the Ink Tanks Routine Maintenance 275 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge contains pigment black ink, which... takes longer to be replaced. The BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge, used in combination with color charts or graphs. The BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge is...
When this BJ cartridge runs out of two distinct parts, a replaceable print head and one replaceable ink tank, the BCI-3eBk Ink Tank. Replacing the Ink Tanks Routine Maintenance 275 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge contains pigment black ink, which... takes longer to be replaced. The BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge, used in combination with color charts or graphs. The BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge is...
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...Routine Maintenance 276 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge contains three inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (CMY). The BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge is composed of the cartridge holder. When this color BJ cartridge is used with the BC-30e Black BJ... Cartridge installed on the right side of four distinct parts, a replaceable print head and three replaceable ink tanks. When...
...Routine Maintenance 276 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge contains three inks: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (CMY). The BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge is composed of the cartridge holder. When this color BJ cartridge is used with the BC-30e Black BJ... Cartridge installed on the right side of four distinct parts, a replaceable print head and three replaceable ink tanks. When...
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...injury from the power outlet. This may damage the printer. 1 Press the POWER button ( ) to the printer during cleaning, do not use paper dust and room dust may accumulate around the paper output tray and other parts of the printer. Caution • To avoid personal injury from burns... or electrical shock or damage to turn the printer off , then unplug the power cord from touching printer components, always unplug the printer before cleaning. • Do not unplug...
...injury from the power outlet. This may damage the printer. 1 Press the POWER button ( ) to the printer during cleaning, do not use paper dust and room dust may accumulate around the paper output tray and other parts of the printer. Caution • To avoid personal injury from burns... or electrical shock or damage to turn the printer off , then unplug the power cord from touching printer components, always unplug the printer before cleaning. • Do not unplug...
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...same Page Size setting for the application program and the printer driver. Troubleshooting 327 Check 1 ARE YOU USING THE PAPER SIZE SPECIFIED IN THE PAGE SIZE SETTING? Printout Is Unsatisfactory I Last part of print job not printing The last part of the paper you are using, click the down-... the connection of a print job. A loose connection can cause losing part of the printer cable at the computer and printer. Macintosh Check the Page Setup dialog box. If the size of the paper loaded in the printer does not match the Page Size setting in the application program. Set the...
...same Page Size setting for the application program and the printer driver. Troubleshooting 327 Check 1 ARE YOU USING THE PAPER SIZE SPECIFIED IN THE PAGE SIZE SETTING? Printout Is Unsatisfactory I Last part of print job not printing The last part of the paper you are using, click the down-... the connection of a print job. A loose connection can cause losing part of the printer cable at the computer and printer. Macintosh Check the Page Setup dialog box. If the size of the paper loaded in the printer does not match the Page Size setting in the application program. Set the...
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You see the image displayed in the printer and then click the Prescan button. The Selection Box indicates the area that will be scanned. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 438 Scanning an Image 3 Click the OK button and then close the Settings dialog box. 4 Place the object to be scanned in the Preview Area. 5 If you only want to scan part of the object, drag the mouse within the Preview Area to select the part to be scanned.
You see the image displayed in the printer and then click the Prescan button. The Selection Box indicates the area that will be scanned. Using the Scanner With Macintosh 438 Scanning an Image 3 Click the OK button and then close the Settings dialog box. 4 Place the object to be scanned in the Preview Area. 5 If you only want to scan part of the object, drag the mouse within the Preview Area to select the part to be scanned.
