User Guide
Page 3
Table of Contents Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace an Ink Tank and Maintain the Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89 Compatible Media Types 90 Envelopes ...92 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 96 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 98 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 100 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 102 Photo Paper Pro PR-101 104 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 3
Table of Contents Routine Maintenance 67 When to Replace an Ink Tank and Maintain the Print Head 68 Replacing an Ink Tank 69 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Print Head Cleaning 78 Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Cleaning the Printer 83 Transporting the Printer 85 Printing Media 89 Compatible Media Types 90 Envelopes ...92 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 96 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 98 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 100 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 102 Photo Paper Pro PR-101 104 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Transparencies CF-102 109 T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 111 Banner Paper 113 3
User Guide
Page 13
... or the surrounding area. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fi...
... or the surrounding area. Do not shake print heads or ink tanks. s Print heads and ink tanks For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Never touch the electrical contacts on top of the printer. Safety Precautions s Working around the printer Never put your hands or fi...
User Guide
Page 17
Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Inside the Printer 17 Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
Inside the Printer Printer Parts and Their Functions Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Inside the Printer 17 Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
User Guide
Page 21
... dialog box directly from the [Start] menu This method is used for maintenance operations, such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings], [Printers]. 2 Select the [Canon S600] / [Canon S630] icon. 3 Open the [File] menu and select: • Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me...
... dialog box directly from the [Start] menu This method is used for maintenance operations, such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to your Windows documentation. 1 Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings], [Printers]. 2 Select the [Canon S600] / [Canon S630] icon. 3 Open the [File] menu and select: • Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me...
User Guide
Page 35
Use this function only if [Cleaning] has not improved the print quality. [Maintenance] Properties Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows®) (1) (3) (2) (5) (6) (4) (7) (8) (1) [Cleaning] Click to start print head cleaning. (2) [Deep Cleaning] Click to start print head deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 35
Use this function only if [Cleaning] has not improved the print quality. [Maintenance] Properties Tab Printer Driver Functions (Windows®) (1) (3) (2) (5) (6) (4) (7) (8) (1) [Cleaning] Click to start print head cleaning. (2) [Deep Cleaning] Click to start print head deep cleaning. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 35
User Guide
Page 36
... the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the progress of time, or turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer. (7) [Custom Settings...] Click to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 36 For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (5) [Power...
... the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the progress of time, or turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer. (7) [Custom Settings...] Click to the printer for a certain period of printing jobs. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 36 For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide. (5) [Power...
User Guide
Page 45
... scaling percentage to resize the document for printing. (4) [Orientation] Select landscape or portrait printing. (5) [Custom] To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the [Printer Utility] dialog box for maintenance operations, such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (7) [Save Settings] Saves the settings speci...
... scaling percentage to resize the document for printing. (4) [Orientation] Select landscape or portrait printing. (5) [Custom] To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the [Printer Utility] dialog box for maintenance operations, such as print head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode. (7) [Save Settings] Saves the settings speci...
User Guide
Page 47
Description of Print Settings 47 Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
Description of Print Settings 47 Note Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ¬ Print Head Cleaning ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning ® For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide.
User Guide
Page 67
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace an Ink Tank and Maintain the Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer 67
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace an Ink Tank and Maintain the Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer 67
User Guide
Page 68
...level. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to Replace an Ink Tank and Maintain the Print Head 68 When to flash four times. ¬ Replacing an Ink Tank If printing becomes faint or a specific color is no longer printing, even though ...there is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Routine Maintenance ...
...level. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to Replace an Ink Tank and Maintain the Print Head 68 When to flash four times. ¬ Replacing an Ink Tank If printing becomes faint or a specific color is no longer printing, even though ...there is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Routine Maintenance ...
User Guide
Page 69
... a refilled cartridge is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the center. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the incorrect position. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or installed in the order indicated below. • Yellow...
... a refilled cartridge is not covered by using only original Canon ink tanks to the center. With this printer, ink tanks must be installed from the right in the incorrect position. The print head holder moves to ensure the best quality. 1 Ensure that the printer is used, or installed in the order indicated below. • Yellow...
User Guide
Page 73
... open. The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it... out in the printer may not function. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.
... open. The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ® • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it... out in the printer may not function. Routine Maintenance 5 Insert the ink tank in the print head holder.
User Guide
Page 74
... the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click [OK]. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet...
... the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click [OK]. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 s Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 With the printer on, load a sheet...
User Guide
Page 77
Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Horizontal stripes in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
Routine Maintenance s Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Horizontal stripes in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77 Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning.
User Guide
Page 78
Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 78 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click the [Cleaning] icon. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself.
Head cleaning can be clogged. Print Head Cleaning 78 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Print Head Cleaning Routine Maintenance Clean the print head if you suspect that the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click the [Cleaning] icon. s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers Windows 1 Ensure that the nozzles might be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself.
User Guide
Page 79
Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to be opened by selecting [Page Setup...] in the [File] menu. 3 Click the [Utilities] button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select [Cleaning] from the pull-down menu, and then click the [Cleaning] icon. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click [Execute]. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Print Head Cleaning 79
Routine Maintenance 4 Select the ink nozzles to be opened by selecting [Page Setup...] in the [File] menu. 3 Click the [Utilities] button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. 4 Select [Cleaning] from the pull-down menu, and then click the [Cleaning] icon. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click [Execute]. All colors: Black: Color: All nozzles Black ink nozzles Color ink nozzles 5 Macintosh When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK]. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Page Setup dialog box. Print Head Cleaning 79
User Guide
Page 80
... pattern to be cleaned, and then click [OK]. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Do not perform any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until...
... pattern to be cleaned, and then click [OK]. All colors: All nozzles Black: Black ink nozzles Color: Color ink nozzles s Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and color. Do not perform any print data stored in the printer is lost. 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until...
User Guide
Page 81
Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click the [Deep Cleaning] icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If...
Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 3 Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click the [Deep Cleaning] icon. 4 When the confirmation message is a more powerful process. Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If...
User Guide
Page 82
...] icon. 5 Click [OK]. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. In this event, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is clean. After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the...
...] icon. 5 Click [OK]. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. In this event, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 Routine Maintenance Macintosh 1 Ensure the printer is clean. After print head deep cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the...
User Guide
Page 84
Warning ® Do not use any flammable solvents such as the print head holder. Do not touch any stray drops of ink, scraps of paper, and dust. Wipe away any of the printer with a dry cloth. Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84 Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel that can be most easily soiled. Routine Maintenance 3 Open the front cover, and wipe out the interior of the printer's internal components, such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol.
Warning ® Do not use any flammable solvents such as the print head holder. Do not touch any stray drops of ink, scraps of paper, and dust. Wipe away any of the printer with a dry cloth. Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84 Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel that can be most easily soiled. Routine Maintenance 3 Open the front cover, and wipe out the interior of the printer's internal components, such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol.