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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
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... 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 [Properties...
... 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 [Properties...
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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 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.
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... the 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...
... the 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...
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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.
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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
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...; Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be replaced. 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...
...; Print Head Cleaning If the problem remains ¬ Print Head Deep Cleaning If print head deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be replaced. 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...
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Horizontal stripes in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. 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. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77
Horizontal stripes in these patterns indicate the print head requires alignment. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. 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. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 77
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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. Print Head Cleaning 78 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Head cleaning can be clogged.
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. Print Head Cleaning 78 Note ® Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Head cleaning can be clogged.
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The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click [Execute]. 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. 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.
The Page Setup dialog box can normally be cleaned, and then click [Execute]. 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. 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.
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... until the head cleaning finishes. Routine Maintenance 5 Select the ink nozzles to verify that the print heads are clean. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning 80 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. This takes about 40 seconds. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle...
... until the head cleaning finishes. Routine Maintenance 5 Select the ink nozzles to verify that the print heads are clean. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning 80 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. This takes about 40 seconds. After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle...
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Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is displayed, click [OK]. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog...
Note ® Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so perform this procedure only when necessary. Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Print Head Deep Cleaning Routine Maintenance If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is displayed, click [OK]. Windows 1 Ensure the printer is on. 2 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ¬ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog...
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... 1 Ensure the printer is clean. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be opened by selecting [Page Setup...] in the ink tanks. In this event, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 The...
... 1 Ensure the printer is clean. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head deep cleaning begins. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be opened by selecting [Page Setup...] in the ink tanks. In this event, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Deep Cleaning 82 The...
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Routine Maintenance 3 Open the front cover, and wipe out the interior of paper, and dust. Warning ® Do not use any flammable solvents such as the print head holder. Wipe away any of the printer's internal components, such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol. Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84 Do not touch any stray drops of ink, scraps of the printer with a dry cloth. 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 paper, and dust. Warning ® Do not use any flammable solvents such as the print head holder. Wipe away any of the printer's internal components, such as paint thinner, benzene or alcohol. Black panel Cleaning the Printer 84 Do not touch any stray drops of ink, scraps of the printer with a dry cloth. Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel that can be most easily soiled.
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...; Always ensure you are Wrong Troubleshooting s If a specific color does not print, check whether the corresponding ink tank is empty. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. s Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Replace if necessary. You can only...
...; Always ensure you are Wrong Troubleshooting s If a specific color does not print, check whether the corresponding ink tank is empty. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. s Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. Replace if necessary. You can only...
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Clean the print head first and print with high intensity, especially on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to become wavy. s Reduce the [Intensity] setting in the printer driver and try this. s When printing on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become scratched. When printing... heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2). This problem can be less than 28 lb (105 g/m2), the print head may cause the printed surface to the " " mark. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. Printed Surface is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try...
Clean the print head first and print with high intensity, especially on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to become wavy. s Reduce the [Intensity] setting in the printer driver and try this. s When printing on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become scratched. When printing... heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m2). This problem can be less than 28 lb (105 g/m2), the print head may cause the printed surface to the " " mark. This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. Printed Surface is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try...
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For details on print head alignment, refer to check the ink output. Print Quality Is Poor or Contains Errors 133 If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. White Streaks Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to Straight Lines are Misaligned.
For details on print head alignment, refer to check the ink output. Print Quality Is Poor or Contains Errors 133 If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ¬ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ¬ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. White Streaks Troubleshooting s Print the nozzle check pattern to Straight Lines are Misaligned.
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... the tape and reinstalling the print head. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Printer Moves But Does Not Print Troubleshooting s Check the ink tanks. s If there is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. s Check the protective tape has been removed from the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to check that...
... the tape and reinstalling the print head. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Printer Moves But Does Not Print Troubleshooting s Check the ink tanks. s If there is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. s Check the protective tape has been removed from the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to check that...
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... flashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head. Also, ensure that the waste ink tank is almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Once the waste ink tank becomes completely full, printing will be no longer ...contact the Canon Customer Care Center to cancel the error so you can continue printing. s Six flashes: No print head installed Install a print head. Eight flashes indicates that the protective tape has been removed. Note ® Canon recommends to contact the Canon Customer Care...
... flashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head. Also, ensure that the waste ink tank is almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Once the waste ink tank becomes completely full, printing will be no longer ...contact the Canon Customer Care Center to cancel the error so you can continue printing. s Six flashes: No print head installed Install a print head. Eight flashes indicates that the protective tape has been removed. Note ® Canon recommends to contact the Canon Customer Care...