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Canon BJC-S500 Quick Start Manual

Canon BJC-S500 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 3 S500 ™ Color Bubble Jet Printer ™ Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 4 D D i i s s c c l l a a i i m m e e r r Canon U.S.A. Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon S500 Color Bubble Jet Printer.
  • Page 5 What Is a Printer Driver? ........2...
  • Page 6 Uninstalling the Printer Driver Registering Your Canon Product ......43 Safety Information ........44 Regulatory Information .
  • Page 7 Printer! With this printer, you can print basic business documents in color or black and white, as well as print on a variety of specialty media, such as Canon High Resolution Paper (ideal for business documents such as presentations that...

  • Page 8: Basic Printing

    1. Click S S t t a a r r t t , then S S e e t t t t i i n n g g s s , then P P r r i i n n t t e e r r s s . 2. Right-click the Canon S500 printer icon, then click S S e e t t a a s s D D e e f f a a u u l l t t . The Canon S500 printer icon will display a check mark indicating it is the default printer.
  • Page 9 S S p p e e c c i i a a l l t t y y M M e e d d i i a a For optimum results, Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media with your S500 printer. Follow the instructions that come with any specialty media on storing, handling and printing.
  • Page 10 M M e e d d i i a a t t o o A A v v o o i i d d Do not use the following types of media with your S500 as they could produce poor quality print images, or jam or damage the printer: •...
  • Page 11 5. Slide the paper guide to the edge of the media until it is firmly in place. You can load up to 100 sheets of plain (17 lb.) paper or 80 sheets of Canon High Resolution Paper in the paper rest at one time. Never load the paper above the load limit mark.
  • Page 12 5. Slide the paper guide to the edge of the envelopes until it is firmly in place.
  • Page 13 While a job is printing, press the R R E E S S U U M M E E / / C C A A N N C C E E L L button on the printer. The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.
  • Page 14 Basic Printing T T o o c c a a n n c c e e l l a a p p r r i i n n t t j j o o b b i i n n M M a a c c O O S S w w h h e e n n u u s s i i n n g g f f o o r r e e g g r r o o u u n n d d p p r r i i n n t t i i n n g g : : On your keyboard, press the Apple at the same time.
  • Page 15 M M e e d d i i a a T T y y p p e e The S500 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print quality based on the media type (plain paper, Glossy Photo Paper, etc.) you select.

  • Page 16: Advanced Print Features

    2. With C C a a n n o o n n S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
  • Page 17 1. Make sure that the S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 is the selected printer (from the A A p p p p l l e e menu, select C C h h o o o o s s e e r r , then S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 ).
  • Page 18 2. With C C a a n n o o n n S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
  • Page 19 T T o o m m a a n n u u a a l l l l y y a a d d j j u u s s t t c c o o l l o o r r s s e e t t t t i i n n g g s s i i n n M M a a c c O O S S : : 1. Make sure that the S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 is the selected printer. (From the A A p p p p l l e e menu, select C C h h o o o o s s e e r r , then S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 .)
  • Page 20 2. With C C a a n n o o n n S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
  • Page 21 T T o o c c h h a a n n g g e e p p a a g g e e s s e e t t u u p p i i n n M M a a c c O O S S : : 1. Make sure that S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 is the selected printer (from the A A p p p p l l e e menu, select C C h h o o o o s s e e r r , then S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 ).
  • Page 22 1. Make sure that S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 is the selected printer (from the A A p p p p l l e e menu, select C C h h o o o o s s e e r r , then S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 ).
  • Page 23 2. With C C a a n n o o n n S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
  • Page 24 2. With C C a a n n o o n n S S 5 5 0 0 0 0 as the selected printer, click P P r r o o p p e e r r t t i i e e s s .
  • Page 25 S S t t a a r r t t S S t t a a t t u u s s M M o o n n i i t t o o r r . The Canon S500...

  • Page 26: Printing Maintenance

    T T o o r r e e p p l l a a c c e e a a n n e e m m p p t t y y i i n n k k t t a a n n k k : : 1. With the printer on, open the front cover. The printhead holder will automatically move to the center.
  • Page 27 P P a a g g e e S S e e t t u u p p . 3. Click U U t t i i l l i i t t i i e e s s . The Canon S500 Printer Utility window will appear.
  • Page 28 2. In a software application, click F F i i l l e e , then P P a a g g e e S S e e t t u u p p . 3. Click U U t t i i l l i i t t i i e e s s . The Canon S500 Printer Utility window will appear.

  • Page 29: Printhead Alignment

    5. Select the colors to be cleaned, then click O O K K . The printer will clean the printhead. 6. When done, click C C l l o o s s e e . 7. After the cleaning, print a nozzle check pattern to check the results.
  • Page 30 T T o o a a l l i i g g n n t t h h e e p p r r i i n n t t h h e e a a d d i i n n M M a a c c O O S S : : 1. Make sure the printer is on and paper loaded.
  • Page 31 C C u u s s t t o o m m e e r r C C a a r r e e C C e e n n t t e e r r Canon offers a full range of customer technical support options. If you encounter difficulties during installation or operation of your Canon S500 printer, quickly scan all topics until you find a description that approximates your difficulty.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    2. Double-click m m s s e e t t u u p p . . e e x x e e . If you install the printer driver by clicking S S t t a a r r t t , then R R u u n n , specify the correct CD-ROM drive and file name (x x : : \ \ m m s s e e t t u u p p .
  • Page 33 You will need to reprint the page that jammed. If you turn the printer off, your print job data will be lost. Print the job again. Use a standard paper size whenever possible to prevent jams.
  • Page 34 Reboot the computer and/or reset the printer. 1. To reboot the computer, close all open applications, then restart. 2. To reset the printer, turn it off, then on again. Check the ink tanks, and reseat them if necessary. See “Replacing Ink Tanks”...
  • Page 35 Q Q u u a a l l i i t t y y bar to select your preferred output quality. Check that your media is placed in the printer facing in the correct direction. See “Loading Paper and Other Media” on page 4.
  • Page 36 H H a a n n d d l l i i n n g g E E r r r r o o r r M M e e s s s s a a g g e e s s Possible Cause Problem Printer does When a printer error occurs, the POWER lamp flashes orange between green flashes. Count not print/ the number of orange flashes to determine and resolve the problem: flashing lamp...
  • Page 37 If re-installing the printhead does not resolve the problem, contact the Customer Care Center to replace it with a new one. The printer has a built-in waste ink tank to hold the ink consumed during printhead cleaning. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to restart printing, then contact the Customer Care Center to have the waste ink tank replaced immediately.
  • Page 38 C C u u s s t t o o m m e e r r C C a a r r e e C C e e n n t t e e r r Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: •...
  • Page 39 Merge a series of images into a panoramic view using the PhotoStitch • feature. Produce photo-like prints using Canon Photo Paper Pro or Canon Specialty • Paper. (See “Recommended Paper Use” on page 3.) Print multiple images on a single sheet, and add customized borders and background designs. Even add titles and insert text in images and on pages.
  • Page 40 Chapter 5 M M i i n n i i m m u u m m S S y y s s t t e e m m R R e e q q u u i i r r e e m m e e n n t t s s W W i i n n d d o o w w s s •...
  • Page 41 4. Select the destination folder, then click Choose. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. When the Installation Has Finished dialog box appears, click OK. A A c c c c e e s s s s i i n n g g t t h h e e O O n n l l i i n n e e M M a a n n u u a a l l The BJ Solution CD includes an electronic manual that is viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0.
  • Page 42 T T o o S S t t a a r r t t Z Z o o o o m m B B r r o o w w s s e e r r E E X X : : 1. Make sure the images are on your hard drive or other accessible media. 2. Double-click the Canon ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop to start the program.
  • Page 43 Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 will become the default media. The results will preview, click OK. 6. Load a sheet of Canon Photo Paper Pro into the paper tray, then click Instant Print. When using Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6, insert the sheets in the direction shown and print on the glossier side.
  • Page 44 T T o o u u n n i i n n s s t t a a l l l l t t h h e e B B J J S S o o l l u u t t i i o o n n S S o o f f t t w w a a r r e e i i n n W W i i n n d d o o w w s s : : • Click Start, Programs. Click Canon Utilities, ZoomBrowser EX, then ZoomBrowser Uninstall, and follow the on-screen instructions.
  • Page 45 3. Click Layout Options in the Print window. The Layout Options dialog box will open. 4. Under Layout Type, select Canon perforated paper. Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 will become the default media. Results will preview, then click OK.
  • Page 46 9. Click Print. The printer driver setup screen will open. 10. Load a sheet of Canon Photo Paper Pro into the paper tray. Click Print. When using Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6, insert the sheets in the direction shown and print on the glossier side.
  • Page 47 7. Click S S t t a a r r t t .
  • Page 48 1. Insert the S500 Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. Open the Printer Driver folder on the CD-ROM, then double-click the I I n n s s t t a a l l l l e e r r icon.

  • Page 49: Restart Your Computer

    CD-ROM drive. 2. When the Canon installation screen launches, click I I n n s s t t a a l l l l S S o o f f t t w w a a r r e e .
  • Page 50 Read and follow all of these cautions and warnings to ensure the safe use of the printer. To avoid the hazards of fire, personal injury, or damage to the printer, never attempt to use the printer in any way other than the methods described in this guide.
  • Page 51 To prevent the hazards of fire or electric shock, avoid overloading power points. • Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted. To prevent the hazards of fire or electric shock, make sure the power cord is straight.
  • Page 52 T T u u r r n n i i n n g g t t h h e e P P r r i i n n t t e e r r O O f f f f • To avoid printer malfunction always use the POWER button to turn the printer on and off. Never remove the power cord from the power outlet until you have turned off the printer by pressing the POWER button.
  • Page 53 Pentium processor; 16 MB RAM; 25 MB free hard disk space OS 8.5-9.x; USB port; 12 MB RAM; 30 MB free hard disk space The BJ Status Monitor cannot be used when the printer is used in a network operating environment.
  • Page 54 Approx. 695 sheets (1500 characters per page, normal text) (Based on ISO JIS-SCID No. 5 Pattern on plain paper with Plain Paper selected for the Media Type in the Windows ME, Windows 98 and Windows 95 printer driver for this printer) Black: Approx.
  • Page 55 Canon’s instruction manual, or service performed by other than a Canon repair facility or an ASF. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon) that cause damage to the product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
  • Page 56 (street address only). You must also provide a major credit card number that will be pre-authorized by Canon in an amount up to the cost of a new product at the time you elect InstantExchange warranty program service. Y Y o o u u r r c c r r e e d d i i t t c c a a r r d d n n u u m m b b e e r r w w i i l l l l b b e e c c h h a a r r g g e e d d i i n n a a n n a a m m o o u u n n t t u u p p t t o o t t h h e e c c o o s s t t o o f f a a n n e e w w p p r r o o d d u u c c t t (i) if you do not return your defective product to a Canon repair facility by the date specified by Canon and in the manner described below;...
  • Page 57 InstantExchange warranty program service is subject to availability of refurbished replacement units. †† 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (local), Monday–Friday (excluding holidays). The Canon Customer Care Center must receive pertinent information by 3 p.m. (E.S.T.) to ensure next-business-day InstantExchange warranty program service (two-business-day InstantExchange warranty service for Alaska and Hawaii).
  • Page 58 Appendix 5 5 2 2...
  • Page 59 ... 32 default printer, setting ....2 driver definition of .
  • Page 60 POWER lamp ....1, 25, 30-31 powering up the printer ....1 print job, cancelling .
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