Canon S800 User Manual
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- Page 2 Disclaimer Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon S800 Color Bubble Jet Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
What Is a Printer Driver? ........1... - Page 4 Uninstalling the Printer Driver ......55 Registering Your Canon Product ......56 System Requirements .
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Page 5: What Is A Printer Driver
Chapter 1: Basic Printing Congratulations on purchasing your new Canon Printer! This chapter describes basic features of your S800 photo printer and provides instructions on how to set up and print documents and photographs. The following topics are presented in this chapter: •... -
Page 6: Selecting The S800 Photo Printer For Use
Selecting the S800 Photo Printer for Use Selecting the S800 Photo Printer for Use If the S800 is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically be used every time you print. However, if your computer has access to multiple printers, you can set the S800 as the default (main) printer. -
Page 7: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs For highest quality results when printing digital photographs with your S800 photo printer, it is recommended that you use Canon Photo Paper Pro. See “Using Specialty Media” on page 4 for more information. To print photographs from a Windows application:... -
Page 8: Using Specialty Media
The Canon S800 photo printer will generate spectacular results for printing photographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images are susceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your S800 photo printer will insure that print quality lasts long into the future. -
Page 9: Basic Printing
Canon High Gloss Photo Film: A film sheet with a higher gloss than glossy photo Canon High Gloss Photo Film: Canon High Gloss Photo Film: Canon High Gloss Photo Film: paper. Use this media to obtain high quality reproduction of photo color. Use this media to reproduce photographic images of highly reflective surfaces like metal or glass. - Page 10 Basic Printing Canon Banner Paper: Canon Banner Paper: Allows you to print on up to six connected sheets of letter- Canon Banner Paper: Canon Banner Paper: size paper to create party or advertising banners. The banner paper is the same stock as Canon Bubble Jet Paper.
- Page 11 When you print on thick paper, manually feed paper into the manual feed slot in the back of printer: Make sure the printer is turned on, then lower the paper thickness lever to the envelope mark. With the side to be printed facing up, carefully...
- Page 12 Loading Media into the S800 Follow these instructions for loading media into the printer. For instructions on loading transparencies and banner paper, see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. To load plain or High Resolution Paper:...
- Page 13 High Resolution Paper in the sheet feeder at one time. • To prevent paper jams, always fan the sheets and align the edges before you load them into the printer. • Handle media carefully by its edges. Never touch the print surface (the glossy side of the sheets).
- Page 14 Slide the paper guide completely to the left. With the print side facing up, align a sheet of High Gloss Photo Film with the right side of the sheet feeder and insert the sheet into the printer until it stops.
- Page 15 Glossy Photo Paper on top of the roller cleaning plate, align the sheet with the right side of the sheet feeder, then insert the sheet into the printer until it stops. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet.
- Page 16 Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" that is curled or bent, and make sure that the edges of the card and the loading support sheet are aligned before setting them in the printer. Load only one T-Shirt Transfer at a time.
- Page 17 With the address side facing up and pointed down, align the stack with the right side of the sheet feeder, then insert the stack into the printer. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet. •...
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Page 18: Cancelling A Print Job
Click Start Start, then Settings Start Start Double-click Canon S800 Canon S800, click the print job, then press the Delete Canon S800 Canon S800 The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected. To cancel a print job using Mac:... -
Page 19: Setting Driver Options
Setting Driver Options Setting Driver Options The S800 printer driver can be customized to give you the best quality output. This topic describes the main options. For more options, see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. - Page 20 “Using Specialty Media” on page 4 for a description of each media type. You can adjust the Print Quality setting if needed. See the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide on the CD-ROM for details. File File menu, click Print File Print.
- Page 21 Click click on an Orientation icon Orientation icon Orientation icon to Orientation icon change the page orientation. Click OK For details about all of the printer driver features, see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. Print. Print Print Portrait...
- Page 22 Basic Printing...
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Page 23: Chapter 2: Advanced Print Features
Advanced Print Features Advanced Print Features Advanced Print Features This chapter provides information on how to use the S800 photo printer options to enhance printed color images. If your print results using pre-set print modes are unsatisfactory, you may be able to improve the printing quality by: •... -
Page 24: Optimizing Color Photographs
Advanced. A Advanced Image Image Image File menu, select Print File File Print. Print Print S800 is the selected printer, then click Properties S800 S800 Advanced. Advanced Advanced Photo Optimizer PRO. Photo Optimizer PRO Photo Optimizer PRO Properties. Properties Properties... - Page 25 If you want Photo Optimizer PRO to process the entire page, check Whole Page Page. Page Page If you want only the photo image optimized, leave this box unchecked. Click OK OK to close the print mode Properties window. To optimize color photographs in Mac OS: To optimize color photographs in Mac OS: To optimize color photographs in Mac OS: To optimize color photographs in Mac OS:...
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Page 26: Adjusting Print Quality
Adjusting Print Quality Adjusting Print Quality Adjusting Print Quality You can create a sharper image by specifying the printer add more dots of ink for the image. The finer the quality, the longer it takes to print a photograph. To adjust image quality in Windows:... -
Page 27: Adjusting Color Balance, Brightness And Saturation
You can enhance color printing by adjusting the color balance, output style (saturation) and brightness. For detailed information about these settings, see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. To adjust color settings in Windows... -
Page 28: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings
To save the new settings as the default setting for the Manual icon, click on the name in the Settings list, then click Default. See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for instructions on removing manual settings and restoring default settings. - Page 29 To recall driver settings in Mac OS: To recall driver settings in Mac OS: To recall driver settings in Mac OS: To recall driver settings in Mac OS: From an application File File menu, select Print File File Click Apply Apply Apply, then select the name of your saved settings.
- Page 30 Advanced Print Features...
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Page 31: Monitoring Ink Levels
Chapter 3: Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance This chapter provides information on how to care for the ink delivery system for your Canon S800 photo printer. The following topics are addressed: • Monitoring Ink Levels • Replacing Ink Tanks • Aligning the Printhead •... -
Page 32: Replacing Ink Tanks
To monitor ink levels in Mac OS: To monitor ink levels in Mac OS: The S800 Print Monitor can display ink levels when they are running low if you have enabled background printing in the Choose option. See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software &... -
Page 33: Printing Maintenance
Aligning the Printhead Aligning the Printhead Aligning the Printhead Before using the printer, align the printhead to ensure the best quality printing. To align the printhead in Windows: To align the printhead in Windows: To align the printhead in Windows: To align the printhead in Windows: Add a sheet of blank paper in the sheet feeder. -
Page 34: Printing A Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing Maintenance Click the Print Head Alignment button: When prompted to print an alignment test page, click OK. Compare the different patterns for each color on the printout. Notice that most patterns have vertical lines, but some in the middle look smooth and uniform. For each color on the test printout, enter the number in the Print Head Alignment window that corresponds... - Page 35 Make sure the printer is turned on. Click Start Start, then Settings Start Start Settings Settings, then Printers Settings Right-click the Canon S800 Canon S800 Canon S800 printer icon and Canon S800 select Properties Properties. Properties Properties Click the Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tab, then click...
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Page 36: Cleaning The Printhead
Cleaning the Printhead If your printed output appears faded, streaked or scratchy, the printheads may need to be cleaned. See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for additional corrective actions. Printhead cleaning consumes ink. Avoid unnecessarily cleaning. - Page 37 To clean the Printhead in Mac OS: To clean the Printhead in Mac OS: Make sure the printer is on. In a software application, click File Click Utilities Utilities. The Canon S800 Printer Utility dialog will display. Utilities Utilities Select Cleaning Cleaning from the drop-down...
- Page 38 Printing Maintenance...
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Page 39: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting
Customer Care Center technical support options. If you encounter difficulties during installation or operation of your Canon S800 photo printer, quickly scan all topics until you find a description that approximates your difficulty. Go through the related solutions until you find one... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Possible Cause Possible Cause See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 53, or see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information. Always uninstall the previous version of the printer driver before installing the new version. See “Uninstalling the Printer Driver”... - Page 41 (non-blinking) green. If this does not handle the problem, exit the installation procedure and reinstall the software again. Also see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information. Try This Try This...
- Page 42 To reset the printer, turn it off, then on again. Reconnect the printer cable to the correct port, with the correct cable. See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information. Replace the printer cable.
- Page 43 Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 30, or “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32. If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32, or the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information.
- Page 44 Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 30, and/or “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32. If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32, or the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information.
- Page 45 Try This Try This Perform multiple printhead cleanings. See “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32, or the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information. Check that your media is placed in the printer facing in the correct direction.
- Page 46 This is not an error condition. Reload the paper correctly. See “Loading Media into the S800” on page 8 for how to load different types of media. If the paper is jammed, see the troubleshooting topic “Paper jams in the printer” on page 37.
- Page 47 CD-ROM on the CD-ROM for procedures. Make sure that you are using the printhead designed specifically for the S800. Turn the printer off and on. If the problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center. If the printer starts blinking green and orange alternately, turn the printer off, unplug it from the power outlet, and wait a few minutes.
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Page 48: Customer Care Center
Customer Care Center Customer Care Center Customer Care Center Customer Care Center Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • For e-mail support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.usa.canon.com • 24-hour, 7-day-a-week automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current products (1-800-423-2366 •... -
Page 49: Chapter 5: The Bj Solution Software- Downloading Images
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 “Using Specialty Media” on page 4.) 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 50: Minimum System Requirements
The BJ Solution Software — Downloading Images Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Minimum System Requirements Windows Windows Windows Windows • Pentium 133 MHz, Windows 95/98 (32 MB RAM), Windows 2000/Windows NT 4.0 (64 MB RAM) Macintosh Macintosh Macintosh Macintosh... -
Page 51: Accessing The Online Manual
The BJ Solution Software — Downloading Images Select the destination folder, then click Choose. Follow the on-screen instructions. When the Installation Has Finished dialog box appears, click OK. Accessing the Online Manual Accessing the Online Manual Accessing the Online Manual Accessing the Online Manual The BJ Solution CD includes an electronic manual that is viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0. -
Page 52: Windows Users: Using Your Software
To Start ZoomBrowser EX: Make sure the images are on your hard drive or other accessible media. Double-click the Canon ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop to start the program. If the Canon ZoomBrowser EX icon does not appear on the desktop, click Start, Programs, Canon Utilities, ZoomBrowser EX, then ZoomBrowser EX. - Page 53 Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 will become the default media. The results will preview, click OK. 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.
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Page 54: Windows Users: Uninstalling The Bj Solution Software
To uninstall the BJ Solution Software in Windows: To uninstall the BJ Solution Software in Windows: • Click Start, Programs. Click Canon Utilities, ZoomBrowser EX, then ZoomBrowser Uninstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. • Click Start, Programs. Click Canon Utilities, PhotoStitch, then PhotoStitch Uninstall, and follow the on-screen instructions. - Page 55 Now that Canon Photo Paper Pro has been registered, you can simply select this custom paper size in the Page Setup dialog box for future use. Click Print. The printer driver setup screen will open. Load a sheet of Canon Photo Paper Pro into the paper tray. Click Print.
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Page 56: Macintosh Users: Uninstalling The Bj Solution Software
The BJ Solution Software — Downloading Images When using Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6, insert the sheets in the direction shown and print on the glossier side. When finished, remove perforated edges. The results look just like a photograph. -
Page 57: Appendix
S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. Be sure the printer is off before continuing. Turn the computer on, then insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The setup program should run automatically. - Page 58 If you have multiple users set up in OS 9, log in as the Owner. • To install the printer to a network, see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. If the setup program does not run automatically, click Start, then Run, Run, then type x:\msetup.exe...
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Page 59: Uninstalling The Printer Driver
Close any open software applications. Insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Open the printer driver folder on the CD-ROM, then select the English folder. Double-click the Installer Read the License Agreement, then click Accept. -
Page 60: Registering Your Canon Product
To register your Canon product in Windows: To register your Canon product in Windows: To register your Canon product in Windows: Insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. When the Canon installation screen launches, click Install Software. -
Page 61: Safety Information
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 62 • 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. If you detect smoke, unusual odors, or strange noises around the printer, immediately press the POWER button to turn off the printer and disconnect the power plug.
- Page 63 Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer • Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents like alcohol, benzene, thinner, etc. If a flammable solvent contacts an electrical component inside the printer, a fire or electric shock could result.
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Page 64: Regulatory Information
Turning Off the Printer Turning Off the Printer 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. After the POWER/ERROR light goes out, you can unplug the power cord from the power outlet. - Page 65 Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Canon U.S.A., Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. 1-516-328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations...
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Page 66: Product Specifications
Sheet feeder capacity: Plain paper (17 lb.) High Resolution Paper Bubble Jet ink on-demand 2400 x 1200 dpi (Printing with Canon standard pattern; speeds may vary based on contents of print job and processor speed.) Approx. 1 minute Approx. 2 minutes Bi-directional 8.0 inches maximum (203 mm) - Page 67 Letter, Legal, 4" x 6", standard #10 and European DL envelopes Automatic feed: 17–23 lb. Manual feed: 17–133 lb. 0.02 inches (0.6 mm) Canon extended mode raster image format Canon extended mode 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Nozzles: 1,536 (256 per color) Appendix...
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Page 68: Limited Warranty-U.s. Only
(1) year from the date of original purchase, defective parts or a defective product returned to a Canon repair facility or a Canon Authorized Service Facility (“ASF”) for such product, as applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be exchanged for new or comparable rebuilt parts, or a refurbished product, as determined by the Canon repair facility or the ASF. - Page 69 InstantExchange warranty program service. Your credit card number will be charged in an amount up to the cost of a new product (i) if you do not return your defective product to a Canon...
- Page 70 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).
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Page 71: Index
D D D D default printer, setting....2 Draft print mode ..... . . 15 driver definition of . -
Page 72: Print Job
......5 maintaining your printer ....27 Manual print mode . - Page 73 smoothing rough edges in images ..19 specialty media how to load ......8 printing on .