Page 1 BUBBLE JET PRINTER User’s Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction .....................5 How to Use This Manual .................6 Safety Precautions ..................8 Printer Parts and Their Functions ..............15 Front View ....................16 Rear View ....................17 Inside the Printer ..................18 Configuration of the BJ Cartridge ..............19 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............20 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ..........
Page 3 Table of Contents Using the Printer with a Network ..............65 Uninstalling Printer Drivers ................69 Routine Maintenance ..................70 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head ........71 Replacing an Ink Tank ................. 72 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern .............. 77 Print Head Cleaning ..................
Page 4 Table of Contents Troubleshooting ..................129 Cannot Install the Printer Driver ..............130 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ............. 132 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ........149 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ......... 155 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ..........
Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon S200 Bubble Jet Printer. This User’s Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions.
Page 6: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual How to Use This Manual To view this User’s Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat Reader 4.0 or Acrobat Reader 3.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0 are slightly different. Use this button to enlarge the Displays the previous page.
Page 7 How to Use This Manual Use this button to search for a word. Displays the table of contents. Click the heading to jump to the topic. Click the “ ” symbol to see the headings for each chapter. Click the “ ”...
Page 8: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ➤ You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
Page 9: Cleaning The Printer
Safety Precautions Never plug the printer into a power socket that is shared with other equipment (extension lead, double adapter, etc.). Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted. If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call for service.
Page 10: Maintaining The Printer
Safety Precautions I Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. I Working around the printer Do not use inﬂammable sprays near the printer.
Page 11: I Choosing A Location
Safety Precautions I Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source. To avoid the risk of ﬁre or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Page 12: I Power Supply
Safety Precautions I Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use an extension lead. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the printer. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. The correct power supply voltage and frequency is as follows: Europe: AC 230V ±...
Page 13 Safety Precautions I Working around the printer Never put your hands or ﬁngers in the printer while it is printing. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of ﬂammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service.
Page 14 Safety Precautions Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.
Page 15: Printer Parts And Their Functions
Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Conﬁguration of the BJ Cartridge...
Page 16: Front View
Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Paper Rest Paper Guide RESUME/CANCEL Button When loading paper, Press to resume printing once an ensure the left edge error has been resolved. The printer just touches this guide. will then initialise ready for printing. To move the paper Also, to cancel printing in progress, guide, pinch the knob...
Page 17: Rear View
Printer Parts and Their Functions Rear View USB Port Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Power cable connector Handle Connect the supplied cable into Hold this handle with your ﬁngers of both this connector. hands to move the printer in a short distance. Be sure to hold this handle with your ﬁngers of both hands securely.
Page 18: Inside The Printer
Printer Parts and Their Functions Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Cartridge Lock Lever Cartridge Holder Locks the BJ Cartridge into the holder. Install the BJ Cartridge here. Once the BJ Cartridge is installed, do not touch The BJ Cartridge consists of a this lever.
Page 19: Configuration Of The Bj Cartridge
Printer Parts and Their Functions Conﬁguration of the BJ Cartridge The BJ Cartridge consists of a print head and two ink tanks (expendable supplies) as shown below. When the printer runs out of ink, replace only the empty ink tank with a new one.
Page 20: Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers...
Page 21: Opening The Printer Properties Dialog Box
In your application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Ensure that Canon S200 is selected in the Name ﬁeld. To open the Printer Properties dialog box, select: •...
Page 22 • Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 98 ➔ Printers in Settings • Windows XP ➔ Control Panel - Printer and Other Hardware - Printers and Faxes Select the Canon S200 icon. Open the File menu and select: • Windows Me/Windows 98 ➔ Properties •...
Page 23: Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab • Effects Tab • Proﬁles Tab • Maintenance Tab ➤ Note The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation. The equivalent screens for Windows XP/Windows 2000 may look slightly different.
Page 24: Main Tab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Main Tab Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... button. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Page 25 ? mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when using Windows XP/Windows 2000, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon S200 - Guide. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Page 26 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Page Setup Tab Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Page 27 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application. Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original dimensions.
Page 28 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Preview Area Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job. ➤ Note When you are to print a Web page, the entire page may not be printed. In such a case, select Scaled Printing as Printing Type.
Page 29 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Stamp/Background Tab Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. Deﬁne Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Page 30 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Place stamp over text When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. Stamp ﬁrst page only When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed only on the ﬁrst page.
Page 31: Effects Tab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Effects Tab Simulate Illustration This function manipulates colour image data with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Page 32 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Monochrome Effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour or use a custom colour using Select Colour/Select Color. Vivid Photo Prints a photo or image data in vivid colours. By enlarging the blue and green colour areas, this function prints the blue sky or green trees of a photo vividly.
Page 33 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Proﬁles Tab Printing Proﬁles This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Proﬁles tab. The Current Settings proﬁle contains the settings currently speciﬁed in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The Default Settings proﬁle contains the factory default settings.
Page 34 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Proﬁles. Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Proﬁles. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. Add to Proﬁles... Click to save the settings currently speciﬁed in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs.
Page 35: Maintenance Tab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Maintenance Tab Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Page 36 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to “Print Head Alignment” . Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to “Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern”.
Page 37: Bj Status Monitor Functions
BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar. Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor (Windows Me/Windows 98) or Canon S200 - USB001 (Windows XP/Windows 2000) icon on the Task Bar. The BJ Status Monitor appears.
Page 38 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ➤ Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions...
Page 39 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) I When errors occur The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper or paper jams. In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows Me, Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen.
Page 40: Cancelling A Print Job
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Cancelling a Print Job You can cancel a print job that is currently performed by: • Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button, or • Operating the BJ Status Monitor. I Cancelling a print job with the RESUME/CANCEL button of the printer itself Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job.
Page 41 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) I Cancelling a print job from the BJ Status Monitor Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor (Windows Me/Windows 98) or Canon S200 - USB001 (Windows XP/Windows 2000) icon on the Task Bar. Click Cancel Printing. Cancelling a Print Job...
Page 42: Uninstalling Printer Drivers
If a message prompts you to restart your computer, click OK to restart your computer. ➤ Note In Windows Me or Windows 98, you can also start the Uninstaller by double-clicking on Uninstall in the Canon S200 folder on the desktop. Uninstalling Printer Drivers...
Page 43: Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Cancelling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers...
Page 44: Description Of Print Settings
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box Description of Print Settings...
Page 45: Page Setup Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Page Setup Dialog Box The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of the print media, and resizing the printed image. To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program.
Page 46 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Scale Specify the scaling percentage to resize the document for printing. Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing. Custom To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the Custom dialog box after selecting Custom 1 to Custom 3 in the Paper Size popup menu. The Custom Dialog Box allows you to specify the length and width of the paper.
Page 47: Printer Utility Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printer Utility Dialog Box The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page Setup dialog box. Select the function you wish to perform. Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing.
Page 48 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ➡ Print Head Cleaning ➡ Print Head Deep Cleaning ➡ Enabling Low Ink Warning ➡ Print Head Alignment ➡ Setting Ink Drying Wait Time Description of Print Settings...
Page 49: Print Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Print Dialog Box The Print dialog box speciﬁes the media type and print settings to be used for your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in your application program.
Page 50 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the Detailed Setting Dialog Box. Options... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. Apply... Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting.
Page 51: Detailed Setting Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Detailed Setting Dialog Box To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual in the Print dialog box and then click Details..I Quality panel Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. Description of Print Settings...
Page 52 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Print Quality Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot conﬁgurations. Description of Print Settings...
Page 53 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) I Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. Simulate illustration This function manipulates colour image with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Description of Print Settings...
Page 54 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Monochrome effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour or use a custom colour using Select Colour/Select Color. Vivid Photo Prints a photo or image data in vivid colour. Note that this effect is disabled when you select ColorSync as Colour Correction/ Color Correction on the Colour Panel/Color Panel.
Page 55 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) I Colour/Color Panel To display the Colour/Color panel, click the Colour/Color display icon. Colour Correction/Color Correction Select a colour correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. When ColorSync is selected, you should also specify the Print Type and Printer Proﬁle settings.
Page 56 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Print Type For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select Photo. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colours, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic colour, select Spot Colour/Spot Color. Printer Proﬁle Select optimised colour characteristics (a proﬁle) for the media type and other factors.
Page 57 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Options Dialog Box To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button in the Print dialog box. Page Layout Use this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, this setting is set to display 1 Page/Sheet Printing.
Page 58 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) 2 Page/Sheet Printing/4 Page/Sheet Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that two or four pages ﬁt on each printed page. You can also select page order and whether to place a border around each page. Poster (Divided into 4) / (Divided into 9) / (Divided into 16) These enlarge and split the print image across several sheets of paper.
Page 59 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Print in reverse order Prints the document starting with the last page. Print collated pages Prints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Preview Area Description of Print Settings...
Page 60 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Register Settings Dialog Box To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. Import Imports a set of print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in the Settings list and click the Import button.
Page 61: Bj Print Monitor
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the Chooser utility. I Opening the BJ Print Monitor Select Chooser from the Apple Menu.
Page 62 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) I BJ Print Monitor Functions ... Click to pause printing of the speciﬁed document..Click to resume printing..Click to cancel printing of the speciﬁed document. Shows the progress of the current print job. Displays information about the documents queued for printing.
Page 63: Cancelling A Print Job
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job I Cancelling a print job with the RESUME/CANCEL button of the printer itself Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job. RESUME/CANCEL button Cancelling a Print Job...
Page 64 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) I Cancelling a print job from the BJ status monitor When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the current print job. Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click The document selected in the Print Monitor is deleted from the print list and the print job is cancelled.
Page 65: Using The Printer With A Network
To use the printer on a network, ﬁrst set up the print server, then set up each client machine. • Print server setup procedure Select Chooser in the Apple Menu. Select Active in AppleTalk. Select the S200 icon, then select the printer name in Connected to:. Using the Printer with a Network...
Page 66 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Click Share. Conﬁrm that S200 server is selected in Enter new print server name: then click Send. Conﬁrm that the new print server name has been added to Current print servers then click Close. Click the close box to close the Chooser.
Page 67 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) I Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor. Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. To close the BJ Print Monitor, select Close Status Window in the File menu.
Page 68 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) I BJ Status Monitor Functions ..Click to pause printing of the speciﬁed document..Click to resume printing..Click to cancel printing of the speciﬁed document. ➤ Note • You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing control panel and checking the Owner Name item.
Page 69: Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete, all the program ﬁles associated with it at the same time. Before proceeding, ensure you save any unsaved ﬁles in any currently running applications. Load the Setup Software &...
Page 70: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Print Head Alignment • Enabling Low Ink Warning •...
Page 71: When To Replace Ink Tank And Maintain Print Head
➡ Replacing an Ink Tank If print head cleaning and ink tank replacement do not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. ➤ Note You will be alerted if you enable a low ink warning.
Page 72: Replacing An Ink Tank
BCI-24 Color ➤ Note Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover.
Page 73 Routine Maintenance Remove the empty ink tank. Pull the tab on the ink tank towards you to release. colour black Then lift it from its slot. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ➤ • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area.
Page 74 Routine Maintenance Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. protective cap Important ➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port.
Page 75 Routine Maintenance Insert the ink tank into a slot. Replacing an Ink Tank...
Page 76 Routine Maintenance Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps ﬁrmly into place. Close the front cover. The cartridge holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. ➤ Note • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of ﬁrst use.
Page 77: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Routine Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself.
Page 78 Routine Maintenance Macintosh With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can be normally opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
Page 79 Routine Maintenance I Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button twice quickly. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
Page 80: Examining The Nozzle Check Pattern
Routine Maintenance I Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment.
Page 81: Print Head Cleaning
Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. ➤ Note Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when necessary. Windows Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡...
Page 82 Routine Maintenance Macintosh Ensure the printer is on. Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
Page 83: Print Head Deep Cleaning
Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. ➤ Note Print head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard print head cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
Page 84 If not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be worn out, even if ink remains in the ink tanks. In this event, contact a Canon service representative. ➡...
Page 85: Print Head Alignment
Routine Maintenance Print Head Alignment If the print head is not located at the regulated position, printed ruled lines could be misaligned. In such a case, adjust the print head position. I Aligning the Print Head Windows With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Page 86 Routine Maintenance Macintosh With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can be normally opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
Page 87 Routine Maintenance I Examining the Print Head Alignment Pattern Windows Look at the print-out. From the patterns in Column A, select the most even, least irregular pattern and enter the number. Print Head Alignment...
Page 88 Routine Maintenance In the same way, one by one, select the most even patterns printed with the least irregularities from each of Columns B to E, enter their numbers, and click OK. If it is difﬁcult to pick the best pattern on Column E, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
Page 89 Routine Maintenance Macintosh Look at the print-out. From the patterns in Column A, select the most even, least irregular pattern and enter the number. Print Head Alignment...
Page 90 Routine Maintenance In the same way, one by one, select the most even patterns printed with the least irregularities from each of Columns B to E, enter their numbers and click Send. If it is difﬁcult to pick the best pattern on Column E, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes.
Page 91: Enabling Low Ink Warning
Routine Maintenance Enabling Low Ink Warning The low ink warning can be enabled/disabled from the printer driver. This notiﬁes you of low ink levels during printing. I How Low Ink Warning Works Enable a low ink warning when installing a new ink tank. Reset the ink counter of the ink tank installed.
Page 92 Routine Maintenance I Low Ink Warning Display The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank. The colour ink becomes low. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) The colour ink becomes low. BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) Enabling Low Ink Warning...
Page 93 Routine Maintenance ➤ Note When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning is displayed on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). ➡ BJ Print Monitor I How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronise it with the actual ink level.
Page 94 Routine Maintenance I Setting Low Ink Warning ➤ Note Reset the ink counter every time installing a new ink tank when the low ink warning is enabled. Otherwise the ink levels will not be displayed accurately. • Enabling Low Ink Warning Windows Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Page 95 Routine Maintenance Select Low Ink Warning from the pull-down menu and click the Remaining ink level setting icon. Select Display low ink warning and click Send. • Resetting Ink Counter ➤ Note Do not reset an ink counter of an ink tank already in use. Windows Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Page 96 Routine Maintenance Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click Ink Counter Reset. Select the ink tank you have just installed and click Execute. Enabling Low Ink Warning...
Page 97: Setting Ink Drying Wait Time
Routine Maintenance Setting Ink Drying Wait Time When you set the ink dry-up time level, you can specify the printer which printing characteristic is preferred; printing speed or quality. I How to Set the Ink Drying Wait Time Windows Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡...
Page 98 Routine Maintenance Macintosh Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. Select Custom Setting from the pull-down menu, and then click the Ink Dry setting icon.
Page 99: Transporting The Printer
Routine Maintenance Transporting the Printer Pack the printer carefully in its original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material inside of a sturdy box. Unplug the printer. Transporting the Printer...
Page 100 Routine Maintenance Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray. Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Transporting the Printer...
Page 101 Routine Maintenance Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer...
Page 102 Routine Maintenance Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as “Fragile”, if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer...
Page 103: Printing Media
Printing Media Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 • High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 • Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S •...
Page 104: Compatible Media Types
Printing Media Compatible Media Types You can use the following types of paper and other media. I Size • Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal size (215.9 x 355.6 mm / 8.5 x 14.0 in) •...
Page 105 Printing Media I Weight 64 to 105 g/m (17 to 28 lb) Do not use paper heavier than this, as it could jam in the printer. I Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the speciﬁc sections.
Page 106: Envelopes
Printing Media Envelopes Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. I Preparation for Printing Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to ﬂatten them as shown below. If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction.
Page 107 Printing Media If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope ﬂat and sharpen the crease. Press the envelope completely ﬂat, working from the middle to the edge. * The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope.
Page 108 Printing Media I Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the ﬂap to the left and the address side facing upwards. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right. • Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once. Paper guide Paper thickness lever Envelopes...
Page 109 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Envelope • Page Size: Select either DL Env. or #10 Env. according to the envelope size you are using • Orientation: Portrait I Handling of Printed Output Remove each envelope as it is printed. I Printable Area ➡...
Page 110: High Resolution Paper Hr-101N
Printing Media High Resolution Paper HR-101N This type of paper provides better colour reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. I Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. •...
Page 111: Printer Driver Settings
Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. I Handling of Printed Output Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet being ejected.
Page 112: Glossy Photo Paper Gp-301N/Gp-301
Printing Media Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 This media is still thicker than High Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce print-outs close to photograph quality. I Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. •...
Page 113 Printing Media ➤ Note When printing on Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, do not use any loading support sheet. I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. I Handling of Printed Output •...
Page 114: High Gloss Photo Film Hg-201
Printing Media High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 This ﬁlm has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. I Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the ﬁlm with the cut corner at the upper right. •...
Page 115 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. I Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. •...
Page 116: Glossy Photo Cards Fm-101
Printing Media Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Made of the same material as Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of FM-101, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations.
Page 117 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Select custom size and enter 119.6 x 215.9 mm (4.7 x 8.5 in). I Applications Settings Enter 109.6 x 160.4 mm (4.31 x 6.31 in) in Image Size. For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the applications user manual.
Page 118: Photo Paper Pro Pr-101
Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PR-101 This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. I Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. •...
Page 119 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • MediaType: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. I Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 30 minutes). Colours in dark images may appear indistinct at ﬁrst, but become clearer after about 30 minutes.
Page 120: Photo Paper Pro Pc-101S
Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro PR-101, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of PC-101S, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations.
Page 121 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Select Custom Size and enter 118.6 x 215.9mm (4.67 x 8.5 in). I Applications Settings Enter 109.6 x 160.4mm (4.31 x 6.31 in) in Image Size. For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the application’s user manual.
Page 122: Transparencies Cf-102
Printing Media Transparencies CF-102 This ﬁlm is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. I Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. •...
Page 123 Printing Media • Although you can print on either side of CF-102, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge. Print side I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency •...
Page 124: T-Shirt Transfers Tr-201
Printing Media T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. ➤ Note For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers.
Page 125 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. I Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. •...
Page 126: Banner Paper
Printing Media Banner Paper This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of A4 or Letter size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long). I Preparation for Pinting • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. •...
Page 127 Printing Media Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure the ink does not stain the table or ﬂoor. Banner Paper...
Page 128 Printing Media I Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter • Printing Type: Banner Printing On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in the Page Setup dialog box.
Page 129: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen •...
Page 130: Cannot Install The Printer Driver
Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver I Follow the installation procedure correctly. Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide. If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver before reinstalling it.
Page 131 In Windows, use Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM icon is visible. If there is a problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Cannot Install the Printer Driver...
Page 132: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors
Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Cannot Print to End of Job • Colours are Unclear • Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots •...
Page 133: Cannot Print To End Of Job
Troubleshooting Cannot Print to End of Job I Conﬁrm the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh.
Page 134: Colours Are Unclear
Troubleshooting Colours are Unclear I Conﬁrm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh environment, select the Photo or Graphic icon for the Print Mode in the Print dialog box.
Page 135: Meaningless Characters Or Symbols Are Printed
Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed I If the problem only occurs when printing a speciﬁc document, try editing the document and then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program.
Page 136: Printing Is Blurred/Colours Are Wrong
Print Head Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. ➤ Note Always ensure you dispose of the protective cap from a print head.
Page 137: Straight Lines Are Misaligned
Troubleshooting Straight Lines are Misaligned I Align the print head. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab. Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
Page 138 Troubleshooting Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button. Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment.
Page 139 Troubleshooting I In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu.
Page 140: Printed Paper Curls Or Ink Blots
Troubleshooting Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots I Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink, (i.e. pictures with intense colours or photographs). I Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Page 141 Troubleshooting Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. Click the Colour/Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.
Page 142: Back Of Paper Is Smudged
Troubleshooting Back of Paper is Smudged I If the next page prints before the ink is dry, click and draw the Ink Dry-Up Time slider to the rightmost position. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or click and draw the Ink Dry-Up Time slider to the rightmost position to cause the printer to pause after each sheet has printed.
Page 143 Troubleshooting Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button. Select Custom Settings form the pull-down menu. Select Pause between pages., and then click Send. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
Page 144: Printed Surface Is Scratched
Troubleshooting Printed Surface is Scratched I Ensure you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 105 g/m (28 lb). If you use paper heavier than 105 g/m (28 lb), the print head may scratch the printed surface.
Page 145 Troubleshooting Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, select Manual for Colour Adjustment/Color Adjustment, and then click Set. Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu.
Page 146 Troubleshooting White Streaks I Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a speciﬁc colour does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Print Head Cleaning Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
Page 147: Colours Are Uneven Or Streaked
Troubleshooting Colours are Uneven or Streaked I Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box.
Page 148 Troubleshooting I Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set. Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting.
Page 149: Printer Does Not Start Or Stops During Print Jobs
Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Cartridge Holder Does Not Move Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs...
Page 150: Printing Does Not Start
Troubleshooting Printing Does Not Start I Ensure the printer is turned on. Check to see if the printer is plugged into the power outlet securely. ➤ Note When printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes longer than usual to begin printing.
Page 151 Troubleshooting I Ensure the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S200 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S200 is selected in the Chooser. ➤ Note In Windows, you can set the Canon S200 as the default printer.
Page 152: Printing Stops Before It Is Completed
Troubleshooting Printing Stops Before It is Completed I When the printer is processing a large amount of data. When the printer is processing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes a long time for the computer to process the data, during which the printer may appear not to be functioning.
Page 153: Printer Moves But Does Not Print
If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service facility. Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs...
Page 154 Troubleshooting Cartridge Holder Does Not Move I Ensure the printer is turned on. The cartridge holder will not move unless the power is on. Check to see if the printer is plugged into the power outlet securely. If not, close the front cover, and then plug the printer to the power outlet.
Page 155: Paper Does Not Feed Properly Or Paper Jams
Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams...
Page 156: Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly I Conﬁrm the paper conditions. • The paper is not too thick (less than 105g/m / 28 lb). • The number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level. • The paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled. ➡...
Page 157: Paper Jams
Troubleshooting Paper Jams Remove the paper according to the following procedure. Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it.
Page 158: An Error Message Is Displayed On The Screen
Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen...
Page 159: Error Writing To Usbxxx
Troubleshooting Error Writing to USBxxx Windows I Ensure the printer is turned on. The cartridge holder will not move unless the power is on. Check to see if the printer is plugged into the power outlet securely. If not, close the front cover, and then plug the printer to the power outlet.
Page 160 In Windows XP, click the Start button, then right-click My Computer and select Properties. On the Device Manager tab, double-click Universal serial bus controller, and then double-click Canon S200. In Windows XP/Windows 2000, click Device Manager... on the Hardware tab, double-click Universal serial Bus controller, and then double-click USB Printing Support.
Page 161 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Details tab (or Ports tab), select USBPRNnn (Canon S200) or USBnnn (Canon S200) (“n” represents a number) in the Print to the following port. I There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.
Page 162: Application Error Or General Protection Fault
Troubleshooting Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows I Ensure the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an application program intended for your operating system.
Page 163 Troubleshooting I Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. You may need to increase the amount of free space by deleting any unnecessary ﬁles. I If the problem only occurs when printing a speciﬁc document, try editing the document and then printing it.
Page 164: Other Error Messages
Troubleshooting Other Error Messages Windows I If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the instructions on screen. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on screen. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab for action to be taken in response to the error.
Page 165 Troubleshooting I If one of the following messages is displayed outside of the BJ Status Monitor: Could not spool successfully due to insufﬁcient disk space Increase the amount of free space on the disk by deleting any unnecessary ﬁles. Could not spool successfully due to insufﬁcient memory Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running.
Page 166 Ensure the power is on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected. If the problem remains, verify the Chooser setting. In the Apple menu, select Chooser. Click the S200 icon and ensure S200 is selected as the connected destination. If it is not selected, select it.
Page 167: Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank With
Troubleshooting Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' The ink level of an ink tank displayed with a '?' is not synchronised with its ink counter. The colour ink level may not be correctly displayed. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) The colour ink level may not be correctly...
Page 168 Troubleshooting Macintosh ➤ Note When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning displays on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). ➡ BJ Print Monitor I Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you replace the ink tank. ➡...
Page 169 Troubleshooting Macintosh Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities icon to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click the Low Ink Warning Setting icon.
Page 170: Problems Unique To Windows
Troubleshooting Windows Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) Problems Unique to Windows...
Page 171: The Bj Status Monitor Is Not Displayed
Troubleshooting The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed I Ensure “Enable bi-directional support for this printer” is selected. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. ➡ Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Details tab, click Spool Settings and select “Enable bidirectional support for this printer.”...
Page 172 Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) I Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary ﬁles, or disable background printing. I Ensure that background printing is enabled.
Page 173: Problems Unique To The Macintosh
Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Problems Unique to the Macintosh...
Page 174 If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S200 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer, use an application compatible with Quick Draw for printing.
Page 175: Cannot Print In Background
Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background I Ensure background printing is enabled. In the Apple menu, select Chooser. Click Backgrounding on. I Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary ﬁles, or disable background printing.
Page 176: Appendices
Appendices Appendices • Deleting an Unknown Device Windows...
Page 177: Deleting An Unknown Device
Appendices Deleting an Unknown Device Windows If printer driver installation was not successful, carry out the procedure described in “Notes on Handling the USB interface (for Windows Users)” in the Quick Start Guide. If the problem remains, follow the steps below to delete the unknown device. Click the Start button, select Settings and click Control Panel.
Page 178 Appendices • If the unknown device is under Universal serial bus controller • If the unknown device is under Other devices Deleting an Unknown Device...
Page 179 Appendices When the conﬁrmation message appears, click OK. Click Close to close the System Properties window. In Windows XP/Windows 2000, click and then click OK in the System Properties window. Click at the top right of the Control Panel window to close it. Turn the printer off.
Page 180: Speciﬁcations
Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2880 (horizontal) × 720 (vertical) dpi.* max. * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/2880 inch at minimum. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Draft: 5.0 ppm Standard: 3.8 ppm...
Page 181 Speciﬁcations Receive buffer: 64 KB Interface: USB -compatible Interface connector: USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable: Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to 5.0 m (16.4 ft) Connectors: USB standard Series B pluggable Acoustic noise level: Approx.
Page 182 Speciﬁcations Power supply: Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz USA/Canada AC 120-127 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Approx. 2 W Printing: Approx. 18 W Even though you do not use the printer, it consumes a little power unless you unplug it.
Page 183 Speciﬁcations I Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder For Plain Paper, Envelopes, High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper I Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (75 gsm) 50 sheets max.
Page 184 100.0 to 241.3 mm (3.94 to 9.5 in)* height: 100.0 to 584.2mm (3.94 to 23.0 in)* *except Banner Paper. Weight: 64 to 105 g/m (17 to 28 lb) Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper HR-101N Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 High Gloss Photo Film...
Page 185: Print Head
Speciﬁcations I Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 360, 720, 2880 dpi I Print Head: Black: 64 nozzles (360 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 24 nozzles per each colour (360 dpi) I Ink Tanks:...
Page 186 Speciﬁcations I Printer driver operating environment: IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98 or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.6 - Mac OS 9.X I Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows Me and Windows 98, 30 MB on Mac OS, or approx.
Page 187 To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
Page 188 Speciﬁcations A4, B5, A5 Size Printable Area (width height) × × 203.2 287.0 mm / 8.0 11.3 in × × 175.2 247.0 mm / 6.9 9.8 in × × 141.2 200.0 mm / 5.6 7.9 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 25.4 mm / 1.0 in Recommended printing area Printable area...
Page 189 Speciﬁcations Letter, Legal Size Printable Area (width height) × × Letter 203.2 269.4 mm / 8.0 10.6 in × × Legal 203.2 345.6 mm / 8.0 13.7 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 28.0 mm / 1.1 in Recommended printing area Printable area 26.5 mm / 1.04 in 7.0 mm / 0.28 in...
Page 190 Speciﬁcations Glossy Photo Cards Size Printable Area (width height) × × Glossy Photo Card 109.4 159.9 mm / 4.3 6.3 in 28.0 mm / 1.1 in Recommended printing area (Printable area is the same.) 26.0 mm / 1.02 in 5.1 mm / 0.2 in 4.1 mm / 0.16 in...
Page 191 Speciﬁcations Photo Paper Pro (PC-101S) Size Printable Area (width height) × × Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 109.6 160.4 mm / 4.3 6.3 in ➤ Note The printing area of Photo Paper Pro PR-101 is identical to that of A4 size paper.
Page 192 Speciﬁcations Envelopes Size Printable Area (width height) × × European DL 203.2 100.0 mm / 8.0 3.9 in × × US Com. #10 203.2 94.8 mm / 8.0 3.7 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in Printable area 7.0 mm / 0.28 in 6.4 mm / 0.25 in European DL: 10.4 mm / 0.41 in US Com.
Page 193 Speciﬁcations Banner Paper Size Printable Area (width height) × × Banner Paper A4: 203.2 1772.0 mm / 8.0 69.8 in × × Letter: 203.2 1666.4 mm / 8.0 65.6 in 25.4 mm / 1.0 in 7.0 mm / 0.28 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Min.
Page 194: Index
Index Index Application Error Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-24 Black BCI-24 Color BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) 92, 167 BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) 37, 92, 164, 167, 171 Booklet Printing Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) Chooser (Macintosh)
Page 195 Index Deep Cleaning 35, 83 Deleting an Unknown Device (USB interface) Duplex Printing Enabling Low Ink Warning Envelopes Error Message 158, 164, 166 Front cover 16, 154 Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 High Resolution Paper HR-101N Ink Counter Reset...
Page 196 Index Low Ink Warning 36, 91 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) [Page Setup] Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper Jams Paper Output Tray Paper Rest...
Page 197 Index [Print] Dialog Box (Macintosh) Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) 21, 23 Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Tank Resetting Ink Counter RESUME/CANCEL Button Sheet Feeder...
Page 198 Index Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB interface USB Port 17, 160 Vivid Photo When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head...

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