Canon S100SP User Manual

BUBBLE JET PRINTER

User’s Guide

Table of Contents

Introduction .....................................................................................................5

How to Use This Manual .................................................................................6

Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8

Printer Parts and Their Functions .................................................................14

Front View ...................................................................................................15

Rear View ....................................................................................................16

Inside the Printer .........................................................................................17

Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............................................................18

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box .................................................19

Super Economy Mode .................................................................................21

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ...................................................23

BJ Status Monitor Functions .......................................................................40

Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................43

Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................44

Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................45

Super Economy Print Mode ........................................................................46

Description of Print Settings ........................................................................47

BJ Print Monitor ...........................................................................................61

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Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................63

Using the Printer with a Network .................................................................64

Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................68

Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................69

When to Replace the Cartridge and Maintain Print Head ...........................70

Replacing the Ink Cartridge .........................................................................71

Replacing the BJ Cartridge .........................................................................76

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..............................................................82

Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................86

Cleaning the Printer .....................................................................................89

Transporting the Printer ...............................................................................91

Printing Media ...............................................................................................94

Compatible Media Types .............................................................................95

Envelopes ....................................................................................................97

High Resolution Paper HR-101N ..............................................................101

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 .....................................................103

High Gloss Film HG-101 ............................................................................105

Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 .....................................................................107

Transparencies CF-102 .............................................................................109

T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 ...........................................................................111

Banner Paper ............................................................................................113

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................116

Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................117

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors .....................................................119

Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ....................................133

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Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams .........................................140

Ink Runs Out Too Quickly .........................................................................143

An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ..........................................144

Problems Unique to Windows ...................................................................153

Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................157

Appendices .................................................................................................160

Deleting an Unknown Device ...................................................................161

Speciﬁcations .............................................................................................164

Index ...........................................................................................................178

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon S100SP Bubble Jet Printer. This User’s Guide provides comprehensive explanations of the features and functions of the printer.

This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions.

Warning

Caution

Important

Windows

Macintosh

As far as the printer driver is concerned, all the descriptions and instructions in this guide cover only Windows 98 and Windows Me. For detailed information on Windows 2000, refer to extensive online instructions by selecting [Start] - [Programs] - [Canon S100SP] [Guide].

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Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. Must be observed for safe operation.

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Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. Must be observed for safe operation.

Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in equipment

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damage, faults or impaired product quality. Must be avoided for correct operation.

Information for Windows users only. Information for Macintosh users only.

How to Use This Manual

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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.

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You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.

Choosing a location

Do not place the printer close to ﬂammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.

Power supply

Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands are wet.

Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the

power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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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.

Cleaning the printer

Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use ﬂammab le solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.

If ﬂammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, it could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.

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Safety Precautions

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. Ne ver attempt an y maintenance procedure not described in this guide.

Working around the printer

Do not use inﬂammable sprays near the printer.

This could cause a ﬁre or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside the printer.

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Safety Precautions

Caution

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You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.

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).

Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times

so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.

When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.

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Safety Precautions

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 ± 10%, 50Hz USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz

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Safety Precautions

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.

BJ cartridges and ink cartridges

For safety reasons store BJ cartridges and ink cartridges out of the reach of small children.

If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not shake BJ cartridges or ink cartridges.

Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.

Never touch the electrical contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing.

The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

Printer Parts and Their Functions

• Front Vie w

• Rear View

• Inside the Printer

Front View

Printer Parts and Their Functions

Paper Guide

When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction.

Paper Output Tray

Paper Rest

RESUME/CANCEL Button

Press to resume printing once an error has been resolved. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Also, to cancel printing in progress, press this button.

This printer does not have a P o w er switch. Warming up starts as soon as it is plugged in. Unless unplugged, the printer will remain ready to print with a very low level of power consumption.

Sheet Feeder

Load paper here. Paper f eeds automatically, one sheet at a time.

Front Cover

Open to replace the ink cartridges or remove jammed paper.

Do not open the front cover unnecessarily. Print head cleaning will start automatically when the cover is closed and this process consumes ink.

Front View

Rear View

Printer Parts and Their Functions

USB Port

Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface.

Rear View

Inside the Printer

Paper Thickness Lever

Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.

Printer Parts and Their Functions

Cartridge Holder

Install a BJ cartridge here.

Cartridge Lock Lever

Locks the BJ cartridge into the holder.

Inside the Printer

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

• Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

• Super Economy Mode

• Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

• BJ Status Monitor Functions

• Cancelling a Print Job

• Uninstalling Printer Drivers

Note

As far as the printer driver is concerned, all the descriptions and

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instructions in this guide cover only Windows 98 and Windows Me. For detailed information on Windo ws 2000, refer to e xtensive online instructions by selecting [Start] - [Programs] - [Canon S100SP] - [Guide].

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows [Start] menu.

Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program

This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing. The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for 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.

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Ensure that [Canon S100SP] is selected in the [Name] ﬁeld. Then click the [Properties] button.

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

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Depending on your application program, the command and menu names may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. For further details, see the user's manual for your application.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the [Start] menu

This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the [Start] menu, the Windows operating system adds several tabs, including the [Details] tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application. For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.

Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings], [Printers].

Select the [Canon S100SP] icon.

Open the [File] menu and select [Properties]. The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Super Economy Mode

When you want to economise on printing cost, use the Super Economy Mode option. To enable the Super Economy Mode,

Open the printer driver Printer Properties dialogue box.

In the [Choose Print Mode] box click the [SuperEcono] icon .

Super Economy Mode

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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• The print quality may diminish slightly because the Super Economy Mode uses the lowest resolution setting of your BJ Series Printer.

• Do not change the [Print Quality] from [Fast].

Super Economy Mode

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

• [Main] Tab

• [Page Layout] Tab

• [Stamp/Background] Tab

• [Maintenance] Tab

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

[Main] T ab

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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(1) [Choose Print Mode]

for documents that are mainly text. for printing a draft saving ink and time. for documents with combinations of text, illustrations and graphics.

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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

for photographs.

To specify more detailed settings for the print quality or colour, click the [Advanced...] button.

(2) [BJ Cartridge]

Select the type of BJ cartridge installed in the printer.

(3) [Grayscale Print]

Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document.

(4) [Media T ype]

Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer.

(5) Preview Area

Before printing, verify that settings such as the lever position are correct.

(6) [Advanced...]

Click to specify detailed settings for the print quality, special effects or colour.

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To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the [?] mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the [Help] button.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

■ [Advanced...]

• [Quality] Tab

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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(1) [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 to the left increases printing speed.

(2) [Halftoning]

Usually set at [Auto].

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(3) [Image Optimizer]

Improves the contours and smoothes jaggedness that occur when photographic or graphic image data is enlarged within an application.

(4) [Photo Optimizer]

Optimises the colour of images taken from a digital camera or scanner. It is especially effective for images affected by colour imbalance and over- or under exposure. When printing several images on one page, optimisation is usually applied to each image according to its requirements. However, if the image data has been manipulated using cut and paste, rotation or other such operations, group optimisation of all images on the one page is recommended. In such cases, select the [Whole Page] check box.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

■ [Advanced...]

• [Special Effects] Tab

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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(1) [Simulate Illustration]

This function manipulates colour image data with certain effects. Select the chec k bo x and adjust the brightness of the image with the [Contrast] slide bar.

(2) [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].

(3) Preview Area

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

■ [Advanced...]

• [Colour] / [Color] Tab

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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(1) [Colour Adjustment] / [Color Adjustment]

Select the check box to change [Colour Balance] / [Color Balance], [Output Style], and [Brightness] settings.

(2) [Use ICM]

Select this check box to enable colour adjustment with ICM.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(3) [Intensity]

Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the density.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

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