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BUBBLE JET PRINTER
User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
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
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Introduction
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.
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How to Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual
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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
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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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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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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.
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Printer Parts and Their Functions
Printer Parts and Their Functions
• Front Vie w
• Rear View
• Inside the Printer
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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
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Rear View
Printer Parts and Their Functions
USB Port
Connects the printer to a computer
through a USB interface.
Rear View
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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
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
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].
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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.
1
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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2
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
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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.
1
Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings], [Printers].
2
Select the [Canon S100SP] icon.
3
Open the [File] menu and select [Properties].
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
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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,
1
Open the printer driver Printer Properties dialogue box.
2
In the [Choose Print Mode] box click the [SuperEcono] icon .
Super Economy Mode
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Note
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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
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Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
• [Main] Tab
• [Page Layout] Tab
• [Stamp/Background] Tab
• [Maintenance] Tab
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[Main] T ab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(6)
(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.
(3)
(4)
(5)
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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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.
Note
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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
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■ [Advanced...]
• [Quality] Tab
(2)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(3)
(4)
(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].
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(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.
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■ [Advanced...]
• [Special Effects] Tab
(3)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(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
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■ [Advanced...]
• [Colour] / [Color] Tab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(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.
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(3) [Intensity]
Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the
density.
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■ [Advanced...]
• [Save] Tab
Save specified settings as a print mode.
(3)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(1) Enter a title for the new print mode in the [Title].
(2) Select an icon for the new print mode from the [Icon Selection].
If required, enter the description of the print mode in the [Description].
(3) Click the [Save] button.
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Note
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You can also delete print modes. Select an icon in the [Saved Settings],
click the [Delete] button.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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[Page Layout] Tab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(7)
(1) [Page Size]
Ensure the correct paper size is selected.
(2) [Orientation]
Select landscape or portrait and ensure it is the same orientation used in the
application.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(3) [Printing T ype]
Select the printing method from among the following.
[Normal-size Printing] The document is printed according to the original
dimensions. This setting is usually selected by default.
[Scaled Printing] The document is resized when printed. When this is
selected, you can specify the [Printer Paper Size] and
[Scaling].
[Page Layout Printing] Pages are reduced and printed so that two or four document
pages fit on each printed page.
[Booklet Printing] This prints on both sides of the paper so that pages are in
order when stapled in the middle. You can execute this only
when selected [Plain Paper] as a [Media Type].
[Poster Printing] This enlarges and splits the print image across several
sheets of paper. The printed sheets can then be assembled
to make a large poster.
[Banner Printing] Select this when printing on banner paper.
(4) [Reverse order]
Prints the document starting with the last page.
If greyed out, select [Background Printing] check box.
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(5) [Collate]
Prints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
If greyed out, select [Background Printing] check box.
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(6) [Duplex Printing]
Select to print on both sides of the paper.
You can execute this only when selected [Plain Paper] as a [Media Type]. If greyed
out, select [Background Printing] check box. You can also select the stapling position.
When [Booklet Printing], [Poster Printing], or [Banner Printing] are selected, this is
disabled.
(7) Preview Area
Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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[Stamp/Background] Tab
(8)
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(1) [Stamp]
Choose the stamp.
(2) [Place stamp over text]
When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data.
(3) [Stamp first page only]
Prints the stamp only on the first page.
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(4) [Define Stamp...]
This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp.
(5) [Background]
Choose the background image you wish to use.
(6) [Background first page only]
Prints the background image only on the first page.
(7) [Select Background...]
This allows you to register a new background, or to display details of the background
you have selected.
(8) Preview Area
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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[Maintenance] T ab
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) Click to start print head cleaning. For more details, refer to "Print Head Cleaning".
(2) Click to print a nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is being discharged properly.
For more details, refer to "Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern".
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(3) [Start Status Monitor]
Checks the printer status and the progress of printing jobs.
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
BJ Status Monitor Functions
The BJ Status Monitor checks the status of the printer.
If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an
appropriate solution.
■ Launching the BJ Status Monitor
The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. When
launched, the BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar.
1
Click the [Canon BJ Printer Status Monitor] icon on the Task Bar.
The BJ Status Monitor appears.
BJ Status Monitor Functions
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Note
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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
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■ When errors occur
The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer
runs out of paper.
In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the [Printer Status] tab.
Click the [Guide] tab and follow the instructions on screen.
When paper has run out:
Note
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For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the [Help] menu and click on
the topic of interest.
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Cancelling a Print Job
To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor.
1
Click the [Canon BJ Printer Status Monitor] icon on the Task Bar.
2
Click [Cancel Printing].
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Note
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If [Cancel Printing] is greyed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL
button to terminate the print job.
Cancelling a Print Job
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers and any associated files at the
same time.
1
Click the [Start] button and select [Programs], [BJ Printer], [Uninstall].
2
Click [Yes] when the confirmation message appears.
3
When all the files have been deleted, click [OK].
The deletion of the printer driver is complete.
If a message prompts you to restart your computer, click [OK] to restart your computer.
Note
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You can also start the Uninstaller by double-clicking on [Uninstall] in the [BJ
Printer] folder on the desktop.
Uninstalling Printer Drivers
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
• Super Economy Print Mode
• Description of Print Settings
• BJ Print Monitor
• Cancelling a Print Job
• Using the Printer with a Network
• Uninstalling Printer Drivers
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Super Economy Print Mode
Selecting (Text) as the print mode automatically sets the print quality at [Super
Economy]. This mode is designed to minimise printing cost, and is recommended for draft
printing, but also significantly diminishes print quality. If you want to improve the quality,
select the (Manual) print mode to change the print quality into [Normal (Fast)].
Super Economy Print Mode
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Description of Print Settings
• [Page Setup] Dialog Box
• [Print] Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
• [Printer Utility]
Dialog Box
• [Detailed Setting]
Dialog Box
• [Options] Dialog Box
• [Register Settings]
Dialog Box
Description of Print Settings
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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.
(1)
(8)
(1) [Paper Size]
Select the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, select
[Custom 1] - [Custom 3] and click [Custom].
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(2) [Banner Printing]
Select this check box when printing on banner paper.
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(3) [Scale]
Specify the scaling percentage to resize the document for printing.
(4) [Orientation]
Select landscape or portrait printing.
(5) [Custom]
To specify a custom paper size, click this button to open the [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.
(6) [Utilities]
Click to open the [Printer Utility] dialog box for maintenance operations such as print
head cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print
mode.
(7) [Save Settings]
Saves the settings specified in the [Page Setup] dialog box.
(8) Preview Area
This image allows you to confirm how the document will print with the selected paper
settings.
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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.
(1)
(2)
(1) Select the function you wish to perform.
(2) Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test
pattern printing. Click the icon to start this function. For further details, refer to
"Routine Maintenance".
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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Print Head Cleaning
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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.
(3)
(1)
(2)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1) [Media T ype]
Ensure this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer.
(2) [Greyscale Printing] / [Grayscale Printing]
Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document.
(3) [Print Mode]
Select the icon that most closely resembles your document and required print results.
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(4) [Details...]
Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the [Detailed Setting]
Dialog Box.
(5) [Options...]
Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are
printing.
(6) [Apply...]
Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print
setting.
Description of Print Settings
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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...].
(1)
■ [Quality] Panel
(1) Panel display icons
Click these icons to switch between panels in the [Detailed Setting] dialog box.
Description of Print Settings
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(2) [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.
(3) [Halftoning]
Select either [Dither] or [Diffusion] ink dot configurations.
(4) [Photo Optimizer PRO]
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 printing 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 page is recommended. In such cases, select the [Apply
Throughout Page] check box.
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
■ [Special Effects] Panel
To display the [Special Effects] panel, click the [Special effects] display icon.
(3)
(1)
(2)
(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
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■ [Colour] / [Color] Panel
To display the [Colour] / [Color] panel, click the [Colour] / [Color] display icon.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(1) [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.
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(2) [Print T ype]
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].
(3) [Printer Profile]
Select optimised colour characteristics (a profile) for the media type and other factors .
(4) [Gamma Correction]
This function adjusts the colour contrast (not including pure black and white). To adjust
the contrast, select the check box and move the slide bar. Moving the bar to the right
darkens the entire image while increasing contrast in the lighter areas and decreasing
contrast in the darker areas.
(5) [Colour Balance] / [Color Balance]
Move the bar for each colour to adjust the balance of colour intensity. Moving the bar
to the right intensifies the colour.
(6) [Intensity]
Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the
density.
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[Options] Dialog Box
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
(1)
(7)
(4)
(1) [Layout]
Use this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, this
setting is set to display [1Page/Sheet Printing]. If another option is selected, [Page
Order] and [Border] can be specified.
[2Page/Sheet Printing]/[4Page/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.
(2)
(3)
(5)
(6)
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
[Poster (Divided into 4) / (Divided into 9) / (Divided into 16)]
These enlarge and split the print image across several sheets of paper. The printer
sheets can then be assembled to make a large poster. You can also select [Cut/
Paste lines] and [Cut/Paste string]. To print only the certain pages, click the specific
pages on the preview area.
[Booklet (Left Stapling) / (Right Stapling)]
These print on both sides of the paper so that pages in order when stapled in the
middle. Use plain paper to execute this printing method. You can also select
whether to place a border around each page.
(2) [Two-sided Printing]
Select to print on both sides of the paper. You can ex ecute this only when [Plain P aper]
as a [Media Type]. You can also select the stapling side.
(3) [Fit-to-page Printing]
Executes the scaled printing automatically. When selected, you can specify the
[Printer Paper Size]. Fits the document paper size set in the application to the paper
size loaded in the printer.
(4) [Destination]
Select the print output destination. [Printer] is the usual selection.
To check the layout or other image elements before printing, select [Preview]. To save
the document as a PICT file, select [PICT File].
(5) [Print in reverse order]
Prints the document starting with the last page.
(6) [Print collated pages]
Prints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.
(7) Preview Area
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
[Register Settings] Dialog Box
To open the [Register Settings] dialog box, clic k the [Apply...] button in the [Print] dialog box.
(2)
(1)
(1) [Settings]
Displays a list of the registered print settings.
(2) [Import]
Imports a set of print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in the
[Settings] list and click the [Import] button.
(3) [Apply]
Saves the settings currently specified in the [Print] dialog bo x. After clic king the button,
enter the name under which the settings are to be saved.
(4) [Remove]
Deletes unwanted print settings. To delete unwanted settings, select the settings in
[Settings] and click the [Remove] button.
(5) [Defaults]
Restores the print settings selected in [Settings] to defaults. A check mark appears
next to the selected print settings.
(3)
(4)
(5)
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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 .
■ Opening the BJ Print Monitor
1
Select [Chooser] from the Apple Menu.
2
Set [Backgrounding] to [On].
3
After starting a print job, select [BJ Print Monitor] in the Application Menu.
The BJ Print Monitor launches.
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■ BJ Print Monitor Functions
... Click to pause printing of the specified document.
... Click to resume printing.
... Click to cancel printing of the specified document.
Displays information about the document currently being printed.
The icon on the left becomes darker as the printing progresses.
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Displays information about the documents queued for printing.
The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of documents queued for printing.
To change the print order, place the mouse pointer o v er the name of the document, hold the
mouse button down while dragging the document name to the new position, then release.
Note, however, that you cannot change the print order of a document already printing.
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Cancelling a Print Job
When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the currently
printing job.
1
Select [BJ Print Monitor] in the Application Menu.
2
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.
Note
➤
To suspend printing, click the name of the document being printed then
click . To resume printing, click .
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Using the Printer with a Network
The printer can be used in an Ethernet network environment.
Follow the steps described below to connect the printer to the network.
Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer.
For information on installation, refer to the
Quick Start Guide
■ Printer Setup
To use the printer on a network, first set up the print server, then set up each client
machine.
• Print server setup procedure
1
Select [Chooser] in the Apple Menu.
.
2
Select [Active] in [AppleTalk].
3
Select the [S100SP] icon, then select the printer name in [Connected to:].
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4
Click [Share].
5
Confirm that [S100SP server] is selected in [Enter new print server name:]
then click [Send].
6
Confirm that the new print server name has been added to [Current print
servers] then click [Close].
7
Click the close box to close the Chooser.
• Client setup procedure
1
Select [Chooser] in the Apple Menu.
2
Select [Active] in [AppleTalk].
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
3
Select the [S100SP (Server)] icon, then select the printer server in
[Connected to:].
4
Click the close box to close the Chooser.
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
■ 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.
• Checking print status from a client
To check the status of a print job from a client, start the BJ Status Monitor. Click the
[BJ Status Monitor] icon in the [BJ Extras] folder.
To close the BJ Status Monitor, select [Quit] in the [File] menu.
• The BJ Print Monitor and BJ Status Monitor
The BJ Print Monitor and the BJ Status Monitor both display a list of information
concerning documents queued for printing. This information includes the document
name, number of pages, number of copies and the time when the print job was
accepted. The total number of queued documents is also displayed.
The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of the queued documents.
BJ Print Monitor Functions
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BJ Status Monitor Functions
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■ BJ Status Monitor Functions
....Click to pause printing of the specified document.
....Click to resume printing.
....Click to cancel printing of the specified document.
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
Note
➤
• You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the [File
Sharing] control panel and checking the [Owner Name] item.
• If you are using two or more printer servers, you can switch between the
BJ Status Monitor displays. Select [Print Server] in the [File] menu, then
select the desired print server and click [OK].
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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 sa v e any unsa ved files in an y currently running applications.
1
Load the
2
Double-click the [Printer Driver] folder.
3
Double-click the [Installer] icon.
4
When the Software License Agreement is displayed, click [Accept].
5
Select [Uninstall] from the popup menu and then click [Uninstall].
Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM
.
Note
➤
If a warning message appears indicating that other applications are
running:
• Click [Cancel] and save the document(s) if there are any unsaved
documents open in the other applications.
• Click [Continue] to continue the uninstall operation.
6
After the uninstall is complete, a message appears prompting you to restart
your computer. Click [Restart].
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Routine Maintenance
• When to Replace the Cartridge and Maintain Print Head
• Replacing the Ink Cartridge
• Replacing the BJ Cartridge
• Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
• Print Head Cleaning
• Cleaning the Printer
Routine Maintenance
• Transporting the Printer
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Routine Maintenance
When to Replace the Cartridge and Maintain Print Head
When printing becomes faint or colours are incorrect, clean the print head. If the problems
persist after cleaning, you may need to replace a cartridge.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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If the print quality is poor
Print Head Cleaning
➡
If the problem remains
Replacing the Ink Cartridge
➡
If print head cleaning and ink cartridge replacement do not resolve the problem, the print
head may be worn out. Replace the whole BJ cartridge.
Replacing the BJ Cartridge
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Routine Maintenance
Replacing the Ink Cartridge
When the Color BJ Cartridge BC-21e runs out of ink, replace either of ink cartridges.
• Colour: BCI-21 Color
• Black: BCI-21 Black
Note
➤
Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon
warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink cartridges to
ensure the best quality.
1
Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover.
The cartridge holder moves to the centre.
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Routine Maintenance
2
Remove the empty ink cartridge.
Pull the tab on the ink cartridge towards you to release. Then lift it from its
slot.
Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink cartridge.
Important
➤ • Handle ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothing or the
surrounding area.
• Discard empty ink cartridges according to the local laws and regulations
regarding disposal of consumables.
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3
Unpack a new ink cartridge and remove a protective cap.
Routine Maintenance
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.
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4
Insert the ink cartridge into a slot.
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5
Press the ink cartridge tab until it snaps firmly into place.
6
Close the front cover.
The cartridge holder moves to the right. The ink cartridge installation
process is now complete.
Routine Maintenance
Note
➤
• To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink cartridge within six months of
first use.
• Once an ink cartridge has been used, do not remove it from the printer
and leave it out in the open. Cartridges left out in the open then reinstalled
in the printer may not work correctly.
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Routine Maintenance
Replacing the BJ Cartridge
When print head nozzles seem to be worn out, replace the whole BJ cartridge with new
one.
These two types of BJ cartridges are available.
• Color BJ Cartridge BC-21e: holds a set of ink cartridges BCI-21 color and black.
• Black BJ Cartridge BC-20: for monochrome printing.
You can change a usable BJ cartridge for the other type. Store removed one in a specific
cartridge container to prevent ink from drying.
Note
➤
• You cannot use the Color BJ Cartridge BC-22e Photo and Color Image
Scanner Cartridge IS-22.
• BJ Cartridge Container SB-21 is available.
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Routine Maintenance
• Refilling cartridge can result in poor print quality or cause damage to the
printer. Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the
Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only BJ cartridges to ensure
the best quality.
1
Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover.
The cartridge holder moves to the centre.
2
Remove the BJ cartridge.
Raise the cartridge lock lever.
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Routine Maintenance
Lift the BJ cartridge from the holder.
When the cartridge runs out of ink, dispose of it immediately.
If you remove a part-used cartridge, store it in a specific cartridge
container.
Important
➤ • Handle ink cartridges carefully to avoid staining clothing or the
surrounding area.
• Discard empty BJ cartridges according to the local laws and regulations
regarding disposal of consumables.
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3
Unpack the new BJ cartridge and remove a protective cap and tape.
Routine Maintenance
Important
➤ • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it.
• Once you have removed the protective cap and tape, do not touch the
nozzles.
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4
Insert the BJ cartridge in the cartridge holder.
Lower the lock lever until it locks.
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5
Close the front cover.
The cartridge holder moves to the right. The BJ cartridge installation
process is now complete.
Routine Maintenance
Note
➤
To maintain optimal print quality, use a BJ cartridge within a year of first
use.
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Routine Maintenance
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink is discharged properly. Use this
function when printed results are blurred or colours are incorrect.
Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer
drivers, or from the printer itself.
■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers
Windows
1
Ensure the printer is on and load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the
printer.
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
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3
Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click the nozzle check pattern icon.
4
When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK].
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
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Macintosh
1
Ensure the printer is on and load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the
printer.
2
Open the Page Setup dialog box.
The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting [Page
Setup...] in the [File] menu.
3
Click the [Utilities] button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
4
Select [Test Print] from the pull-down menu, and then click the [Nozzle
Check] icon.
5
When the confirmation message is displayed, click [OK].
Routine Maintenance
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
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■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer
1
Ensure the printer is on and load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the
printer.
2
Press the RESUME/CANCEL button twice quickly.
Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
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Routine Maintenance
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■ 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.
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If the pattern is broken, missing or any of the colours is not printed, clean the print head.
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Routine Maintenance
Print Head Cleaning
Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged.
Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself.
Note
Do not perform any other operations during the head cleaning. This takes about 30
seconds.
After print head cleaning finishes, print the nozzle check pattern to verify that the print
heads are clean.
➤
Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when
necessary.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern
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■ Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers
Windows
1
Ensure that the printer is on.
2
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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Macintosh
Routine Maintenance
3
Click the [Maintenance] tab and then click the print head cleaning icon.
4
When a confirmation message is displayed, click [OK].
1
Ensure the printer is on.
2
Open the Page Setup dialog box.
The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting [Page
Setup...] in the [File] menu.
3
Click the [Utilities] button to open the Printer Utility dialog box.
4
Select [Cleaning] from the pull-down menu, and then click the [Cleaning]
icon.
5
When a confirmation message appears, click [OK].
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■ Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer
This method resets the printer so any print data stored in the printer is lost.
1
Ensure the printer is on.
2
Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button for longer than 2 seconds.
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Routine Maintenance
Cleaning the Printer
During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. When the
accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure.
1
Unplug the printer.
Caution
➤ Always ensure you unplug the printer before cleaning the printer to avoid
an electric shock.
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2
Open the front cover, and wipe out the interior of the printer with a dry cloth.
Wipe away any stray drops of ink, scraps of paper, and dust. Pay special
attention to cleaning the black panel that can be most easily soiled. Do not
touch any of the printer's internal components, such as the cartridge
holder.
Warning
➤ Do not use any flammable solvents such as paint thinner, benzene or
alcohol.
Black panel
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Routine Maintenance
Transporting the Printer
Pack the printer carefully in its original packing materials.
If you do not have the original packing materials, wrap the printer carefully in protective
material and pack in a sturdy box.
1
Unplug the printer.
2
Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray.
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3
Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and the printer, and then
disconnect the power cord from the printer.
4
Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a
plastic bag.
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5
Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the
printer.
Clearly label the box as "Fragile", if using a transport company.
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Printing Media
• Compatible Media Types
• Envelopes
• High Resolution Paper HR-101N
• Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301
• High Gloss Film HG-101
• Glossy Photo Cards FM-101
• Transparencies CF-102
Printing Media
• T-Shirt Transf ers TR-201
• Banner Paper
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Printing Media
Compatible Media Types
You can use the following types of paper and other media.
■ Size
• Standard paper: F rom A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm / 5.83 x 8.27 in) to legal siz e (215.9 x
355.6 mm / 8.5 x 14.0 in)
• Non-standard paper: From 100.0 x 100.0 mm to 241.3 x 584.2 mm
(From 3.9 x 3.9 in to 9.5 x 23.0 in)
• Others: Envelopes (European DL and US Com. #10)
Important
➤ Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only
produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or
malfunction.
• Folded, curled or wrinkled paper
• Wet paper
2
• Paper that is too thin (less than 64 g/m
• Paper that is too thick (more than 105 g/m2 / 28 lb)
• Picture postcards
• Postcards with an adhered photo or sticker
• Envelopes with a double flap
• Sealed envelopes
• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
• Paper with holes (such as loose-leaf paper)
/ 17 lb)
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■ Weight
64 to 105 g/m2 (17 to 28 lb)
Do not use paper heavier than this, as it could jam in the printer.
■ Types
The following types of media can be used.
For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific
sections.
Printing Media
Plain paper: Refer to the
Envelopes
➡
High Resolution Paper HR-101N
➡
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301
➡
High Gloss Film HG-101
➡
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101
➡
Transparencies CF-102
➡
T-Shirt T r ansfers TR-201
➡
Banner Paper
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Quick Start Guide
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Envelopes
Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes.
■ Preparation for Printing
1
Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them
as shown below.
2
If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend
them in the opposite direction.
Ensure that the flap of the envelope is perfectly straight.
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3
If the leading edge of an envelope is puff ed 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.
The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the
edges are not aligned.
Printing Media
Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 3 mm (1/8 in).
■ Unsuitable Envelopes
• Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
• Envelopes with a double flap or pressure seals
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■ Loading
• Place envelopes breadthways with the address side facing upwards.
• Set the paper thickness lever to the right.
• Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once.
Paper
thickness
lever
Printing Media
■ 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
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■ Handling of Printed Output
Remove each envelope as it is printed.
■ Printable Area
Printing Area
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