Canon S200SP 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 .................................................................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 .................................................21

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

Super Economy Mode ................................................................................. 37

BJ Status Monitor Functions .......................................................................38

Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................41

Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 43

Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................44

Description of Print Settings ........................................................................ 45

Super Economy Print Mode ........................................................................62

Table of Contents

BJ Print Monitor ........................................................................................... 63

Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................65

Using the Printer with a Network ................................................................. 67

Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 71

Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................72

When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head ..................................73

Replacing an Ink Tank ................................................................................. 74

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..............................................................79

Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................83

Print Head Deep Cleaning ........................................................................... 85

Print Head Alignment ..................................................................................87

Enabling Low Ink Warning ........................................................................... 93

Setting Ink Drying Wait Time ....................................................................... 99

Transporting the Printer ............................................................................. 101

Printing Media .............................................................................................105

Compatible Media Types ........................................................................... 106

Envelopes .................................................................................................. 108

High Resolution Paper HR-101N ..............................................................112

Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 ..................................................... 114

High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 ................................................................. 116

Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 ..................................................................... 118

Photo Paper Pro PR-101 ........................................................................... 120

Photo Paper Pro PC-101S ........................................................................122

Transparencies CF-102 ............................................................................. 124

T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 ........................................................................... 126

Banner Paper ............................................................................................128

Table of Contents

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................131

Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................ 132

Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ..................................................... 134

Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs .................................... 151

Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ......................................... 157

An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen .......................................... 160

Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ............................................... 169

Problems Unique to Windows ................................................................... 172

Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................175

Appendices .................................................................................................178

Deleting an Unknown Device ....................................................................179

Speciﬁcations .............................................................................................182

Index ...........................................................................................................196

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Canon S200SP 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.

Warning

Caution

Important

Windows

Macintosh

Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury

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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.

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Prohibited actions that, inadvertently performed, could result in equipment 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.

Warning

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Choosing a location

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

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Power supply

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

Regularly unplug the printer, and clean the plug itself and the area aournd the plug to remove accumulated dust and/or stains with a dry cloth.

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

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.

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Cleaning the printer

Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use ﬂammable 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.

If you do not unplug the printer before cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the printer.

Safety Precautions

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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. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide.

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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.

Caution

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

Safety Precautions

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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 you to transport the printer, be sure to hold both edges of the printer with your ﬁngers of both hands securely, or hold the handle of the printer.

If you happen to hold the printer carelessly, you may drop it and then you may be injured.

Safety Precautions

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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 120-127V, 60Hz Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz

Safety Precautions

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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.

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Regularly unplug the printer, and clean the plug itself and around the plug to remove accumulated dus.

If you leave the printer connected to the power outlet for a long time in a place subject to much dust, hummidity or greasy fumes, dust accumulated around the power plug takes up moisture to cause insufﬁcient insulation, then a ﬁre.

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Print heads and ink tanks

For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.

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

Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.

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

Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing.

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

Safety Precautions

Printer Parts and Their Functions

• Front View

• Rear View

• Inside the Printer

• Conﬁguration of the BJ Cartridge

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 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 Power 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 feeds automatically, one sheet at a time.

Front Cover

Open to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper.

Paper Output Tray

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.

Power cable connector

Connect the supplied cable into this connector.

Handle

Hold this handle with your ﬁngers of both hands to move the printer in a short distance.

Be sure to hold this handle with your ﬁngers of both hands securely. If you happen to hold it carelessly, you may drop it and then you may be injured.

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 the BJ Cartridge here. The BJ Cartridge consists of a print head and two ink tanks.

Cartridge Lock Lever

Locks the BJ Cartridge into the holder. Once the BJ Cartridge is installed, do not touch this lever.

Inside the Printer

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.

BCI-24 Colour BCI-24 Black

BJ Cartridge

Print Head

Conﬁguration of the BJ Cartridge

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

• Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

• Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

• Super Economy Mode

• BJ Status Monitor Functions

• Cancelling a Print Job

• Uninstalling Printer Drivers

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

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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

menu. Ensure that

To open the Printer Properties dialog box, select:

Start

menu.

dialog box can usually be opened by selecting

Canon S200SP

is selected in the

Name

ﬁeld.

from the

File

Note

• Windows Me/Windows 98 ➔

• Windows XP/Windows 2000 ➔

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Depending on your application program, the command and menu names

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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.

Properties

Printing Preferences...

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

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Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the

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 appear, including the dialog box is opened from within an application. For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.

Details

tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties

Start

menu, additional tabs

Click the

• Windows Me/Windows 2000/Windows 98 ➔

• Windows XP ➔ Control Panel - Printer and Other Hardware - Printers

and Faxes

Start

button, and select:

Printers in Settings

2 Select the Canon S200SP icon.

3 Open the File menu and select:

• Windows Me/Windows 98 ➔ Properties

• Windows XP/Windows 2000 ➔ Printing Preferences...

The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

• Main Tab

• Page Setup Tab

• Stamp/Background Tab

• Effects Tab

• Proﬁles Tab

• Maintenance Tab

Note

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The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation. The equivalent screens for Windows XP/Windows 2000 may look slightly different.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Main Tab

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(1)

(2)

(6)

(5)

(1) Media Type

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

(2) 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

(3)

(4)

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(3) Colour Adjustment/Color Adjustment

Select the method of colour adjustment. To make detailed colour adjustments, select Manual, then click the Set... button.

(4) Greyscale Printing/Grayscale Printing

Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document.

(5) Print Advisor...

Click to start the Print Advisor. The Print Advisor simpliﬁes conﬁguration of the printer driver. By having the user answer a series of questions, the Printer Advisor automatically conﬁgures the printer driver settings.

(6) Preview Area

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

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. If the button does not appear when using Windows XP/Windows 2000, click the Start button then select Programs Canon S200SP - Guide.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Page Setup Tab

(7)

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5) (6)

(1) Page Size

Ensure the correct paper size is selected.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(2) Orientation

Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application.

(3) Printing Type

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.

Fit-to-Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed to ﬁt into

a speciﬁed page size.

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 multiple document

pages ﬁt on each printed page.

Booklet Printing The multiple-page document is printed so that two pages of

the document ﬁt on each printed page. The print order is set automatically. After the document is printed, you can create a booklet by folding and saddle-stitching the document.

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) Duplex Printing

The document is printed on both sides of the paper. After printing one side, turn theejected page over, and print on the other side.

(5) Reverse order

Prints the document start with the last page.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(6) Collate

Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time.

(7) Preview Area

Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job.

Note

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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.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Stamp/Background Tab

(8)

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(1)

(2)

(3) (4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(1) Stamp

Select the check box and choose the stamp.

(2) Deﬁne Stamp...

This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp.

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

(3) Place stamp over text

When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data.

(4) 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.

(5) Background

Select the check box and choose the background image you wish to use.

(6) Select Background...

This allows you to register a new background, or to display details of the background you have selected.

(7) Background ﬁrst page only

When Background is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the background image is printed only on the ﬁrst page.

(8) Preview Area

Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

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