Canon S450 User Manual

Introduction

Welcome Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions

Parts and Functions of the Printer

Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel

Paper Handling

Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on Handling Print Media Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs

Contents

Using the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver

Printer Driver Basics Windows 2000 and Windows NT Users Preparing and Executing a Print Job Getting to Know the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Making the Most of the Windows 98/95 Printer Driver Using Maintenance Functions

Using the Macintosh Printer Driver

Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance

Routine Maintenance

Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace a BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Heads Replacing the Ink Tanks Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Heads Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer

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Troubleshooting

Printout Is Unsatisfactory Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-Job Paper Jams or Does Not Feed The POWER Light Flashes Orange An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon

Speciﬁcations

General Speciﬁcations System Requirements

Using the Optional IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge

Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems

4Contents

Introduction

Welcome

Disclaimer

Trademarks

How to Use This Manual

Safety Precautions

Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the Canon S450 Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer.

This

User’s Manual

printer. To maximize the life of your printer, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions.

This

User’s Manual

observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the

uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always

Caution

Note

This manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are using. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

Windows

Macintosh

Indicates instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment. Instructions indicated by this symbol must be observed for safe operation.

Indicates useful reference information or supplementary instructions concerning operation of the equipment. Be sure to read these notes.

Indicates information for Windows 98 and Windows 95 users.

Indicates information for Macintosh users (OS 8.1 or later).

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Copyright

Disclaimer

This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI.

Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon S450 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described.

Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with the respective product. All software is licensed AS IS, as described in the license agreement enclosed with the software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the speciﬁcations of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

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Trademarks

Canon, BCI, BJ, and Bubble Jet are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon Inc. Print Planet is a service mark of Canon Computer Systems, Inc.

Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

As an E

NERGY STA R

product meets the E

NERGY STA R

Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this

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COMPLIANT

guidelines for energy efﬁciency.

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How to Use This Manual

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How to Use This Manual

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Safety Precautions

Please read the safety warnings 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 as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Turning off the printer

Choosing a location

Power supply

Working around the printer

Cleaning the printer

BJ® cartridges and ink tanks

Using the printer near appliances such as ﬂuorescent lamps

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Safety Precautions

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Turning off the printer

To avoid printer malfunctions, always use the POWER button to turn the printer on and off. Do not remove the power cord from the power outlet until the printer has been turned off by pressing the POWER button. Be sure to unplug the power cord from the power outlet after the POWER light goes off.

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Choosing a location

Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.

The printer could tip over or fall and cause injury.

Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, or close to a heating appliance or ﬁreplace.

To avoid the risk of ﬁres or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and humidity of 10 to 90% (no condensation).

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Safety Precautions

Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.

Fibers or dust entering the printer could cause a ﬁre.

Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you can unplug the power cord at any time.

Any obstacles could prevent you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and thereby cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

When you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends.

When you are moving the printer to another location, keep it stable so that you do not drop it and cause injury.

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Safety Precautions

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

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

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Power supply

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power cord.

Unplugging the power cord by pulling on the cord itself can damage the cord and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not use an extension cord.

This could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase.

Using the incorrect voltage could cause a ﬁre or electric shock. The correct power supply voltage and frequency is: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz

Do not attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet.

This could cause an electric shock.

Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.

A loose or poorly inserted plug could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

Do not damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

Power leaking from a damaged power cord could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not use the printer while the power cord is bundled or knotted.

This could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

If you detect smoke, unusual odors or strange noises around the printer, immediately press the POWER button to turn off the printer and always unplug the power cord.

Continuing to use the printer in these circumstances could cause a ﬁre or electric shock. Call the Canon Customer Care Center.

Getting Help From Canon

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Safety Precautions

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Working around the printer

Do not use ﬂammable sprays near the printer.

Gases in the spray could cause a ﬁre or electric shock if they come in contact with electrical components inside the printer.

Do not put your hands or ﬁngers in the printer while it is printing.

The printer contains moving parts that could cause injury.

Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of ﬂammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on the top of the printer.

Such objects could fall or spill into the printer and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

If any foreign objects (metal or liquid) enter the printer, turn off the printer, unplug the power cord, and call the Canon Customer Care Center.

Getting Help From Canon

Continued use of the printer when a foreign object has fallen into the printer could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

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Cleaning the printer

Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use ﬂammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene, or thinner.

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

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Safety Precautions

Always unplug the printer from the power outlet when you are cleaning the printer.

If you mistakenly turn on the printer while cleaning it, you could touch moving internal printer components and suffer injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer.

The printer contains high-voltage components that could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

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BJ® cartridges and ink tanks

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

If a child inadvertently licks a BJ cartridge or ink tank or ingests any ink, consult a physician immediately.

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Safety Precautions

Do not subject BJ cartridges or ink tanks to shocks or excessive vibration.

This could cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings.

Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing.

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

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Using the printer near appliances such as ﬂuorescent lamps

Allow at least 6 inches (approximately 15 cm) clearance between the printer and an appliance such as a ﬂuorescent lamp. Electrical noise generated by a ﬂuorescent lamp placed too close to the printer may cause printer malfunctions.

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Parts and Functions of the Printer

Front View

Rear View

Inside the Printer

Operation Panel

Parts and Functions of the Printer

Front View

Operation Panel

Front Cover

Open to install/replace/ switch BJ cartridges or to remove a paper jam.

Paper Output Tray

Holds printed sheets after they are ejected from the printer.

Paper Guide

Ensures that sheets from the paper stack in the auto sheet feeder feed straight into the printer. Always align this guide with the left edge of the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder.

Paper Rest

Raise to support the paper, especially a larger paper size.

Auto Sheet Feeder

Holds multiple sheets of paper or other media, which are automatically fed into the printer one sheet at a time.

Paper Thickness Lever

Adjusts the gap between the print heads and the surface of the paper you are printing on.

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Rear View

Power Connector

Provides a connection point for connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.

Printer Cable Connector (USB Interface)

Provides a connection point for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer.

Printer Cable Connector (Parallel Interface)

Provides a connection point for connecting a parallel interface cable to the printer.

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Inside the Printer

Cartridge Lock Levers

Lock the BJ cartridges onto the cartridge holder.

Cartridge Holder

Contains two slots:

• The left slot holds the BC-30e Black BJ Cartridge (provided), BC-32e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional), or the IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge (optional).

• The right slot holds the BC-31e Color BJ Cartridge (provided).

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Operation Panel

POWER button

Press to turn the printer on and off.

RESUME button

After you have removed the cause of a printer error, press the RESUME button to resume printing.

POWER light

Lights to indicate the status of the printer:

Off Printer power off. On (green) Ready for operation. Flashing (green) Standby status or print job in progress. Flashing (orange) Printer error. Remove the cause of the error,

then press RESUME to continue printing.

Flashing (orange and green) Service error. Contact the Canon Customer

Care Center.

Getting Help From Canon

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Operation Panel

Note

Hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light starts to ﬂash.Then, release the button.The following operations are performed, depending on how many times the light ﬂashes.

• If you release the button after the light ﬂashes

once

Print head cleaning is performed.

Cleaning the Print Heads

• If you release the button after the light ﬂashes

twice

A Nozzle Check Pattern is printed out.

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

• You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver.

Windows

Macintosh

Using Maintenance Functions

Printer Maintenance

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Paper Handling

Paper and Other Print Media

Setting the Paper Thickness Lever

Printing Area

Notes on Handling Print Media

Printing on Special Media Types

Printing Photographs

Paper Handling

Paper and Other Print Media

Plain paper and Canon Specialty Papers are recommended for use with the printer. Refer to any instructions provided with special media for details about handling and printing.

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Ordinary Paper

• Plain Paper Provides standard print quality. You can use standard photocopier paper if its weight is within the range of 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m

• Envelopes You can use the standard US Commercial #10 and European DL sizes.

). (You can also use Canon Bubble Jet Paper.)

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Paper and Other Print Media

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Canon Specialty Papers

Canon offers a range of special paper and ﬁlms for the reproduction of superb images in vibrant colors.

• Artist Canvas Use this textured cotton canvas to add an artistic touch to your images and

artwork. It is ideal for printing photos, illustrations, and artwork.

• Back Print Film This white translucent ﬁlm is ideal for displays that use backlighting to show a

printed image in the same way as slides and stained glass. The original image is reversed (mirrored) when printed.

• Banner Paper This banner paper allows you to print on up to six connected sheets of letter size

paper to create party or advertising banners. It is printable on both sides.

• Brilliant White Paper Canon’s unique paper formulation gives you a bright white printing surface that

produces incredibly brilliant colors and dark, crisp black text. This paper works great for everyday use, as well as proposals, color presentations, color charts and graphs, ﬂyers, and newsletters. You can print on both sides of the sheet. (In the printer driver, select Plain Paper for the Media Type when you load this paper.)

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Paper and Other Print Media

• Bubble Jet Paper (water resistant) The Canon Bubble Jet Paper has been developed for high quality printing with

minimal or no smearing or running when in contact with water or damp surfaces, making it a good choice for damp or rainy environments. The paper is specially coated and printable on both sides. (In the printer driver, select Plain Paper for the Media Type when you load this paper.)

• Glossy Photo Cards This is a special 4.75 × 8.5 inch sheet made of the same stock as Glossy Photo

Paper. You can print borderless photos by printing the image so that it extends beyond the perforations and then trim off the unwanted white margins. Use this card when you want to print a full 4 × 6 inch photo.

• Glossy Photo Paper This high quality glossy-coated, heavy-weight paper produces vibrant, life-like

color images. With this paper, you can print photographic quality images.

• Greeting Cards Get the most out of your card-making software with Canon Greeting Cards.

These cards give your unique, personalized cards the look and feel of professional cards. You can create cards, invitations, announcements, and more. These cards come in quarter-fold size and half-fold size.

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