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 BJ Status Monitor Functions ... 37 Cancelling a Print Job ... 40 Uninstalling Printer Drivers ...
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Printhead Deep Cleaning ... 83 Printhead Alignment ... 85 Enabling Low Ink Warning ... 91 Setting Ink Drying Wait Time ... 97 Transporting the Printer ... 99 Printing Media ...103 Compatible Media Types ... 104 Envelopes ... 106 High Resolution Paper ... 110 Glossy Photo Paper ...
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Cannot Install the Printer Driver ... 130 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ... 132 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ... 149 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ... 155 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ... 158 Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon S200 Bubble Jet Printer. This User’s Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
How to Use This Manual To view this User’s Guide, we recommend that you use Acrobat Reader 4.0 or Acrobat Reader 3.0. Please note that screens displayed by Acrobat Reader 3.0 are slightly different. Use this button to enlarge the viewing screen.
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Displays the table of contents. Click the heading to jump to the topic. Click the “ ” symbol to see the headings for each chapter. Click the “ ” symbol to close the headings. How to Use This Manual Use this button to search for a word.
Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
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.
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. Working around the printer Do not use inflammable sprays near the printer.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Never remove the plug by pulling on the power 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.
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Regularly unplug the printer, and clean the plug itself and around the plug to remove accumulated dust. If you leave the printer connected to the power plug for a long time in a place subject to much dust, hummidity or greasy fumes, dust accumulated around the power supply takes up moisture to cause insufficient insulation, then a fire.
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Safety Precautions Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.
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.
USB interface. Handle Hold this handle with your fingers of both hands to move the printer 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.
Install the BJ Cartridge here. The BJ Cartridge consists of a printhead and two ink tanks. Printer Parts and Their Functions Cartridge Lock Lever Locks the BJ Cartridge into the holder. Once the BJ Cartridge is installed, do not touch this lever.
Configuration of the BJ Cartridge The BJ Cartridge consists of a printhead 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 Color...
In the application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Ensure that Canon S200 is selected in the Name field. To open the Printer Properties dialog box, select: •...
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This method is used for maintenance operations, such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, additional tabs appear, including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description Note The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation. The equivalent screens for Windows XP/Windows 2000 may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab • Stamp/Background Tab •...
Main Tab Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select a custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... button.
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Before starting printing, verify that settings, such as the lever position, are correct. Note 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.
Page Setup Tab Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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This setting is usually selected by default. a specified page size. The document is resized when printed. When this is selected, you can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling. pages fit on each printed page. The multiple-page document is printed so that two pages of the document fit on each printed page.
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Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job. Note When you are to print a Web page, the entire page may not be printed. In such a case, select Scaled Printing as Printing Type. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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Stamp/Background Tab Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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When Background is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the background image is printed only on the first page. Preview Area Shows how your page will look when printed. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Effects Tab Simulate Illustration This function manipulates color image data with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. Preview Area Shows how your page will look when printed. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/Background and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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Details Displays all the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. Description Displays a description of the printer settings selected in Printing Profiles. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. Add to Profiles... Click to save the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup, Stamp/ Background and Effects tabs.
Maintenance Tab Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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Click to modify the printer mode. Change the settings in the Custom Setting dialog box and click Send to change printer mode. Start Status Monitor Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the progress of printing jobs. Note In Windows XP/Windows 2000, you may not select any maintenance function if you invoke this tab from your application.
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. Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor (Windows Me/Windows 98) or Canon S200 - USB001 (Windows XP/Windows 2000) icon on the Task Bar.
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions...
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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 or paper jams). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab. In Windows Me, Windows 98, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen.
You can cancel a print job that is currently performed by: • Pressing the RESUME/CANCEL button, or • Operating the BJ Status Monitor. Cancelling a print job with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job. Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
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Cancelling a print job from the BJ Status Monitor Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor (Windows Me/Windows 98) or Canon S200 - USB001 (Windows XP/Windows 2000) icon on the Task Bar. Click Cancel Printing. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Cancelling a Print Job...
Uninstalling Printer Drivers Use the Uninstaller to delete any unwanted printer drivers. This allows you to delete all the files associated with the printer driver at the same time. Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S200, Uninstall. In Windows XP, click the Start button and select All Programs.
Select the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, select Custom 1 - Custom 3 and click Custom. Banner Printing Select this check box when printing on banner paper. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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Custom 1 to Custom 3 in the Paper Size pop-up menu. The Custom dialog box allows you to specify the length and width of the paper. Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations, such as printhead cleaning, nozzle check pattern printing, and changing the print mode. Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box.
Printer Utility Dialog Box The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page Setup dialog box. Select the function you wish to perform. Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing.
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Cleaning Printhead Deep Cleaning Enabling Low Ink Warning Printhead Alignment Setting Ink Drying Wait Time Description of Print Settings...
To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the application's File menu. Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer. Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document.
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Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. Apply... Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Detailed Setting Description of Print Settings...
To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual then click Details... Quality panel Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) in the Print dialog box and Description of Print Settings...
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Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. Simulate illustration This function manipulates a color image with certain effects. Select the check box and adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. Preview Area Shows how your page will look when printed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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Color Correction Select a color correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum color 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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Move the bar for each color to adjust the balance of color intensity. Moving the bar to the right intensifies the color. Intensity Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the density. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
Use this function to print more than one page on a single sheet of paper. Typically, this setting is set to display 1 Page/Sheet Printing. If another option is selected, Page Order and Border can be specified. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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Preview Area. Two-sided Printing Prints data on both sides of a sheet of paper. Note that when the printer finishes printing data on the front side of paper, it pauses and displays the message. Follow this message to reverse the printed paper, and load it in the printer.
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Prints the document starting with the last page. Print collated pages Prints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Preview Area Shows how your page will look when printed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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Deletes unwanted print settings. To delete unwanted settings, select the settings in Settings and click the Remove button. Defaults Restores the print settings to the defaults. A check mark appears next to the selected print settings. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
Opening the BJ Print Monitor Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. Set Backgrounding to On. After starting a print job, select BJ Print Monitor in the Application menu. The BJ Print Monitor launches. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor...
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To change the print order, place the mouse pointer over the name of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging the document name to the new position, then release. When the print order change includes the current job, it stops and the new job immediately starts instead. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor...
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job Cancelling a print job with the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job. RESUME/CANCEL button Cancelling a Print Job...
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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 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job...
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 Select Chooser in the Apple menu.
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• Client setup procedure Select Chooser in the Apple menu. Select Active in AppleTalk. Select the S200 (Server) icon, and then select the printer server in Connected to. Click the close box to close the Chooser. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
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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 BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Using the Printer with a Network...
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• 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.
Uninstalling Printer Drivers When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete it along with all associated program files. Before proceeding, ensure you save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. Load the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM .
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Printhead Alignment • Enabling Low Ink Warning • Setting Ink Dry-Up Time • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance...
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead When printing becomes faint or colors are incorrect, follow the procedures below and replace an ink tank if necessary. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Cleaning Printhead Deep Cleaning Replacing an Ink Tank If printhead cleaning and ink tank replacement do not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn out.
• Color: BCI-24 Color Note Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. Ensure that the printer is plugged in, and then open the front cover.
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Routine Maintenance Remove the empty ink tank. Pull the tab on the ink tank toward you to release. color black Then lift it from its slot. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. •...
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Routine Maintenance Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange protective cap. protective cap Important • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Replacing an Ink Tank...
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Routine Maintenance Insert the ink tank into a slot. Replacing an Ink Tank...
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• To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. This will cause the ink tank to dry out and the printer may not function properly if it is reinstalled.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon.
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Macintosh With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button twice quickly. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
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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. Routine Maintenance Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment.
Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform cleaning only when necessary. Windows Ensure that the printer is on. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab, and then click the Cleaning icon.
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Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
Printhead Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard printhead cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note Printhead deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard printhead cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
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Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Deep Cleaning icon.
Aligning the printhead positions allows you to print without shifts in the color registration. Aligning the Printhead Windows With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Print Head Alignment icon.
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Macintosh With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
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Routine Maintenance Examining the Print Head Alignment Pattern Windows Look at the print-out. From the patterns in Column A, select the most even, least irregular pattern and enter the number. Printhead Alignment...
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern on Column E, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Less noticeable Less noticeable More noticeable white stripes white stripes white stripes Click OK. This completes the printer setup. The printer is now ready to use. Routine Maintenance Printhead Alignment...
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Routine Maintenance Macintosh Look at the print-out. From the patterns in Column A, select the most even, least irregular pattern and enter the number. Printhead Alignment...
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If it is difficult to pick the best pattern on Column E, pick the setting that produces the least noticeable vertical white stripes. Less noticeable Less noticeable More noticeable white stripes white stripes white stripes Click Close. Click OK. This completes the printer setup. The printer is now ready to use. Routine Maintenance Printhead Alignment...
Enabling Low Ink Warning The low ink warning can be enabled/disabled from the printer driver. This notifies you of low ink levels during printing. It is disabled by default. How Low Ink Warning Works Enable a low ink warning when installing a new ink tank.
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Low Ink Warning Display The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank. The color ink becomes low. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status dialog box (Macintosh) Routine Maintenance The color ink becomes low. Enabling Low Ink Warning...
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Note When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning is displayed on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). BJ Print Monitor How to Display Low Ink Warning Correctly • Reset the ink counter every time you install a new ink tank The ink counter cannot work correctly unless you synchronize it with the actual ink level.
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• Enabling Low Ink Warning Windows Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Maintenance tab, click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. Select Display low ink warning and click Send.
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Do not reset an ink counter of an ink tank already in use. Windows Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Maintenance tab, click the Ink Counter Reset icon.
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Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click Ink Counter Reset. Select the ink tank you have just installed and click Execute. Routine Maintenance Enabling Low Ink Warning...
How to Set the Ink Drying Wait Time Windows Ensure the printer is on and open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab, click the Custom Settings button.
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Click and drag and the scroll bar to specify the desired time level: 1, 2 or 3. The leftmost level (1) indicates that the printer waits for the shortest time until ink dries up, while the rightmost level (3) indicates that it waits for the longest time.
Routine Maintenance Transporting the Printer Pack the printer carefully in its original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material inside of a sturdy box. Unplug the printer.
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Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray. Disconnect the printer cable from the computer and from the printer, and then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Routine Maintenance Transporting the Printer...
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Routine Maintenance Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer...
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Routine Maintenance Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as “Fragile”, if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer...
Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Pro 4x6 • Transparencies • T-Shirt Transfers • Banner Paper Printing Media...
• Others: Envelopes (US Com. #10 or European DL) 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 •...
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Weight 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m 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.
Envelopes Use either US Com. #10 or European DL size envelopes. Preparation for Printing Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction.
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* 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. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.1 in (3 mm).
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Printing Media Loading • Place envelopes lengthwise with the flap to the left and the address side facing upwards. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right. • Up to 5 envelopes can be loaded at once. Paper guide Paper thickness lever Envelopes...
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Envelope • Page Size: Select either #10 Env. or DL Env. according to the envelope size you are using • Orientation: Portrait Handling of Printed Output Remove each envelope as it is printed. Printable Area...
High Resolution Paper This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. •...
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Resolution Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet being ejected.
Glossy Photo Paper This media is still thicker than High Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. •...
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Note When printing on Glossy Photo Paper, do not use any loading support sheet. Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output •...
High Gloss Photo Film This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film is curled, flatten it by curling in the opposite direction. •...
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: High Gloss Photo Film • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries.
Glossy Photo Cards Made of the same material as Glossy Photo Paper, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of Glossy Photo Cards, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations.
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Select Custom Size and enter 4.7 x 8.5 in (119.6 x 215.9 mm). Applications Settings Enter 4.31 x 6.31 in (109.6 x 160.4 mm) in Image Size. For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the applications user manual.
Photo Paper Pro This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. •...
Printer Driver Settings • MediaType: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 30 minutes).
Photo Paper Pro 4x6 Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of Photo Paper Pro 4x6, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations.
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Select Custom Size and enter 4.67 x 8.5 in (118.6 x 215.9 mm). Applications Settings Enter 4.31 x 6.31 in (109.6 x 160.4 mm) in Image Size. For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the application’s user manual. You may not be able to specify the size of the image correctly in some applications.
Transparencies This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. Loading • Place one sheet of plain Letter or A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. •...
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• Although you can print on either side of the media, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge. Print side Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application.
T-Shirt Transfers This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backward when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note For the customers in the United States, refer to the instructions included in the package for details on using T-Shirt transfers.
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as possible. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on how to use apply the transfer.
Banner Paper This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of Letter or A4 size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long). Preparation for Pinting • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. •...
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Printing Media Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper...
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using letter size banner paper: Letter When using A4 banner paper: A4 • Printing Type: Banner Printing On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in the Page Setup dialog box.
Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen •...
Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide . If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver before reinstalling it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers...
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If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM , open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. Windows Note If you are typing in the file name, you must specify the CD-ROM drive letter and the installation program (“MSetup.exe”).
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Cannot Print to End of Job • Colors are Unclear • Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots •...
Confirm the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh.
Colors are Unclear Confirm the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab.
Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application program.
Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle check pattern does not print correctly, clean the printhead. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the printhead several times, replace either of the ink tanks.
Straight Lines are Misaligned Align the printhead. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab. Click Print Head Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
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Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button. Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Print Head Alignment.
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In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box.
Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink (i.e., pictures with intense colors or photographs). Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. Usually, the Print dialog box can be opened by selecting Print in the File menu. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. Click the Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.
You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or click and drag the Ink Dry-Up Time slider to the rightmost position to cause the printer to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button. Select Custom Settings form the pull-down menu. Select Pause between pages, and then click Send. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
When the message displays, indicating that the position of the lever may be incorrect, continue printing. Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy.
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Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, select Manual for Color Adjustment, and then click Set. Drag the Intensity slide bar to adjust the intensity. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box.
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White Streaks Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Cleaning Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
Colors are Uneven or Streaked Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box.
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Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set. Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Cartridge Holder Does Not Move Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs...
Printing Does Not Start Ensure the printer is plugged in. Check to see if the printer is plugged into the power supply securely. Note When printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes longer than usual to begin printing. Simply wait until the processing is completed.
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Ensure the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S200 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S200 is selected in the Chooser. Note In Windows, you can set the Canon S200 as the default printer.
The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for long time. To protect the printhead, the printer will sometimes pause automatically at a line break before resuming. In this event, interrupt the print job at a convenient time and unplug the printer for at least 15 minutes.
If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the printhead several times, replace either of the ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Customer Care Center. Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Troubleshooting...
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Ensure the printer is turned on. The cartridge holder will not move unless the power is on. Check to see if the printer is plugged into the power supply securely. If not, close the front cover, and then plug the printer to the power supply.
Media,” and prepare the envelopes before printing. Once you have prepared the envelopes, load them in the printer in landscape orientation. If the envelopes are placed in portrait orientation, they may not feed properly. When using transparencies, load one sheet of plain paper in the printer first, and then place the transparencies on top of it.
If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. If you cannot pull the paper out, unplug the printer and plug it back on. The paper will be ejected automatically. After removing all paper, close the front cover.
Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen...
Error Writing to USBxxx Ensure the printer is plugged in. The cartridge holder will not move unless the printer is plugged in. Check to see if the power cord is plugged into the power supply securely. If not, close the front cover, and then plug the printer to the power supply.
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In Windows XP, click the Start button, then right-click My Computer and select Properties. On the Device Manager tab, double-click Universal serial bus controller, and then double-click Canon S200. In Windows XP/Windows 2000, click Device Manager... on the Hardware tab, double-click Universal serial Bus controller, and then double-click USB Printing Support.
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Details tab (or Ports tab), select USBPRNnn (Canon S200) or USBnnn (Canon S200) (“n” represents a number) in the Print to the following port. There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it.
Troubleshooting Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows Ensure the application you are using is intended for use on your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an application intended for use on your operating system.
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If this resolves the problem, there may have been a problem in the original document. If the same problem occurs with the edited document, contact the manufacturer of your application. There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers...
Windows If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the instructions on screen. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the instructions on screen. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab for action to be taken in response to the error.
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Could not spool successfully due to insufficient memory Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running. Printer driver could not be found Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) Restart Windows and try printing again.
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Not enough memory for printing. Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running. Error No.: X203 There is a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure the power is on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected.
Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' The ink level of an ink tank displayed with a '?' is not synchronized with its ink counter. The color ink level may not be displayed correctly. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status dialog box (Macintosh) Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Troubleshooting The color ink level...
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BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). BJ Print Monitor Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you replace the ink tank. Resetting Ink Counter Turn the low ink warning off until you replace the ink tank to stop the warning message.
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Macintosh Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box. Usually, the Page Setup dialog box can be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities icon to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) Troubleshooting Windows Problems Unique to Windows...
The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed Ensure “Enable bi-directional support for this printer” is selected. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Details tab, click Spool Settings and select Enable bidirectional support for this printer.
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files, or disable background printing. Ensure that background printing is enabled. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Page Setup tab, click Printer control... and select Background Printing. Note Windows XP/Windows 2000 does not support background printing.
Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Problems Unique to the Macintosh...
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If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. The S200 is not a PostScript printer, but is a Quick Draw printer. Use an application compatible with Quick Draw for printing.
Cannot Print in Background Ensure background printing is enabled. In the Apple menu, select Chooser. Click Backgrounding on. Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files, or disable background printing. Troubleshooting Problems Unique to the Macintosh...
Click the Device Manager tab. In Windows XP/Windows 2000, click the Hardware tab, then click Device Manager... Select the name of the printer or ‘Unknown device’ and click Remove. In Windows XP/Windows 2000, click the unknown device, then click Uninstall in the Action menu.
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Appendices • If the unknown device is under Universal serial bus controller • If the unknown device is under Other devices Deleting an Unknown Device...
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Unplug the printer. Remove the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM , if it is in the drive. Restart Windows. Install the printer driver again following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide . Appendices and then click OK in the System...
Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2880 (horizontal) * Ink droplets can be placed with a pitch of 1/2880 inch at minimum. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 in (203.2 mm) max.
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Receive buffer: 64 KB Interface: USB-compatible Interface connector: USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable: Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to 16.4 ft (5.0 m)
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Approx. 2 W Printing: Approx. 18 W Even though you do not use the printer, it consumes a little power unless you unplug it. To prevent such power consumption, disconnect the power cord from the power supply. Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 15.35 (W)
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Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder For Plain Paper, High Resolution Paper, Envelopes, Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, T-Shirt Transfers, Banner Paper Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (75 gsm) High Resolution Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Paper...
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3.94 to 9.5 in (100.0 to 241.3 mm)* height: 3.94 to 23.0 in (100.0 to 584.2 mm)* *except Banner Paper Weight: 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards...
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Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 360, 720, 2880 dpi Print Head: Black: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 24 nozzles per each color (360 dpi) Ink Tanks: Capacity: Black (BCI-24 Black) Color (BCI-24 Color)
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25 MB to install on Windows XP and Windows 2000 (including temporary files) Note • BJ Status Monitor cannot be used when printer is used in network operating environment. • Use the system under the following operating environment. Windows Computer with Microsoft Windows Me or Windows 98, which is preinstalled by a computer manufacturer on purchase.
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To ensure the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
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A4, B5, A5 Size 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.28 in / 7.0 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Printable Area (width height) 8.0 11.3 in / 203.2 287.0 mm 6.9 9.8 in / 175.2 247.0 mm 5.6 7.9 in / 141.2 200.0 mm 1.0 in / 25.4 mm Recommended printing area Printable area...
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Letter, Legal Size Letter Legal 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.28 in / 7.0 mm 0.25 in / 6.4 mm Printable Area (width 8.0 10.6 in / 203.2 269.4 mm 8.0 13.7 in / 203.2 345.6 mm 1.1 in / 28.0 mm Recommended printing area Printable area 1.04 in / 26.5 mm...
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Glossy Photo Cards Size Glossy Photo Card 1.1 in / 28.0 mm 1.02 in / 26.0 mm 0.2 in / 5.1 mm Printable Area (width 4.3 6.3 in / 109.4 159.9 mm Recommended printing area (Printable area is the same.) 0.16 in / 4.1 mm Specifications height)
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Photo Paper Pro 4x6 Size Photo Paper Pro 4x6 Note The printing area of Photo Paper Pro is identical to that of A4 size paper. For details, refer to 1.1 in / 28.0 mm 1.1 in / 28.0 mm 0.16 in / 4.0 mm Printable Area (width 4.3 6.3 in / 109.6 160.4 mm ”A4, B5,...
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Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.28 in / 7.0 mm 0.25 in / 6.4 mm Printable Area (width 8.0 3.9 in / 203.2 100.0 mm 8.0 3.7 in / 203.2 94.8 mm Printable area US Com.
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Banner Paper Size Banner Paper 1.0 in / 25.4 mm 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Min. 2 sheets 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Recommended printing area Printable area Printable Area (width height) Letter: 8.0 65.6 in / 203.2 1666.4 mm A4: 8.0 69.8 in / 203.2 1772.0 mm 0.28 in / 7.0 mm Max.
Index Application Error Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-24 Black BCI-24 Color BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) Booklet Printing Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) Chooser (Macintosh) Cleaning Client (Macintosh)
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Deep Cleaning Deleting an Unknown Device (USB interface) Duplex Printing Enabling Low Ink Warning Envelopes Error Message Front cover Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Ink Counter Reset Ink Dry-Up Time Ink Tank Index...
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Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) [Page Setup] Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper Jams Paper Output Tray Paper Rest...
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Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printhead Lock Lever Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing an Ink Tank Resetting Ink Counter RESUME/CANCEL Button...
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Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB interface USB Port Vivid Photo When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead Index 17, 160...