Page 2 - Table of Contents
2 Table of Contents Introduction .....................................................................................................5 How to Use This Manual .................................................................................6 Safety Precautions ..........................................
Page 5 - Introduction; Warning
5 Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon S600 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 ➤...
Page 6 - How to Use This Manual
6 How to Use This Manual 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. Select this button in the too...
Page 8 - Safety Precautions; Choosing a location
8 Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning ➤ You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if y...
Page 9 - Cleaning the printer
9 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 ...
Page 10 - Maintaining the printer
10 Safety Precautions ■ Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. ■ Working around the printer...
Page 11 - Caution
11 Safety Precautions Caution ➤ You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions. ■ Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or ...
Page 12 - Power supply
12 Safety Precautions ■ Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use an extension lead. If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the printer after turning it off. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of pur...
Page 13 - Working around the printer; Print heads and ink tanks
13 Safety Precautions ■ Working around the printer Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. If any foreign object (metal or liquid)...
Page 14 - Printer Parts and Their Functions; Front View
14 Printer Parts and Their Functions Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel
Page 15 - Paper Rest
Front View 15 Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Paper GuideWhen 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 Sheet FeederLoad paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a tim...
Page 16 - Rear View; USB Port
Rear View 16 Printer Parts and Their Functions Rear View USB Port This connector is used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Printer Port (Parallel) This connector is used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface.
Page 17 - Inside the Printer; Print Head Holder; Print Head Lock Lever
Inside the Printer 17 Printer Parts and Their Functions Inside the Printer Print Head Holder Install the print head here. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print hea...
Page 18 - POWER Lamp
Operation Panel 18 Printer Parts and Their Functions Operation Panel POWER Lamp Off: the printer is turned off.Green: the printer is ready to print.Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing.Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print...
Page 20 - Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box; Note
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows [Start] menu. ■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from you...
Page 22 - Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 22 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description Note ➤ The screens in this section refer to Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me operation. The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different. • [...
Page 37 - BJ Status Monitor Functions; Launching the BJ Status Monitor
BJ Status Monitor Functions 37 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) BJ Status Monitor Functions The BJ Status Monitor allows you to check the status of the printer. If an error occurs, the status monitor indicates the nature of the error and suggests an appropriate solution. The status monitor also ch...
Page 39 - When errors occur or ink runs low
BJ Status Monitor Functions 39 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ■ When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs, e.g. if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low.In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the [Printer Sta...
Page 40 - Cancelling a Print Job
Cancelling a Print Job 40 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Cancelling a Print Job To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. 1 Click the [Canon BJ Printer Status Monitor] icon on the Task Bar. 2 Click [Cancel Printing]. Note ➤ If [Cancel Printing] is greyed out, press the p...
Page 41 - Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Uninstalling Printer Drivers 41 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) 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. 1 Click the [Start] button and select [Programs], [...
Page 43 - Description of Print Settings
Description of Print Settings 43 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings • [Page Setup] Dialog Box • [Printer Utility] Dialog Box • [Print] Dialog Box • [Detailed Setting] Dialog Box • [Options] Dialog Box • [Register Settings] Dialog Box
Page 59 - BJ Print Monitor; Opening the BJ Print Monitor
BJ Print Monitor 59 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor The BJ Print Monitor allows you to check the progress of print jobs. You can launch the BJ Print Monitor if background printing is enabled in the [Chooser] utility. ■ Opening the BJ Print Monitor 1 Select [Chooser] from the Ap...
Page 60 - BJ Print Monitor Functions
BJ Print Monitor 60 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ BJ Print Monitor Functions The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of documents queued for printing.To change the print order, place the mouse pointer over the name of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging...
Page 62 - Using the Printer with a Network; Before Setting up the Printer; Printer Setup
Using the Printer with a Network 62 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Using the Printer with a Network The printer can be used with an Ethernet network environment.Follow the steps described below to connect the printer to the network. ■ Before Setting up the Printer • Install the printer driver ...
Page 64 - Checking Print Status
Using the Printer with a Network 64 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ■ Checking Print Status • Checking print status from the print server To check the status of a print job from the print server, start the BJ Print Monitor. Select [BJ Print Monitor] in the Application Menu.To close the BJ Print...
Page 67 - Routine Maintenance
67 Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer
Page 68 - When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head 68 Routine Maintenance When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head When an ink tank is empty, it must be replaced.The BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will initially advise you of a low ink level. At this stage, you...
Page 70 - Important
Replacing an Ink Tank 70 Routine Maintenance 2 Remove the empty ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important ➤ • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. • Discard empty ink tanks according to t...
Page 74 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern; Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 74 Routine Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is ...
Page 76 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 76 Routine Maintenance ■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer 1 With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 paper in the printer. 2 Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. ➡ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern
Page 78 - Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer Drivers
Print Head Cleaning 78 Routine Maintenance Print Head Cleaning Clean the print head if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged.Head cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note ➤ Cleaning the head consumes ink, so perform head cleaning only when ne...
Page 80 - Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer
Print Head Cleaning 80 Routine Maintenance 5 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click [OK]. All colours: All nozzlesBlack: Black ink nozzles Colour: Colour ink nozzles ■ Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. Because this method...
Page 81 - Print Head Deep Cleaning
Print Head Deep Cleaning 81 Routine Maintenance Print Head Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard print head cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform print head deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note ➤ Print head deep cleaning consumes ink, so ...
Page 83 - Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer 83 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Printer During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 After making sure that the PO...
Page 85 - Transporting the Printer
Transporting the Printer 85 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. 1 Turn the printer off. 2...
Page 89 - Printing Media
89 Printing Media Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 • High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 • Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S • Transparencies CF-102 • T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 • Banner ...
Page 90 - Compatible Media Types; Size
Compatible Media Types 90 Printing Media Compatible Media Types You can use the following types of paper and other media. ■ Size • Standard paper: From A5 size (148.0 x 210.0 mm) to legal size (215.9 x 355.6 mm) • Non-standard paper: From 90.0 x 120.0 mm to 215.9 x 584.2 mm • Others: Envelopes (Euro...
Page 91 - Weight; Types
Compatible Media Types 91 Printing Media ■ Weight 64 to 105 g/m 2 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. Plain paper: Refer to ...
Page 92 - Envelopes; Preparation for Printing
Envelopes 92 Printing Media Envelopes Use either European DL or US Com. #10 size envelopes. ■ Preparation for Printing 1 Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. 2 If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the oppo...
Page 93 - Unsuitable Envelopes
Envelopes 93 Printing Media 3 If the leading edge of an envelope is puffed up or curled, use a pen to press the envelope flat and sharpen the crease. 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 5 mm. ■ Unsuit...
Page 94 - Loading
Envelopes 94 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 10 envelopes can be loaded at once. Note ➤ If even after removing any curl in the envelopes they still will not feed...
Page 95 - Printer Driver Settings; Handling of Printed Output; Printable Area
Envelopes 95 Printing Media The paper roller will rotate ten times as it cleans.Repeat this operation three times. 3 Load a sheet of A4 plain paper in the printer. 4 Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button.The paper that is loaded...
Page 96 - High Resolution Paper HR-101N
High Resolution Paper HR-101N 96 Printing Media High Resolution Paper HR-101N This type of paper provides better colour 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....
Page 98 - Glossy Photo Paper GP-301
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 98 Printing Media Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 This media is still thicker than High Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce print-outs close to photograph quality. ■ Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to...
Page 100 - High Gloss Photo Film HG-201
High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 100 Printing Media High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 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,...
Page 102 - Glossy Photo Cards FM-101
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 102 Printing Media Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Made of the same material as Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, 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 FM-101, make the images sl...
Page 104 - Photo Paper Pro PR-101
Photo Paper Pro PR-101 104 Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PR-101 This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. ■ Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the glossier ...
Page 107 - Photo Paper Pro PC-101S
Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 107 Printing Media Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro PR-101, 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 PC-101S, make the images slightly...
Page 108 - Applications Settings
Photo Paper Pro PC-101S 108 Printing Media ■ Printer Driver Settings • [Media Type]: Photo Paper Pro • [Page Size]: Select [Custom Size] and enter 118.6 x 215.9mm (4.67" x 8.5"). ■ Applications Settings Enter 109.6 x 160.4mm (4.31" x 6.31") in [Image Size]. For details on how to spec...
Page 109 - Transparencies CF-102
Transparencies CF-102 109 Printing Media Transparencies CF-102 This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. ■ Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. • A maximum ...
Page 113 - Banner Paper
Banner Paper 113 Printing Media Banner Paper This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of A4 or letter size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long). ■ Preparation for Printing • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually ne...
Page 116 - Troubleshooting
116 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting • 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 • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems...
Page 117 - Cannot Install the Printer Driver; Follow the installation procedure correctly.; Close any other applications before installation.
Cannot Install the Printer Driver 117 Troubleshooting Cannot Install the Printer Driver ■ Follow the installation procedure correctly. 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...
Page 118 - Confirm that there are no problems with the
Cannot Install the Printer Driver 118 Troubleshooting ■ 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. Note ➤ If you are typing in the file nam...
Page 119 - Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 119 Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Cannot Print to End of Job • Colours are Unclear • Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or In...
Page 120 - Cannot Print to End of Job
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 120 Troubleshooting Cannot Print to End of Job ■ 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 ...
Page 121 - Colours are Unclear; Confirm the specified ink tank is installed.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 121 Troubleshooting Colours 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 th...
Page 122 - Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 122 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...
Page 123 - Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong; Ensure you are printing on the correct side of the media.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Troubleshooting Printing is Blurred/Colours are Wrong ■ If a specific colour does not print, check whether the corresponding ink tank is empty. Replace if necessary. ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to ensure that ink is output correctly. If the nozzle ch...
Page 124 - Straight Lines are Misaligned; Align the print head.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 124 Troubleshooting Straight Lines are Misaligned ■ Align the print head. Ensure you align the print head every time you install a new print head. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the [Maintenance] tab. 3 Click [Print Head Alignment]....
Page 125 - Remove the print head and then reinstall it correctly.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 125 Troubleshooting Macintosh 1 Open the Page Setup dialog box. 2 Click [Utilities]. 3 Select [Test Print] from the pull-down menu, and then click [Print Head Alignment]. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note ➤ Straight lines can become misaligned if th...
Page 127 - Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 127 Troubleshooting Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots ■ Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink, (i.e. pictures with intense colours or photographs). ■ Reduce the [Intensity] setting in the printer driver and try prin...
Page 129 - Back of Paper is Smudged
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 129 Troubleshooting Back of Paper is Smudged ■ If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the [Pause Page] printer driver setting. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or enable [Pause Page] to pau...
Page 131 - Printed Surface is Scratched; Ensure you are using suitable paper.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 131 Troubleshooting Printed Surface is Scratched ■ Ensure you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 105 g/m 2 . If you use paper heavier than 105 g/m 2 , the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head first and p...
Page 132 - Ensure you are printing within the recommended printing area.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 132 Troubleshooting Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the [Main] tab, select [Manual] for [Colour Adjustment], and then click [Set]. 3 Drag the [Intensity] slide bar to adjust the intensity. Macintosh 1 Open the Print dialog box. 2 For [P...
Page 133 - White Streaks; Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 133 Troubleshooting White Streaks ■ Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific colour does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head. ➡ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ➡ Print Head Cleaning The problem can also b...
Page 134 - Colours are Uneven or Streaked
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 134 Troubleshooting Colours are Uneven or Streaked ■ Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 On the [Main] tab, click [High] for the [Print Quality] setting. Macintosh 1 Open the P...
Page 136 - Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs; Printing Does Not Start
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 136 Troubleshooting 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 • Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre
Page 137 - Emsure the printer is turned on.; Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 137 Troubleshooting Printing Does Not Start ■ Emsure the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button.If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Note ➤ When pr...
Page 138 - Ensure the correct printer driver is selected.; Ensure the printer port is set correctly.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 138 Troubleshooting ■ Ensure the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that [Canon S600] is selected in the [Print] dialog box.In Macintosh, ensure that [S600] is selected in the [Chooser]. Note ➤ In Windows, you can set the Canon S6...
Page 139 - Printing Stops Before It is Completed; Check the status of the POWER lamp.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 139 Troubleshooting Printing Stops Before It is Completed ■ Check the status of the POWER lamp. When the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is processing data. Printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics takes time for the comp...
Page 140 - Printer Moves But Does Not Print; Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them.; Check the protective tape has been removed from the print head.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Troubleshooting Printer Moves But Does Not Print ■ Check the ink tanks. If empty, replace them. ■ Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them. ■ If there is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the print head. A...
Page 141 - Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre; Ensure the printer is turned on.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 141 Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre ■ Ensure the printer is turned on. The print head holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp ...
Page 142 - Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams; Paper Does Not Feed Properly
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 142 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams
Page 143 - Confirm the paper conditions.; Ensure that the left edge of the paper just touches the paper guide.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 143 Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly ■ Confirm the paper conditions. • The paper is not too thick (less than 105g/m 2 ). • The number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level. • The paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled. ➡ Compa...
Page 144 - Paper Jams
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 144 Troubleshooting Paper Jams Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 1 Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, op...
Page 145 - The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange; Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error; Four flashes: Empty ink tank
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 145 Troubleshooting The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. ■ Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Repl...
Page 146 - Six flashes: No print head installed; Seven flashes: Defective print head
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 146 Troubleshooting ■ Six flashes: No print head installed Install a print head. ■ Seven flashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head.Also, ensure that the protective tape has been removed. If reinstalling the print head does not resolve the problem...
Page 148 - An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen; • Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 148 Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx • Application Error or General Protection Fault • Other Error Messages • Other Error Messages Windows Windows Windows Macintosh
Page 149 - Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 149 Troubleshooting Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx ■ Ensure the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on.If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. ■ Ensure the pr...
Page 150 - Verify the printer port status.
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 150 Troubleshooting 2 On the [Details] tab, click [Spool Settings] and then select [Print directly to printer].In Windows 2000 or Windows NT4.0, click the [Advanced] tab or [Scheduling] tab and then click [Print directly to the printer]. ■ Verify the print...
Page 153 - Application Error or General Protection Fault; Ensure that enough memory is allocated to the application.
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 153 Troubleshooting Application Error or General Protection Fault ■ Ensure the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application ma...
Page 154 - Check the amount of free space on the hard disk.
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Troubleshooting ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. You may need to increase the amount of free space by deleting any unnecessary files. ■ If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and then pr...
Page 155 - Other Error Messages
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 155 Troubleshooting Other Error Messages ■ 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...
Page 158 - Problems Unique to Windows; The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed
Problems Unique to Windows 158 Troubleshooting Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) • Cannot Print Normally Windows
Page 161 - Cannot Print Normally
Problems Unique to Windows 161 Troubleshooting Cannot Print Normally ■ When the printer port is set to "ECP", cancel ECP mode and then try printing again. Sometimes ECP mode disrupts normal printing. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 2 Click the [Maintenance] tab. 3 Click [Custom Set...
Page 163 - Problems Unique to the Macintosh; • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations
Problems Unique to the Macintosh 163 Troubleshooting Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Macintosh
Page 164 - Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations; Ensure your application supports Quick Draw.
Problems Unique to the Macintosh 164 Troubleshooting Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations ■ Ensure your application supports Quick Draw. If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S600 is not a PostScri...
Page 165 - Cannot Print in Background; Ensure background printing is enabled.
Problems Unique to the Macintosh 165 Troubleshooting Cannot Print in Background ■ Ensure background printing is enabled. 1 In the Apple menu, select [Chooser]. 2 Click [Backgrounding] on. ■ Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space.Y...
Page 166 - Appendices; Deleting an Unknown Device (USB interface)
166 Appendices Appendices • Deleting an Unknown Device (USB interface) • For Faster Printing Windows Macintosh Windows
Page 170 - For Faster Printing
For Faster Printing 170 Appendices For Faster Printing The USB interface provides the quickest printing with Windows 98, Window Me and Windows 2000. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for USB connection details. When using the parallel printer interface, use the ECP data transfer mode for faster printin...
Page 173 - Specifications
173 Specifications Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2400 (horizontal) × 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Fast: 15 ppm Normal: 11 ppm Colour printing Fast: 10 ppm Normal: 4.3 ppm Print direction: Bi-d...
Page 176 - Sheet feeder capacity:
176 Specifications ■ Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder For Plain Paper, Envelopes, High Resolution Paper,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) 10...
Page 177 - Ordinary print media:
177 Specifications ■ Ordinary print media: Regular size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, European DL, US Com.#10 Custom size: width: 90.0 to 215.9 mm (3.54 to 8.5 in) height: 120.0 to 584.2mm (4.72 to 23.0 in) Weight: 64 to 105 g/m 2 Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper HR-101N Glossy Photo Paper G...
Page 178 - Graphic image printing:
178 Specifications ■ Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 600, 1200, 2400 dpi ■ Print Head: Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi) Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi) ■ Ink Tanks: Capacity: Black(BCI-3eBK) approx. 695 *1 , app...
Page 179 - Printer driver operating environment:
179 Specifications ■ Printer driver operating environment: IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.1 or later ■ Hard disk space: Approx. 12 MB to install on Windows 95, Win...
Page 181 - Printable Area (width
181 Specifications A4, B5, A5 Printable Area (width x height) Size (mm) A4 203.2 × 289.0 B5 175.2 × 249.0 A5 141.2 × 202.0 20.8 mm 26.5 mm 3.4 mm 3.4 mm 5.0 mm 3.0 mm Recommended printing area Printable area
Page 187 - Index
187 Index A Application Error 153 B Background printing (Macintosh) 59 Background printing (Windows) 160 Banner Paper 113 BCI-3eBK 69BCI-3eC 69BCI-3eM 69BCI-3eY 69BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) 59 BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) 65 BJ Status Monitor (Windows) 37, 155, 159 C Cancelling a Print Job (Macin...