Canon S900 Quick Start Manual page 51

Troubleshooting
Problem
Low ink alert
displays in
the BJ Status
Monitor
Error
message
displays in
the BJ Status
Monitor
System error
message
displays
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Possible Cause
One or more of After the alert displays, you can continue printing for a short time, but
the ink tanks is have a replacement ready to install.
low
When Backgrounding is turned on, you can confirm the low ink alert in
the BJ Print Monitor. See the S900 User's Guide on the S900 Setup
Software & User's Guide CD-ROM for more information on using the BJ
Print Monitor.
Printer is out of
paper
Ink is low
Paper jam
Printhead
installed
incorrectly
System error If a system error occurs, printing stops.
occurred
Try This
Windows
The low ink alert displays in the BJ Status Monitor.
Mac OS
The low ink alert displays in a status dialog before a print job
starts.
Windows
The BJ Status Monitor opens and displays a message when an
error occurs.
Read the error message, then click the Guide tab to display
more information about solving the problem.
Mac OS
If Backgrounding is turned on with the Chooser, the BJ Print
Monitor displays an error.
Follow the instructions in the message to resolve the problem.
Windows
A window displays the error message. System errors may
include problems writing to USBPRN, application errors, or
general protection faults. Make sure that the printer is turned
on, the printer and computer are connected securely, and that
the printer port is operating correctly. Restart your computer
and try printing again.
Mac OS
The error message contains an error code *XXX, where * is a
letter and XXX is a number, which represents the cause of the
error. Make sure that the printer is turned on, the printer and
computer are connected securely, and that the printer port is
operating correctly.