Canon S800 User Manual page 43

Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause
Problem Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause
Printing is slow Computer resources
are low; not enough
(continued)
disk space
Printer tried to Ink tanks are not
print but no ink seated properly
on paper
Printhead clogged
Ink tanks may need to
be replaced
Printhead may need to
be replaced
Try This Try This
Try This Try This
When a print job is sent to the printer, it first goes to a
temporary print spool. If the file is large and you have
limited disk space available, this can slow or stop printing.
Windows Windows
Windows Windows
Delete all temporary files (.tmp).
If you have Windows 98 or later, you can also run
the Disk Cleanup utility:
1. From the Start Start Start menu, click Programs Start
Accessories, then System Tools Accessories
Accessories Accessories
Cleanup. Cleanup
Cleanup Cleanup
2. Select the drive you want to clean, then click OK
3. Check Temporary Files, then click OK
will be deleted.
Macintosh Macintosh
Macintosh Macintosh
If you run out of disk space on your computer, copy
any unused files to floppies, a zip disk or other
removable media, then delete the files from your
hard disk by dragging into the trash.
Check the ink tanks, and reseat them if necessary. See
"Replacing Ink Tanks" on page 28.
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See "Printing a
Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 30, or "Cleaning the
Printhead" on page 32.
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See the
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference
Guide CD-ROM for more information.
Verify that you have sufficient ink in the ink tanks. See
"Monitoring Ink Levels" on page 27.
If necessary, replace the ink tanks. See "Replacing Ink
Tanks" on page 28.
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See "Printing a
Nozzle Check Pattern" on page 30, or "Cleaning the
Printhead" on page 32.
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See
"Cleaning the Printhead" on page 32, or the S800 Reference
Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for
more information.
Troubleshooting
Programs, then Programs Programs
System Tools, then Disk Disk
System Tools System Tools Disk Disk
OK. The files
OK OK
OK.
OK OK
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