Canon S330 User Manual

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  • Page 1 BUBBLE JET PRINTER User’s Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ...5 How to Use This Manual ...6 Safety Precautions ...8 Printer Parts and Their Functions ...14 Front View ... 15 Rear View ... 16 Inside the Printer ... 17 Operation Panel ... 18 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ...19 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ...
  • Page 3 Using the Printer with a Network ... 62 Uninstalling Printer Drivers ... 66 Routine Maintenance ...67 When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head ... 68 Replacing an Ink Tank ... 69 Resetting the Ink Counter ... 74 How Low Ink Warning Setting Works ... 77 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ...
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting ...128 Cannot Install the Printer Driver ... 129 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ... 131 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ... 149 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ... 155 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange ... 159 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon S330 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.
  • Page 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.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 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 you ignore any of these safety precautions.
  • Page 9: Cleaning The Printer

    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 printer at the power supply and call for service.
  • Page 10: Maintaining The Printer

    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 Do not use inflammable sprays near the printer.
  • Page 11: Choosing A Location

    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 dusty, in direct sunlight, outdoors, or close to a heating source.
  • Page 12: Power Supply

    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 purchase.
  • Page 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) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call for service.
  • Page 14: Printer Parts And Their Functions

    Printer Parts and Their Functions • Front View • Rear View • Inside the Printer • Operation Panel Printer Parts and Their Functions...
  • Page 15: Front View

    Front View Operation Panel For details, refer to "Operation Panel." Paper Output Tray Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Front Cover Open to replace the ink tanks or remove...
  • Page 16: Rear View

    Printer Parts and Their Functions Rear View USB Port Connects the printer to a computer through a USB interface. Rear View...
  • Page 17: Inside The Printer

    Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever. Printer Parts and Their Functions Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
  • Page 18: Operation Panel

    Operation Panel POWER Button Press to turn the printer on or off. 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. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call.
  • Page 19: Printer Driver Functions (Windows)

    Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box • Printer Properties Dialog Box Description • BJ Status Monitor Functions • Cancelling a Print Job • Uninstalling Printer Drivers Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
  • Page 20: Opening The Printer Properties Dialog Box

    In your 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 S330 is selected in the Name field. Then click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
  • Page 21 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers. For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel, Printers and Other Hardware, and then Printers and Faxes. Select the Canon S330 icon. Open the File menu and select: • Windows 98/Windows Me •...
  • Page 22: Printer Properties Dialog Box Description

    Printer Properties Dialog Box Description Note The screens in this section refer to Windows 98/Windows Me operation. The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows XP may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab •...
  • Page 23: Main 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 custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... button. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
  • Page 24 Help button. If the button does not appear when using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click the Start button then select Programs (or All Programs) - Canon S330 - Guide. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
  • Page 25: Page Setup Tab

    Page Setup Tab Page Size Ensure the correct paper size is selected. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
  • Page 26 Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure it is the same orientation used in the application. Printing Type Select the printing method from among the following. Normal-size Printing The document is printed according to the original Fit to Page Printing The document is automatically resized and printed to fit into Scaled Printing Page Layout Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that multiple document Booklet Printing...
  • Page 27 Amount of Extension When you select Borderless Printing, the sections that extend beyond the paper are not printed because the image is enlarged to a size slightly larger than the paper size. You can use the slide bar to adjust how much the image extends beyond the paper. It is recommended that you normally set the slide bar to the right end.
  • Page 28 Stamp/Background Tab Stamp Select the check box and choose the stamp. Place stamp over text When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
  • Page 29 Stamp first page only When Stamp is selected, you can select this check box. When selected, the stamp is printed only on the first page. Define Stamp... This allows you to create new stamps, or modify details of a selected stamp. Background Select the check box and choose the background image you wish to use.
  • Page 30: Effects Tab

    Effects Tab Simulate Illustration This function manipulates colour 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...
  • Page 31 Monochrome Effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour or use a custom colour using Select Colour/Select Color. Vivid Photo By using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colours, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant.
  • Page 32 Profiles Tab Printing Profiles 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...
  • Page 33 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.
  • Page 34: Maintenance Tab

    Maintenance Tab Cleaning Click to start print head cleaning. Deep Cleaning Click to start print head deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (10) (11) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
  • Page 35 Print Head Alignment Aligns the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to Quick Start Guide . Nozzle Check Prints the nozzle check pattern to ensure the print head nozzles are outputting ink normally. For details, refer to Power Off Click to turn the printer off.
  • Page 36 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (11) Start Status Monitor Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, to check the printer status and the progress of printing jobs. Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
  • Page 37: Bj Status Monitor Functions

    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 icon on the Task Bar. The BJ Status Monitor appears.
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39 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 98, Windows Me, click the Guide tab and follow the instructions on screen. Note For details on the BJ Status Monitor, select the Help menu and click on the topic of interest.
  • Page 40: Cancelling A Print Job

    Cancelling a Print Job To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. Click Cancel Printing. Note If Cancel Printing is greyed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job.
  • Page 41: Uninstalling Printer Drivers

    files associated with the printer driver at the same time. Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S330, Uninstall. For Windows XP, click the Start button and select All Programs, Canon S330, Uninstall. Click Yes when the confirmation message appears.
  • Page 42: Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)

    Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Description of Print Settings • BJ Print Monitor • Cancelling a Print Job • Using the Printer with a Network • Uninstalling Printer Drivers Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
  • Page 43: Description Of Print Settings

    Description of Print Settings • Page Setup Dialog Box • Print Dialog Box Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) • Printer Utility Dialog Box • Options Dialog Box • Register Settings Dialog Box • Detailed Setting Dialog Description of Print Settings...
  • Page 44: Page Setup Dialog Box

    Page Setup Dialog Box The Page Setup dialog box contains settings for the printed page, such as the size of the print media, and resizing the printed image. To open the Page Setup dialog box, select Page Setup from the File menu in your application program. Paper Size Select the size of the paper for the print job.
  • Page 45 Borderless Printing The image is printed on the entire paper surface, so that no margins are left on the four sides of the paper. The media types available for Borderless Printing are PR-101, GP-301/GP-301N, PP-101 and MP-101. For all other media types, the print quality may decrease.
  • Page 46: Printer Utility 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: Cleaning, Test Print, Remaining ink level setting, Auto Power, Quiet Mode or Custom Settings. Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing.
  • Page 47 Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning How Low Ink Warning Setting Works Note For information about Print Head Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide . Description of Print Settings...
  • Page 48: Print Dialog Box

    Print Dialog Box The Print dialog box specifies the media type and print settings to be used for your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in your application program. Options... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing.
  • Page 49 Details... Allows you to manually set the print quality and colour settings in the Dialog Box. Print Mode Select the option in accordance with the document type and printing purpose. Greyscale Printing/Grayscale Printing Select to print a greyscale version of a colour document. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Detailed Setting Description of Print Settings...
  • Page 50: Detailed Setting Dialog Box

    Detailed Setting Dialog Box To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual from Print Mode, 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) Description of Print Settings...
  • Page 51 Print Quality 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...
  • Page 52 Special Effects Panel To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. Simulate illustration This function manipulates colour 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...
  • Page 53 Monochrome effects Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose a colour or use a custom colour using Select Colour/Select Color. Vivid Photo By using this function, you can reproduce breathtaking sceneries in which colours, especially blues and greens, appear even more vibrant.
  • Page 54 Colour/Color Panel To display the Colour/Color panel, click the Colour/Color display icon. Colour Correction/Color Correction Select a colour correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. When ColorSync is selected, you should also specify the Print Type and Printer Profile settings.
  • Page 55 Print Type For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select Photo. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colours, select Graphics. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic colour, select Spot Colour/Spot Color. Printer Profile Select optimised colour characteristics (a profile) for the media type and other factors. Gamma Correction This function adjusts the colour contrast (not including pure black and white).
  • Page 56: Options Dialog Box

    Options Dialog Box To open the Options dialog box, click the Options... button in the Print dialog box. Layout 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.
  • Page 57 2 Page/Sheet Printing/4 Page/Sheet Printing Pages are reduced and printed so that two or four pages fit on each printed page. You can also select page order and whether to place a border around each page. Poster (Divided into 4) / (Divided into 9) / (Divided into 16) These enlarge and split the print image across several sheets of paper.
  • Page 58 Register Settings Dialog Box To open the Register Settings dialog box, click the Apply... button in the Print dialog box. Settings Displays a list of the registered print settings. Defaults Restores the print settings selected in Settings to defaults. A check mark appears next to the selected print settings.
  • Page 59: Bj Print Monitor

    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 Select Chooser from the Apple Menu. Set Backgrounding to On.
  • Page 60 BJ Print Monitor Functions ... Click to pause printing of the specified document..Click to resume printing..Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions on what to do are displayed. Displays the printer status and ink status with images.
  • Page 61: Cancelling A Print Job

    Cancelling a Print Job When the BJ Print Monitor is running, you can use it to cancel or suspend the current print job. Select BJ Print Monitor in the Application Menu. Click the name of the print job you wish to cancel, then click The document selected in the Print Monitor is deleted from the print list and the print job is cancelled.
  • Page 62: Using The Printer With A Network

    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 on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide .
  • Page 63 Click Share. Confirm that S330 server is selected in Enter new print server name: then click Send. Confirm that the new print server name has been added to Current print servers then click Close. Click the close box to close the Chooser. •...
  • Page 64 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 Monitor, select Close Status Window in the File menu. •...
  • Page 65 BJ Status Monitor Functions ... Click to pause printing of the specified document..Click to resume printing..Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Note • You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing control panel and checking the Owner Name item.
  • Page 66: Uninstalling Printer Drivers

    Uninstalling Printer Drivers When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete, all the program files associated with it at the same time. Before proceeding, ensure you save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. Load the Setup Software &...
  • Page 67: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head • Replacing an Ink Tank • Resetting the Ink Counter • How Low Ink Warning Setting Works • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Print Head Cleaning • Print Head Deep Cleaning •...
  • Page 68: When To Replace Ink Tank And Maintain Print Head

    Print Head Deep Cleaning Replacing an Ink Tank If ink tank replacement does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. If the print quality is poor If the problem remains Still the problem remains...
  • Page 69: Replacing An Ink Tank

    • Colour: 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 on, and then open the front cover.
  • Page 70 Remove the empty ink tank. Pull the tab on the ink tank towards you to release. 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.
  • Page 71 Routine Maintenance Unpack a new ink tank and remove the orange 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.
  • Page 72 Routine Maintenance Insert the ink tank into a slot. Replacing an Ink Tank...
  • Page 73 Press on the tab until the ink tank snaps firmly into place. Close the front cover. The print head holder moves to the right. The ink tank installation process is now complete. Note • To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use.
  • Page 74: Resetting The Ink Counter

    Resetting the Ink Counter When an ink tank is replaced, the ink counter must be reset. The low ink warning is only displayed properly if the ink counter is reset. How Low Ink Warning Setting Works Ink Counter Reset When the front cover has been open for a certain period, a confirmation message of ink tank replacement is displayed before the next print job.
  • Page 75 Macintosh Check the message, and click Yes. Select the replaced ink tank, and click OK. Note When both black and colour ink tanks have been replaced, select both Black and Colour. Resetting the ink counter from the printer driver setting screen Note Do not reset an ink counter of an ink tank already in use.
  • Page 76 Macintosh Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click Utilities icon to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Select Remaining ink level setting from the pull-down menu and click Ink Counter Reset.
  • Page 77: How Low Ink Warning Setting Works

    How Low Ink Warning Setting Works The low ink warning notifies you of low ink levels during printing. The Low Ink Warning has been preset to be automatically displayed. Note Refer to “Modifying the low ink warning do not want to display the Low Ink Warning. What is Low Ink Warning? When you reset the ink counter, it will assume the ink tank is full regardless of how much ink actually remains.
  • Page 78 Low Ink Warning Display The '!' shows a low ink level in the ink tank. The colour ink becomes low. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) How Low Ink Warning Setting Works Routine Maintenance The colour ink becomes low.
  • Page 79 Macintosh 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 synchronise it with the actual ink level.
  • Page 80 Modifying the low ink warning setting 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. Modify the Display low ink warning and Display a confirmation message of ink tank replacement settings, and click Send.
  • Page 81 Routine Maintenance Modify the Display low ink warning and Display a confirmation message of ink tank replacement settings, and click Send. How Low Ink Warning Setting Works...
  • Page 82: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern

    Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink ejects normally from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the colour is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the printer itself.
  • Page 83 Macintosh With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box. Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click the Nozzle Check icon.
  • Page 84 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer With the printer on, load a sheet of A4 or Letter paper in the printer. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
  • Page 85 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 print head requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the print head requires alignment.
  • Page 86: Print Head Cleaning

    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 necessary.
  • Page 87 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click Execute. All colours/All colors: All nozzles Black: Colour/Color: When a confirmation message is displayed, click OK. Macintosh Ensure the printer is on. Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup...
  • Page 88 Select the ink nozzles to be cleaned, and then click OK. All colours/All colors: All nozzles Black: Colour/Color: Cleaning the Print Head from the Printer This operation cleans all nozzles, both black and colour. Because this method also resets the printer, any print data stored in the printer is lost. Ensure the printer is on.
  • Page 89: Print Head Deep Cleaning

    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 perform this procedure only when necessary.
  • Page 90 If not, perform print head deep cleaning once more. If the head is still not clean after the second deep cleaning, the print head may be worn out, even if ink remains in the ink tanks. In this event, contact a Canon service representative. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
  • Page 91: Transporting The Printer

    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. Turn the printer off. After making sure that the POWER lamp is off, unplug the printer. Important Do not unplug the printer while the POWER lamp is lit or flashing to protect the printer from damage.
  • Page 92 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...
  • Page 93 Routine Maintenance Secure the printer with adhesive tape as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer...
  • Page 94 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...
  • Page 95: Printing Media

    Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper HR-101N • Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 • High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 • Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 • Photo Paper Pro PR-101 • Photo Paper Pro PC-101S • Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 •...
  • Page 96: Compatible Media Types

    • Postcards with an affixed photo or sticker • Envelopes with a double flap • Sealed envelopes • Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface • Paper with holes (such as loose-leaf paper) *non-Canon branded paper Printing Media / 17 lb) / 28 lb) Compatible Media Types...
  • Page 97 Weight 64 to 105 g/m (17 to 28 lb) Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), 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.
  • Page 98 Printing Media T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 Banner Paper Compatible Media Types...
  • Page 99: Envelopes

    Envelopes Use either European DL or US Com. #10 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.
  • Page 100 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 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.
  • Page 101 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. Paper thickness lever Note If the envelopes still do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller.
  • Page 102 The paper roller starts rotating ten times as it cleans. Repeat this three times. Load a sheet of A4 or Letter sized plain paper in the printer. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times to feed the sheet. Repeat this three times.
  • Page 103: High Resolution Paper Hr-101N

    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. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. •...
  • Page 104 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 50 sheets in the paper output tray. If the output paper is curled, it may prevent the next sheet being ejected.
  • Page 105: Glossy Photo Paper Gp-301N/Gp-301

    Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/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 the left. •...
  • Page 106 Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Glossy Photo Paper • Page Size: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 10 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two minutes). Printable Area Printing Area Note...
  • Page 107: High Gloss Photo Film Hg-201

    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. •...
  • Page 108 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 is fixed. Printable Area Printing Area Printing Media...
  • Page 109: Glossy Photo Cards Fm-101

    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. When printing, use the original application software, Easy-PhotoPrint (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh).
  • Page 110 Printing Media Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two minutes). Glossy Photo Cards FM-101...
  • Page 111: Photo Paper Pro Pr-101

    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. This media is available in A4/ Letter and 4 x 6 sizes. Loading •...
  • Page 112: Printer Driver Settings

    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 stack more than 20 sheets of 4 x 6 size paper in the output tray. •...
  • Page 113: Printable Area

    • Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow. Printable Area Printing Area Note For photograph and illustration data that you want to print with Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins.
  • Page 114: Photo Paper Pro Pc-101S

    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. When printing, use the original application software, Easy-PhotoPrint (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh).
  • Page 115 Printing Media Handling of Printed Output Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro PR-101". Photo Paper Pro PC-101S...
  • Page 116: Photo Paper Plus Glossy Pp-101

    Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 This is a thick paper with a glossy water-resistant coating and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in A4/ Letter and 4 x 6 sizes. Loading •...
  • Page 117 Printer Driver Settings • MediaType: Photo Paper Plus Glossy • 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. • Colours may slightly change if papers are stacked up before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours.
  • Page 118 Printing Media Printable Area Printing Area Note For photograph and illustration data that you want to print with Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins. If you are using an application that allows you to set margins, set the left, right, top and bottom margins to 0 mm.
  • Page 119: Matte Photo Paper Mp-101

    Matte Photo Paper MP-101 This is a thick matt water-resistant paper and provides superior colour reproduction. It is suitable for a variety of printing purposes such as paper crafts, calendars and matt photos. This media is available in A4/Letter sizes. Loading •...
  • Page 120 Printer Driver Settings • MediaType: Matte Photo Paper • 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. Printable Area Printing Area Note For photograph and illustration data that you want to print with Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins.
  • Page 121: Transparencies Cf-102

    Transparencies CF-102 This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. Loading • Place one sheet of plain A4 or Letter paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the paper thickness lever to the left. •...
  • Page 122 • Although you can print on either side of CF-102, 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.
  • Page 123: T-Shirt Transfers Tr-201

    T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note For the customers in the United States, refer to the Quick Start Guide for instructions on using TR-101 T-shirt transfers.
  • Page 124 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 the paper.
  • Page 125: Banner Paper

    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 need to print. •...
  • Page 126 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...
  • Page 127 Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter • Printing Type: Banner Printing On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select Banner Printing in the Page Setup dialog box. •...
  • Page 128: 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 •...
  • Page 129: Cannot Install The Printer Driver

    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 you are using Windows, delete the printer driver before reinstalling it.
  • Page 130 In Windows, use Explorer to ensure that the CD-ROM can be read. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM icon is visible. If there is a problem with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. Windows Cannot Install the Printer Driver...
  • Page 131: Print Quality Is Poor Or Contains Errors

    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 Ink Blots •...
  • Page 132: Cannot Print To End Of Job

    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 for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh.
  • Page 133: Colours Are Unclear

    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 the Main tab. If you are working in a Macintosh environment, select Photo or Graphic for the Print Mode in the Print dialog box.
  • Page 134: Meaningless Characters Or Symbols Are Printed

    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.
  • Page 135: Printing Is Blurred/Colours Are Wrong

    If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative. Note Always ensure you dispose of the protective cap from a print head.
  • Page 136: Straight Lines Are Misaligned

    Straight Lines are Misaligned Align the print head. 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...
  • Page 137 Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click Utilities. 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 the paper thickness lever has been moved.
  • Page 138 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. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu.
  • Page 139: Printed Paper Curls Or Ink Blots

    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 printing again. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 140 Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. Click the Colour/Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.
  • Page 141: Back Of Paper Is Smudged

    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 adjust the Ink Drying Wait Time to pause after each sheet has printed. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 142 Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button. Select Custom Settings form the pull-down menu. Drag the Ink Drying Wait Time slide bar, and then click Send. You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer.
  • Page 143: Printed Surface Is Scratched

    Ensure you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 105 g/m (28 lb). If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 105 g/m (28 lb), the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head first and print with the correct paper.
  • Page 144 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. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched.
  • Page 145 Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. The Print dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Print in the File menu. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. Click the Colour/Color icon and drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity.
  • Page 146 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 be resolved by aligning the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to "Straight Lines are Misaligned".
  • Page 147: Colours Are Uneven Or Streaked

    Colours 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.
  • Page 148 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. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box.
  • Page 149: Printer Does Not Start Or Stops During Print Jobs

    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 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs Troubleshooting...
  • Page 150: Printing Does Not Start

    Printing Does Not Start Ensure 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 printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes longer than usual to begin printing.
  • Page 151 Ensure the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that Canon S330 is selected in the Print dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that S330 is selected in the Chooser. Note In Windows, you can set the Canon S330 as the default printer.
  • Page 152: Printing Stops Before It Is Completed

    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 computer to process the data, during which the printer may appear to not be functioning.
  • Page 153: Printer Moves But Does Not Print

    If the problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, replace either of ink tanks. If print quality still remains poor, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service facility. Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs...
  • Page 154 Troubleshooting Print Head Holder Does Not Move 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 is flashing green, the printer is initialising.
  • Page 155: Paper Does Not Feed Properly Or Paper Jams

    Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • Paper Does Not Feed Properly • Envelopes or Post Cards Do Not Feed Properly • Paper Jams Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams Troubleshooting...
  • Page 156: Paper Does Not Feed Properly

    Troubleshooting Paper Does Not Feed Properly Confirm the paper conditions. • If non-Canon brand media, the paper is not too thick (less than 105g/m / 28 lb). • The number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level. • The paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled.
  • Page 157 Envelopes or Post Cards Do Not Feed Properly If envelopes or post cards do not feed properly even after removing curl, clean the paper feed roller. Ensure the printer is on and there is not any paper loaded in the printer. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down and release as the POWER lamp flashes three times.
  • Page 158: Paper Jams

    Paper Jams Remove the paper according to the following procedure. 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, open the front cover and remove it.
  • Page 159: The Power Lamp Flashes Orange

    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 Replace the paper correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
  • Page 160 flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink tank becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative to have the waste ink tank replaced.
  • Page 161 Troubleshooting POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative may have occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on.
  • Page 162: An Error Message Is Displayed On The Screen

    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...
  • Page 163: Error Writing To Usbxxx

    Error Writing to 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 printer is securely connected to the computer. Note If you are using a switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the printer directly to the computer and try printing again.
  • Page 164 Right-click My Computer and select Properties. On the Device Manager tab, double-click Universal serial bus controller, and then double-click Canon S330. In Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click Device Manager..., Universal serial Bus controller on the Hardware tab, and then double-click USB Printing Support.
  • Page 165 Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu. Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu On the Details tab (or Ports tab), select USBPRNnn (Canon S330) or USBnnn (Canon S330) ("n" represents a number) in the Print to the following port.
  • Page 166: Application Error Or General Protection Fault

    Troubleshooting Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows 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 may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an application program intended for your operating system.
  • Page 167 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 printing it. If this resolves the problem, there may have been a problem in the original document.
  • Page 168: Other Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Other Error Messages 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 98 or Windows Me, click the Guide tab for action to be taken in response to the error.
  • Page 169 Troubleshooting If one of the following messages is displayed outside of the BJ Status Monitor: Could not spool successfully due to insufficient disk space Increase the amount of free space on the disk by deleting any unnecessary files. Could not spool successfully due to insufficient memory Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running.
  • Page 170 Other Error Messages If a message with the format "Error No.: Xn" (where "X" represents a letter and "n" represents a number) is displayed: Error No.: X202 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.
  • Page 171: Have You Replaced An Ink Tank With A New One? Is Displayed

    Have you replaced an ink tank with a new one? is Displayed If the front cover has been open for a certain period, a confirmation message of ink tank replacement may be displayed before the next print job. If the ink tank has been replaced with a new one: Click Yes to reset the ink counter.
  • Page 172: Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank With

    Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' The ink level of an ink tank displayed with a '?' is not synchronised with its ink counter. The colour ink level may not be correctly displayed. BJ Status Monitor (Windows) BJ Status Dialog (Macintosh) Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Troubleshooting The colour ink...
  • Page 173 Macintosh Note When the background printing is enabled, the low ink warning displays on the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh). BJ Print Monitor Reset the ink counter from the printer driver when you replace the ink tank. Resetting the ink counter from the printer driver setting screen Note When Display a confirmation message of ink tank replacement is selected, a message asking whether or not the ink tank has been replaced...
  • Page 174 On the Maintenance tab, click Low Ink Warning Setting icon. Clear a check box of Display low ink warning off and click Send. Macintosh Ensure the printer is on and open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup...
  • Page 175: Problems Unique To Windows

    Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows 98/Windows Me only) Troubleshooting Windows Problems Unique to Windows...
  • Page 176: The Bj Status Monitor Is Not Displayed

    The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed Ensure "Enable bi-directional support for this printer" is selected. Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu. Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu On the Details tab, click Spool Settings and select "Enable bi-directional support for this printer."...
  • Page 177 Cannot Print in Background (Windows 98/Windows Me only) Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary files, or disable background printing. Ensure that background printing is enabled. Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
  • Page 178: Problems Unique To The Macintosh

    Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text or Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Problems Unique to the Macintosh...
  • Page 179 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 S330 is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer, use an application compatible with Quick Draw for printing.
  • Page 180: Cannot Print In Background

    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...
  • Page 181: Specifications

    Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2400 (horizontal) Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Colour printing Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 203.2 mm max. (8.0 in) (for borderless printing: 216.0 mm/8.5 in) Resident print control mode: Canon extended mode 1200 (vertical) dpi.
  • Page 182 Receive buffer: 56 KB Interface: USB 2.0-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 5.0 m (16.4 ft) Connectors: USB standard Series B pluggable Acoustic noise level: Approx.
  • Page 183 USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Approx. 2 W Printing: Approx. 30 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 390 (W) 248 (D) 15.35 (W) 9.76 (D) Weight: Approx.
  • Page 184 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, Photo Paper Plus Glossy, Matte Photo Paper Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (75 gsm) High Resolution Paper...
  • Page 185 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 Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards...
  • Page 186 Graphic image printing: Data format: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Resolution: Canon extended mode: 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi Print Head: Black: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 128 nozzles per each colour (600 dpi) Ink Tanks: Capacity: Black (BCI-24 Black) Colour (BCI-24 Color) approx. 170...
  • Page 187 Printer driver operating environment: IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.6 - Mac OS 9.X Hard disk space: Approx. 15 MB to install on Windows 98 and Windows Me, 30 MB on Mac OS 8.6- Mac OS 9.X, or approx.
  • Page 188 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.
  • Page 189 A4, B5, A5, 4" x 6" Size 4" x 6" Note When printing on PR-101, GP-301 / GP-301N, PP-101 and MP-101, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in print quality or become soiled.
  • Page 190 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 5.0 mm / 0.2 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 28.0 mm / 1.1 in Recommended printing area Printable area 26.5 mm / 1.04 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Specifications...
  • Page 191 Letter, Legal Size Letter Legal Note When printing on PR-101, GP-301 / GP-301N, PP-101 and MP-101, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in print quality or become soiled. (Under certain circumstances, the edges of the reverse side may be smudged.) 3.0 mm / 0.12 in...
  • Page 192 Envelopes Size European DL US Com. #10 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in Printable Area (width 190.5 103.2 mm / 7.5 4.1 in 211.8 98.0 mm / 8.3 3.9 in Printable area 26.5 mm / 1.04 in Specifications height)
  • Page 193 Banner Paper Size Banner Paper 28.0 mm / 1.1 in 3.0 mm / 0.12 in 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Min. 2 sheets 3.4 mm / 0.13 in Recommended printing area Printable area Printable Area (width height) A4: 203.2 1774.0 mm / 8.0 69.8 in Letter: 203.2 1668.4 mm / 8.0 65.7 in Max.
  • Page 194: Index

    Index Amount of Extension 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 Borderless Printing Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) Chooser (Macintosh) Index...
  • Page 195 Cleaning Client (Macintosh) Compatible Media Types Deep Cleaning Duplex Printing Enabling Low Ink Warning Envelopes Error Message Fit to Page Printing Front cover Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 High Resolution Paper HR-101N Index 34, 46, 86...
  • Page 196 Ink Counter Reset Ink Tank Low Ink Warning Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' Matte Photo Paper MP-101 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 feed roller Paper Guide...
  • Page 197 Paper Size (Macintosh) Paper Thickness Lever Photo Optimizer PRO (Macintosh) Photo Optimizer PRO (Windows) Photo Paper Plus Glossy PP-101 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Photo Paper Pro PR-101 PICT File (Macintosh) Poster Poster Printing POWER Button POWER Lamp Preview before printing Print Advisor (Windows) Print Dialog Box (Macintosh) Print Head Holder...
  • Page 198 Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL Button Sheet Feeder Simulate illustration (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB Port Vivid Photo When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Index 16, 164 31, 53...

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