Page 1: Table Of Contents
BUBBLE JET PRINTER Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Preface Shipping Materials Introduction Printer Parts and Their Functions Setting Up Preparing the Printer Connecting the Printer to the Computer Installing the Print Head Loading Paper Installing the Printer Driver Aligning the Print Head Basic Operations Printing with Windows Printing with Macintosh...
Page 2: Exif Print
Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur la matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édicatée par l’Industrie Canada. International NERGY As an Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the NERGY guidelines for efficiency. The International that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equip- ment.
Page 3: Preface
Preface Shipping Materials Thank you for purchasing a Canon Bubble Jet Printer. Check that all the following items are in the box. If anything is missing or is damaged, contact your Canon Authorised Dealer or Sales Representative. Printer Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM...
Page 4: Printer Parts And Their Functions
Printer Parts and Their Functions Front View Card Slot Use to connect the PC card adapter. Indicator lamp Goes on when memory card reading becomes enabled and flashes while the memory card is being read. When this lamp goes off, when the memory card cannot be read.
Page 5: Inside The Printer
Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper. 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 6: Setting Up
• Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98 • Mac OS 8.6 or later Recommended: Canon or other computer manufacturer cable, up to 2 meters in length. Place the printer on a flat surface. Remove the packing material and tape from the printer as shown.
Page 7 Notes • If your computer has an earth connection, ensure that this is attached. • If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the power outlet after turning off the printer. Note If the Add New Hardware Wizard or Found New Hardware Wizard screen appears when carrying out the following...
Page 8: Installing The Print Head
Installing the Print Head • Never attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. • Never damage, modify, stretch, or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.
Page 9: Installing The Ink Tanks
print head Installing the Ink Tanks • For safety reasons, store ink tanks out of the reach of small children. • Do not drop or shake ink tanks. Remove the protective cap from the print head. Notes • Do not touch the print head nozzles or electrical contacts.
Page 10 Black Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Cyan Magenta Yellow Hold the ink tank as shown in the diagram and remove the protective cap. Notes • Do not squeeze the sides of the ink tanks as this may cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothes and hands.
Page 11: Loading Paper
Loading Paper Loading A4 (Letter) Size Plain Paper paper thickness lever print side Open the front cover. Move the paper thickness lever at the top of the print head holder to the left position. Close the front cover. Note Set the paper thickness lever to the left when using plain paper, to the right when using thick paper.
Page 12: Installing The Printer Driver
Installing the Printer Driver Note If you are printing with only Direct Print, skip this chapter and go to “Aligning the Print Head” on page 16. Installing the Printer Driver - Windows Notes • Do not disconnect the cable or remove the CD-ROM during the installation. The driver cannot be correctly installed.
Page 13 Place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Notes • If the CD-ROM does not run automatically, double-click My Computer in the Windows screen, for Windows XP, click Start and select My Computer, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Page 14: Installing The Printer Driver - Macintosh
Installing the Printer Driver - Macintosh Notes • Do not remove or insert the USB cable during installation, as this may result in the computer or printer not operating correctly. • Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder.
Page 15 Turn on the Mac. Place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Printer Driver folder, then select a language. Double-click Installer. Read the Licence Agreement and click Accept to continue. Click Install. Wait for the installation to finish. Note If the above message appears, check that there are no unsaved documents, then click the...
Page 16 Double click Memory Card Utility of the CANON BJ folder. Double click the BJ Installer. Click Read the Software License Agreement and if you agree, click Agree and then click Click Install. Installation is started, and when completed, a message for successful installation will be displayed.
Page 17 Select Chooser in the Apple Menu. Click the icon for the printer you are using and close Chooser. Before you use the printer, you must carry out print head alignment on page 18. Note Refer to the User’s Guide when using this printer as a network printer.
Page 18: Aligning The Print Head
Aligning the Print Head This operation must be carried out when using the printer for the first time. Aligning the print head positions allows you to print without shifts in the colour registration. Aligning the Print Head - Windows Click Start and select Printers in Settings.
Page 19 Note Before turning off the power If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, the computer recognizes the printer as a removable disk that is connected with a USB. Therefore, to turn off the printer while you are using the computer, you must perform the hardware removal operation on the computer.
Page 20 Aligning the Print Head - Macintosh Select Page Setup in the File menu. Click Utilities. Select Test Print from the menu and click the Print Head Alignment icon. Check that paper is loaded in the printer and click OK. If the pattern is not printed successfully, open the front cover and ensure that the ink tanks are correctly installed.
Page 21 In the same way, one by one, select the most even patterns printed with the least irregularities from each of Columns B to F, enter their numbers and click Send. Click Close. Click OK. This completes the printer setup. The printer is now ready to use.
Page 22 Adjusting the Print Head - Operation Panel - To print photographs more beautifully, be sure to adjust the position of the print head before you begin printing on your purchased printer for the first time. You should also adjust the print head position if lines or smudges appear when you print photographs.
Page 23 Press the Print button. icon is displayed. Note To interrupt the operation and start over, press the Cancel button, and start over from step 1. Repeat steps 5 and 6, and set the pattern numbers for columns B to F. When you finish pattern number settings for up to column F, the Press the Print button.
Page 24: Basic Operations
Basic Operations • If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately switch the printer off and always unplug the printer. Contact your local Canon service representative. • To avoid injury, never put your hand or fingers inside the printer while it is printing.
Page 25: Basic Print Settings
Click this for more details on the functions in the tab. (This may not appear when using Windows XP or Windows 2000. If this happens in Windows XP, click Start then select All Programs - Canon S830D - Guide. In Windows 2000, click Start then select Programs - Canon S830D - Guide).
Page 26: Printing With Macintosh
Printing with Macintosh Adjusting the print settings according to your needs allows you to produce better quality prints. Printing Open the Page Setup dialog box in your application. On the File menu, click Page Setup. Check the application’s user’s manual for the actual procedures.
Page 27: Page Setup
Page Setup Use the Page Setup dialog box to specify the paper size settings. Basic Print Settings For the best print quality, specify the minimum requirement settings in the Print dialog box. To get the best results, ensure you select the type of media loaded in the printer when printing on paper other than plain paper.
Page 28: Printing Without Using The Computer
Printing Without Using the Computer This chapter describes the procedure for using only the printer without the computer to print photographs taken with a digital camera. Before Printing This section describes basic operations required for printing, including how to use the operation panel and memory card and how to connect a digital camera to the printer.
Page 29: Changing A Setting
Operating the Cursor Buttons Moving between Items To move the (cursor), press the (down) buttons. Changing a Setting To change the photograph number or a setting, press the (left) and (right) button increases the photograph number; the (left) button decreases the photograph number.
Page 30: Using A Memory Card
Using a Memory Card This section explains how to set and remove a memory card. Memory Card and PC Card Adapter You can use the following memory cards. Set the memory card in the PC card adapter to use the card. •...
Page 31 (memory card) mark appears on the operation panel when the PC card adapter is set correctly. Memory card mark Note If images on the installed memory card are recorded in formats that are not supported by this printer, an -E- (error) appears with First/-Order- or Last. Such images are not printed.
Page 32 Indicator lamp Eject button. Check that the indicator lamp is off, and press the Eject button. Pull out the PC card adapter. Note Do not remove only the memory card with the PC card adapter still set in the card slot. Notes Saving the ink (to users who will be using the printer without connecting to a...
Page 33: Turn On The Printer
Using a Digital Camera You can print photographs connecting a Canon digital camera which has direct printing function. If you connect the digital camera with a provided Bubble Jet Printer - digital camera connection cable, perform the print operations from the digital camera.
Page 34: Using The Optional Image Viewer
Using the Optional Image Viewer The optional TFT Image Viewer <<IV-100>> allows you to display JPEG image data stored on the inserted memory card and check the print layout of the first page. Switching the Viewer Display On/Off Switching the Viewer Display On After attaching the viewer to the printer, turn on the viewer display according to the following procedure: Turn on the printer.
Page 35 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast The brightness and contrast of the viewer display can be adjusted from maintenance mode. Adjusting the Brightness Check that the printer power is on. Insert a memory card to which JPEG data has been saved (see page 28). Press the Maintenance button.
Page 36 Adjusting the Contrast Check that the printer is on. Insert a memory card to which JPEG data has been saved (see page 28). Press the Maintenance button. icon appears in Required Sheets. Press the (right) button six times. icon appears. Press the Print button.
Page 37: Printing Photographs
Printing Photographs This section explains how to print photographs without using a computer. Print Flow Print photographs according to the following procedure. The printing method can be selected from five modes: Index, All Frames, Single Frame, Specified Frame, and DPOF. Index Printing (see page 37) Prints a list of the photographs.
Page 38 Setting print details Setting the Number of Print Copies (see page 44) Setting the Media Type (see page 44) Setting the Print Layout (see page 45) Setting the Print Quality (see page 46) Printing the Date (see page 46) Correcting Photographs (see page 47) Operating the Cursor Buttons (see page 27) Printing Load paper into the printer, and press the Print...
Page 39 Printing a Photograph List (Index Printing) This mode allows you to print a list of the photographs and photograph numbers stored on the memory card. Notes • You will need the photograph numbers to specify the photographs to be printed. Note that these numbers are different from the ID numbers that the digital camera assigns.
Page 40 Note Specifying the range and print the photographs You can print only the specified range of the photographs in the memory card using either Index printing or All Frames printing function. Set the Print Index or Print All mode by using the Mode button, and then specify the range according to the procedure below.
Page 41 Printing a Sequential Range of Photographs (All Frames Printing) This mode allows you to print all photographs found on the memory card. You can also specify a range to print only some of the photographs. Note Printing is enlarged or reduced automatically to match the paper size. Depending on the Media Type and Layout settings, the top, bottom, right, or left section of the photograph may be cut off when the photograph is printed.
Page 42 Notes • You will need the photograph numbers to specify the photograph to be printed. You can check the photograph numbers by printing an index. See "Printing a Photograph List (Index Printing)" on page 37. • Printing is enlarged or reduced automatically to match the paper size. Depending on the Media Type and Layout settings, the top, bottom, right, or left section of the photograph may be cut off when the photograph is printed.
Page 43 Printing Selected Photographs in Batch Printing (Specified Frame Printing) This mode allows you to specify photographs to be printed and print the photographs in batch printing. Up to 99 photographs can be specified. Notes • You will need the photograph numbers to specify photographs to be printed. To check the photograph numbers, use index printing.
Page 44 Printing According to Camera Settings (DPOF Printing) If Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings are specified in the digital camera, the printing begins automatically according to the specified settings. Notes • This printer supports the following DPOF functions. - Specification of photographs to be printed - Print style (standard, index) - Date printing/photograph number printing (If both are selected, only date printing will be set.)
Page 45: Stopping Printing
Stopping Printing Starting printing without using the computer, you can stop printing from the operation panel. Cancel button Press the Mode button, and select DPOF mode. Notes • When memory cards containing photographs in DPOF are set in the slot, the DPOF mark appears on the operation panel, and DPOF mode is automatically selected.
Page 46: Print Applications
Print Applications You can set the type of paper and layout to be used in printing, the number of print copies, photograph correction, quality, and dated printing. Set these settings after you set the print mode (Index, All Frames, Single Frame, Specified Frame, and DPOF). Setting the Number of Print Copies (Copies) Copies allows you to set the number of copies in Single Frame mode.
Page 47 Operation panel display Setting the Print Layout (Layout) You can set the number of photographs (layout) to be printed on one sheet of paper. Notes • In Index mode, Layout cannot be set. • In Single Frame mode, the same photograph is printed in a line for the designated number in the specified layout.
Page 48 Setting the Print Quality (Quality) You can set the print quality. Note The print quality that can be set differs according to the media type and the print mode. Printing the Date When the Photograph Was Taken (Date Printing) The date when the photograph was taken, as recorded in the digital camera, is printed. Index printing Move the (cursor) to Layout by...
Page 49 Correcting Photographs (Image Correction) This function automatically corrects photographs before printing them. This function is effective when printing photographs that fogged because of fluorescent lighting effects or photographs that do not have proper exposure. Notes • When image correction is performed, printing may take a long time. •...
Page 50 Note To set more detailed photograph correction, two correction functions, a correction for colour fogginess and exposure (Photo Optimizer PRO function) and a correction for reproducing vivid colors (Vivid Photo function), are performed. To set only one correction function, follow the procedure below. Select ON (enable) for Optimize Image by pressing the (right) button.
Page 51: If Photographs Cannot Be Printed Clearly (Operation Panel Section)
If Photographs Cannot Be Printed Clearly (Operation Panel Section) If ink is still remaining but printing is blurred or a certain colour does not come out, nozzles in the print head may be clogged or the print head may be out of position. Use the Maintenance function to maintain the print quality.
Page 52: Printing The Nozzle Check Pattern
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print the nozzle check pattern and check whether inks is being ejected properly from the print head nozzles and whether the print head is correctly positioned. Note You can also print the nozzle check pattern by pressing the Reset button of the printer. Follow the procedure below.
Page 53: Cleaning The Print Head
Cleaning the Print Head Clean the print head if a nozzle in the print head becomes clogged. Perform print head cleaning only when necessary because the operation consumes a lot of ink. Note You can also perform print head cleaning by pressing the Reset button on the printer. Follow the procedure below.
Page 54: Deep Cleaning The Print Head
Deep cleaning the Print Head If print head cleaning is not effective, perform print head deep cleaning, which is a stronger cleaning process. Perform print head deep cleaning only when necessary because print head deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard print head cleaning. Press the Maintenance button.
Page 55: If An Error Is Displayed On The Operation Panel
If an Error Is Displayed on the Operation Panel If an error number is displayed on the operation panel, correct the error according to the procedure below. error number Black Photo-cyan Photo-magenta Cyan Magenta Yellow Error number: 001 Cause: Printer is being used. Corrective action: Printing starts when printing from the computer is completed.
Page 56 Error number: 103 Cause: Position of paper thickness lever is incorrect and ink level is low. Corrective action: Prepare a replacement ink tank. Replace the ink tank (see page 56), and set the paper thickness lever to the correct position to start printing. Press the Print button to restart printing under the current conditions.
Page 57 Error: An -E- (error) appears with First/-Order- or Last. Cause: Images on the installed memory card are recorded in formats that are not supported by this printer. Corrective Action: Such images are not printed. Error: Photograph cannot be read from memory card. (The indicator lamp does not go on; memory card mark does not appear.) Cause: Memory card or PC card adapter is not set properly.
Page 58: Print Head Maintenance
Print Head Maintenance If Blurring Occurs or If a Specific Colour Does Not Print Note The steps below can be performed only from the computer. If you perform them from the operation panel, refer to “If Photographs Cannot Be Printed Clearly” on page 49. Perform print head cleaning to improve the print quality.
Page 59: Notes On Handling The Usb Interface (For Windows Users)
Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) If installation of the printer driver does not proceed as instructed in this Quick Start Guide, there may be a problem with the USB driver installation. Try reinstalling the printer driver. Reinstalling If you cannot proceed beyond the Printer Port screen: Click Cancel.
Page 60: For Further Details
For Further Details... For more information, place the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. User’s Guide Contents The “User’s Guide” is in PDF format and can be found on the same CD-ROM as the printer driver. You can view this Guide on screen and print out any sections you require. Contents •...
Page 61: Specifications
• 640 x 480 pixels or greater, minimum 256 colours video display Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2400 (horizontal) x 1200 (vertical) dpi. max. Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Colour printing Photo printing (PR-101 A4) Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 203.2 mm/8.0 in max.
Page 62 Storage environment: Temperature: 0 to 35˚C (32 to 95˚F) Humidity: 5 to 90% RH (no condensation) Power supply: Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 29 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 430 (W) x 301 (D) x 188 (H) mm...
Page 63 Supported recording formats: JPEG (DCF/CIFF/Exif 2.2 or later/JFIF), TIFF (Exif-compliant) DPOF support (17 to 28 lb) for non-Canon brand media HR-101N GP-301/GP-301N HG-201 FM-101...
Page 64 Storage function: Supported operating systems Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Me, Windows 98 Mac OS 8.6 - 9.x Utilities Use the storage utility that comes with the printer. Functions Read, write Direct print function: Interface Card slot, Connector for digital camera print Operation panel Large LCD panel, 8 keys, 6 LEDs Supported paper types (The letters enclosed in brackets ([ ]) are the selection items in Media...
Page 65 Print quality Up to two levels for each media type Date printing Supported Correction function Photo Optimizer PRO, VIVID Photo DPOF function Ver. 1.00-compliant (Print index prints, Set the number of copies, Select images for print, Include the date on the print, Include the file number on the print) Resolution Up to 2400 1200 dpi...

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