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Canon S600 Quick Start Manual

Canon S600 Quick Start Manual

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  • Page 1 S600 S600 S600 S600 ™ ™ ™ ™ Color Bubble Jet Color Bubble Jet Printer Printer Color Bubble Jet Color Bubble Jet Printer Printer Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide ™ ™ ™ ™...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer Disclaimer Canon U.S.A., Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon S600 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    What Is a Printer Driver? ........2...
  • Page 4 Contents...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Basic Printing

    Congratulations on purchasing your new Canon With this printer, you can print basic business documents in color or black and white, as well as print on a variety of specialty media, such as Canon High Resolution Paper (ideal for business documents such as presentations that...

  • Page 6: What Is A Printer Driver

    Selecting the S600 Printer for Use Selecting the S600 Printer for Use If the S600 is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically be set as the default (main) printer. However, if your computer has access to multiple printers, you can set the S600 as the default printer.

  • Page 7: Recommended Paper Use

    Specialty Media For optimum results, Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media with your S600 printer. Follow the instructions that come with any specialty media on storing, handling and printing. The specialty media available for use with the S600 include: •...

  • Page 8: Loading Paper And Other Media

    Media to Avoid Media to Avoid Media to Avoid Do not use the following types of media with your S600 as they could produce poor quality print images, or jam or damage the printer: • Paper that is folded, excessively curled, wrinkled or wrapped •...

  • Page 9: Basic Printing

    Slide the paper guide to the edge of the media until it is firmly in place. You can load up to 100 sheets of plain (17 lb.) paper or 80 sheets of Canon High Resolution Paper in the paper rest at one time. Never load the paper above the load limit mark.
  • Page 10 Slide the paper guide to the edge of the envelopes until it is firmly in place.

  • Page 11: Cancelling A Print Job

    The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected. To cancel a print job from the S600 print dialog box: To cancel a print job from the S600 print dialog box: To cancel a print job from the S600 print dialog box:...
  • Page 12 Basic Printing To cancel a print job in Mac OS when using foreground printing: To cancel a print job in Mac OS when using foreground printing: To cancel a print job in Mac OS when using foreground printing: To cancel a print job in Mac OS when using foreground printing: On your keyboard, press the Apple™...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Advanced Print Features

    Paper and Ink graphic images or photographs can significantly improve the quality of your printout. (See “Recommended Paper Use” on page 3.) Also, always use the specific Canon inks for your S600 printer, as noted on the inside back cover. Printer Driver...
  • Page 14 Advanced Print Features Media Type Media Type The S600 automatically adjusts printer settings to improve print Media Type Media Type quality based on the media type (plain paper, Glossy Photo Paper, etc.) you select. Print Quality Print Quality When you select a media type, print quality is automatically set...
  • Page 15 Click OK OK to save the setting and close the S600 Properties window. To automatically make images more smooth in Windows: To automatically make images more smooth in Windows: To automatically make images more smooth in Windows:...

  • Page 16: Adjusting Color Balance, Intensity And Brightness

    You can enhance color printing by adjusting the color balance, intensity (saturation) and brightness. For more information on these settings, see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM, or access the online help (press F1 or click Help in Mac) while in the printer driver interface.
  • Page 17 From an application File File menu, File File select Print Print Print. Print With Canon S600 Canon S600 as the selected Canon S600 Canon S600 printer, click Properties Properties Properties. Properties Advanced Print Features (ICM) (ICM) is a feature that automatically adjusts the...

  • Page 18: Changing The

    Click to check the Photo Optimizer PRO When Photo Optimizer PRO is checked, the Apply Throughout Page becomes active. If this box is left unchecked, the S600 will optimize each image individually. If checked, all images will be automatically corrected with the same settings.
  • Page 19 Banner Printing Used for printing banners on special banner paper. When done, click OK For more feature descriptions, see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM or access the online help. To change page setup in Mac OS:...
  • Page 20 To change page layout and print order in Mac OS: To change page layout and print order in Mac OS: To change page layout and print order in Mac OS: Make sure that S600 is the selected printer (from the Apple menu, select Chooser...

  • Page 21: Saving And Recalling Driver Settings

    Page Border When done, click OK For more information on printer driver features, see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM, or use the Mac Bubble Help. Saving and Recalling Driver Settings Saving and Recalling Driver Settings...
  • Page 22 To save the new settings as your default settings for the Manual icon, click the name in the Settings list, then click Default See the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for instructions on removing manual settings and restoring default settings.

  • Page 23: Monitoring Ink Levels

    To check ink levels in Mac OS: To check ink levels in Mac OS: The S600 Print Monitor can display ink levels when they are running low if you have enabled background printing in the Choose option. See the S600 User’s...

  • Page 24: Replacing Ink Tanks

    To replace an empty ink tank: To replace an empty ink tank: To replace an empty ink tank: With the printer on, open the front cover. The printhead holder will automatically move to the center. Press the tab on the front of the empty ink tank, then remove and discard the empty tank.

  • Page 25: Printing Maintenance

    In a software application, click File then Page Setup Page Setup. Page Setup Page Setup Click Utilities Utilities. The Canon S600 Printer Utilities Utilities Utility window will appear. Select Test Print Test Print from the drop-down Test Print Test Print menu.

  • Page 26: Cleaning The Printhead

    Cleaning the Printhead If your printed output appears faded, streaked or scratchy, the printhead may need to be cleaned or aligned. See the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for additional corrective actions. Printhead cleaning consumes ink. Avoid unnecessary cleaning.

  • Page 27: Aligning The Printhead

    Click Start Start Start, then Settings Start Printers. Printers Printers Printers Right-click the Canon S600 Canon S600 Canon S600 printer Canon S600 icon, then select Properties Click the Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance tab, then Maintenance click the Print Head Alignment...
  • Page 28 To align the printhead in Mac OS: To align the printhead in Mac OS: To align the printhead in Mac OS: Make sure the printer is on and paper loaded. From the File File File menu in a software application, click Page Setup...

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

    Try This Try This Try This Try This See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 33, or see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for more information.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Mac OS Mac OS Mac OS Double-click the CD-ROM CD-ROM icon on your desktop. CD-ROM CD-ROM Normally, after you insert the S600 CD-ROM, the setup window displays automatically. If it does not: Windows Windows Windows Windows 1. Double-click My Computer...
  • Page 31 The installer will prompt you when to turn the printer back on. Also see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for more information.
  • Page 32 Check Pattern” on page 20 or “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 22. If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See “Cleaning the Printhead” on page 22 or the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for more information.
  • Page 33 Print dialog box, select the appropriate Print Mode Print Print setting. Windows Windows Windows Windows On the Main Main tab of the S600 Properties window, confirm that Main Main the Media Type Media Type selected matches the paper loaded. Media Type Media Type Mac OS Mac OS...
  • Page 34 If the ECP setting is incorrect, it could result in incorrect print information going to the printer. See the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for instructions on how to check ECP settings and reconfigure if needed.
  • Page 35 This is not an error condition. When Backgrounding is turned on, you can confirm the low ink alert in the BJ Print Monitor. See the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM for more information on using the BJ Print Monitor.

  • Page 36: Customer Care Center

    Customer Care Center Customer Care Center Customer Care Center Customer Care Center Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options: • For e-mail support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions (www.usa.canon.com • 24-hour, 7-day-a-week automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current products (1-800-423-2366 •...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Turn the computer on, and close any open software applications. Insert the S600 Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The setup program should run automatically. If the printer was on when the setup program started, the Add New Hardware Wizard will appear.
  • Page 38 If you have multiple users set up in OS 9, log in as the Owner. • To install the printer to a network, see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM. Insert the S600 Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 39: Uninstalling The Printer Driver

    To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OS: To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OS: To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OS: Insert the S600 Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, then click the CD-ROM CD-ROM icon.

  • Page 40: Safety Information

    Read and follow all of these cautions and warnings to ensure the safe use of the printer. To avoid the hazards of fire, personal injury, or damage to the printer, never attempt to use the printer in any way other than the methods described in this guide.
  • Page 41 If you detect smoke, unusual odors, or strange noises around the printer, immediately press the POWER button to turn off the printer and disconnect the power plug. To avoid fire or electric shock, never use the printer under these conditions. Call the Customer Care Center.

  • Page 42: Regulatory Information

    To avoid printer malfunction always use the POWER button to turn the printer on and off. Never remove the power cord from the power outlet until you have turned off the printer by pressing the POWER button. After the POWER/ERROR light goes out, you can unplug the power cord from the power outlet.

  • Page 43: Product Specifications

    Pentium processor; 16 MB RAM; 25 MB free hard disk space OS 8.1 - 9.1, USB port; 10 MB RAM; 30 MB free hard disk space The BJ Status Monitor cannot be used when the printer is used in a network operating environment.

  • Page 44: Limited Warranty-U.s. Only

    Limited Warranty—U.S. Only Limited Warranty—U.S. Only The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon”) with respect to the Canon brand computer peripheral product (the “product”) that you have purchased, when purchased and used in the United States.
  • Page 45 Canon’s instruction manual, or service performed by other than a Canon repair facility or an ASF. (b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon) that cause damage to the product or cause abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.
  • Page 46 (i) if you do not return your defective product to a Canon repair facility by the date specified by Canon and in the manner described below; (ii) if the defect(s) in the product is/are not covered by this limited warranty;...

  • Page 47: Index

    Image Color Management (ICM) Image Optimizer improving enlarged graphics improving print quality ink tanks monitoring levels in replacing installing the printer driver L L L L loading envelopes loading paper and other media ... 32 M M M M manually adjusting color settings...
  • Page 48 U U U U uninstalling the print driver W W W W ... 27 warranty ... 13 ...

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