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Using the Macintosh Printer Driver

Print Mode Settings

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Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings

Before you can start printing, a few basic settings must be made. Set the BJ Cartridge and
Media Type settings to match your printer setup, then select the icon corresponding to the
print mode which you want to use to print your document.

Setting the print mode and starting printing

Select the command used for Print in your application program.

Normally, click Print from the File menu, and the Print dialog box is
displayed.

Type in the number of copies to be printed, and then set which pages are to
be printed.

When only certain pages of a document are to be printed, enter the first
(From) and last (To) print pages.

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Содержание Color Bubble Jet S450 Series

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Страница 2: ...Manual Safety Precautions Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on Handling Print Media Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs ...

Страница 3: ...river Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance Routine Maintenance Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace a BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Heads Replacing the Ink...

Страница 4: ...POWER Light Flashes Orange An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Specifications General Specifications System Requirements Using the Optional IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems ...

Страница 5: ...5 Introduction Introduction Welcome Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks How to Use This Manual Safety Precautions ...

Страница 6: ...s Indicates instructions that if ignored could result in personal injury or material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment Instructions indicated by this symbol must be observed for safe operation Indicates useful reference information or supplementary instructions concerning operation of the equipment Be sure to read these notes This manual uses the following symbols depending on ...

Страница 7: ...cuments are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warranties concerning the products described Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license ag...

Страница 8: ...mputer Systems Inc Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the U S and other countries All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT As an ENERGY STAR Partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ...

Страница 9: ...xt page of the User s Manual Use this button to return to the page you were viewing previously This button moves you back from another page Use this button to display the previous page of the User s Manual This arrow and blue text indicate a jump to another location in the User s Manual where the topic shaded in blue is discussed ...

Страница 10: ...ow to Use This Manual contents for the User s Manual o the topic you wish to see detailed headings for each chapter you wish to return to the original condensed display Use this button when you wish to search for a word ...

Страница 11: ...ttempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock Turning off the printer Choosing a location Power supply Working around the printer Cleaning the printer BJ cartridges and ink tanks Using the printer near appliances such as fluorescent lamps ...

Страница 12: ... outlet after the POWER light goes off Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration The printer could tip over or fall and cause injury Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty in direct sunlight or close to a heating appliance or fireplace To avoid the risk of fires or electric shocks install the printe...

Страница 13: ...ll obstacles so you can unplug the power cord at any time Any obstacles could prevent you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and thereby cause a fire or electric shock When you are carrying the printer always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends When you are moving the printer to another location keep it stable so that you do not drop it and cause injury ...

Страница 14: ...rinter such substances could cause a fire or electric shock Power supply The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power cord Unplugging the power cord by pulling on the cord itself can damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock Do not use an extension cord This could cause a fire or electric shock ...

Страница 15: ...fire or electric shock The correct power supply voltage and frequency is USA Canada AC 120V 60Hz Do not attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet This could cause an electric shock Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet A loose or poorly inserted plug could cause a fire or electric shock ...

Страница 16: ...shock Do not use the printer while the power cord is bundled or knotted This could cause a fire or electric shock If you detect smoke unusual odors or strange noises around the printer immediately press the POWER button to turn off the printer and always unplug the power cord Continuing to use the printer in these circumstances could cause a fire or electric shock Call the Canon Customer Care Cent...

Страница 17: ...ith electrical components inside the printer Do not put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing The printer contains moving parts that could cause injury Do not place metal objects paper clips staples etc or containers of flammable solvents alcohol thinners etc on the top of the printer Such objects could fall or spill into the printer and cause a fire or electric shock ...

Страница 18: ...p From Canon Continued use of the printer when a foreign object has fallen into the printer could cause a fire or electric shock Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to clean the printer Never use flammable solvents such as alcohol benzene or thinner If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer such substances could cause a fire or electric shock ...

Страница 19: ...al printer components and suffer injury Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer The printer contains high voltage components that could cause a fire or electric shock BJ cartridges and ink tanks For safety reasons store BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children If a child inadvertently licks a BJ cartridge or ink tank or ingests any ink consult a physician immediat...

Страница 20: ...ouch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns Using the printer near appliances such as fluorescent lamps Allow at least 6 inches approximately 15 cm clearance between the printer and an appliance such as a fluorescent lamp Electrical noise generated by a fluorescent lamp placed too close to the printer may cause printer malfunctions...

Страница 21: ...21 Parts and Functions of the Printer Parts and Functions of the Printer Front View Rear View Inside the Printer Operation Panel ...

Страница 22: ... the paper especially a larger paper size Auto Sheet Feeder Holds multiple sheets of paper or other media which are automatically fed into the printer one sheet at a time Operation Panel Operation Panel Front Cover Open to install replace switch BJ cartridges or to remove a paper jam Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print heads and the surface of the paper you are printing on Pape...

Страница 23: ...vides a connection point for connecting a parallel interface cable to the printer Power Connector Provides a connection point for connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet Printer Cable Connector USB Interface Provides a connection point for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer ...

Страница 24: ...wo slots The left slot holds the BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge provided BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge optional or the IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge optional The right slot holds the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge provided Cartridge Lock Levers Lock the BJ cartridges onto the cartridge holder ...

Страница 25: ...utton to resume printing POWER light Lights to indicate the status of the printer Off Printer power off On green Ready for operation Flashing green Standby status or print job in progress Flashing orange Printer error Remove the cause of the error then press RESUME to continue printing Flashing orange and green Service error Contact the Canon Customer Care Center Getting Help From Canon ...

Страница 26: ...ow many times the light flashes If you release the button after the light flashes once Print head cleaning is performed Cleaning the Print Heads If you release the button after the light flashes twice A Nozzle Check Pattern is printed out Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver Using Maintenance Functions Printer Maintenance Note Windows Macintosh ...

Страница 27: ...27 Paper Handling Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing Area Notes on Handling Print Media Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs ...

Страница 28: ...s provided with special media for details about handling and printing Ordinary Paper Plain Paper Provides standard print quality You can use standard photocopier paper if its weight is within the range of 17 to 28 lb 64 to 105 g m2 You can also use Canon Bubble Jet Paper Envelopes You can use the standard US Commercial 10 and European DL sizes E E E ...

Страница 29: ...des and stained glass The original image is reversed mirrored when printed Banner Paper This banner paper allows you to print on up to six connected sheets of letter size paper to create party or advertising banners It is printable on both sides Brilliant White Paper Canon s unique paper formulation gives you a bright white printing surface that produces incredibly brilliant colors and dark crisp ...

Страница 30: ...of the same stock as Glossy Photo Paper You can print borderless photos by printing the image so that it extends beyond the perforations and then trim off the unwanted white margins Use this card when you want to print a full 4 6 inch photo Glossy Photo Paper This high quality glossy coated heavy weight paper produces vibrant life like color images With this paper you can print photographic qualit...

Страница 31: ...nd professional quality images It is ideal for printing photographs or business documents that include color charts and graphs Magnet Sheets This medium provides a durable bright white glossy surface Printable magnets can be cut to any desired shape or size They are ideal for picture frames calendars and business cards Transparencies Use transparencies to prepare materials for use with an overhead...

Страница 32: ...er Excessively thin media weight less than 17 lb 64 g m2 Excessively thick or extremely heavy paper exceeding 28 lb 105 g m2 Continuous feed paper tractor feed Punched paper loose leaf folder inserts etc Reply paid postcards such as double postcards Postcards with a photograph printed on the reverse side Postcards with a photograph or sticker pasted on Envelopes with overlapping flaps Envelopes wi...

Страница 33: ...ing ranges Width 3 94 in to 9 50 in 100 0 mm to 241 3 mm Height 3 94 in to 23 0 in 100 0 mm to 584 2 mm You can load media of the following weight for printing 17 lb to 28 lb 64 g m2 to 105 g m2 Paper Width Height Letter 8 5 in 11 0 in Legal 8 5 in 14 0 in A4 210 mm 297 mm A5 148 mm 210 mm B5 182 0 mm 257 0 mm Envelope US Com 10 9 5 in 4 12 in Envelope European DL 220 mm 110 mm Canon 4 6 4 in 6 in...

Страница 34: ... When the short edge of the paper is fed into the auto sheet feeder this is called Portrait orientation When the long edge of the paper is fed into the auto sheet feeder this is called Landscape orientation Paper Portrait vertical Landscape horizontal Letter Yes No Legal Yes No A5 Yes Yes B5 Yes No A4 Yes No Envelope US Com 10 No Yes Envelope European DL No Yes Glossy Photo Cards Yes No ...

Страница 35: ...Paper Must be printed on the whiter glossy side Greeting Cards 1 4 fold Must be loaded with the words Canon Greeting Cards face down Greeting Cards 1 2 fold Can be printed on either side High Gloss Photo Film Must be loaded and printed with the glossy side facing up and the cut corner at top right against the right side of the auto sheet feeder High Resolution Paper Must be printed on the whiter s...

Страница 36: ...Maximum capacity of sheet feeder Plain Paper Approximately 100 sheets 20 lb 75 g m2 Artist Canvas 1 sheet Back Print Film Approximately 10 sheets Banner Paper 1 sheet 2 to 6 sheets in length Glossy Photo Cards 1 sheet Glossy Photo Paper Approximately 10 sheets Greeting Cards 1 sheet High Gloss Photo Film 1 sheet High Resolution Paper Approximately 80 sheets Magnet Sheets 1 sheet Transparency Appro...

Страница 37: ...ver Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the paper you are printing on Media type Position Plain Paper Up Artist Canvas Down Back Print Film Up Banner Paper Down Glossy Photo Cards Up Glossy Photo Paper Up Greeting Cards Down High Gloss Photo Film Up High Resolution Paper Up Magnet Sheets Down Transparency Up Envelope Down ...

Страница 38: ...re is both a printing area recommended and a printable area possible Printing area dark gold Canon recommends that you print within this area for optimum print quality Printable area light gold The area where it is possible to print However printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision Letter Legal A4 A5 B5 Glossy Photo Cards US Com 10 Envelope European D...

Страница 39: ...able Area width height Letter 8 0 in 10 69 in Legal 8 0 in 13 69 in Printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision 1 26 0 91 0 25 0 25 0 20 0 12 Recommended printing area Printable area where it is possible to print Note ...

Страница 40: ...ight A4 203 2 mm 289 0 mm A5 141 2 mm 202 0 mm B5 175 2 mm 249 0 mm Printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision 32 0 mm 23 0 mm 3 4 mm 3 4 mm 5 0 mm 3 0 mm Recommended printing area Printable area where it is possible to print Note ...

Страница 41: ...ndling Printing Area Glossy Photo Cards Media Type Printable Area width height Glossy Photo Cards 4 31 in 6 30 in 0 20 0 16 1 10 1 10 Recommended printing area The printable area is identical to the printing area ...

Страница 42: ...er Handling Printing Area US Com 10 Envelope Media Type Printable Area width height US Com 10 8 0 in 3 81 in 0 25 1 25 0 20 0 12 Recommended printing area The printable area is identical to the printing area ...

Страница 43: ...ing Printing Area European DL Envelope Media Type Printable Area width height European DL 203 2 mm 102 0 mm 6 4 mm 10 4 mm 7 0 mm 3 0 mm Recommended printing area The printable area is identical to the printing area ...

Страница 44: ... in 65 88 in Letter 203 2 mm 1779 0 mm A4 Printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision 3 4 mm A4 0 12 3 0 mm 0 73 18 5 mm Recommended printing area Max 6 sheets Min 2 sheets Printable area where it is possible to print 3 4 mm A4 0 13 Letter 0 37 Letter Note ...

Страница 45: ...high temperatures or humidity To avoid bending or wrinkling the paper store it in a level place After printing do not touch the print side until the ink is dry If water gets on the printed media do not touch the print side until the media dries The following are guidelines on how long ink takes to dry on individual print media Artist Canvas About 15 minutes Back Print Film About 15 minutes Glossy ...

Страница 46: ...ling Printing on Special Media Types Artist Canvas Back Print Film Banner Paper Glossy Photo Cards Glossy Photo Paper Greeting Cards High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Magnet Sheets Transparencies Envelopes ...

Страница 47: ... Handling Printing on Special Media Types Artist Canvas Make sure that the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position Raise the paper rest Paper thickness lever Paper rest 1 ...

Страница 48: ...et You can load one sheet of Artist Canvas in the auto sheet feeder Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab Select High Resolution Paper in the Media Type box Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer For Page Size select Custom and set it to 9 5 14 Using the Wi...

Страница 49: ...ge installed in the printer Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Start the print job Remove each printed sheet as it is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry About 15 minutes are required for drying Return unused sheets to the original package Store the sheets in a flat dry cool location away from direct sunlight high temperature and high humidity Mac...

Страница 50: ...per Handling Printing on Special Media Types Back Print Film Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position Raise the paper rest 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 51: ...o align them neatly If the film is curled bend it slightly in the opposite direction of the curl to straighten it The matte side of the film is the print side which should be loaded face up To avoid touching the print surface always handle the sheets by the edges Unclean or scratched print surfaces can adversely affect print quality 2 Note ...

Страница 52: ...left side of the stack You can load up to ten sheets of film in the auto sheet feeder Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab Select Back Print Film in the Media Type box Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Change the settings if necessary Using the Window...

Страница 53: ...nted side until the ink is completely dry About 15 minutes are required for drying An image is reversed when printed on Back Print Film in order to display correctly when lit with a backlight After drying cover each sheet of Back Print Film with one sheet of plain paper uncoated to prevent sticking and abrasion Also cover each sheet of Back Print Film if you are storing them in plastic pockets to ...

Страница 54: ...per Handling Printing on Special Media Types Banner Paper Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position Lower the paper rest 1 Paper thickness lever Paper rest ...

Страница 55: ...ore sheet than you need for printing When you wish to print three sheets tear off a length of four sheets one more than you need for printing You can print on up to six sheets If you want to print a banner of maximum length six sheets tear off a length of seven sheets one more than you need for printing 2 Note ...

Страница 56: ...ith the right side of the sheet feeder and insert it into the sheet feeder until it stops Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet You can print on either side of Banner Paper Neatly fold the unprinted paper behind the printer and do not allow it to hang over the edge of the table 3 Print side up Note ...

Страница 57: ...57 Paper Handling Printing on Special Media Types Gently fold over the perforations between the first and second sheet 4 ...

Страница 58: ...vide ample space in front of the printer so each sheet is supported as it comes out of the printer and then allowed to hang over the edge of the table A dense printout will require more time to dry Be careful that wet ink does not stain the desk or the floor 5 Note ...

Страница 59: ...the print job In the Windows driver you select Banner Printing on the Page Layout tab Printing on Banner Paper When using a Macintosh select Banner Printing before creating a document using an application program Printing on Banner Paper 6 Windows Macintosh ...

Страница 60: ...r Handling Printing on Special Media Types Glossy Photo Cards Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position Raise the paper rest 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 61: ...gainst the right side of the sheet feeder For details refer to the instructions provided with the Glossy Photo Cards package Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet Do not remove the borders from the photo card before printing To avoid touching the print side glossy side always handle the sheet by the edges Unclean or scratched print surfaces can adversely affect print quality 2 Gloss...

Страница 62: ...con that indicates the print mode in the Printer Properties dialog box Specify the media type Glossy Photo Cards and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Click the Page Layout tab and make sure that the Page Size setting is Canon 4 6 Normally you can set the paper size with the application program However if the setting on the Page Layout tab does not match ...

Страница 63: ...d card as it is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry About two minutes are required for drying Tear away the strip of the Glossy Photo Card For more details see the instructions provided with the Glossy Photo Cards package Store unused Glossy Photo Cards in the original package in a dry cool location away from direct sunlight high temperature and h...

Страница 64: ...r Handling Printing on Special Media Types Glossy Photo Paper Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position Raise the paper rest 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 65: ... tap the edges against a flat surface to align them neatly If the film is curled bend it slightly in the opposite direction of the curl to straighten it To avoid touching the print surface always handle the sheets by the edges Unclean or scratched print surfaces can adversely affect print quality 2 Note ...

Страница 66: ...e under the stack Load the stack with the edges aligned against the right side of the sheet feeder For details refer to the instructions provided with the package Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the stack You can load up to ten sheets in the sheet feeder Do not use the Support Sheet B provided with the package 3 Print side glossy side up Loading Support Sheet A Note ...

Страница 67: ...Printer Driver Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the Printer Properties dialog box Specify the media type Glossy Photo Paper and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Start the print job Remove each printed sheet as it is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry About two minutes ar...

Страница 68: ...er Handling Printing on Special Media Types Greeting Cards Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position Raise the paper rest 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 69: ...e For details refer to the instructions provided with the Greeting Cards package Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab Select High Resolution Paper in the Media Type box Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the pri...

Страница 70: ...ion Paper and the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Start the print job Remove each printed card as it is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry Store unused Greeting Cards in the original package in a dry cool location away from direct sunlight high temperature and high humidity Macintosh 4 5 Note ...

Страница 71: ...m Use only the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge for printing on High Gloss Photo Film Do not use the BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position Raise the paper rest Note 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 72: ... with the right side of the auto sheet feeder and insert the sheet into the auto sheet feeder Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheet If the sheet is curled bend it slightly against the curl to straighten it Always handle the sheet by the edges An unclean or scratched print surface can adversely affect print quality 2 Print side glossy side up with the cut corner up and on the right C...

Страница 73: ...the Printer Properties dialog box Specify the media type High Gloss Photo Film and the BJ cartridge Color Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Start the print job Remove each printed sheet as it is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry About 10 minutes are required for drying Store unused film in the original package in a dry cool location away from d...

Страница 74: ...tion Paper Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position Raise the paper rest Fan the stack to remove static cling and align the edges of the stack by tapping them on a flat surface 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever 2 ...

Страница 75: ...the stack of paper with the whiter side facing up Align the stack with the right side of the auto sheet feeder and insert it into the auto sheet feeder Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the stack Make sure that the top of the stack is not higher than the load limit mark Maximum capacity of the sheet feeder is approximately 80 sheets of High Resolution Paper Note 3 Load limit mark Note ...

Страница 76: ...ies dialog box Specify High Resolution Paper for the media type and select the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Start the print job Check the printed sheets as they are ejected from the printer As soon as about 20 sheets have stacked on the paper output tray remove them If the printed sheets are excessively curled after they are ejected from the printer remo...

Страница 77: ...per Handling Printing on Special Media Types Magnet Sheets Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position Raise the paper rest 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 78: ...Place both sheets on a hard surface to align the bottom edge and sides From the bottom edge roll the two sheets together with the plain paper facing out and glossy side of the magnet sheet facing inside Once rolled hold in this position for 20 seconds 2 Glossy side of magnet sheet Plain paper Note 1 5 1 5 ...

Страница 79: ...of the sheet feeder Adjust the paper guide to the left side of the sheets You can load one Magnet Sheet in the sheet feeder Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab Select Glossy Photo Paper in the Media Type box The BJ Cartridge setting is automatically set to Color Change the settings if necessary Using the Windo...

Страница 80: ...e Macintosh Printer Driver Start the print job Remove the printed Magnet Sheet as it is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry About 30 minutes are required for drying Discard the sheet of plain paper Return unused Magnet Sheets to the original package and store the sheets in a flat dry cool location away from direct sunlight high temperature and hig...

Страница 81: ...per Handling Printing on Special Media Types Transparencies Make sure the printer is turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Up position Raise the paper rest 1 Paper rest Paper thickness lever ...

Страница 82: ... a flat surface to align them neatly To avoid touching the print surface always handle the sheets by the edges Unclean or scratched print surfaces can adversely affect print quality Do not remove transparencies from the package until you are ready to load them in the auto sheet feeder especially in humid conditions 2 Note ...

Страница 83: ... a slightly curled surface as a print side is recommended You can load up to 30 transparencies in the sheet feeder Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab Select Transparency in the Media Type box Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Change the settings if ...

Страница 84: ... is ejected from the printer Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry About 15 minutes are required for drying After drying cover each transparency with one sheet of plain paper uncoated to prevent sticking and abrasion Also cover each transparency if you are storing them in plastic pockets to prevent the transparencies from sticking to the plastic Store unused transparencies ...

Страница 85: ... turned on and the paper thickness lever is set to the Down position To avoid poor print results do not attempt to print on envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces To avoid misfeeds and jams do not use envelopes with overlapping flaps or pressure seals 1 Paper thickness lever Note ...

Страница 86: ...xpel all air If the envelopes are still warped hold the edges of the envelopes diagonally and bend gently Make sure the flaps are straight To ensure the envelopes feed correctly use a pen or similar object to flatten the flaps Failure to flatten the envelopes before loading may cause jams Warping and air pockets in the envelopes should not exceed 0 2 in 5 mm 2 Note ...

Страница 87: ...left side of the stack You can load up to ten envelopes in the sheet feeder Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab Select Envelope in the Media Type box Also make sure that the BJ Cartridge setting matches the BJ cartridge installed in the printer Change the settings if necessary Using the Windows 98 95 Printer D...

Страница 88: ...ge Size box for the envelope size Normally you can set the envelope size with the application program However if the setting on the Page Layout tab does not match the setting in the application progam change the setting here Using the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Select 10 Env 9 50 4 12 in or DL Env 220 0 110 mm for the envelope size Normally you can set the envelope size with the application prog...

Страница 89: ...89 Paper Handling Printing Photographs Tips for Printing Photographic Images About Photo Optimizer ...

Страница 90: ...e Use special media designed for reproducing photographs Use correct print settings in the printer driver Make sure that the printer is turned on Also make sure that the BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge is installed in the cartridge holder Load special print media in the auto sheet feeder of the printer Excellent prints of photographs can be obtained with plain paper for superior color reproduction using...

Страница 91: ...rtridge Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box Start the print job Select the command used for printing for example Print from the File menu to open the Printer Properties dialog box Select the Photo icon in the Printer Properties dialog box Select Photo Color in the BJ Cartridge setting and click the Print button For optimum reproduction of all the color tones make sure th...

Страница 92: ... box then click the Main tab Click the Advanced button Select Photo Optimizer in the Quality tab Check the Whole Page checkbox if necessary Enabled When the Whole Page setting is enabled the Photo Optimizer adjusts multiple photographic images appearing on the same page separately Use this setting when any trimmed or rotated images are contained in the page Disabled When the Whole Page setting is ...

Страница 93: ...g Photographs Open the Photo Optimizer in the Quality panel The Photo Optimizer feature works on the image that is edited using the edit menu such as Cut and Rotate in a graphics application program Macintosh 1 Disabled Enabled ...

Страница 94: ...e Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Windows 2000 and Windows NT Users Preparing and Executing a Print Job Getting to Know the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Making the Most of the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Using Maintenance Functions ...

Страница 95: ... Driver Basics The printer driver controls communication between the printer and your computer To use the printer with your computer you must install the printer driver For instructions on installing the printer driver refer to the Quick Start Guide A ...

Страница 96: ...o open the S450 Properties dialog box from the Start menu you click Start Settings and Printers Highlight the Canon S450 icon and then select Printing Preferences from the File menu The printer settings are arranged on these tabs Windows 2000 NT 4 0 tabs Main Page Setup Effects Profiles Maintenance Although the printer settings are arranged differently on these tabs the functionality is basically ...

Страница 97: ... to open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the desired icon for your print mode in the Choose Print Mode box under the Main tab The most appropriate print settings are pre assigned in each icon for a particular type of print job The BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are selected automatically Make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings match the BJ cartridges installed i...

Страница 98: ...s 98 95 Printer Driver Getting to Know the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Page Size Using Online Help Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box ...

Страница 99: ...ding on the application program you use different menu items may be used for printing For more details refer to the documentation for your application program From your application program You can open the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program before printing Select the command used for printing for example Print or Print Setup from the File menu in your application program M...

Страница 100: ... Driver Getting to Know the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Click the Properties button The Printer Properties dialog box opens The Main Page Layout Stamp Background and Maintenance tabs are displayed in the Printer Properties dialog box 3 ...

Страница 101: ...ommon to all application programs open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu This method is also helpful when you wish to use maintenance functions such as print head cleaning without starting up an application program Click the Start button Point to Settings then click Printers When the Printers window is displayed click the Canon S450 icon 1 2 ...

Страница 102: ...enu The Properties dialog box opens The Main Page Layout Stamp Background and Maintenance tabs are contained in the Printer Properties dialog box When you open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu some other tabs such as General and Details are added by the Windows operating system For more details on these additional tabs refer to your Windows documentation 3 Note ...

Страница 103: ...on according to your print job Icon Purpose BJ Cartridge Media Type For printing documents that consist mostly of text such as word processor files at the standard print quality Black Color Plain Paper Gives priority to print speed rather than print quality Use this print mode for trial printing Black Color Plain Paper Automatically recognizes photographs and graphics and prints using the optimum ...

Страница 104: ...he icon The settings on the Quality Special Effects and Color tabs are the properties of the print mode You can modify the default print mode settings as necessary Creating an original print mode Selecting the print mode After you select the icon match the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings with the BJ cartridges and print media installed in the printer Open the Printer Properties dialog box the...

Страница 105: ...ake sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are identical to the BJ cartridge and print media installed in the printer When you change a default setting in the BJ Cartridge or Media Type box the icon that indicates the current settings changes to User modified 3 Note Current settings ...

Страница 106: ... original print mode Setting the Page Size Set the page size you use from within the application program before printing Also make sure that the page size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box is identical to the page size setting in the application program Confirming the page size You can view the page size you use in the print settings information box of the Main tab Make sure that Page S...

Страница 107: ... Driver Getting to Know the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Changing the page size for regular paper sizes Click the Page Layout tab Click the down arrow in the Page Size box then select the appropriate page size from the pull down list 1 2 ...

Страница 108: ...to Know the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Changing the page size for custom paper sizes Click the Page Layout tab Click the down arrow in the Page Size box then select Custom Size from the pull down list The Custom Paper Size dialog box is displayed 1 2 ...

Страница 109: ...ows 98 95 Printer Driver Select inch or mm millimeter for the unit of measurement in the Unit box and enter the desired width and height within the following ranges Width 3 94 to 9 50 100 0 mm to 241 3 mm Height 3 94 to 23 0 100 0 mm to 584 2 mm Click the OK button 3 4 ...

Страница 110: ...opic the online help function provides the necessary information on the screen of your computer Finding information on a particular topic When you click the button on the upper right corner of the Printer Properties dialog box the shape of the mouse pointer changes to Click the desired item to learn more about the item A detailed explanation appears 1 2 ...

Страница 111: ... 95 Printer Driver Finding information on an operation procedure Click the Help button on the lower right corner of the Printer Properties dialog box When the contents of the Canon BJ Printer Driver Help are displayed select the desired item to learn more about that item 1 2 ...

Страница 112: ...irection Feed and Paper Thickness Lever in the illustrated guideline is correct Click the OK button The print settings become enabled and the Printer Properties dialog box closes When you want to enable the print settings without closing the Printer Properties dialog box click the Apply button When you do not want to enable the print settings click the Cancel button When you want to revert the pri...

Страница 113: ... Printing Documents Enlarged Poster Printing Printing on Banner Paper Changing the Print Order Number of Copies Printing a Stamp Printing a Background Optimizing Image Data Photo Optimizer Using Special Effects Changing the Print Quality Halftoning Adjusting Image Data Customizing the Print Settings in the Printer Driver Using Background Printing Using the BJ Status Monitor Using the BJ Printer Mo...

Страница 114: ...arged or reduced page on a paper size that is larger or smaller than the paper size of the original file in the application program There are two different ways to use Scaled Printing Setting the scaling value This method is helpful when you know the enlargement or reduction ratio before printing Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Page Layout tab Click Scaled Printing The Scaling...

Страница 115: ...f the Scaling box You can also enter the desired value directly Confirm the layout of the printout in the preview area and click the OK button When you wish to revert Scaled Printing to the original value 100 click Normal size Printing Setting a printer paper size different from the original page size Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Page Layout tab Click Scaled Printing The Sc...

Страница 116: ...Paper Size box which is different from the paper size originally set in the Page Size box the enlargement or reduction ratio is calculated automatically and is displayed in the Scaling box If you need to make a fine adjustment change the value in the Scaling box Confirm the layout of the printout in the preview area and click the OK button When you wish to revert to the original value 100 click No...

Страница 117: ...t layout you can print multiple pages on one sheet You can save the total amount of paper used for long documents This feature is also useful when you wish to view an image spread or print your document as a book cover Specifying the layout Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Page Layout tab Click Page Layout Printing The Specify button is displayed and the preview area display ch...

Страница 118: ...h to revert Page Layout Printing to the original setting click Normal size Printing Pages Click the down arrow and select the 2 Page Print or 4 Page Print layout The 2 Page Print setting prints two pages on one sheet of paper and the 4 Page Print setting prints four pages on one sheet of paper Page Order Click the icon in the Page Order box The icon indicates the order in which the pages run for e...

Страница 119: ...nd enlarging it for printing you can print one page on multiple sheets Pasting the pages after printing makes it possible to create a large sized document such as an artistic poster Setting the image divisions Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Page Layout tab Click the button for Poster Printing The Specify button is displayed and the preview area displays the changes 1 2 ...

Страница 120: ...number of printouts totals 4 3 3 The number of printouts totals 9 4 4 The number of printouts totals 16 Print Cut Paste in margins When Print Cut Paste in margins is enabled the printer prints cut and paste characters Use these characters as a guideline when you cut and paste each page after printing Print Cut Paste lines in margins When Print Cut Paste lines in margins is enabled the printer prin...

Страница 121: ...ormal size Printing You can divide the image divisions between printed pages and unprinted pages When you do not wish to print the page click the image division in the preview area The image division disappears and the page is not printed When you wish to restore the image division click the image division in the preview area again The image division reappears and the page is printed You can selec...

Страница 122: ... box and choose the desired icon in the Choose Print Mode box of the Main tab Also make sure that Plain Paper is set in the Media Type box Click the Page Layout tab Click the button for Banner Printing A confirmation message appears If you click the Help button detailed instructions on banner printing are given If you wish to skip over the detailed instructions on banner printing click the OK butt...

Страница 123: ...eeded Setting the print order and number of copies When you wish to print multiple copies of the same document specify the number of copies You can also change the print order with Reverse and Collate Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Page Layout tab When you print multiple copies of the same document set the number of copies between 1 and 999 in the Copies box Reverse order Us...

Страница 124: ...ument and collates copies of the same page Select the print order Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box Before setting the print order and number of copies make sure that Background Printing is enabled in the Page Layout tab If it is disabled you cannot change the print order and number of copies When Banner Printing is selected in the Page Layout tab you cannot change the...

Страница 125: ... stamp on your documents Stamps are notations RTANT which are frequently rubber stamped on al default stamps are available for immediate use Properties dialog box then click the Stamp Background ow and select the desired stamp item from the e stamp you select is displayed in the preview area at this ...

Страница 126: ...e stamp only x to print the stamp nly If you leave d the stamp is age n to close the Printer Properties dialog box and start the nd Printing is disabled or Banner Printing is enabled in tab the stamp items are grayed out and cannot be printing select None from the Stamp pull down list o change settings such as size color or position of the Define Stamp button izing the Print Settings in the Printe...

Страница 127: ...nd on your documents like a watermark Two types of default backgrounds are available for immediate use Printing a default background Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Stamp Background tab Click the down arrow and select the desired background item from the pull down list The background you select is displayed in the preview area at this time 1 2 ...

Страница 128: ...close the Printer Properties dialog box and start the print job When Background Printing is disabled or Banner Printing is enabled in the Page Layout tab the background items are grayed out and cannot be used When you wish to revert to the normal print setting without any background select None from the pull down list When you wish to change settings such as the layout or position of the backgroun...

Страница 129: ... use either Image Optimizer or Photo Optimizer Image Optimizer Enlarging an image often causes edges to look jagged To solve this problem after enlarging an image in your application program turn on the Image Optimizer before printing For example you may want to use the Image Optimizer when you print a low resolution image downloaded from a home page on the Internet Open the Printer Properties dia...

Страница 130: ...he Main tab Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box and start the print job The Image Optimizer setting may have little or no effect on printing depending on the application program you use The Image Optimizer setting has more effect on low resolution images than on high resolution images Using the Image Optimizer setting to smooth an image may require more time for printing...

Страница 131: ...raphic image created with a digital camera when it is printed out Use the Photo Optimizer to compensate unsatisfactory color balance and over or underexposure before printing Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Main tab Click the Advanced button Select Photo Optimizer in the Quality tab to enable the Photo Optimizer setting 1 2 3 ...

Страница 132: ... appearing on the same page as a whole Use this setting when any trimmed or rotated images are contained in the page Click the OK button to return to the Main tab Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box and start the print job Using the Photo Optimizer setting to adjust an image may require more time for printing When Background Printing is disabled in the Page Layout tab th...

Страница 133: ...or adjustments to improve the quality of the original image but also enhances images for artistic effect Setting Simulate Illustration Use this artistic effect to simplify complex image data so that a photograph appears to be an illustration Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Main tab Click the Advanced button Click the Special Effects tab 1 2 3 ...

Страница 134: ...ter Properties dialog box and start the print job The Simulate Illustration setting can be used with the Monochrome Effects setting see below When Background Printing is disabled in the Page Layout tab the Simulate Illustration setting is grayed out and cannot be used When Black is selected in the Main tab the Simulate Illustration setting is grayed out and cannot be used Setting Monochrome Effect...

Страница 135: ...setting The appearance of the image in the preview area changes to a monochrome image Select the desired monochrome effect from Sepia Blue Pink Green or Select Color When you select Select Color drag the color slide bar until the desired monochrome image is displayed in the preview area You can also select the desired monochrome image by clicking the right or left arrow of the color slide bar 3 4 ...

Страница 136: ...s dialog box and start the print job The Monochrome Effects setting can be used with the Simulate Illustration setting Setting Simulate Illustration When Background Printing is disabled in the Page Layout tab the Monochrome Effects setting is grayed out and cannot be used When Grayscale Print is enabled in the Main tab the Monochrome Effects setting is grayed out and cannot be used 8 9 Note ...

Страница 137: ...u to make fine adjustments to the print quality and halftoning settings Setting the print quality halftoning If there is a problem in the image data you wish to print the print quality and halftoning settings may not be visible or effective Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Advanced button in the Main tab Click the Quality tab and set Print Quality and Halftoning as needed Note...

Страница 138: ...the ink dots ejected from the nozzles of the print head Halftoning determines the color boundaries of intermediate tones Fine Fast Uses a simplified halftoning method for high speed printing Fine Lines up ink dots of different colors under the rules specified in the printer driver Use this setting for printing graphics or charts with clearly defined color boundaries Diffusion Randomly places ink d...

Страница 139: ...be used Adjusting Image Data When the color reproduction of your printouts is unsatisfactory you can adjust the color balance and intensity as needed Use this feature only when you wish to make fine adjustments to the color balance in the printouts and do not change the settings excessively Please note that this feature does not compensate the overall color balance of the image data as some applic...

Страница 140: ... Balance Move the slide bars of the individual colors For example when blues are too strong in the printouts drag the slide bar for Cyan to the left Output Style Specifies whether printouts should emphasize intermediate tones or produce bright and sharp colors When you select Auto the printer driver automatically distinguishes among the types of image data and switches to the most appropriate matc...

Страница 141: ...l image brighter with stronger contrast in the light areas and lower contrast in the dark areas Click the OK button to return to the Main tab Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box Depending on the application program you use you can also use the ICM Image Color Management feature of the Windows 98 operating system For more details refer to the online Help for Windows or yo...

Страница 142: ...es whether to make the overall printout darker or lighter Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Advanced button in the Main tab Click on the Color tab Move the Intensity slide bar to the left lighter or right darker Click the OK button to return to the Main tab Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Страница 143: ...hanging the default properties of the Print Mode settings as desired It is also possible to save your original print mode as a file and delete it when it is unnecessary Creating an original print mode Open the Printer Properties dialog box then select the most appropriate icon for printing your document from the Choose Print Mode box in the Main tab Click the Advanced button This displays all the ...

Страница 144: ...the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Making the Most of the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Change the print settings in the Quality tab if necessary Change the print settings in the Special Effects tab if necessary 3 4 ...

Страница 145: ...98 95 Printer Driver Making the Most of the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Change the print settings in the Color tab if necessary Click the Save tab You can save the desired print settings you made in steps 3 4 and 5 here 5 6 ...

Страница 146: ...ter driver such as Draft or Standard Select the desired icon from the Icon Selection box Write a brief description in the Description box if necessary Click the Save button The icon you selected in step 8 appears in the Saved Settings box at this time Click the OK button to return to the Main tab Make sure that the icon you selected in step 8 for the new print settings is in the Choose Print Mode ...

Страница 147: ...racters 3 Select the desired icon from the Icon Selection box 4 Write a brief description in the Description box if necessary 5 Click the Save button You cannot use a title that is pre assigned in the printer driver such as Draft or Standard Changing the position of a print mode icon Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Advanced button in the Main tab Click the Save tab Select the...

Страница 148: ...riginal print mode as a file Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Advanced button on the Main tab Click the Save tab Select the icon you wish to save as a file in the Saved Settings box Click the Save As button This displays the Save File dialog box Enter a file name in the File Name box Select the drive name and folder name in the Directory box Click the OK button The print mode ...

Страница 149: ...og box Select the drive name and folder name in the Directory box Select the file in which the original print mode was saved in the File Name box Select the icon you wish to open in the Icon Selection box Click the OK button The original print mode you opened in the printer driver is displayed in the Saved Settings box Deleting an unnecessary print mode Open the Printer Properties dialog box then ...

Страница 150: ...te default print modes such as Standard You can delete the unnecessary print mode directly in the Choose Print Mode box of the Main tab 1 Right click the icon of the original print mode you wish to delete in the Choose Print Mode box of the Main tab 2 When a confirmation message appears click the OK button Creating and deleting an original stamp You can create an original stamp by changing the def...

Страница 151: ...own menu When you wish to create an original stamp select None in the Stamp box Click the Define Stamp button The Stamp Settings Properties dialog box is displayed When you need detailed descriptions of the settings on any tab click the button and then move the symbol to the item you want to learn more about in order to display the online Help of the printer driver Specify original settings relate...

Страница 152: ...dows 98 95 Printer Driver Making the Most of the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver Specify original settings related to colors in the Color tab Specify original settings related to the stamp position in the Placement tab 5 6 ...

Страница 153: ... Save settings tab Click the Save button When a confirmation message appears click the OK button Click the OK button in the Save settings tab to return to the Stamp Background tab Deleting an unnecessary stamp Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Stamp Background tab Click the Define Stamp button The Stamp Settings Properties dialog box is displayed 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 ...

Страница 154: ...IAL Creating and deleting an original background You can create an original background by changing the default properties of the Background settings as desired You can also register your original background bitmap file only in the printer driver Creating an original background Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Stamp Background tab When you wish to change the settings of a defau...

Страница 155: ...r Driver Click the Select Background button The Background Settings Properties dialog box is displayed Click the Select File button The Select image file dialog box is displayed Select the name of the drive in which the bitmap file you wish to use as an original background is saved 3 4 5 ...

Страница 156: ...und is saved Select the file name of the bitmap file you wish to use as an original background Click the OK button The file name you specified in step 7 is displayed in the File box of the Background tab Specify the other settings in the Background tab if necessary Click the Save settings tab Enter a name for the original background in the Title box of the Save settings tab 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Страница 157: ...5 MB A bitmap file that is larger than 15 MB cannot be used as the background Deleting an unnecessary background Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Stamp Background tab Click the Select Background button The Background Settings Properties dialog box is displayed Click the Save settings tab Select the background you wish to delete from the Title box Click the Delete button When a...

Страница 158: ... Layout tab of the Printer Properties dialog box When background printing is enabled the BJ Background Monitor and BJ Backgrounder are launched before the printer starts the print job You can verify information on the print process When background printing is disabled in the Page Layout tab the following settings cannot be used because background printing is applied to them Page Layout tab Page La...

Страница 159: ... Monitor icon minimized on the Windows Taskbar The following items are displayed Application Print Document Shows the file names of documents that are queued or currently being printed Depending on the application program you use the name of the application program is also displayed The icon on the left of the file name indicates the document which is currently being printed Page s Size Shows the ...

Страница 160: ...t the BJ Background Monitor Select Quit from the File menu You can give priority to background printing Select Priority from the Option menu and drag the slide bar As you drag the slide bar to the left another job you are working on using an application program is given priority over the background printing in order to make the processing for the application program faster You can change the tempo...

Страница 161: ...BJ Background Monitor while the printer is not printing follow these steps 1 From the Start menu select Programs 2 Point to BJ Printer and then select BJ Background Monitor or 1 Double click the BJ Printer icon on the Windows desktop 2 Double click the BJ Background Monitor in the BJ Printer window For more details on the BJ Background Monitor refer to the online Help for the BJ Background Monitor...

Страница 162: ...kes it possible to perform the following tasks You can cancel a print job When you wish to cancel printing in mid job click the Cancel button When a confirmation message appears click the OK button You can stop the print process of the printer driver temporarily When you wish to stop the print process of the printer driver temporarily for some reason click the Pause button While the print job is p...

Страница 163: ...ition the BJ Status Monitor detects the remaining ink of the BJ cartridge and displays a warning message when the ink is low About the operating environment The following are the minimum requirements to run the BJ Status monitor When using the parallel interface only Check that your computer supports bi directional communications Check that your printer cable interface cable supports bi directiona...

Страница 164: ...art menu 2 Click the Canon S450 icon in the Printers window then select Properties from the File menu 3 Click the Details tab 4 Click the Spool Settings button 5 Check that the Enable bi directional support for this printer is enabled in the Spool Settings dialog box Launching the BJ Status Monitor When a print command is sent to the printer or low ink is detected the BJ Status Monitor is launched...

Страница 165: ...river type of BJ cartridge click the BJ Status Monitor icon r The following items are displayed of the printer you are using me of the document that is currently being printed e application program you use the name of the m is also displayed status and print job progress using graphics and ...

Страница 166: ...etails tab the print job progress is indicated by the percentage and gauge shown here Pages Printed Shows the number of printed pages Cancel Printing Click this button when you wish to cancel the print job before data transfer is completed Cartridges Shows the BJ cartridges currently installed in the printer Left cartridge holder Black BJ Cartridge Photo BJ Cartridge Scanner Cartridge Right cartri...

Страница 167: ... Status Monitor When nothing is displayed in Progress follow these steps 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu 2 Click the Details tab 3 Click the Spool Settings button 4 Check that Spool print jobs so program finishes printing faster is enabled in the Spool Settings dialog box 5 Check that RAW is displayed in the Spool data format box To close the BJ Status Monitor click th...

Страница 168: ...s automatically Check the meaning of the error in the Status box of the Printer Status tab first Then click the Guide tab and refer to the information on the solution When the remaining ink is running low the BJ Status Monitor displays a low ink warning icon in the Printer Status tab Black is running low Cyan is running low Magenta is running low Yellow is running low ...

Страница 169: ...iver When the ink runs out the low ink warning icon is replaced with the ink empty icon For more details click the Ink Information tab Even after the ink runs out the printer continues to print for a while However it is recommended that you install a new ink tank Replacing the Ink Tanks Note ...

Страница 170: ... the Printer Status tab Switching the BJ Status Monitor When you are using multiple Bubble Jet printers and launching the BJ Status Monitor of each printer as well select the port to which the printer you wish to display is connected from the Port menu The BJ Printer Monitor displays all Bubble Jet printers installed in your system To launch the BJ Status Monitor of a specific printer double click...

Страница 171: ...J cartridges You can also launch the BJ Printer Monitor for a desired printer About the operating environment The following are the minimum requirements to run the BJ Printer monitor When using the parallel interface only Check that your computer supports bi directional communications Check that your printer cable interface cable supports bi directional communications When using the parallel or US...

Страница 172: ... icon in the Printers window then select Properties from the File menu 3 Click the Details tab 4 Click the Spool Settings button 5 Check that Enable bi directional support for this printer is enabled in the Spool Settings dialog box Launching the BJ Printer Monitor From the Start menu select Programs Point to BJ Printer and then select BJ Printer Monitor or Double click the BJ Printer icon on the ...

Страница 173: ...me shows the printer status Normal condition A warning occurred for some reason An error occurred for some reason Port Shows the port to which the printer is connected Status Shows a brief description about the printer status Cartridges Shows the type of the installed BJ cartridges Ink Information Shows ink information when the remaining ink is running low or when it runs out Jobs Shows the number...

Страница 174: ...red by other computers Make sure that the printer port setting is correct before using the BJ Printer Monitor For example if you are using a printer which does not support USB or infrared communication but the printer port is set to a USB port or IrDA port the printer is not displayed in the BJ Printer Monitor To close the BJ Printer Monitor click the X button on the upper right corner of the BJ P...

Страница 175: ...wish to refresh the information display of the BJ Printer Monitor select Refresh from the View menu To launch the BJ Status Monitor from the BJ Printer Monitor screen select the desired printer name and then select Start Status Monitor from the Printer Info menu You can also launch the BJ Status Monitor by double clicking the printer name For more details refer to the online Help for the BJ Printe...

Страница 176: ...rinter Driver Using Maintenance Functions Cleaning the Print Heads Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Heads Turning the Printer On and Off Using the Special Settings Using ECP Mode Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver ...

Страница 177: ...d deep print head cleaning Always execute normal print head cleaning first If this does not correct the problem then execute deep print head cleaning Cleaning the print heads consumes ink so clean the print heads only when necessary Normal print head cleaning Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Maintenance tab Click the first left print head cleaning icon in the Print Head Cleani...

Страница 178: ...ng begins It takes about 40 seconds to complete print head cleaning and the POWER light stops flashing Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to confirm the success of normal print head cleaning Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern You can also start print head cleaning with the RESUME button on the printer Press and hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light flashes once and then release it 3 4 Note ...

Страница 179: ...lways execute normal print head cleaning first Only when the normal print head cleaning does not correct the problem perform deep print head cleaning Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Maintenance tab Click the print head deep cleaning icon in the Print Head Cleaning box Note 1 2 ...

Страница 180: ...ning and the POWER light stops flashing Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to confirm the success of deep print head cleaning Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern If the cleaning had no effect perform normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning again After cleaning the print heads several times if the Nozzle Check Pattern is not satisfactory a print head may be worn out and the corresponding BJ c...

Страница 181: ...jected from the print head nozzles and whether the print heads on the BJ cartridges are correctly aligned Print the Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are streaked or the color tones are not correct or after performing print head cleaning Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Maintenance tab Click the nozzle check pattern icon in the Test Prints box 1 2 ...

Страница 182: ...ge appears make sure that paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is turned on Click the OK button You can also start printing a Nozzle Check Pattern with the RESUME button on the printer Press and hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light flashes twice and then release it 3 4 Note ...

Страница 183: ... are broken or missing print head cleaning is required Cleaning the Print Heads If patterns 3 are not overlapped perfectly print head alignment is required Aligning the Print Heads 1 2 3 Standard color combination BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge and BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge 1 BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 2 BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 3 Print head alignment check pat...

Страница 184: ...ads If patterns 3 are not overlapped perfectly print head alignment is required Aligning the Print Heads 3 1 2 1 BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 2 BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 3 Print head alignment check pattern for both BJ cartridges Photo color combination optional BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge optional and BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge ...

Страница 185: ...no effect perform normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning again After cleaning the print heads several times if the Nozzle Check Pattern is not satisfactory one of the print heads may be worn out and the corresponding BJ cartridge must be replaced Replacing a BJ Cartridge Note ...

Страница 186: ...automatically and manually Normally you will alignment feature of the printer driver If this does not an execute manual print head alignment Properties dialog box then click the Maintenance tab d alignment icon in the Test Prints box on message appears make sure that the printer is east one sheet of plain paper is loaded in the printer n The printer starts to print the head alignment pattern ...

Страница 187: ...circumstances When ink runs out The nozzles of the print heads are clogged The printer is exposed to strong light If automatic alignment does not work properly execute manual print head alignment Manual print head alignment To turn off the printer after automatic head alignment always press the POWER button to turn off the printer If you do not turn off the printer correctly with the POWER button ...

Страница 188: ...es not work effectively for some reason align the Properties dialog box then click the Maintenance tab ng on the bottom right of the screen You see this screen s manually then click the Send button on message appears click the OK button head alignment icon on the Maintenance tab ...

Страница 189: ...e the printer is turned on and at least two sheets of letter size plain paper are loaded then click the OK button The printer starts to print the standard head alignment pattern During print head alignment do not open the front cover When this pattern is printed click the Yes button 6 7 Print head alignment pattern ...

Страница 190: ...indows 98 95 Printer Driver Using Maintenance Functions n erns in lines of Y from X1 to X6 and from B1 to r the appropriate number where you see the lines ntering numbers click the OK button to save the settings X1 B1 ...

Страница 191: ... letter size plain paper is loaded then click the OK button The printer starts to print the high resolution head alignment pattern Check all the patterns in lines of Y from X1 to X6 and from B1 to B2 For each line enter the appropriate number where you see the lines perfectly aligned 10 11 Correct Incorrect Y X6 B1 ...

Страница 192: ...he settings Click the OK button This completes the manual print head alignment procedure When you wish to turn off the printer after manual head alignment always press the POWER button to turn off the printer If you do not turn off the printer correctly with the POWER button the print head alignment settings are not saved 12 13 Note ...

Страница 193: ...or a certain period of time or turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer Turning the printer off Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Maintenance tab Click the Power off icon When a confirmation message appears click the OK button The printer is turned off The next time you turn on the printer press the POWER button of the printer Setting Auto Power on off Op...

Страница 194: ...fault setting is Disable Auto Power Off Click the down arrow and select the desired value When no data is sent to the printer within the set time interval the printer is turned off automatically The default setting is Disable Make sure that the printer is turned on and click the Send button When a confirmation message appears click the OK button When you wish to disable the Auto Power On Off setti...

Страница 195: ...e mode roperties dialog box and then click the Custom Setting tenance tab This displays the Custom Setting dialog box r operation mode as needed P mode when using the parallel interface only x when you wish to use the ECP mode setting to operate CP Mode ing x when you wish to shorten the response speed of the igh speed printing ...

Страница 196: ...head operation while the print job is being executed Use this setting to prevent the next page from stacking on top of a printed page before it is dry Automatically align heads after replacing BJ cartridge Click this checkbox when you wish to perform print head alignment automatically each time you change a BJ cartridge Align heads manually Click this checkbox when you wish to perform manual print...

Страница 197: ...r at a higher speed while keeping compatibility with the former interface type This shortens the time required for printing depending on the computer system Before changing the data transfer method to the ECP mode consider the following points The computer system and printer cable you are using must support ECP mode For details contact your computer manufacturer The parallel port must be set for E...

Страница 198: ...the data transfer method to ECP mode follow these steps 1 Click the Custom Setting button in the Maintenance tab 2 Uncheck the Set printer to ECP mode checkbox in the Custom Setting dialog box 3 Click the Send button 4 Shut down Windows then turn the printer off 5 Turn the printer back on again The ECP mode setting is released Note ...

Страница 199: ...ling the BJ Printer Driver with the Uninstaller When you use multiple Bubble Jet printers and wish to delete all the printer drivers for the Bubble Jet printers at the same time use the Uninstaller feature Select Programs from the Start menu then click BJ Printer Click Uninstall When a confirmation message appears click the Yes button Click the OK button This completes the uninstallation procedure...

Страница 200: ...sktop 2 Double click the Uninstall icon in the BJ Printer folder When you wish to delete a specific printer driver follow these steps 1 Select Settings from the Start menu then click Printers 2 Select the icon of the printer driver you wish to delete in the Printers window 3 Select Delete from the File menu 4 When a confirmation message appears click the Yes button You cannot run the uninstaller w...

Страница 201: ...201 Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance ...

Страница 202: ...river Basics The printer driver controls communication between the printer and your computer To use the printer with your computer you must install the printer driver For instructions on installing the printer driver refer to the Quick Start Guide A ...

Страница 203: ...as follows Set the paper size you use from within the application program before printing Select the command used for printing for example Print in the File menu in the application program Select the most appropriate icon that indicates the print mode in the Printer Properties dialog box Specify the BJ Cartridge setting according to the BJ cartridge you are using Specify the Media Type setting aco...

Страница 204: ...204 Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Print Mode Settings Selecting a Printer Driver Changing the Page Setup Dialog Box Settings Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings How to Use Help ...

Страница 205: ...ect printer driver for your type of connection Once you have chosen the printer driver it will remain selected You will only need to choose it again if you change to another driver Selecting the printer driver using the Chooser If the printer is directly connected to your Macintosh use the procedure below to choose the printer driver Select Chooser from the Apple Menu The Chooser is displayed Clic...

Страница 206: ...ckground printing set Backgrounding to On Click in the Close box to close the Chooser A dialog box may appear with this message You have changed your current printer Please choose Page Setup in all the open applications Simply click OK You can now use the S450 for printing 3 Close box 4 ...

Страница 207: ... created with open the Page Setup dialog box and select the paper printer The default Paper Size is Letter orientation og box from your application program nd used for Page Setup in your application program ge Setup from the File menu and the Page Setup dialog Size drop down box and then select the appropriate e pop up menu ...

Страница 208: ...intosh Printer Driver Print Mode Settings n ialog box closes stom paper sizes select any one of Custom1 to Custom3 nd used for Page Setup in your application program ge Setup from the File menu and the Page Setup dialog ...

Страница 209: ...209 Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Print Mode Settings ect Custom1 Custom 2 or Custom3 and then click the g box is displayed for the unit of measurement in Unit and enter the desired ...

Страница 210: ...box closes and the specified paper size is set Any Custom can be specified as the user defined paper size To make the setting made with the Page Setup dialog box the default so that it is automatically selected whenever a new document is created place a check mark in the Save Settings checkbox 4 Note ...

Страница 211: ...dge and printer setup then select the icon corresponding to the to print your document ing printing nd used for Print in your application program nt from the File menu and the Print dialog box is r of copies to be printed and then set which pages are to pages of a document are to be printed enter the first o print pages ...

Страница 212: ... Print Mode Settings e and then select Media Type wn box to display a pop up menu Select the BJ cartridge ave installed and the media type you have loaded created in color is to be printed out in monochrome k in the Print Grayscale checkbox ...

Страница 213: ...g and Color Correction Prints documents made up primarily of text at normal quality Intended for printing graphs and other computer graphics with clear color boundaries Intended for printing photographs and other graphics that use gradations of color and tone Allows you to customize the print mode settings Setting for Manual Printing ton to close the Print dialog box and start the print job ...

Страница 214: ...ew of the document as it will appear when printed click the Options button and change the output destination Open the Print dialog box and click the Options button The Options dialog box is displayed Select Preview as the output destination and click the OK button Click the Preview button in the Print dialog box 1 2 3 ...

Страница 215: ...Printer Driver Print Mode Settings The Preview dialog box is displayed When you are satisfied with the document and want to print it click the Print button To close the preview screen without printing click the Cancel button 4 ...

Страница 216: ...e your document as a PICT file click the Options button and change the output destination Open the Print dialog box and click the Options button The Options dialog box is displayed Select PICT File as the output destination and click the OK button Click the File button in the Print dialog box 1 2 3 ...

Страница 217: ...217 Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Print Mode Settings Type in the Filename under Save as and click the Save button The document data is saved in PICT file format and displayed on your desktop 4 ...

Страница 218: ... sition the cursor over a given item a brief explanation of ons from the Help menu driver screens the Page Setup dialog box the Print r over the item for which you want to display an planation of the item is displayed oon help select Hide Balloons from the Help menu Select the option to print picture or llustrations ...

Страница 219: ...ed Printing on Banner Paper Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet Changing the Print Order Setting for Manual Printing Changing the Print Quality Halftoning Optimizing Image Data Adjusting the Image Data Registering and Managing Print Settings Using Background Printing Using the Printer With a Network ...

Страница 220: ... or smaller than the page size of the original file in the application program Setting the scaling value Set a value between 25 and 400 as the enlargement reduction scale in the Page Setup dialog box Open the Page Setup dialog box Normally select Page Setup from the File menu Set Paper Size as necessary Set the desired enlargement or reduction ratio in Scale Enter the value of the enlargement or r...

Страница 221: ... click the Print button in the Print dialog box Normally select Print from the File menu to open the Print dialog box When you wish to revert Scaled Printing to the original value set the original value 100 in the Scale box You can type in a Scale value from 25 to 400 When clicking the arrows the Scale values run from 50 to 200 4 5 Note ...

Страница 222: ...check mark in the Banner Printing checkbox in the Page Setup dialog box Open the Page Setup dialog box Normally select Page Setup in the File menu Select Letter in Paper Size Click the Banner Printing checkbox to place a in the box Click OK When a confirmation message appears click the OK button The Page Setup dialog box closes 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Страница 223: ...printing clear the check mark from the Banner Printing checkbox Printing Multiple Pages on One Sheet By reducing the scale in a 2 up or 4 up layout you can print multiple pages on one sheet of paper You can save the total amount of paper used for long documents This feature is also useful when you wish to view an image spread or print your document as a book cover Specifying the layout Open the Op...

Страница 224: ...es on one sheet of paper and the 4 Page Print setting prints four pages on one sheet of paper Confirm the layout of the printout in the Preview Make the following settings as necessary Page Order Click on the Page Order drop down box The illustration indicates the order in which the pages run Horizontally from top left Horizontally from top right Vertically from top left Vertically from top right ...

Страница 225: ...e 1 Up layout in Page Layout Changing the Print Order Based on the default settings of the printer driver the printer starts printing one set of any document from the first page When two or more copies of the same data are to be printed specify collation reverse order printing This saves you from having to rearrange the copies after they have printed Setting the print order When you wish to print ...

Страница 226: ...isabled the printer starts printing from the first page of the document Print collated pages Use this setting when you print multiple copies of a multiple page document When Print collated pages is enabled the printer prints the document and collates each copy from the first page through to the last page When Print collated pages is disabled the printer prints the document and collates copies of t...

Страница 227: ...ty halftoning color balance and density Also once you have specified your custom settings you can reapply those settings simply by clicking the icon Specifying the print settings manually Select the icon from Print Mode in the Print dialog box You can then set the items in the Quality panel and the Color panel Open the Print dialog box Normally select Print from the File menu Click the icon in Pri...

Страница 228: ...228 Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Executing Special Functions Set Print Quality or Halftoning as necessary Changing the Print Quality Halftoning Photo Optimizer 4 ...

Страница 229: ...l is displayed Adjusting the Image Data When you have completed the settings click the OK button Then return to the Print dialog box Click the Print button to close the Print dialog box and start the print job When the same print mode setting is to be used the next time you print select the icon from Print Mode in the Print dialog box 5 6 7 Note ...

Страница 230: ...ere is a problem in the image data you wish to print changes to the print quality and halftoning settings may not be visible or effective Adjusting the print quality When you wish to specify detailed Print Quality and Halftoning select the icon in Print Mode Open the Print dialog box Normally select Print from the File menu Select the icon in Print Mode Click the Details button The Quality Panel o...

Страница 231: ... right the better the print quality will be but the longer it will take to perform the printing The print mode display varies with the position of the slide bar Select the Halftoning icon as necessary The halftoning selection determines the way in which the ink dots are arranged on the page and changes the appearance of halftones 4 5 ...

Страница 232: ...o print images with blurred boundaries and fine gradations of tone and color This setting is best for printing photographs Click the OK button You return to the Print dialog box Click the Print button to close the Print dialog box and start the print job Some Print Quality settings cannot be selected depending on the setting made for Halftoning To obtain the best quality printing select Scatter So...

Страница 233: ...pensate for unsatisfactory color balance and over or under exposure before printing Photo Optimizer Place a check mark in the Photo Optimizer checkbox in the Detailed Settings dialog box Open the Print dialog box Normally select Print from the File menu Select the icon in Print Mode Click the Details button The Quality Panel of the Detailed Setting dialog box is displayed Place a check mark in the...

Страница 234: ...e only when you wish to make fine adjustments to the color balance in the printouts and do not change the settings excessively Please note that this feature does not compensate the overall color balance of the image data as some application programs for editing image data would do Adjusting the colors Select the icon in Print Mode and then click the Color icon in the Detailed Setting dialog box Op...

Страница 235: ...rinting with a Bubble Jet printer Normally you will select this setting ColorSync Selected when color correction is performed with ColorSync None Selected when color correction is not to be applied Matching Method This sets the color representation method Photo For printing overlapping intermediate color Graphic To print primary color more brightly Spot Color To print documents that use large amou...

Страница 236: ...is not to be performed clear the check mark from the checkbox Color Balance The color intensity is set separately for cyan magenta yellow and black The color intensity is adjusted by dragging the slide bar for each color to the right or left For example if you feel that the blue cyan component is too strong drag that slider in the negative direction to the left On the other hand if you think that ...

Страница 237: ... the Print dialog box such as BJ Cartridge Media Type Print Grayscale and Print Mode when you perform registration You can set default mode for any setting that is used often Registering print settings You can use names to register the contents of those settings that are performed with the Print dialog box Open the Print dialog box and then select options as needed Click the Apply button The Regis...

Страница 238: ...he Print dialog box You cannot specify a name that is already being used for a set of print mode settings Use a different name or remove the settings with that name before you register the new settings Importing registered print setting You can read in a previously registered print mode and set it as the Print dialog box for the icon Open the Print dialog box and click the Apply button The Registe...

Страница 239: ...when the Print dialog box is open select its name in the Register Settings dialog box and click the Defaults button If a check mark is shown next to a name it indicates that the print mode is set as the default Removing registered print settings When a registered print mode is no longer necessary or you want to register a different setting under the same name delete it by following these steps Ope...

Страница 240: ... button When a confirmation appears click the OK button The selected print setting is removed from the list Click the Close button You return to the Print dialog box Factory Defaults cannot be deleted Once you delete a print setting you cannot restore it If you need it you will have to go through the entire setting process again 2 3 4 Note ...

Страница 241: ...le printing documents is called background printing When background printing is to be performed select Chooser from the Apple Menu select a printer driver and set Backgrounding to On Selecting a Printer Driver While background printing is being performed you can display the BJ PrintMonitor to confirm the progress of printing or to stop the printing Displaying the BJ PrintMonitor window When Backgr...

Страница 242: ...tMonitor window closes BJ PrintMonitor Function The BJ PrintMonitor shows the document currently being printed and a list of the documents queued for printing Print queue document information includes the document name number of pages number of copies and the time when the print job was accepted The total number of print queue documents is displayed in the bottom row ...

Страница 243: ...be printed out Printing can be stopped Click the name of the document name for which you want to stop printing and then click the icon The selected document is deleted from the list Printing can be suspended restarted Click the name of the document for which you want to suspend printing and then click the To restart printing click the icon Suspends printing of the document Restarts the printing of...

Страница 244: ...llation The S450 can be connected to an Ethernet environment Install the printer driver on all the computers that will use this printer See your Quick Start Guide The printer must be connected to the computer acting as the print server via a USB interface cable The print server and the client machines use different printer drivers and different tools to confirm printing progress Refer to the examp...

Страница 245: ...rnet network From a client machine select the printer driver called S450 Server When printing is executed data is sent to the printer via the print server Although the BJ PrintMonitor cannot be started from a client machine the progress of printing can be confirmed by starting the BJ StatusMonitor on the print server Selecting the printer driver To use the printer with a network the correct printe...

Страница 246: ...r Driver Executing Special Functions Select the S450 icon and select the printer name from Connected to Click the Share button Confirm that S450 Server is selected for Enter new print server name and then click the Send button 2 3 4 ...

Страница 247: ...ame has been added to Current print servers and then click the Close button Click the close box to close the Chooser Setting up client machines Select Chooser from the Apple Menu Select the S450 Server icon and select the print server in Connected to Click the close box to close the Chooser 5 6 1 2 3 ...

Страница 248: ...nt machine When the progress of printing with the print server is to be confirmed in the BJ PrintMonitor start the BJ StatusMonitor Starting the BJ StatusMonitor Double click the BJ StatusMonitor icon in the BJ Extras folder Closing the BJ StatusMonitor window Select Quit from the File menu to close the BJ StatusMonitor ...

Страница 249: ...cepted The total number of documents in the print queue is displayed in the bottom row The following operations can be performed with the BJ StatusMonitor Note however that the owner of the client machine and the owner of the document must be the same If you double click a document name you can determine the owner of the print job Suspends the printing of specified documents only Restarts printing...

Страница 250: ... the document for which you want to suspend printing and then click the icon To restart printing click the icon The owner of a computer can be determined from the Owner Name item after selecting File Sharing from the Control Panel When you are using two or more print servers you can switch the display of BJ StatusMonitor Select the desired print server from Print Server and then click the OK butto...

Страница 251: ... the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Maintenance Cleaning the Print Heads Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Heads Turning the Printer On and Off Special Settings Uninstalling the Printer Driver ...

Страница 252: ...int head cleaning first If this does not correct the problem then execute deep print head cleaning which produces more intensive cleaning Cleaning the print heads consumes ink so clean the print heads only when necessary Normal print head cleaning Open the Page Setup dialog box Normally select Page Setup from the File menu Click the Utilities button After confirming that Print Head Cleaning is sel...

Страница 253: ...n Print head t takes about 40 seconds head cleaning and the s flashing eck Pattern to confirm the success of print head cleaning a Nozzle Check Pattern ormal print head cleaning first Only when the normal ng does not correct the problem perform deep print head tup dialog box age Setup from the File menu button ...

Страница 254: ...onfirmation message appears make sure that the printer is turned on and then click the OK button Print head cleaning begins It takes about two minutes to complete print head cleaning and the POWER light stops flashing Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to confirm the success of deep print head cleaning Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 3 4 5 ...

Страница 255: ...placed Replacing a BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern The Nozzle Check Pattern confirms whether the inks are being correctly ejected from the print head nozzles and whether the print head on the BJ cartridge is correctly aligned Print the Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are streaked or the color tones are not correct or after print head cleaning has been executed Open the Page S...

Страница 256: ... patterns are printed to display the status of the BJ cartridge If patterns 1 or 2 are broken or missing print head cleaning is required Cleaning the Print Heads If patterns 3 are not overlapped perfectly print head alignment is required Aligning the Print Heads 4 5 1 2 3 Standard color combination BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge and BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge 1 Black BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 2 ...

Страница 257: ...eads If patterns 3 are not overlapped perfectly print head alignment is required Aligning the Print Heads 3 1 2 1 Photo BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 2 Color BJ Cartridge nozzle check pattern 3 Print head alignment check pattern for both BJ Cartridges Photo color combination optional BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge optional and BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge ...

Страница 258: ... heads to ensure optimum results in printing There are two ways to align the print heads Normally you will execute the automatic print head alignment feature of the printer driver If this does not work for some reason then you can execute manual print head alignment Aligning the print heads automatically Open the Page Setup dialog box Normally select Page Setup from the File menu Click the Utiliti...

Страница 259: ...that the printer is turned on and that plain paper is loaded in the printer Click the OK button The printer starts to print the head alignment pattern During print head alignment do not open the front cover After the following pattern prints the print heads of the two BJ cartridges are aligned properly 4 5 ...

Страница 260: ...eads are clogged The printer is exposed to strong light If automatic alignment does not work properly execute manual print head alignment Aligning the print heads manually To turn off the printer after automatic head alignment always press the POWER button to turn off the printer If you do not turn off the printer correctly with the POWER button the print head alignment settings are not saved Note...

Страница 261: ... up or down arrow Check Align heads manually then click the Send button When a confirmation message appears click the OK button Click the up or down arrow to select Test Print then click the Print head alignment icon When a confirmation message appears make sure the printer is turned on and at least two sheets of letter size plain paper are loaded then click the OK button The printer starts to pri...

Страница 262: ...hen this pattern is printed click the Yes button Check all the patterns in lines of Y from X1 to X6 and from B1 to B2 For each line enter the appropriate number where you see the lines perfectly aligned 8 Print head alignment pattern 9 Correct Incorrect Y X1 B1 ...

Страница 263: ...ize plain paper is loaded then click the OK button The printer starts to print the high resolution head alignment pattern Check all the patterns in lines of Y from X1 to X6 and from B1 to B2 For each line enter the appropriate number where you see the lines perfectly aligned When you finish entering numbers save the settings 10 11 12 Correct Incorrect Y X6 B1 13 ...

Страница 264: ...letes the manual print head alignment procedure When you wish to turn off the printer after manual head alignment always press the POWER button to turn off the printer If you do not turn off the printer correctly with the POWER button the print head alignment settings are not saved 14 Note ...

Страница 265: ...ff when no data is sent to the printer for a certain period of time and turn the printer back on again when data is sent to the printer Open the Page Setup dialog box Normally select Page Setup from the File menu Click the Utilities button Click Auto Power Setting and then select the auto power settings Auto Power On and Auto Power Off as necessary Click the Send button 1 2 3 ...

Страница 266: ...to the printer The default setting is off Auto Power Off When no data is sent to the printer for the set time the printer is turned off automatically The default setting is off When a confirmation message appears click the OK button When Auto Power On Off is to be cancelled remove the check mark from each checkbox using the same procedure 4 Note ...

Страница 267: ... the Chooser to change the driver supported resolution Changing the printer s mode A pause can be specified to allow the most recent printout to dry or to adjust the print head position Open the Page Setup dialog box Normally click Page Setup from the File menu Click the Utilities button Select Special Settings and then place a check mark in the checkboxes corresponding to the required settings Cl...

Страница 268: ...evious page has completely dried Pause Between Scanning Inserts a pause between passes of the print head Select this item by setting it to On if you find that the printed pages are not drying well When a confirmation message appears click the OK button This completes changing the printer s mode Changing the driver supported resolution The driver supported resolution is usually set to Standard Try ...

Страница 269: ...he Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Maintenance Click the Setup button Click on Driver Supported Resolution and select High from the pop up menu Click the OK button Click the close box to close the Chooser 3 4 5 6 ...

Страница 270: ...t those files that are not needed when you change your computer environment Uninstalling the printer driver with the Custom remove If there are any unsaved documents in applications that are currently running save your documents Double click S450 folder and then double click Printer Driver folder Double click the BJ Installer icon When the Software License Agreement is displayed click the Agree bu...

Страница 271: ...cintosh Printer Driver Printer Maintenance Click the Uninstall button When a confirmation message appears click the Continue button When a confirmation message appears click the OK button to restart the computer 6 7 8 ...

Страница 272: ...dges You Can Use With the Printer Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace a BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Heads Replacing the Ink Tanks Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Heads Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer ...

Страница 273: ...idges when required Before you move the printer to a new location pack it in its original box and packing material to prevent damage during shipping Guidelines for replacement of consumable items BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace a BJ Cartridge How to maintain the printer Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer How to pack the printer for moving Transporting the Printer ...

Страница 274: ...combination optional Use this standard color combination for Use this photo color combination for business graphics or standard color printing photographs and scanned images printing of charts and text that require fine halftone colors Left BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge Left BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge Right BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge optional Right BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge ...

Страница 275: ... and graphics The BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge used in combination with the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge is ideal for business and technical reports that contain text with color charts or graphs The BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge is composed of two distinct parts a replaceable print head and one replaceable ink tank the BCI 3eBk Ink Tank When this BJ cartridge runs out of black ink only the ink tank needs to...

Страница 276: ... used with the BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge installed on the left side of the cartridge holder the combination is ideal and economical for printing text and color graphs and charts The BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge is composed of four distinct parts a replaceable print head and three replaceable ink tanks When a color runs out only that ink tank needs to be replaced Cyan BCI 3eC Ink Tank Magenta BCI 3eM ...

Страница 277: ... Photo Magenta of the BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge with the three colors of the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge achieves the most spectacular photo realistic effects in printed photographic images The BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge is composed of a replaceable print head and three replaceable ink tanks When a color runs out only that ink tank needs to be replaced Photo Black BCI 3ePBk Photo Ink Tank Photo Cyan ...

Страница 278: ...touch the print head of a BJ cartridge The print head becomes very hot during printing and can cause a minor burn Touching the print head could damage it and make further printing impossible To avoid ink spills and stains on your clothing or the surrounding area do not drop or shake BJ cartridges or ink tanks Caution Canon BCI 3BK In kTank Black ...

Страница 279: ...onger use the BJ cartridge Also after removing the seal on an ink tank always insert it into a BJ cartridge to prevent the ink tank from drying out Always store BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children If any ink enters an eye or is accidentally ingested seek medical assistance immediately B C I 3 Y I nk T a n k C a n o n C a n o n B C I 3 C I nk T a n k C a n o n B C I 3 M I...

Страница 280: ...formed properly when you install the ink tank later For optimum print quality an ink tank or BJ cartridge should be used up within six months or a year respectively after opening the original packaging Replacing the Ink Tanks When you replace an ink tank or BJ cartridge The BC 30e Black BC 31e Color and BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridges contain replaceable ink tanks Ink tanks and BJ cartridges are consum...

Страница 281: ...quire replacement after the print heads wear out The following topics regarding BJ cartridge maintenance describe how to check the status of the BJ cartridges and take the appropriate actions to correct problems Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Heads Replacing the Ink Tanks Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Heads ...

Страница 282: ...emaining ink is low or has run out replace the necessary ink tank s Replacing the Ink Tanks If an ink tank runs out of ink the printer beeps four times and the BJ Status Monitor for Windows starts up to display a message to warn you that an ink tank has run out of ink If after you replace the ink tank s the print quality is still poor follow the procedure outlined in the flow chart on the next pag...

Страница 283: ...Heads Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Heads Nozzle check pattern poor quality Nozzle check pattern poor quality Nozzle check pattern poor quality Print a nozzle check pattern Execute normal print head cleaning Execute deep print head cleaning Replace the BJ cartridge Execute print head alignment ...

Страница 284: ...attern when your printouts are streaked or the color tones are not correct or after you perform print head cleaning Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern You can print a Nozzle Check Pattern with the printer driver or with the RESUME button on the printer To print the Nozzle Check Pattern from the operation panel press and hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light...

Страница 285: ...ead cleaning first If this does not correct the problem then execute deep print head cleaning Cleaning the print heads consumes ink so clean the print heads only when necessary Cleaning the Print Heads Cleaning the Print Heads You can also start print head cleaning with the RESUME button on the printer Press and hold down the RESUME button until the POWER light flashes once and then release it Not...

Страница 286: ...ck BJ Cartridge For BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge BCI 3eC Cyan Ink Tank BCI 3eM Magenta Ink Tank BCI 3eY Yellow Ink Tank BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge For BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge BCI 3ePBk Photo Black Ink Tank BCI 3ePC Photo Cyan Ink Tank BCI 3ePM Photo Magenta Ink Tank BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge optional Make sure that the printer is turned on and open the front cover The cartridge holder moves to the l...

Страница 287: ... in the correct slot If you insert an ink tank in the wrong slot colors will not print correctly To avoid interfering with the ink supply from a tank never touch the opening on an ink tank To remove the empty ink tank press in on the tab on the ink tank to release it then lift it out of the slot Do not remove the BJ cartridge Leave the BJ cartridge installed in the printer and remove only the ink ...

Страница 288: ...nk tanks when you are handling them Remove the new ink tank from its package Pull the orange tape up and against the perforations to open the packing film Remove the film carefully so you do not remove the label from the ink tank The label is needed to match the ink tank with the correct slot of the BJ cartridge Remove the film by pulling on the orange tape Do not attempt to remove the film before...

Страница 289: ...of the ink tank and twist off the orange protective cap in the direction of the arrow Do not attempt to reattach a protective cap to an ink tank Discard the protective cap immediately 4 Protective cap To prevent ink spills do not press this side of the ink tank Note ...

Страница 290: ...angle and align it with the correct slot Then insert the ink tank in its place Make sure you insert the ink tank into the correct slot of the cartridge holder To lock the ink tank in place press down on top of the ink tank Press down until the ink tank locks in place with a click 5 6 ...

Страница 291: ...ont cover The cartridge holder returns to the home position and print head cleaning begins automatically The POWER light flashes during print head cleaning When print head cleaning is complete and the POWER light stops flashing you can resume normal operation 7 ...

Страница 292: ...s the print head is worn out and you must replace the corresponding BJ cartridge Use only the following BJ cartridges with the S450 printer BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge optional Make sure that the printer is turned on and open the front cover The cartridge holder moves to the left side Note 1 ...

Страница 293: ...C 32e Photo BJ Cartridge raise the left cartridge lock lever If you are replacing the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge raise the right cartridge lock lever Make sure you raise the lever all the way up To avoid staining your hands clothing or areas in your work site handle the BJ cartridge carefully Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge 2 Cartridge lock lever Note ...

Страница 294: ...ace If you are removing a partially used BJ cartridge store it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box Always hold the BJ cartridge by the handles embossed on the left and right sides of the BJ cartridge Do not touch the metal contacts or the print head on the BJ cartridge Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges 3 Note ...

Страница 295: ...the orange protective cap then slowly remove the orange protective tape Do not attempt to reattach the tape or cap to the BJ cartridge Discard the protective cap and tape immediately To avoid poor print quality do not touch the print head area of the BJ cartridge 4 Protective tape Protective cap Note ...

Страница 296: ...l it locks in place When you install either a BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge or an optional BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge insert it into the left side of the cartridge holder You insert the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge into the right side of the cartridge holder Press in on the tab of the protective cartridge insert and remove it 5 Note 6 Fix tab ...

Страница 297: ...er removing it from the worn BJ cartridge or its package If an ink tank remains exposed for a long period it may run out of ink quickly after it is installed Close the front cover The cartridge holder returns to the home position and print head cleaning begins automatically Do not open the front cover during print head cleaning After you replace a BJ cartridge always align the print heads Aligning...

Страница 298: ... print job you must align the print heads to ensure optimum printing There are two ways to align the print heads automatically or manually Normally you will execute the automatic print head alignment feature of the printer driver If this does not work for some reason then you can execute manual print head alignment Aligning the Print Heads Aligning the Print Heads Windows Macintosh ...

Страница 299: ...cleaning do not use a flammable solvent such as thinner benzene or alcohol To avoid personal injury from touching printer components always unplug the printer before cleaning Do not unplug the power cord when the POWER light is on or flashing This may damage the printer Press the POWER button to turn the printer off Check the POWER light and make sure that it is not on or blinking Make sure that t...

Страница 300: ...300 Routine Maintenance Cleaning the Printer Remove the paper output tray and wipe the paper output area with a soft cloth 3 ...

Страница 301: ...e Raise the cartridge lock lever to unlock the BJ cartridge Remove the entire BJ cartridge with the ink tanks in place Always hold the BJ cartridge by the handles embossed on the left and right sides of the BJ cartridge Do not touch the metal contacts or the print head area on the BJ cartridge To avoid staining your hands clothing or areas in your work site handle the BJ cartridge carefully Avoid ...

Страница 302: ...r open The POWER light turns off and the cartridge holder remains in the same position Now unplug the power cord from the power outlet Fix the cartridge holder with tape and the cartridge lock lever with packing material Close the front cover Lower the paper rest Remove the paper output tray 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Страница 303: ...rinter cable from your computer and printer and disconnect the power cord from the printer Illustration shows use of a parallel printer cable Reattach the tape and packing material to the printer and insert the printer into its plastic bag 10 11 Packing material Tape ...

Страница 304: ...nsporting the Printer Fit the packing material on either end of the printer and pack the printer into the original box If you are shipping the printer through a shipping agent mark the box with FRAGILE or HANDLE WITH CARE 12 Note ...

Страница 305: ...bleshooting Printout Is Unsatisfactory Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid Job Paper Jams or Does Not Feed The POWER Light Flashes Orange An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon ...

Страница 306: ...Text cut off at bottom right corner right edge or bottom edge Colors streaked or wrong Straight lines are broken Printed pages curled Backs of pages stained with ink Ink blurred Printed surface scratched White streaks visible Colors streaked or uneven Last part of print job not printing Characters and figures notched gradation streaked or unnatural ...

Страница 307: ...he optional BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge For printing color graphs or charts with text use the combination of the BC 30e Black BJ Cartridge and the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge A clogged or worn BJ cartridge may also cause printing problems Print a Nozzle Check Pattern and check the printed patterns Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Check 2 PRINTER DRIVER SETTINGS CORRECT FOR MEDIA AND PRINT JOB Open the ...

Страница 308: ...tput Style and Brightness Select the Color panel and change the settings such as the Matching Method Check 3 RE FILLED INK TANK INSTALLED IN THE BJ CARTRIDGE You may not be able to achieve satisfactory performance with an ink tank that does not contain genuine Canon ink It is recommended that you use genuine Canon ink tanks especially designed for use with the Canon BJ cartridges Replacing the Ink...

Страница 309: ...on the screen because screen colors vary based on how the screen is viewed and calibrated If the differences between displayed and printed colors are extreme check the following Check 1 IS THE INK IN THE BJ CARTRIDGE IN GOOD CONDITION If there are wide differences between the screen colors and printed colors one of the ink tanks may have run out of ink or some of the print head nozzles may be clog...

Страница 310: ...and media currently set in the printer Using the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver If Monochrome Effects is selected for Special Effects the colors displayed on the screen may differ from those that are printed Make sure the correct settings are selected You may also want to click the Advanced button in the Main tab then click the Color tab and adjust the color settings such as Color Balance Output Sty...

Страница 311: ...displayed in the Name entry box of the Print dialog box If another driver is selected click the down arrow and select Canon S450 from the pull down list If you use only the Canon S450 printer select the Canon S450 as the default printer Click Start Settings and then Printers Highlight the S450 icon and right click Click Set as default make sure a checkmark appears next to Set as default Check 2 AR...

Страница 312: ...ted only when you print a certain file the cause of the problem may be in the file or the application program you are using Rebuild the file and print it again If the rebuilt file prints correctly the original file was probably faulty If the rebuilt file does not print correctly contact the applications company Before You Call for Help ...

Страница 313: ...he document is enlarged and printed in the bottom right corner or cut off at the bottom or right edge of the paper If you want to use Scaled Printing with enlargement make sure that the correct percentage is set and confirm that the Page Size selection is correct To disable Scaled Printing open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Page Layout tab and click Normal size Printing Using the Win...

Страница 314: ...PAGE SIZE SETTING IN THE APPLICATION PROGRAM AND PRINTER DRIVER MATCH Set the same Page Size setting for the application program and the printer driver Open the Printer Properties dialog box click the Page Layout tab and select the Page Size that matches the Page Size setting in the application program Windows ...

Страница 315: ...Pattern Check 2 HAS THE PROTECTIVE TAPE OR CAP BEEN REATTACHED TO THE BJ CARTRIDGE After removing the orange protective cap and tape do not attempt to re attach them to the BJ cartridge Re attaching the tape or cap can cause air bubbles trap dirt or dust and clog the ink nozzles If the protective tape or cap has been re attached remove it Install the BJ cartridge in the printer and clean the print...

Страница 316: ...k 2 IS PRINT QUALITY SET TO FAST IN THE PRINTER DRIVER Changing Print Quality to Fine in the printer driver may improve the quality of printed straight lines Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Advanced button in the Main tab In the Quality tab drag the slide bar to the right to select Fine When using Manual for printing click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box In...

Страница 317: ...otographs and illustrations can cause printed pages to curl or warp For such cases be sure to use special media such as High Resolution Paper or Glossy Photo Paper When you use High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper or other special media always load the pages with the print side whiter side facing up Only one side of these media is treated with a special coating for better ink absorption Check ...

Страница 318: ...setting When using Manual for printing click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Color panel and use the Density slide bar to change the intensity setting Curling occurs most frequently with small paper sizes such as A5 To avoid this curling problem try not to use small paper sizes to print documents that contain photographs or illustrations Windows 1 2 3 Macintosh 1 ...

Страница 319: ... density on the printer driver setting screen Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Main tab Click the Color tab Use the Black slide bar to change the print density setting If this does not produce an improvement try using the optional BC 32e Photo BJ Cartridge with the BC 31e Color BJ Cartridge to perform your printing When using Manual for printing click the...

Страница 320: ...tion Paper Glossy Photo Paper or High Gloss Photo Film Check 2 IS THE PRINT HEAD DIRTY Clogged print head nozzles can cause ink spread and blurring so clean the print heads Cleaning the Print Heads Check 3 IS THE PRINTER DRIVER SET FOR HIGH DENSITY PRINTING The Intensity setting in the printer driver can be used to adjust print density that is the amount of ink used to print Lowering the print den...

Страница 321: ...ed button in the Main tab Click the Color tab Use the Intensity slide bar to change the intensity setting When using Manual for printing click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box In the color panel use the Density slide bar to change the print density setting Windows 1 2 3 Macintosh 1 2 ...

Страница 322: ...eads Check 2 IS THE PAPER THICKNESS LEVER SET CORRECTLY When you use thick paper such as envelopes or Artist Canvas set the paper thickness lever to the Down position If the printed surface is scratched or stained on plain paper it may also help to set the paper thickness lever to the Down position Check 3 ARE YOU PRINTING ON CURLED PLAIN PAPER If curled plain paper is loaded with the curl bowing ...

Страница 323: ...rties dialog box and click the Advanced button in the Main tab Click the Color tab Use the Intensity slide bar to change the print density setting Check 5 ARE YOU PRINTING OUTSIDE THE RECOMMENDED PRINTING AREA If you print outside the recommended printing area the print heads may scratch the bottom edge of the page To avoid problems print only in the recommended printing area When you print on Hig...

Страница 324: ...rn is streaked the print heads could be clogged may not be aligned properly or the BJ cartridge may be worn out If the problem persists after cleaning the print heads and aligning the print heads try replacing the BJ cartridge If the Nozzle Check Pattern prints normally there may be a problem in the application program For details refer to the Troubleshooting sections of the documentation of your ...

Страница 325: ...again This reduces uneven coloration you may see in a document where a large amount of ink is used Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Advanced button in the Main tab In the Quality tab drag the slide bar to the right toward Fine and click the OK button When using Manual for printing click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box In the Quality panel drag the slide bar ...

Страница 326: ...neven or streaked colors Open the Printer Properties dialog box Click the Advanced button in the Main tab In the Halftoning box under the Quality tab disable Auto if it is checked and enabled Click Diffusion and click the OK button When using Manual for printing click the Details button in the Printer Properties dialog box In the Quality panel set Halftoning to Scatter Windows 1 2 3 4 Macintosh 1 ...

Страница 327: ... Paper Size setting If it does not match the size of the paper you are using click the down arrow and select the correct size from the pull down list Check the Page Layout tab Check the Page Setup dialog box Set the same Page Size setting for the application program and the printer driver Set the Page Size that matches the Page Size setting in the application program Check 2 ARE THE COMPUTER AND P...

Страница 328: ...lled in your system Confirm whether or not a WPS driver is installed in your system Change the WPS driver port setting to FILE or delete the WPS driver Open the WPS Driver Properties window In the Details tab select FILE in the Print to Port setting To delete the WPS driver select Programs and then Windows Printing System from the Windows Start menu and click Uninstall Windows 1 2 3 ...

Страница 329: ...inter and is not a PostScript printer Therefore if you use an application program that supports only PostScript the lines of characters and figures may print with unnatural notches Always use an application program that supports QuickDraw Some PostScript application programs have a setting that allows you to use ATM fonts or TrueType fonts When you specify the ATM fonts or TrueType fonts in the ap...

Страница 330: ...30 Troubleshooting Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid Job Printer does not turn on Print job does not start Printing halts Printing starts but nothing prints Cartridge holder does not move to the center ...

Страница 331: ...rd enough the printer may not turn on Check 2 IS THE POWER CORD PLUGGED IN Make sure that the power cord is plugged into a power outlet Check 3 IS THE POWER OUTLET LIVE Connect another electrical device to the same power outlet If the other device operates normally the power outlet is functioning normally If you perform all these checks and the problem is not solved unplug the printer and contact ...

Страница 332: ... Check 2 ARE YOU PRINTING A VERY LARGE FILE A very large file may require some time to process before printing begins Photographs and illustrations can increase the size of a file For a very large file wait a few minutes for the print job to begin Check the POWER light If the POWER light flashes green the computer is sending print data to the printer and the job is executing normally Check 3 ARE T...

Страница 333: ...If another driver is selected click the down arrow and select Canon S450 from the pull down list If Canon S450 does not appear in the list you must install the printer driver If you use only the Canon S450 printer select the Canon S450 as the default printer Click Start Settings and then Printers Highlight the S450 icon and right click Click Set as default make sure a checkmark appears next to Set...

Страница 334: ...r port to LPT1 If you are using USB Interface to connect your printer set your printer port to USBPRN Open the Printer Properties dialog box click Start select Settings and click Printers Highlight the Canon S450 icon and right click Now select Properties Click the Details tab and select LPT1 or USBPRN in the Print to the following port box LPT1 Canon BJ LPT Printer Port Windows 1 2 ...

Страница 335: ... THE PRINTER BEEN OPERATING FOR A LONG TIME The print heads may occasionally overheat during a long print job If the print heads overheat printing pauses at the end of a pass across the page to allow time for the print heads to cool and then restarts after a brief interval Interrupt printing at a convenient point turn the printer off and wait for at least 15 minutes for the print heads to cool If ...

Страница 336: ...he ink in the ink tanks If the tanks are empty replace them Replacing the Ink Tanks Next print a Nozzle Check Pattern to check the status of the print heads and clean the print heads Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Heads If the problem is not solved replace the BJ cartridge Replacing a BJ Cartridge If you can print a Nozzle Check Pattern check that the printer is connected to th...

Страница 337: ...THE PRINT HEAD If the orange protective tape is not removed from the BJ cartridge ink cannot be ejected from the BJ cartridge Remove the BJ cartridge and check the print head If the tape has not been removed remove it Align the print heads before you resume printing Replacing a BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Heads ...

Страница 338: ...ght and make sure that it is green If the POWER light is off turn on the printer If you have just turned on the printer and the POWER light flashes green the printer is warming up Wait until the POWER light stops flashing Check 2 HAS THE FRONT COVER BEEN OPEN LONGER THAN 10 MINUTES If the front cover remains open longer than 10 minutes the cartridge holder automatically returns to the home positio...

Страница 339: ...339 Troubleshooting Paper Jams or Does Not Feed Paper does not feed from auto sheet feeder Paper skews during feeding Multiple sheets feed together Paper jams ...

Страница 340: ...the auto sheet feeder depends on the media you are using The media does not feed correctly if you exceed the prescribed number of sheets Check 3 DID YOU RAISE THE PAPER REST Before you load media other than envelopes in the auto sheet feeder you should always raise the paper rest If you do not raise the paper rest before loading the media does not completely enter the paper feed slot during feedin...

Страница 341: ...s not feed correctly if you exceed the prescribed number of sheets Check 2 IS THE PAPER FOLDED OR CURLED To avoid misfeeds and paper jams do not load paper in the auto sheet feeder that is folded curled or wrinkled Media Types You Cannot Use With the Printer Check 3 IS THE PAPER GUIDE SET CORRECTLY If the paper guide on the auto sheet feeder is not set correctly the paper does not feed straight or...

Страница 342: ...eeder Check 2 IS THE AUTO SHEET FEEDER OVERLOADED The number of sheets you can load in the auto sheet feeder depends on the media you are using The media does not feed correctly if you exceed the prescribed number of sheets Check 3 IS THE PAPER FOLDED OR CURLED To avoid misfeeds and paper jams never load paper in the auto sheet feeder that is folded curled or wrinkled Media Types You Cannot Use Wi...

Страница 343: ...er remove it Slowly pull the paper out of the printer from the auto sheet feeder or the paper output slot whichever is easier If the paper tears or shreds open the front cover and remove all the fragments of paper Close the front cover load the paper and then press the RESUME button 1 2 ...

Страница 344: ... automatically and start the print job again Paper within the range of 17 to 28 lb 64 to 105 g m2 can be loaded in the auto sheet feeder Media Sizes You Can Use With the Printer To avoid misfeeds and paper jams do not load wrinkled folded or curled paper in the auto sheet feeder Media Types You Cannot Use With the Printer Note ...

Страница 345: ...oblem Two flashes Out of paper paper jam paper feed error Three flashes Paper jam Four flashes BJ cartridge out of ink Five flashes BJ cartridge not installed correctly Six flashes BJ cartridge not installed Seven flashes BJ cartridge defective Eight flashes Waste ink absorber almost full The POWER light flashes orange and green alternately Service error ...

Страница 346: ...set the paper correctly and press the RESUME button If paper has jammed in the printer remove the jam and press the RESUME button Paper Jams or Does Not Feed If the paper is not feeding into the auto sheet feeder adjust the paper guide and insert the paper Three flashes Paper jam If paper has jammed in the printer remove the jam and press the RESUME button Paper Jams or Does Not Feed Note ...

Страница 347: ...BJ cartridge not installed One of the BJ cartridges is not installed Select and install two BJ cartridges black and color or photo and color according to the work you are doing Seven flashes BJ cartridge defective There is a problem with one of the BJ cartridges installed in the printer Remove each BJ cartridge and check that the contacts on the BJ cartridge and cartridge holder are clean Also che...

Страница 348: ...enter for help to have the waste ink absorber replaced immediately Getting Help From Canon When the waste ink absorber becomes full the POWER light flashes orange and green alternately and printing will no longer be possible Call the Canon Customer Care Center The POWER light flashes orange and green alternately Service error A service error means the printer requires the attention of a qualified ...

Страница 349: ...349 Troubleshooting An Error Message Appears Error writing to LPT1 or USBPRN Application error general protection fault Other error messages Windows Windows ...

Страница 350: ...ARE THE PRINTER AND COMPUTER CONNECTED PROPERLY Check the connections of the printer cable at the computer and the printer Check 3 IS PRINT SPOOLING OPERATING CORRECTLY Cancel spooling and send the print job directly to the printer Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu click Start select Settings and click Printers Highlight the Canon S450 icon and right click Select Propertie...

Страница 351: ...nfiguration Current is enabled An error occurs if this item is disabled Read the message under Device Status and verify that no problem is indicated Click the Resources tab and read the message under Conflicting device list If a conflict is indicated reconfigure the competing device to another port When you are using the USB interface Right click the My Computer icon and then select Properties fro...

Страница 352: ...d to the printer an error message appears To check the printer port setting open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Details tab If LPT1 is displayed in the Print to the following port box the printer port is set to the parallel port If USBPRN nn nn numerals is displayed in the Print to the following port box the printer port is set to the USB port If the printer port setting does not ...

Страница 353: ...led on your computer Click Start point to Settings and click Printers If a WPS driver is installed right click the icon and then select Properties from the pop up menu Click the Details tab and check the Print to the following port setting If the selected port is the port also used by the S450 change the WPS driver port setting to FILE or delete the WPS driver 1 2 3 ...

Страница 354: ...ystem Check 2 ARE SEVERAL APPLICATION PROGRAMS RUNNING IN THE BACKGROUND If you are running several application programs at the same time there may not be enough memory available for the print job Quit the other application programs and try again Check 3 DOES THE COMPUTER HAVE SUFFICIENT MEMORY Make sure that you have the required amount of memory installed for the application program you are usin...

Страница 355: ...e errors occur only when you try to print a particular file there may be a problem in the file or the application program Rebuild the file and try printing it again If there is no problem with the new file the old file was probably faulty If the same error occurs with the new file call either the software company or the Canon Customer Care Center Before You Call for Help Check 6 IS THE PRINTER DRI...

Страница 356: ...uire more than one step in correcting the problem click the Next button to see the next screen or click the Back button to see the previous screen Check 2 AN ERROR DISPLAYED IN ANY SCREEN OTHER THAN THE BJ STATUS MONITOR One of the following messages may be displayed Delete any unneeded files to make more disk space available Checking the amount of free space on hard disk Quit any other applicatio...

Страница 357: ...t job is finished Check 3 ANY ERROR NUMBER XXXX DISPLAYED Error number 202 displayed Sufficient memory not available for the application program Check that the required amount of memory is allocated to the application program If there is not enough memory installed install more memory Refer to your computer documentation for information on installing additional memory Cannot read printer driver Ba...

Страница 358: ...e the Quick Start Guide for details on installing the printer driver Error number 300 displayed Check the following Printer is turned on Printer cable is connected securely Make sure that the printer cable is securely fastened to the computer and the printer If the problem cannot be solved check the settings in the Chooser Select the Chooser from the Apple menu Click the S450 icon Make sure that S...

Страница 359: ...359 Troubleshooting Other Problems Cannot install the printer driver BJ Status Monitor does not open Cannot execute background printing ...

Страница 360: ...river If an error occurred during installation and you had to shut down the installation procedure you may not be able to install the printer driver because Windows is no longer stable Restart Windows and then reinstall the printer driver Check 2 ARE ANY OTHER APPLICATION PROGRAMS RUNNING The installation program may not execute successfully if it is run with other applications running in the back...

Страница 361: ...e Quick Start Guide When you install the printer driver from Run in the Start menu specify the CD ROM drive and file name Setup exe correctly The drive name E for example varies according to how your system is set up Check 4 IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE S450 CANON CREATIVE CD ROM The S450 Canon Creative CD ROM may be damaged On the Windows desktop double click the My Computer icon then double click...

Страница 362: ...nal data transfer between the computer and printer The printer cable must be capable of bi directional data transfer Check 2 IS THE BI DIRECTIONAL OPTION SELECTED IN THE PRINTER DRIVER Check the bi directional option Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu Click the Details tab and click the Spool Settings button In the Spool Settings dialog box click the button for Enable bi di...

Страница 363: ...on the hard disk Delete unneeded files to create more space Checking the amount of free space on hard disk If you are unable to make more space available on your hard disk by deleting files turn background printing off Check 2 IS BACKGROUND PRINTING ENABLED IN THE PRINTER DRIVER Open the Printer Properties dialog box then click the Page Layout tab Check Background Printing in the Background checkb...

Страница 364: ...364 Troubleshooting Before You Call for Help Narrowing down the problem Checking the printing environment ...

Страница 365: ...r this information Hardware problem other than the printer If the printer is operating normally and the settings in the application program are also correct there may be a problem with a printer cable or in the computer system for example memory hard disk or interface Contact your computer manufacturer Application program problem Problems that arise only when you use a particular application progr...

Страница 366: ...he amount of memory installed hard disk capacity and amount of free space on hard disk and the printer driver version number Checking the Windows version and memory capacity Right click the My Computer icon and select Properties from the pop up menu On the General tab note the system name version number and memory capacity Select About This Computer from the Apple menu Windows 1 2 Macintosh ...

Страница 367: ...click the My Computer icon Right click the icon of the hard disk and select Properties from the pop up menu On the General tab check the hard disk capacity and the amount of free space On the desktop click the icon of the hard disk Select Get Info from the File menu Select General Information Windows 1 2 3 Macintosh 1 2 3 ...

Страница 368: ...k the S450 icon and select Properties from the pop up menu Click the Main tab and click the About button The version number of the printer driver is displayed Double click the Extensions Folder in the System Folder and then select the S450 icon Select Get Info from the File menu Select General Information The version number of the printer driver is displayed Windows 1 2 3 Macintosh 1 2 3 ...

Страница 369: ...rday excluding holidays for products still under warranty 1 757 413 2848 Technical support 7 days a week excluding holidays for products no longer under warranty for 24 99 per call 1 800 423 2366 or for 2 50 per minute to a maximum of 25 00 per call 1 900 246 1200 For information about extending your Canon service and support up to an additional two years call 1 800 385 2155 or visit our Web Site ...

Страница 370: ...370 Specifications Specifications General Specifications System Requirements ...

Страница 371: ...ing resolution Black and color 1440 horizontal x 720 vertical dpi Photo 720 x 720 dpi Print speed printing with Canon standard pattern Black 10 ppm Color 7 ppm Print direction Bi directional Print width 8 in 203 2 mm max Receive buffer 128 KB max Interface parallel IEEE 1284 compatible ...

Страница 372: ...arallel printer cable IEEE 1284 compatible Material AWG28 or larger Type Twisted pair shielded cable Length Up to 6 5 ft 2 0 m Connectors Amphenol 30360 or equivalent Recommended USB printer cable Material AWG28 data wiring pair or AWG20 to 28 distribution pair Type Twisted pair shielded cable Length Up to 16 4 ft 5 0 m Connectors USB standard Series B pluggable Acoustic noise level Less than appr...

Страница 373: ...e 32 to 95 F 0 to 35 C Humidity 5 to 90 RH no condensation Power supply USA Canada AC 120V 60Hz Power consumption Off Approx 1W AC 230 10 Approx 1W AC 120V Standby Approx 3W AC 230 10 Approx 3W AC 120V Printing Approx 30W Dimensions with paper rest and paper output tray retracted 17 9 x 12 3 x 6 8 W x D x H 455 x 312 x 173 mm W x D x H Weight Approx 9 5 lb 4 1 kg ...

Страница 374: ...t Canvas 1 sheet Back Print Film 10 sheets max Banner Paper 1 sheet 2 to 6 sheets in length Glossy Photo Cards 1 sheet Glossy Photo Paper 10 sheets max Greeting Cards 1 sheet High Gloss Photo Film 1 sheet High Resolution Paper 80 sheets max Magnet Sheet 1 sheet Transparencies 30 sheets max Envelopes 10 pieces max ...

Страница 375: ...fications Ordinary print media Regular size Letter Legal A4 A5 B5 US Com 10 European DL Custom size Width 3 94 to 9 50 100 0 to 241 3 mm Height 3 94 to 23 0 100 0 to 584 2 mm Weight 17 to 28 lb 64 to 105 g m2 Thickness 0 24 0 6 mm max ...

Страница 376: ...anon Specialty Papers Artist Canvas Back Print Film Banner Paper Brilliant White Paper Bubble Jet Paper water resistant Glossy Photo Cards Glossy Photo Paper Greeting Cards High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Magnet Sheets Transparencies ...

Страница 377: ...377 Specifications General Specifications Graphic image printing Data format Canon extended mode Raster image format Resolution Canon extended mode 180 360 720 1440 dpi ...

Страница 378: ...MB RAM 38MB free hard disk space Windows 2000 Pentium processor 133MHz or faster 3 2MB RAM for Professional 64MB RAM for Server 25MB free hard disk space Windows NT 4 0 Pentium 16MB RAM 25MB free hard disk space Macintosh Macintosh with USB Mac OS 8 1 or later 10MB RAM 30MB free hard disk space ...

Страница 379: ...oft Windows 98 or Windows 2000 which is preinstalled by a computer manufacturer on purchase USB port operation also needs to be assured by the manufacturer Macintosh computer with Mac OS 8 1 or later which is preinstalled by a computer manufacturer on purchase When using an iMac running under Mac OS 8 1 the system must be upgraded using iMac Firmware 1 0 which can be downloaded from the home page ...

Страница 380: ...sing the Optional IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Optional IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems ...

Страница 381: ...he Scanner Scanner Driver Basics Unpacking the Scanner Cartridge Installing the IS Scan Software Installing the Scanner Cartridge Basic Scanning Procedure Using the White Calibration Sheet Scanning Area Guidelines Loading an Image ...

Страница 382: ...Basics Installing the optional IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer makes it possible to scan and save images such as your favorite photographs and greeting cards Photograph Wallpaper for your computer Home page Greeting card ...

Страница 383: ...plication program or you can run the IS Scan Plus utility program directly as a stand alone application program The IS Scan Plus utility program allows you to scan edit enhance and save the image data To use the scanner cartridge you must install the IS Scan software You can run the IS Scan driver from within a TWAIN compliant graphics application or you can run it directly as a stand alone progra...

Страница 384: ...re you have the following items IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge The scanner cartridge is composed of precision components To avoid poor scanning results do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts Optical components Electrical contacts Caution ...

Страница 385: ...The first time you install the scanner cartridge you need to run the white level calibration You will also run calibration when the white level calibration data needs to be updated Scanning Holder You can use this holder to hold a photo or other small image you wish to scan The holder is two layers one being a clear plastic cover to protect photographs ...

Страница 386: ...386 Using the Scanner Software is installed on your computer before you proceed with anon Creative CD ROM in your CD ROM drive 450 icon on your desktop een ...

Страница 387: ...387 Using the Scanner Installing the IS Scan Software Supplies and Help button en ...

Страница 388: ...388 Using the Scanner Installing the IS Scan Software Click Canon Accessories and Paper You ll see this screen Click the Install IS 32 Driver button Follow the instructions on the screen 4 5 6 ...

Страница 389: ...e optical components or electrical contacts To avoid damaging the scanning head of the scanner cartridge do not store the scanner cartridge in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box The pad for the BJ cartridge print head inside the container is covered with ink that could damage the scanning head of the scanner cartridge Optical components Electrical contacts Caution ...

Страница 390: ... Raise the left cartridge lock lever to unlock the BJ cartridge Remove the BJ cartridge from the left slot To avoid staining your hands clothing or work area handle the BJ cartridge carefully Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge Store the BJ cartridge in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box Insert the scanner cartridge into the left slot of the cartridge holder then lower the cartridge lock lever u...

Страница 391: ...cation program launch the TWAIN compliant application program IS Scan launches from within the application program If you use IS Scan Plus select Programs from the Start menu first Point to IS Scan Plus and then select IS Scan Plus For Macintosh Users If you use a TWAIN compliant graphics application program launch the TWAIN compliant application program first IS Scan launches from within the appl...

Страница 392: ...sing the White Calibration Sheet Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder then load the scanning holder into the auto sheet feeder Loading an Image Scan the image Scanning an Image Scanning an Image Save the scanned image Now you can install the BJ cartridge and print the scanned image 3 4 5 Windows Macintosh 6 7 ...

Страница 393: ... maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images White level calibration is required when the scanner cartridge is used for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated When white level calibration is needed you will see this screen when you click the Prescan or Scan button Windows Macintosh ...

Страница 394: ...alibration sheet with the cropped corner at upper left Click the OK button on your screen When the white calibration sheet is ejected from the paper output tray White Level Calibration processing is complete Click the OK button 1 Scanning holder White calibration sheet 2 3 ...

Страница 395: ...oth that is dipped in a weak neutral detergent solution and then wipe its wet surface off with a dry soft cloth The white level calibration data is stored into memory and used for maintaining the correct color balance of scanned images When a message appears and prompts you to load the white calibration sheet click the OK button and perform white level calibration You can also initiate White Level...

Страница 396: ...t accessories and supplies www ccsi canon com The maximum thickness of the image must be within 0 12 inch 0 45 mm including the scanning holder The scanning holder is 0 008 inch 0 2 mm thick so the image you wish to scan must be less than 0 01 inch 0 25 mm thick To prevent possible damage to the printer or scanner cartridge do not scan an image with paper clips or staples Paper size Scanning area ...

Страница 397: ...ning holder Do not leave the scanning holder in locations that are exposed to direct sunlight or that are subject to high temperatures or humidity When you load the scanning holder on the printer be sure to set the paper thickness lever to the down or envelope position Scanning with the lever set incorrectly will adversely affect the print quality Load the scanning holder in the auto sheet feeder ...

Страница 398: ...he Scanner Loading an Image Adjust the paper guide to the left edge of the scanning holder To prevent possible damage to the scanning holder always insert the seamed side into the auto sheet feeder first 4 Caution ...

Страница 399: ...Scan Changing the Scanning Mode Using the Customized Scanning Mode Saving the Settings Using the Saved Settings Other IS Scan Features Using IS Scan Plus Using Copy Using Capture Image Using Capture Photo Editing a Scanned Image Printing a Scanned Image Saving a Scanned Image ...

Страница 400: ...ese basic procedures may vary according to the application program you are using Install the IS 32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in the printer Installing the Scanner Cartridge Make sure Canon IS Scan 2 is set as the Acquire Source and then select the command used for scanning such as Acquire or TWAIN from the menu of the application program The main IS Scan dialog box displays Note 1 2 ...

Страница 401: ...a to use prescanning to determine whether or not an image can be scanned properly or to test the effects of image adjustments If the image is slanted or a portion of the image is cut off in the preview area click the Clear button Load the image correctly and click the Prescan button again To scan only a portion of the image you can drag the mouse to specify the portion The specified portion is cal...

Страница 402: ...tion Box place the mouse pointer within the Selection Box and drag the mouse to the desired position To resize the Selection Box point to a corner of the Selection Box and then drag the mouse You can confirm the dimensions of the Selection Box in the Image Size box The minimum size of the Selection Box is 1 1 25 4 mm 25 4 mm Note ...

Страница 403: ... the Scan button Remember if you specified a Selection Box in step 5 only that portion of the image is scanned After scanning is complete click the Transfer button to transfer the image data to the TWAIN compatible graphics application program Adjust edit or enhance the image in the application program as needed 6 7 8 ...

Страница 404: ... the application program If you are using this type of application program read the documentation of the application program carefully and perform prescanning or normal scanning After launching IS Scan from within a TWAIN compatible application program do not close the application program If you do the system may not be able to respond To quit IS Scan select Exit Driver from the Settings menu Note...

Страница 405: ...Selecting a Default Scanning Mode Select the most appropriate icon in the Scanning Mode box of the main IS Scan dialog box according to your scanning purpose Scanning Mode Purpose Image Type Resolution Edge Emphasis Character Emphasis Color Matching Prescan Mode Standard setting for scanning a color image Color 180 dpi Off Off On Grayscale Standard setting for scanning a monochrome image Grayscale...

Страница 406: ... monochrome image Scans by converting a monochrome image into the data suitable for facsimile transmission Monochrome 200 dpi Off On Off Monochrome Scans by converting a monochrome image into the data suitable for OCR input Monochrome 360 dpi Off On Off Monochrome Suitable for scanning an image that consists mostly of text Monochrome 180 dpi On Off Off Monochrome Used for customizing the settings ...

Страница 407: ...lect Custom in the Scanning Mode box of the main dialog box the Custom dialog box opens and allows you to adjust the scanning settings for special scanning jobs Open the main IS Scan dialog box Click the Custom button in the Scanning Mode box This displays the Custom dialog box 1 2 ...

Страница 408: ...etting the larger the file size The 90 dpi setting is sufficient for viewing images on a screen The 180 dpi setting is sufficient for printing images Threshold Determines the intensity of halftones for monochrome images Drag the slide bar to the left for a lighter image or drag it to the right for a darker image The Threshold option is available only when the Image Type is set for Monochrome and C...

Страница 409: ...ntout Color Matching attempts to match the colors of the scanned image with the selection in the Monitor Type box in order to attain a better match between the colors you see on the monitor and the colors you see in your printout This option is available only when the Image Type is set for Color Monitor Type Displays the name of the monitor profile currently in use To select another monitor type s...

Страница 410: ...zed Scanning Mode Click the OK button to return to the main dialog box Make sure that the image you wish to scan is inserted into the scanning holder properly and is loaded in the auto sheet feeder of the printer then click the Scan or Prescan button 4 5 ...

Страница 411: ...settings are stored and start scanning Saving the Settings to a File Save the Page Size Scanning Mode and Image Size settings in the main IS Scan dialog box as a file Specify the desired settings in the Paper Size Scanning Mode and Image Size boxes Select Save Settings File from the Settings menu Select the folder in which the file is to be saved Enter a File name Click the Save button 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Страница 412: ...ttings change in the main IS Scan dialog box When you open the file while an image is displayed in the preview area the prescanned or scanned image is discarded Prescan or scan the image again Select Save Settings File from the Settings menu when you have changed the settings and you wish to overwrite the current file and save all the current settings to it Select Save Settings File As from the Se...

Страница 413: ...e for the first time and when the white level calibration data needs to be updated Select White Level from the Option menu of the main IS Scan dialog box When a message appears insert the white calibration sheet into the auto sheet feeder of the printer Using the White Calibration Sheet Click the OK button When the white calibration sheet is ejected from the paper output tray the White Level Calib...

Страница 414: ...n displays a communication mode such as ECP 1 or ECP 2 If the printer is connected using the USB interface Device Information displays USB as the communication mode Enlarging the Scanned Image in the Preview Area To enlarge the scanned image in the preview area click the Enlarge icon key or select Large from the View menu To return to the original size click the Standard icon key or select Normal ...

Страница 415: ...you to edit enhance print and save an image acquired by the IS Scan scanner driver You can use IS Scan Plus if you do not have a graphics application program Launching IS Scan Plus Select Programs from the Start menu then click IS Scan Plus Select IS Scan Plus The main IS Scan Plus screen appears 1 2 ...

Страница 416: ...ng Using Copy Capture Image Scan and edit an image other than a photographic print Using Capture Image Capture Photo Scan and edit a photographic print such as a snapshot Using Capture Photo Device Information Verify the name of the printer that is currently connected to your system and information on the communication mode 3 ...

Страница 417: ... connected properly and is turned on and click the Device Information button If the printer is connected using the parallel interface Device Information displays a communication mode such as ECP 1 or ECP 2 If the printer is connected using the USB interface Device Information displays USB as the communication mode Closing IS Scan Plus When you wish to close IS Scan Plus click the Exit button in th...

Страница 418: ...S Scan Plus IS Scan Buttons Returns to the main IS Scan Plus screen Moves back to the previous screen Displays the Edit screen Editing a Scanned Image Prints a scanned image Printing a Scanned Image Saves a scanned image Saving a Scanned Image ...

Страница 419: ...annot edit or enhance the scanned image before printing Click the Copy button in the main IS Scan Plus screen The Copy screen displays Specify any required settings Select Color or Monochrome in the Document Type box Select Fine or Fast in the Copy Mode box Select the paper size in the Paper Size box The Copies box is disabled 1 2 ...

Страница 420: ...perties dialog box and specify any printer settings Using the Windows 98 95 Printer Driver When you click the Copy button a message box appears Click OK in the message box to confirm that the scanner cartridge is installed Copying begins Another dialog box appears to remind you to remove the scanner cartridge and install the BJ cartridge according to your print job Also make sure paper is loaded i...

Страница 421: ... click the Reprint button To make a copy of another image using the same settings click the Copy button When a confirmation message appears click the Yes button and repeat the procedure described above To make a copy using different settings click the Clear button to clear the copied image from the preview area Repeat the procedure described above 6 Note ...

Страница 422: ...e Image Use the Capture Image feature to scan an image other than a photographic print You can also edit enhance save and print the scanned image Click the Capture Image button in the main IS Scan Plus screen This displays the Capture Image screen 1 ...

Страница 423: ... a photographic print such as a snapshot Suitable for scanning an image that consists mostly of text Used for customizing the settings for special scanning jobs Using the Customized Scanning Mode Select the paper size in the Paper Size box Insert the image you wish to scan in the scanning holder and then load it in the auto sheet feeder of the printer Click the Prescan button The remaining steps a...

Страница 424: ...ed image Click the Capture Photo button in the main IS Scan Plus screen The Capture Photo screen displays By default a Selection Box displays in the Preview Area To delete the Selection Box point to any location in the Preview Area and right click your mouse Specify these settings Select Color or Black White in the Photo Type box Select Regular or Panorama in the Photo Size box 1 2 ...

Страница 425: ...ture Photo Insert the image you wish to scan into the scanning holder and then load it in the auto sheet feeder of the printer Click the Prescan button The remaining steps are similar to those described for Scanning an Image Scanning an Image 3 4 ...

Страница 426: ...ngs you used for scanning and whether you used the Capture Photo or Capture Image feature for scanning You can edit or enhance the image displayed in the Preview Area Click the Edit button in the main IS Scan Plus screen The Edit screen displays You can select these editing options For details on each feature use the online Help for IS Scan Plus Contrast Brightness Adjusts the brightness and contr...

Страница 427: ...f different colors Lines Emphasizes selected edges and de emphasizes all other edges of an image Pixelize Squares off all the pixels in an image to lower resolution and makes the pixels appear larger to create a mosaic tile effect Posterize Reduces the number of colors in an image Low Relief Applies special options to create a three dimensional effect in the image Background Allows you to add a ba...

Страница 428: ...en You can select Background when a monochrome image is captured Edit or enhance the image as required Click the Apply button to apply the effect to the image in the Preview Area To undo the settings click one of the undo buttons Undo All Click once to undo all editing effects and restore the original in the Preview Area Undo Previous Click once to undo the previous editing effect click repeatedly...

Страница 429: ...nt a scanned image acquired using the Capture Image or Capture Photo feature Remove the scanner cartridge and install the BJ cartridge according to your print job Click the Print button on the IS Scan Plus screen If you are using Capture Image the Print dialog box appears ...

Страница 430: ...ndows Printing a Scanned Image If you are using Capture Photo the Photo Print Options dialog box appears Click Print Setting to change the printer settings or click Print to print the image Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ...

Страница 431: ... new name You can use the saved image for pasting into another document or for attaching to your e mail or a home page on the Internet You can save the image displayed in the Preview Area Click the Save button This displays the Save As dialog box Select the folder in which you wish to save the image Enter a File name 1 2 3 ...

Страница 432: ...canner With Windows Saving a Scanned Image Click the down arrow for Save as type and select a format for the file You can select one of the following file formats Bitmap BMP JPEG JPG TIFF TIF Click the Save button 4 5 ...

Страница 433: ...ware Using the Main IS Scan Dialog Box Scanning an Image Scanning Images With IS Scan Changing the Scanning Mode Customizing the Scanning Settings Copying a Scanned Image to the Clipboard Adjusting an Image Modifying an Image Applying Special Effects to an Image Other IS Scan Functions Using the Copy Utility ...

Страница 434: ...may vary based on your application software Start the application software and then select New from the File menu Then open the menu you use to scan images Install the scanner cartridge in the printer To open the dialog box for selecting a TWAIN compatible input device you normally select Import and then select TWAIN Select from the File menu The Select a source dialog box is displayed Click the I...

Страница 435: ...g Box Menu button Selects the IS Scan functions Click this button to change the settings for a scanned image or to edit a scanned image Image Control Panel Brightnessand Contrast Preview Area Menu Button Scan Button Save Button Halt Button Help Button Information Box ...

Страница 436: ...tware this button says Save Halt button Click this button to cancel scanning Information box Displays the settings related to image scanning To perform scanning using other settings click the Menu button and then select Settings Help button Click this button to display helpful explanations about the IS Scan functions Brightness and Contrast Click this button to adjust the degree of brightness of a...

Страница 437: ...ngs for the image to be scanned Click on Paper Size to select a size that approximates the image to be scanned Click on Scanning Mode to select the item that best approximates the image to be scanned Changing the Scanning Mode Place a check mark in the Prescan check box Prescan performs a quick scan so you can check the image You can disable this function 1 2 ...

Страница 438: ...box Place the object to be scanned in the printer and then click the Prescan button You see the image displayed in the Preview Area If you only want to scan part of the object drag the mouse within the Preview Area to select the part to be scanned The Selection Box indicates the area that will be scanned 3 4 5 ...

Страница 439: ...e cursor over a point within the selected area you can move the area by dragging If you position the cursor over one of the lines indicating the selected area you can change the size of the selected area by dragging that line in or out The minimum size of the selected area is 1 1 25 4 mm by 25 4 mm The size of the selected range is displayed in the Image Control Panel Place the image to be scanned...

Страница 440: ...ge is transferred to the application software Edit the image data as required prior to printing or saving it Some application programs do not display the main IS Scan dialog box but display their own scanning screen In this case refer to the documentation supplied with the scanning software Do not close an application program that started IS Scan while IS Scan is still running This may cause the s...

Страница 441: ...s With IS Scan You can use IS Scan as a stand alone program to scan and edit images Starting IS Scan Turn on the printer and install the scanner cartridge Double click the IS Scan S450 folder Double click the IS Scan S450 icon 1 2 IS Scan S450 Folder 3 ...

Страница 442: ...h Macintosh Scanning Images With IS Scan IS Scan starts and the main dialog box displays The contents of the main dialog box and the method you use to scan images are basically the same as when using TWAIN application software ...

Страница 443: ...443 Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanning Images With IS Scan Saving Scanned Images Click the Save button 1 ...

Страница 444: ...ith IS Scan Make the necessary settings Select the location to which you want to save your image Enter a name for the image data in Name Click the drop down box in Format to select PICT or TIFF Click the Save button The image data is saved into a file 2 3 ...

Страница 445: ...ting that best approximates the image to be scanned Scanning Mode Use Image Type Resolution Edge Emphasis Color Matching Prescan Mode DTP Color Standard setting used when a color draft is to be scanned Color 180 dpi Off On Execute Grayscale Photo Recommended when scanning a photograph Color 360 dpi Off On Execute Color DTP B W Standard setting used when a black white draft is to be scanned Graysca...

Страница 446: ...ansmission Black White Text Enhanced 200 dpi Off Off Black White OCR Scans by converting a monochrome image into the data suitable for OCR input Black White Text Enhanced 360 dpi Off Off Black White Custom Selected when a specific range of settings are to be made Customizing the Scanning Settings By default Prescan is disabled Once enabled Black White is the default Prescan Mode You can select a P...

Страница 447: ...n in the main dialog box When you select FAX or OCR the document is scanned and processed as a grayscale image and converted to monochrome binary image data This process eliminates unnecessary image background and increases the quality of the scanned text and line art When you select Text the document is scanned and processed as a monochrome image Note ...

Страница 448: ...y the scanning settings Click the Menu button in the main dialog box and then select Settings Click the drop down box in Scanning Mode and then select Custom Make the appropriate settings for the image to be scanned Image Type Select a mode according to the image to be scanned You can select Color Grayscale Black White or Black White Text Enhanced 1 2 3 ...

Страница 449: ...oved to the right the image will be darker Prescan Place a check mark in the Prescan check box to perform the prescan The scanning mode can be set to Black White Grayscale or Color Color Matching This function is effective only when Image Type is set to Color When this function is enabled the colors are adjusted according to the monitor when the image is scanned The monitor itself is set with the ...

Страница 450: ... is particularly useful when you want to paste an image into documents created with application software that is not TWAIN compatible Copying an Image Click the Menu button in the main dialog box Select Edit and then select Copy The image data is copied to the clipboard To use an image copied to the clipboard start your application software and then select Paste from the Edit menu 1 Note ...

Страница 451: ...rm fine adjustment using a range of functions Image data can be processed so that the brightness of the image changes or so that the image appears sharper or softer Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast Click the Brightness and Contrast button in the main dialog box The Brightness and Contrast dialog box displays 1 ...

Страница 452: ...darker while moving it to the right makes the image brighter Contrast Moving the slide bar to the left reduces the contrast of the entire image while moving it to the right increases the contrast After making the adjustment click the Apply button to change brightness and contrast of the image displayed within the preview area Once you are satisfied with the adjustment click the OK button 2 3 4 ...

Страница 453: ...produce a negative film is also available Click the Menu button in the main dialog box select Image and then select the desired function from the submenu Sharpen Sharpens an image to make it clearer Soften Softens the edges of an image Despeckle Removes speckling from an image making any such areas less noticeable Invert Inverts the colors of an image to produce a negative of the original You can ...

Страница 454: ...nal Click the Menu button in the main dialog box select Enhance and then select the desired function from the submenu Edges Emphasizes the edges of a photograph or line drawing Lines Emphasizes only lines in a specific direction Pixelize Applies a mosaic effect to an image Posterize Reduces the number of colors and simplifies the image Low Relief Creates a low relief version of the image When you ...

Страница 455: ...list The following is an example of the screen displayed when you select Edges The operation is the same when any other function is selected You can check the approximate result of the selection in the Preview Area For details of each function refer to the explanation displayed when you click the Help button 2 ...

Страница 456: ...djustment you have made click the Menu button and then select Undo Then select either of the following Last Only the function applied immediately before is cancelled If you perform editing two or more times only the function that you selected most recently is cancelled All All the applied functions are cleared and the original image is restored 3 Note ...

Страница 457: ... to place the white calibration sheet in the printer Place the white calibration sheet in the printer and then click the OK button The calibration sheet is scanned and the calibration is performed You can also initiate this operation whenever necessary Click the Menu button in the main dialog box and then select Settings Click the White Level button When the message appears place the white calibra...

Страница 458: ...h Other IS Scan Functions Using the Online Help Clicking the Help button on the main dialog box displays helpful explanations of the functions of IS Scan You can also display the Help by clicking the Menu button then Help and Help again ...

Страница 459: ...d image cannot be edited or saved the process from scanning to printing is completed quickly and easily Installing the Copy Utility To use the Copy Utility you must first copy the folder including the necessary files to any location Load the S450 Canon Creative CD ROM into the CD ROM driver on your Macintosh Double click on the Copy Utility folder 1 2 ...

Страница 460: ... and copy it to any location Now you can start the Copy Utility at any time To use the Copy Utility the printer driver and IS Scan scanner driver must also be installed Starting the Copy Utility Turn on the printer and install the scanner cartridge Click the Copy Utility for S450 folder 3 Note 1 2 ...

Страница 461: ...461 Using the Scanner With Macintosh Using the Copy Utility Click the Copy Utility icon The Copy Utility starts and the main dialog box displays 3 ...

Страница 462: ...f paper you are using Plain Paper High Resolution Paper or Transparency Set Brightness as necessary Move the slide bar to the right and left to set the brightness Place the image to be copied in the printer then click the Copy button Scanning starts When the message appears remove the scanner cartridge and replace it with a BJ cartridge according to the printing settings Place a blank sheet of pap...

Страница 463: ...copy another document with the same settings click the Copy button and follow the instructions on the screen To perform copying with different settings click the Reset button and follow the instructions on the screen Ending the Copy Utility To close the Copy utility click the close box or the Quit button Note Close box ...

Страница 464: ...464 Scanner Problems Scanner Problems Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN Compatible Application Program Other Scanner Problems ...

Страница 465: ...oblems Scanning Result Is Unsatisfactory Quality of Scanned Image Is Uneven White Portion Becomes Grayish Parts of an Image Missing or Not Aligned Properly Image Contains Unexpected Colors or Is Too Light or Too Dark ...

Страница 466: ...der is bound to get dirty Clean the scanning holder using a soft cloth that is dipped in a weak neutral detergent solution and then wipe its wet surface off with a dry soft cloth If the scanning holder is scratched or damaged replace it You can purchase a scanning holder for A4 LTR size images Visit the Canon Web site to find out about accessories and supplies www ccsi canon com Check 3 ARE YOU SC...

Страница 467: ...he precision of the scanned image The greater the number of dots used to draw an image the higher the precision and the quality of the scanned image becomes For a better quality image select a greater number The scanning speed becomes slower and the file size of the scanned image becomes larger when you use a higher resolution Changing the Scanning Mode Changing the Scanning Mode Windows Macintosh...

Страница 468: ...eet Check 2 DID YOU ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST Depending on the image you scan a white portion is not recognized as white because the scanner detects and scans even the small differences of the density between white and other colors Adjust the brightness and contrast When you are using IS Scan Plus use the online Help When you are using a TWAIN compatible graphics application program see t...

Страница 469: ...ner detects and scans even the grades of the density and white may not be recognized as white When you scan a monochrome image always set Black White in the Scanning Mode so the scanner can scan using only two values between white and black For details on how to set Black White in the Scanning Mode use the online Help Changing the Scanning Mode Changing the Scanning Mode Windows Macintosh ...

Страница 470: ... image you wish to scan is placed in the proper scanning area Check 2 DID YOU SPECIFY THE SCANNING AREA CORRECTLY If the Paper Size setting is smaller than the size of the image you scan parts of the image will be missing If you place the image outside the scanning area parts of the image may not be aligned properly Always check that the image is set within the proper scanning area ...

Страница 471: ...TO HIGH COLOR OR TRUE COLOR Check the number of display colors as follows From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Display icon then click the Settings tab Check that Colors is set to High Color or True Color in the Colors box Check the Color Depth setting as follows From the Apple menu select Control Panels Select Monitors Sound Check that Thousands or Mi...

Страница 472: ... between the colors displayed on your display and the actual colors in the scanned image You can enable Color Matching when the Scanning Mode is set for Color Check that Color Matching is enabled Click the Custom Setting button Make sure that Color Matching is enabled in the Custom Setting dialog box Select Settings from the Menu screen Make sure that Color Matching is enabled Windows 1 2 Macintos...

Страница 473: ...ems Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN Compatible Application Program Cannot Launch IS Scan From Within the TWAIN Compatible Graphics Application Program Cannot Transfer to TWAIN Compatible Graphics Application Program ...

Страница 474: ...EST 32 BIT TWAIN SPECIFICATIONS OR TWAIN SOURCE MANAGER VERSION 1 5 OR LATER When IS Scan is used as a TWAIN interface you must use the latest 32 bit TWAIN compatible graphics application program See the User s Manual for your application program When IS Scan is used as a TWAIN interface you must use the graphics application program that supports the TWAIN Source Manager Version 1 5 or later See t...

Страница 475: ...ILE FORMAT TYPE AND RESOLUTION OF THE IMAGE DATA Some TWAIN compatible graphics application programs support specific file format types and resolution settings only For example the resolution settings of some OCR optical character reader application programs are limited to 300 or 400 dpi Check the file format types and resolution settings of the TWAIN compatible graphics application program first ...

Страница 476: ...oblems Other Scanner Problems Cannot Install Scanner Driver Does Not Launch With Default Settings Improper Colors Displayed in the Dialog Box Scanning Too Slow Communication Error Occurs Error Message Appears Windows ...

Страница 477: ...NY OTHER APPLICATION PROGRAMS RUNNING The scanner driver installation program may not execute successfully if it is run with other applications running in the background Before you run the installation program again shut down all other application programs Check 3 DID YOU SPECIFY THE CORRECT CD ROM DRIVE FOR INSTALLATION If the S450 splash screen did not come up automatically when you loaded the C...

Страница 478: ...M This problem occurs when IS Scan is launched from a TWAIN compatible graphics application program Depending on the TWAIN compatible graphics application program Previous Settings selected in the Standard Value box under the Custom Settings dialog box may be cleared and standard settings characteristic of the TWAIN compatible program you are using may be used when launching IS Scan To use the set...

Страница 479: ...rs of your computer From the Start menu select Settings and then select Control Panel Double click the Display icon then click the Settings tab Check that the Colors setting is High Color or True Color in the Colors box Or you may be able to solve the problem by minimizing the IS Scan window and then return to the original size Check the Color Depth setting From the Apple menu select Control Panel...

Страница 480: ...REQUIRED In order to scan an image your computer must be able to receive a large amount of data Therefore the scanning speed varies according to the performance of the computer To shorten the time required for scanning Use the appropriate resolution setting Make sure that the resolution is not set higher than you require Use the prescanning capability ...

Страница 481: ...printer is plugged in and ready Check 3 ARE YOU USING THE USB INTERFACE RUNNING UNDER WINDOWS 98 When using the USB interface running under Windows 98 a communication error may occur if the Hardware acceleration setting is Full To solve the problem follow these steps Double click the System icon in the Control Panel for Windows When the System Properties window is displayed click the Performance t...

Страница 482: ...canner Problems Other Scanner Problems Error Message Appears Check REFER TO THE ONLINE HELP From the main IS Scan screen select Contents from the Help menu or press F1 Open the online Help Windows Macintosh ...

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