Canon BJC-S530D User manual

User’s Guide
PHOTO PRINTER
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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................5
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................6
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............................................................15
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box .................................................16
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ...................................................18
BJ Status Monitor Functions .......................................................................32
Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................35
Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................36
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................37
Description of Print Settings ........................................................................38
BJ Print Monitor ...........................................................................................55
Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................57
Using the Printer with a Network .................................................................58
Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................62
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Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) .......................................63
Starting the Memory Card Startup Utility .....................................................64
Setting the Application to Be Started ...........................................................68
Deleting the Memory Card Startup Utility ....................................................71
Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) ..................................................73
Starting the Memory Card Utility .................................................................74
Setting the Application to Be Started ...........................................................77
Deleting the Memory Card Utility .................................................................80
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................83
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head ..................................84
Replacing an Ink Tank .................................................................................85
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..............................................................90
Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................94
Print Head Deep Cleaning ...........................................................................97
Cleaning the Printer .....................................................................................99
Transporting the Printer .............................................................................101
Printing Media .............................................................................................105
Compatible Media Types ...........................................................................106
Envelopes ..................................................................................................109
High Resolution Paper ..............................................................................113
Glossy Photo Paper ..................................................................................115
High Gloss Photo Film ...............................................................................117
Glossy Photo Cards ..................................................................................119
Photo Paper Pro ........................................................................................121

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Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" Perforated ...........................................................124
Photo Paper Plus Glossy ..........................................................................126
Matte Photo Paper ....................................................................................129
Transparencies ..........................................................................................131
T-Shirt Transfers .......................................................................................133
Banner Paper ............................................................................................135
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................138
Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................139
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ....................................................141
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ....................................158
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams .........................................164
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange .........................................................167
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ..........................................170
Problems Unique to Windows ...................................................................179
Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................182
Specifications .............................................................................................185
Index ...........................................................................................................198

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon S530D Photo Printer. This User’s Guide provides
complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer.
This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe
these instructions.
Warning
➤ Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury
caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Must be observed for safe operation.
Caution
➤
Instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or material
damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Must be observed for safe operation.
Important
➤
Prohibited actions that, if inadvertently performed, could result in
equipment damage, faults or impaired product quality.
Must be avoided for correct operation.
Information for Windows users only.
Information for Macintosh.
Windows
Macintosh

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How to Use This Manual
How to UseThis Manual
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How to Use This Manual
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Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you
use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this
manual.
Warning
➤
You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore
any of these safety precautions.
■ Choosing a location
Do not place the printer close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners.
■ Power supply
Never attempt to plug in or unplug the printer from the power supply when your hands
are wet.
Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet.
Never damage, modify, stretch, excessively bend or twist the power
cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord.

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Safety Precautions
Never plug the printer into a power outlet that is shared with other
equipment (power strip, double adapter, etc.).
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted.
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately
unplug the printer at the power supply and call the Canon Customer Care Center.
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt that may
have collected on the plug and/or power outlet. If the printer is placed at a location
exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity, the dust collected on the plug may
absorb moisture and may cause insulation failure and fire.
■ Cleaning the printer
Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable solvents
such as alcohol, benzene or thinners.
If flammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer,
it could cause a fire or electric shock.
Always unplug the printer from the power outlet before cleaning the printer.
If you accidentally turn off the printer while cleaning it, you could injure yourself or damage the printer.

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Safety Precautions
■ Maintaining the printer
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts
inside the printer.
The printer contains high-voltage components.Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in
this guide.
■ Working around the printer
Do not use inflammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside
the printer.

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Safety Precautions
Caution
➤ You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these
safety precautions.
■ Choosing a location
Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration.
Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight,
outdoors, or close to a heating source.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range
of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet.
Ensure that the area around the power outlet is kept clear at all times
so you can easily unplug the power cord if necessary.
When moving the printer, carry the printer at both ends.

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Safety Precautions
■ Power supply
Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord.
Do not use an power strip.
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase.
The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows:
USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz
Europe: AC 230V ± 10%, 50Hz
Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz

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Safety Precautions
■ Working around the printer
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable
solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call
the Canon Customer Care Center.
■ Print head and ink tanks
For safety reasons store print head and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake print head or ink tanks.
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

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Safety Precautions
■ About the Operation Panel
If the operation panel becomes damaged and the liquid crystal solution in the panel
leaks out, never taste or swallow the liquid.
If the liquid crystal solution is accidentally swallowed, call a physician immediately.If the liquid gets on your
hands or clothes, wash them immediately with soap.

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

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or
directly from the Windows Start menu.
■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from an application
This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing.
The operations may vary slightly depending on the application.This section describes
only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
1
In the application, select the command to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File
menu.
2
Ensure that Canon S530D is selected in the Name field.Then click the
Properties button.
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Note
➤ Depending on the application, the command and menu names may differ,
and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties
dialog box. For further details, see the application's user manual.

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu
This method is used for maintenance operations, such as print head cleaning, or to
specify printer settings common to all application programs.
When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, the Windows
operating system adds several tabs, including the Details tab.These do not appear
when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.
For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows
documentation.
1 Click the Start button, then select Settings, Printers.
For Windows XP, click Start and select Control Panel - Printers and
Other Hardware -Printers and Faxes.
2 Select the Canon S530D icon.
3 Open the File menu and select:
• Windows Me/Windows 98 ➔Properties
• Windows XP/Windows 2000 ➔Printing Preferences...
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
Note ➤The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation.
The equivalent screens for Windows XP and Windows 2000 may look
slightly different.
•Main Tab
•Page Setup Tab
•Stamp/Background
Tab
•Effects Tab
•Profiles Tab
•Maintenance Tab

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
MainTab
(1) MediaType
Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer.
(2) Print Quality
Select the print quality that best describes your print job.To select custom Print
quality, select Custom and click the Set... button.
(5)
(6)
(4)
(1)
(2)
(3)

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Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
(3) Color Adjustment
Select the method of color adjustment.To make detailed color adjustments, select
Manual, then click the Set... button.
(4) Grayscale Printing
Select to print a grayscale version of a color document.
(5) Preview before printing
Click to check the layout before printing.
(6) Print Advisor...
Click to start the Print Advisor.
The Print Advisor simplifies configuration of the printer driver. By having the user
answer a series of questions, the Printer Advisor automatically configures the printer
driver settings.
Note ➤To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click
the ?mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operating
procedures, click the Help button. If the button does not appear when using
Windows XP or Windows 2000, click the Start button then select
Programs - Canon S530D - Guide.