Canon BJC-S830D User manual

S830D
Photo Printer
Quick Start Guide
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Canon S830D Photo Printer Quick Start Guide.
Copyright
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The purpose of this guide is to aid end users by summarizing pertinent information about your Canon
S830D Photo Printer. All statements, technical information and recommendations in this guide 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.
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Contents
Chapter 1: Basic Printing
What Is a Printer Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Selecting the S830D Photo Printer for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using Specialty Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cancelling a Print Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting Driver Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Changing the Page Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Chapter 2: Advanced Print Features
Smoothing Rough or Jagged Edges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optimizing Color Photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Adjusting Print Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Adjusting Color Balance, Brightness and Saturation . . . . . . . . . . 17
Saving and Recalling Driver Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Chapter 3: Printing Without a Computer
Basic Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Printing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Print Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance Procedures for Direct Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using the Memory Card Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Chapter 4: Printing Maintenance
Monitoring Ink Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing Ink Tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Aligning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cleaning the Print Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Chapter 5: Using Your Photo Applications
What is Exif Print? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Installing the Photo Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Using the Photo Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using Easy-PhotoPrint for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Printing on Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4" x 6" . . . . 54
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Contents
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Tips for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Customer Care Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Appendix
Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Uninstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Registering Your Canon Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Limited Warranty—U.S. Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Index
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Chapter 1: Basic Printing
Congratulations on purchasing your new Canon
®
S830D Photo Printer!
This chapter describes basic features of your S830D Photo Printer and provides
instructions on how to set up and print documents and photographs.
The following topics are presented in this chapter:
•
What Is a Printer Driver?
•
Selecting the S830D Photo Printer for Use
•
Using Specialty Media
•
Cancelling a Print Job
•
Setting Driver Options
• Changing the Page Setup
What Is a Printer Driver?
Most computers require special software to link the programs you use to create
documents or images with the printer. This special software, called a printer
driver , converts the information from the software application into a format that
the printer can understand, and provides other handy features, such as
monitoring the levels of ink in the printer.
This Quick Start Guide describes some of the features of your
S830D Photo Printer and how to use them. For more detailed
information, view the S830D User’s Guide on the Setup
Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.
Windows
®
: Driver features, instructions and screen captures
described in this guide reflect Windows XP and may be and/
or look different for Windows 98, Me and Windows 2000.
Macintosh
®
: Driver features, instructions and screen
captures described in this guide reflect Mac
®
OS 8.6 – 9.x,
and may be and/or look different for Mac OS X.
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Selecting the S830D Photo Printer for Use
If the S830D is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically
be used every time you print. However, if your computer has access to multiple
printers, you can set the S830D as the default (main) printer.
To set the S830D as the default printer in Windows
®
:
1.
Click Start , then:
•
Windows XP: Select Control Panel , then Printers and Other Hardware , then
Printers and Faxes .
•
Other Windows versions: Select Settings , then Printers .
2.
Right-click the Canon S830D printer icon, then click Set as Default Printer .
The Canon S830D printer icon will now display with a check mark that
indicates it is the default printer.
To select the S830D from within a Windows application:
If another printer is set as the default printer, you can still select the Canon S830D
for a specific print job from within most applications.
1.
From the File menu, click Print .
2.
Select Canon S830D from the list, then click OK .
To select the S830D in Mac
®
OS:
1.
Click Apple , then Chooser .
2. Click the S830D printer icon. Close the Chooser. The S830D will remain the
default printer until another is selected.
Menus vary from application to application. Consult your
application’s user documentation if the Print option is not listed.
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Caring for Your Photographs
The Canon S830D Photo Printer will generate spectacular results for printing
photographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images are
susceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your S830D
Photo Printer will ensure that print quality lasts long into the future.
Many environmental factors can impact how long a printout will last before
noticeable image fading occurs. Exposure to sunlight or other light sources,
humidity, temperature, exposure to cigarette smoke and ozone are just some of
the factors that can impact image permanence. While many of these variables
cannot be controlled, you can take basic measures to prolong image quality:
•
Use Canon Photo Paper Pro and genuine Canon inks. Try Canon Photo
Paper Pro or Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing (4
"
x 6
"
).
Both papers are specifically designed to work with genuine Canon inks.
•
Mount images under glass to reduce exposure to ozone, cigarette smoke and
other environmental factors that can degrade images.
•
Keep printed images out of direct sunlight or other intense light sources.
Using Specialty Media
For optimal results, Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media with
your S830D Photo Printer. Be sure to follow all instructions on storing, handling
and printing on the media.
General Printing
For everyday paper printing, use Canon High Resolution Paper or plain paper
(17 to 28 lb.). Use standard #10 envelopes with your S830D Photo Printer.
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Specialty Media
The specialty media available for use with the S830D include:
•
Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy
•
Canon Matte Photo Paper
•
Canon Photo Paper Pro
•
Canon Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"
•
Canon Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4" x 6"
•
Canon Glossy Photo Paper
•
Canon Glossy Photo Cards
•
Canon High Gloss Photo Film
• Canon High Resolution Paper
•
Canon Transparencies
•
Canon Banner Paper
•
Canon T-Shirt Transfers
Media to Avoid
Never load the following types of media into your S830D Photo Printer. These
media could produce poor quality and jam or damage the printer:
•
Folded paper
•
Excessively curled or wrinkled paper
•
Damp paper
•
Excessively thin paper
•
Excessively thick paper
•
Paper with adhered photos, stickers, etc.
•
Envelopes with an embossed or treated surface
• 3-hole punched paper
•
Paper with any type of attached fasteners, ribbons, etc.
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Printing on Thick Paper
Load Limit and Paper Thickness Lever Position
Media Type Sheet Feeder
Load Limit
Paper Thickness
Lever Position
Photo Paper Plus Glossy 1 sheet Left
Matte Photo Paper 10 sheets Left
Plain paper 100 sheets (17 lb.) Left
High Resolution Paper 80 sheets Left
Photo Paper Pro 1 sheet Left
Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" 20 sheets Left
Photo Paper Pro for Borderless
Printing 4" x 6"
20 sheets Left
High Gloss Photo Film 1 sheet Left
Glossy Photo Paper 1 sheet Left
Glossy Photo Cards 20 sheets Left
Transparencies 30 sheets Left
Banner Paper 1 sheet (can print up to 6
connected sheets)
Right
T-Shirt Transfer 1 sheet Right
#10 Envelopes 10 envelope Right
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Loading Media into the S830D
Follow these instructions and tips for loading media into the printer.
•To prevent paper jams, always fan the sheets and align the edges before you
load them into the printer.
•Handle media carefully by its edges.
•Never touch the print surface (the glossy or brighter white side of the sheets).
•Dirt or fingerprints on the print surface will adversely affect print quality.
•To prevent changes in color, never stack printed sheets after they have
been printed.
•Cover printed sheets with one sheet of plain paper to protect the printed
surface, even if you intend to store them in clear plastic folders.
To load plain paper or other Canon media:
1. Make sure the paper thickness lever is set
correctly for the media used.
2. Pinch and slide the paper guide completely to
the left.
3. Fan the edges of the sheets to remove static cling,
then tap the edges of the stack against a flat
surface so the stack is aligned.
4. Insert the media into the paper rest, with the
print side facing up.
5. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the media until firmly in place.
For more information on loading media, see the S830D User’s Guide
on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.
Some specialty media have specific sides for printing. The print
side is usually the brighter white or glossier side of the page.
When using specialty media, ensure that the brighter/glossier
side faces up and avoid touching the print side.
Also, note the load limit for the media you are using and do not
exceed the limit.
Always follow the specific media instructions packaged with your
media for complete details and ink drying times.
Print side
Load limit mark
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Cancelling a Print Job
You can cancel a print job in progress in several ways:
To cancel a print job using the printer button:
After a print job has started, press the
RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer. The print
job will be cancelled.
To cancel a print job using the BJ Status Monitor:
Click Cancel Printing after the print job has started.
The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.
To cancel a print job from Windows:
1. Click Start, then:
•Windows XP: Select Control Panel, then
Printers and Other Hardware, then Printers and
Faxes.
•Other Windows versions: Select Settings, then Printers.
2. Double-click Canon S830D, click the document name, then click Delete. The
print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.
To cancel a print job using Mac OS:
On your keyboard, press the Apple®Command key ( ) and the period key (.) at the
same time. The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.
To cancel a print job using the BJ Print Monitor:
1. Select the BJ Print Monitor in the
Application menu.
2. Click the name of the print job you wish to
cancel, then click .
RESUME/CANCEL button
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Setting Driver Options
The S830D printer driver can be customized to give you the best quality output.
Print Mode
Your S830D Photo Printer offers the following modes of operation. Each mode
adjusts the driver settings for the type of project you are printing.
For Windows:
High For high quality when printing photos or color documents.
Standard For high quality when printing text.
Draft For printing text drafts at a faster speed.
Custom Allows for more precise control for finer details.
For Mac OS:
Text Use to print text documents.
Graphic Use to print documents that contain text and color photos,
business graphics, etc. The printer driver automatically
distinguishes between text and photos or graphics, and adjusts
the printing for the best results.
Photo Use to print photographs or color images.
Manual Use to save manually set options for later use.
This topic describes the main options. For more options, see the
S830D User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM.
The Print Mode will automatically change when you select a certain
Media Type, but you can select another print mode if desired.
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To set the print mode in Windows:
1. From an application File menu,
select Print.
2. Make sure Canon S830D is the selected
printer, then click Properties.
3. On the Main tab, click the Print Quality
that best describes your print job, then
click OK.
To set the print mode in Mac OS:
1. From a Macintosh application File menu,
select Print.
2. Select the Print Mode from the drop-down
menu that best describes your print job.
Changing the Page Setup
You can change how the image is printed without affecting the original image file.
To change the page setup in Windows:
1. From an application File menu, select Print.
2. With Canon S830D as the selected printer, click Properties.
3. Click the Page Setup tab. Here you can change the following options:
Page Size Defaults to the page size set in the original document, but can be changed.
Orientation Lets you select either portrait or landscape orientation.
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Printer Paper Size The page size used by
the printer. This defaults to match the Page
Size. However, a different printer paper size
can be selected if a Printing Type other than
normal is selected (see below).
Printing Type Defaults to Normal-size
Printing. Click the drop-down arrow to
select one of these Printing Types:
Fit-to-Page Printing This option
automatically rescales the image to fit
into a specified page size.
Scaled Printing With this option you can set the scale of the printed image
down to 20% or up to 400% of the original.
Page Layout Printing Lets you set the number of pages to print on a single
sheet. Click Specify to set the number of pages to a sheet of paper (1 to 16),
the print order for those pages (left to right or right to left) and whether you
want to print a border around each page.
Poster Printing Lets you print an oversized image on multiple pages that
can then be manually joined together. Click Specify to set the image
divisions (how many tiles the image will break into).
Booklet Printing Data is printed in such a manner that pages can be
collated properly in the order of the page numbers when the printed sheets
are folded and stapled at the center.
Banner Printing Used for printing banners on special banner paper.
Borderless Printing Used for printing images that cover the entire surface
of the card without a white border. Use Canon Photo Paper Pro for
Borderless Printing with this feature.
Duplex Printing The document can be printed on both sides of the paper.
When printing is complete, reload paper properly, according to the displayed
message, then click OK. The document will be printed on the opposite side.
4. When done, click OK.
For more feature descriptions, see the S830D User’s Guide on the Setup Software
& User’s Guide CD-ROM or access the online help.
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To change the page setup in Mac OS:
1. Make sure that S830D is the selected printer (from the Apple menu, select
Chooser, then S830D).
2. From an application File menu, click Page Setup. The Page Setup dialog box
will open.
3. From this dialog box, you can change the following:
•Select a paper size from the Paper Size
drop-down list. (If printing a banner, click
the Banner Printing checkbox, then
follow the on-screen instructions. If
printing on borderless paper, click the
Borderless Printing checkbox, then
follow the on-screen instructions.)
•Set a Scale percentage value between 50% and 200% to print the image in
a size different from the original document.
•Click an Orientation icon to change the page orientation.
4. When done, click OK.
To change the page layout and print order in Mac OS:
1. Make sure that S830D is the selected printer.
2. From an application File menu, click Print.
The Print dialog box will appear.
3. Click Options. The Options dialog box
will open.
To save these settings for the next print job, click the Save
Settings checkbox.
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4. From the Options dialog box, you can enter
or change the following:
•Under Layout, click the drop-down arrow
to change the number of pages to print on
a sheet (from 1 Page up to 16 Pages).
•If the page layout is other than 1 Page, you
can select a different Page Order specific
to the selected page layout.
•If the page layout is other than 1 Page/Sheet Printing, you can also select
whether to print a Border around each page.
•To print in reverse order, check the Print in reverse order box.
•If you are printing more than one copy, check the Print collated pages box
to collate each copy instead of printing all of page 1, then all of page 2, etc.
5. When done, click OK.
For more information on printer driver features, see the S830D
User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM,
or use the Mac Balloon Help.
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Chapter 2: Advanced Print
Features
This chapter provides information on how to use the S830D Photo Printer options
to enhance printed color images.
If your print results using pre-set print modes are unsatisfactory, you may be able
to improve the printing quality by:
•Smoothing Rough or Jagged Edges
•Optimizing Color Photographs
•Adjusting Print Quality
•Adjusting Color Balance, Brightness and Saturation
•Saving and Recalling Driver Settings
Smoothing Rough or Jagged Edges
Use the Image Optimizer feature to smooth
rough or jagged images.
1. From an application File menu,
select Print.
2. Make sure Canon S830D is the selected
printer, then click Properties.
3. Select the Effects tab.
4. Click the Image Optimizer checkbox.
5. When done, click OK.
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Optimizing Color Photographs
For realistic color reproduction, use the Photo Optimizer PRO feature.
Photo Optimizer PRO adjusts color automatically if the original image color
is unsatisfactory.
To optimize color photographs in Windows:
1. From an application File menu, select Print.
2. Make sure Canon S830D is the selected printer, then click Properties.
3. On the Effects tab, click the Photo
Optimizer PRO checkbox. When Photo
Optimizer PRO is checked, the Apply
Throughout Page option becomes active.
Leave this box unchecked if you want the
S830D to optimize each image
individually. Select Apply Throughout
Page to automatically correct all images
with the same settings.
4. When done, click OK.
To optimize color photographs in Mac OS:
1. From an application File menu, select Print.
2. Select Manual from the Print Mode drop-
down menu. Then click the Details button.
The Detailed Setting dialog box will open.
3. Select Special Effects in the left column, then
click the Photo Optimizer PRO checkbox.
4. If you want Photo Optimizer PRO to process the entire page, check Apply
Throughout Page. If you want only the photo image optimized, leave this box
unchecked.
5. Click OK.
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Using the Vivid Photo Option
Vivid Photo intensifies background colors for fields, trees, oceans and skies,
while maintaining natural skin tones for any people in the images.
To use Vivid Photo in Windows:
Open the Properties dialog box, click the
Effects tab, and then click the Vivid Photo
checkbox.
To use Vivid Photo in Mac OS:
Open the Detailed Setting dialog box,
click the Special effects icon, and then
click the Vivid Photo checkbox.
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Adjusting Print Quality
Features that affect the appearance and quality of your printed photos and
documents can be controlled with the printer driver.
To adjust image quality in Windows:
1. From an application File menu,
select Print.
2. Make sure that Canon S830D is the
selected printer, then click Properties.
3. On the Main tab, under Print Quality,
select Custom, then click Set.
4. Slide the Quality slide bar to Fine.
5. Click OK. The Set Print Quality dialog box closes.
6. Click OK.
To adjust image quality in Mac OS:
1. From an application File menu, select Print.
2. Select Manual from the Print Mode drop-down
menu. Then click the Details button. The Detailed
Setting dialog box will appear.
3. Slide the Print Quality slide bar to the
Fine setting.
4. Click OK.
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