Canon BJC-S900 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 Parts and Their Functions .................................................................14
Front View ...................................................................................................15
Rear View .................................................................................................... 16
Inside the Printer .........................................................................................17
Operation Panel ..........................................................................................18
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............................................................19
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box .................................................20
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ................................................... 22
BJ Status Monitor Functions ....................................................................... 36
Canceling a Print Job ..................................................................................39
Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 40
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................41
Description of Print Settings ........................................................................ 42
BJ Print Monitor ........................................................................................... 58
Canceling a Print Job ..................................................................................60
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Using the Printer with a Network ................................................................. 61
Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 65
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................66
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead ....................................67
Replacing an Ink Tank ................................................................................. 68
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..............................................................73
Printhead Cleaning ...................................................................................... 77
Printhead Deep Cleaning ............................................................................80
Cleaning the Printer ..................................................................................... 82
Transporting the Printer ............................................................................... 84
Printing Media ...............................................................................................88
Compatible Media Types ............................................................................. 89
Envelopes ....................................................................................................91
High Resolution Paper ................................................................................95
Glossy Photo Paper .................................................................................... 97
High Gloss Photo Film ................................................................................. 99
Glossy Photo Cards .................................................................................. 101
Photo Paper Pro ........................................................................................ 103
Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 (Perforated) ........................................................... 106
Transparencies ..........................................................................................108
T-Shirt Transfers ....................................................................................... 110
Banner Paper ............................................................................................112
Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................115
Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................116
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors .................................................... 118

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Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ....................................135
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ......................................... 141
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange ......................................................... 144
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen .......................................... 147
Problems Unique to Windows ...................................................................156
Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................159
Specifications .............................................................................................162
Index ...........................................................................................................174

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon S900 Photo Printer. This User’s Guide provides
complete explanations of the features and functions for this 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.
These 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.
These must be observed for safe operation.
Important
➤ Prohibited actions that, if inadvertently performed, could result in
equipment damage, faults or impaired product quality.
These must be avoided for correct operation.
Information for Windows
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only.
Information for Macintosh
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only.
Windows
Macintosh

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How to Use This Manual
How to Use This 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 or 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 socket that is shared with other
equipment such as an extension cord or double adapter.
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 for service.
Periodically unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt that has
collected on the plug and power outlet. If the printer is placed in a location exposed to a
lot of dust, smoke or high humidity, the dust that has collected on the plug may absorb
moisture and 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 switch the printer on 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 flammable sprays near the printer.
This could cause a fire or electric shock if the spray comes into contact with electrical components inside
the printer.
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
Do not place metal objects such as paper clips or staples, or containers of flammable
solvents like alcohol, benzene or thinners on top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call
for service.
Caution
➤ You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these
safety precautions.

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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 a location that is 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 extension cord.
If you do not intend to use the printer for a long period of time, unplug it after turning it off.
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
■ Printheads and ink tanks
For safety reasons, store printheads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake printheads or ink tanks.
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts on a printhead after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

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Printer Parts and Their Functions
Printer Parts and Their Functions
•Front View
•Rear View
•Inside the Printer
•Operation Panel

Front View 15
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Front View
Paper guide
When loading paper, ensure
the left edge touches this
guide.
To move the paper guide,
pinch the guide and slide in
the appropriate direction.
Paper rest
Sheet feeder
Load paper here.
Paper feeds
automatically, one
sheet at a time.
Front cover
Open to replace the
ink tanks or remove
jammed paper.
Paper output tray
Operation panel
For details, refer to
"Operation Panel".

Rear View 16
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Rear View
USB port
Used to connect the printer to a
computer through a USB
interface.

Inside the Printer 17
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Inside the Printer
Printhead holder
Install the printhead here.
Printhead lock lever
Locks the printhead into the holder.
Once the printhead is installed, do not touch this lever.
Paper thickness lever
Adjusts the gap between the printhead and the surface of the printing paper.

Operation Panel 18
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Operation Panel
POWER button
Press to turn the printer
on or off. The printer will
then initialize and be
ready for printing.
RESUME/CANCEL button
Press to resume printing once an error has
been cleared. Also, to cancel printing in
progress, press this button.
POWER lamp
Off: The printer is turned off.
Green: The printer is ready to print.
Flashing green: The printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing.
Flashing orange: An error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print.
Flashing orange and green alternately: An error has occurred that may require a
service call.

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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
•Canceling a Print Job
•Uninstalling Printer Drivers

Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box 20
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from within an application or directly from
the Windows Start menu.
■ Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program
This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing.
The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section
describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
1 In your application, select the command to print a document.
The Print dialog box can usually be opened by clicking Print from the File
menu.
2 Ensure that Canon S900 is selected in the Name field, then click
Properties.
The Printer Properties dialog box will appear.
Note ➤Depending on your application program, 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 your application’s user
manual.