Canon PowerShot S200 User manual

User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET PRINTER
V1
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Table of Contents
Introduction .....................................................................................................5
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................6
Safety Precautions .........................................................................................8
Printer Parts and Their Functions .................................................................15
Front View ................................................................................................... 16
Rear View .................................................................................................... 17
Inside the Printer .........................................................................................18
Configuration of the BJ Cartridge ................................................................ 19
Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ..............................................................20
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ................................................. 21
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ................................................... 23
BJ Status Monitor Functions ....................................................................... 37
Cancelling a Print Job ................................................................................. 40
Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 42
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................43
Description of Print Settings ........................................................................ 44
BJ Print Monitor ........................................................................................... 61
Cancelling a Print Job ................................................................................. 63
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Using the Printer with a Network ................................................................. 65
Uninstalling Printer Drivers .......................................................................... 69
Routine Maintenance ....................................................................................70
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head ..................................71
Replacing an Ink Tank .................................................................................72
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern .............................................................. 77
Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................81
Print Head Deep Cleaning ...........................................................................83
Print Head Alignment .................................................................................. 85
Enabling Low Ink Warning ...........................................................................91
Setting Ink Drying Wait Time ....................................................................... 97
Transporting the Printer ...............................................................................99
Printing Media .............................................................................................103
Compatible Media Types ...........................................................................104
Envelopes .................................................................................................. 106
High Resolution Paper HR-101N .............................................................. 110
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301N/GP-301 .....................................................112
High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 ................................................................. 114
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 ..................................................................... 116
Photo Paper Pro PR-101 ...........................................................................118
Photo Paper Pro PC-101S ........................................................................120
Transparencies CF-102 ............................................................................. 122
T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 ........................................................................... 124
Banner Paper ............................................................................................ 126
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Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................129
Cannot Install the Printer Driver ................................................................ 130
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ..................................................... 132
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs .................................... 149
Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ......................................... 155
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ..........................................158
Low Ink Warning Displays Ink Tank with '?' ............................................... 167
Problems Unique to Windows ................................................................... 170
Problems Unique to the Macintosh ........................................................... 173
Appendices .................................................................................................176
Deleting an Unknown Device ....................................................................177
Specifications .............................................................................................180
Index ...........................................................................................................194
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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon S200 Bubble Jet 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, 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 users 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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Click the heading to jump to the topic.
Click the “”symbol to see the headings for each chapter.
Click the “”symbol to close the headings.
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word.
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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.
Regularly unplug the printer, and clean the plug itself and the area aournd the plug to
remove accumulated dust and/or stains with a dry cloth.
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 (extension lead, 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 for service.
■ 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 do not unplug the printer before 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.
Caution
➤
You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these
safety precautions.
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