Canon PowerShot S400 Digital Elph User manual

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Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Manual
Parts and Functions of the Printer
Front View
Rear View
Inside the Printer
Operation Panel
Printing on Paper and Other Media
Media SizesYou Can Use with the Printer
Media TypesYou Can Use with the Printer
Media TypesYou Cannot Use with the Printer
Loading Paper and Other Media
Printing Area
Using Plain Paper or High Resolution Paper
Using Envelopes
Using Transparencies or Back Print Film
Using Glossy Photo Paper
Using High Gloss Photo Film
Using Glossy Photo Cards
Using Banner Paper
Using T-Shirt Transfers

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Using the BJ Cartridges
BJ CartridgesYou Can Use with the Printer
Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges
Printing Photographs
Tips on Printing Photographic Images
Printing Photographic Images
About Photo Optimizer
Using the Scanner
Scanner Driver Basics
Before Using the Scanner
Installing the IS Scan Software
About the Scanning Area
Launching IS Scan
Performing White Level Calibration
Scanning an Image
Saving an Image
Routine Maintenance
Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer
BJ Cartridge Maintenance
When to Replace a BJ Cartridge
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Replacing Ink Tanks

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Replacing the BJ Cartridge
Aligning the Print Head
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
Transporting the Printer
Troubleshooting
Printout is Unsatisfactory
Printer Does Not Start or Stops in Mid-job
Paper Jams or Does Not Feed
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
An Error Message Appears
Scanner Problems
Other Problems
Specifications
Index
Appendix
Driver and Utility Guide for Windows Users
Driver and Utility Guide for Macintosh Users

5Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the S400 Bubble Jet Printer.
This Reference Guide provides complete descriptions of the features and functions of the
printer. To maximise the life of your printer, familiarise yourself fully with its functions and
how to use it.
Note
This manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are using.
Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Indicates information for Windows 98 and Windows 95 users only.
Indicates information for Macintosh computers with USB interface only.
For detailed information on the printer driver settings, see the "Driver and Utility Guide for
Windows Users" section or the "Driver and Utility Guide for Macintosh Users" section in this
Reference Guide.
If you are a Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 user, refer to the Guide for details on printer
driver functions. After installing the driver, the Guide can be accessed by pointing to Start
menu → Program → S400 → Guide.
Windows
Macintosh

6How to Use This Manual
How to UseThis Manual
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7How to Use This Manual
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8Parts and Functions of the Printer
Parts and Functions of the Printer
Front View
Rear View
Inside the Printer
Operation Panel

9Parts and Functions of the Printer
Front View
Paper Output Tray
Holds printed sheets after they are ejected
from the printer.
Paper Guide
Ensures that the sheets from the stack in the auto
sheet feeder feed straight into the printer. Always
align this guide with the left edge of the paper.
Paper Rest
Raise to support the paper,
especially a larger paper size.
Auto Sheet Feeder
Holds multiple sheets of paper
or other media which are auto-
maticallyfedintothe printer one
sheet at a time.
Operation Panel
Operation Panel
Front Cover
Open to install, replace or switch the BJ
Cartridges, or to remove a paper jam.
Paper Thickness Lever
Adjusts the gap between the print
heads and the surface of the paper for
the type of paper you are printing on.

10Parts and Functions of the Printer
RearView
Printer Cable Connector (Parallel Interface)
Provides a connection point for connecting a parallel
interface cable to the printer.
Printer Cable Connector (USB Interface)
Provides a connection point for connecting a
USB interface cable to the printer.
Power Connector
Provides a connection point for
connecting the power cord to the
AC power outlet. The power cord
may or may not be permanently
attached to the printer, depending
on the country of purchase.