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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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.

11Parts and Functions of the Printer
Inside the Printer
Cartridge Holder
Set the BJ Cartridge (colour, photo, black) or scanner cartridge.
Cartridge Lock Lever
Locks the BJ Cartridges onto the cartridge holder.

12Parts and Functions of the Printer
Operation Panel
Press and hold the RESUME button for the required number of flashes and
release to perform these special tasks:
One flash: Cleaning the Print Head
Two flashes: Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Three flashes: Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
These important tasks can also be performed with the printer driver.
Note
POWER button
Press to switch the printer on
and off.
RESUME button
After you have removed the cause of a printer
error, press the RESUME button to resume
printing.
POWER lamp
Lights to indicate the status of the printer.
Off: Printer power off.
On (green): Ready for operation.
Flashing (green): Standby status or print job in progress.
Flashing (orange): Printer error. Remove the cause of the error before
printing is resumed.
Flashing (orange and green): Service error. Contact a Canon service facility.

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Media Sizes You Can Use with the
Printer
Media Types You Can Use with the
Printer
Media Types You Cannot Use with
the Printer
Loading Paper and Other Media
Printing Area
Using Plain Paper or High Resolu-
tion 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
Printing on Paper and Other Media
Printing on Paper and Other Media

14Printing on Paper and Other Media
Media SizesYou Can Use with the Printer
The following table lists the standard paper sizes that can be used with the printer.
You can also use custom paper sizes within the following ranges.
Width: 100.0mm to 241.3mm (3.94" to 9.50")
Height: 100.0mm to 584.2mm (3.94" to 23.00")
Media of the following weight can be loaded for printing: 64g/
m2
to 105g/
m2
Paper Width x Height
A5 148.0mm x 210.0mm
B5 182.0mm x 257.0mm
A4 210.0mm x 297.0mm
Letter 8.5" x 11.0" (215.9mm x 279.4mm)
Legal 8.5" x 14.0" (215.9 x 355.6mm)
Envelope (European DL) 220mm x 110mm
Envelope (US Com. #10) 9.5" x 4.1" (241.3mm x 104.77mm)
Glossy Photo Cards 118.6mm x 213.9mm (with borders)
101.6mm x 152.4mm (final size without borders)

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MediaTypesYou Can Use with the Printer
Plain paper and special Canon media are recommended for use with the printer. Specify
the media name and size when you purchase Canon special media.
Refer to the instructions provided with special media for details about handling and printing.
■ Ordinary Paper
• Plain Paper
Provides the standard print quality.
Standard photocopier paper can be used if its weight is within the range
of 64 and 105 g/m
2
. (Canon Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 can also be used.)
Using Plain Paper or High Resolution Paper
• Envelopes
The standard European DL and US Commercial #10 sizes can be used.
Do not use other envelope sizes.
Using Envelopes

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Media TypesYou Can Use with the Printer
■ Canon Special Media
Canon offers a range of special paper and films for the reproduction of superb images in
vibrant colours. For best results when printing photographs, use the Photo BJ Cartridge.
• High Resolution Paper HR-101
Provides more vivid colours than plain paper.
Ideal for printing photographs or business documents that include large
numbers of colour illustrations and graphs.
Using Plain Paper or High Resolution Paper
• Glossy Photo Paper GP-301
Slightly heavier than High Resolution Paper because a gloss coating is
applied to the print side of the paper. Provides near-photographic quality
images with the glossy feel of a photographic print.
Using Glossy Photo Paper
• High Gloss Photo Film HG-201
A film sheet with a higher gloss than Glossy Photo Paper GP-301.
To obtain the highest quality reproduction of photographs, use this media
with only the Color BJ Cartridge BC-33e.The Black BJ Cartridge BC-30e
cannot be used with this media.
Using High Gloss Photo Film

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Media TypesYou Can Use with the Printer
• Glossy Photo Cards FM-101
A special card made of the same stock as Glossy Photo Paper GP-301.
You can create a photo card printed over its entire area by printing the
image so that it extends beyond the perforations and then trimming off the
unwanted white margins. Use this card when you want to print a colour or
a photo over the entire card.
Using Glossy Photo Cards
• Transparencies CF-102
These can be used to prepare materials for use with an overhead projec-
tor. To avoid paper jams and other problems, never use transparencies
intended for use with other Canon BJ printers (e.g., CF-101), laser beam
printers or photocopiers.
Using Transparencies or Back Print Film
• Back Print Film BF-102
This white translucent film is ideal for displays that use backlighting to
show a printed image in the same way as slides and stained glass. The
original image is reversed horizontally (mirrored) when printed.
Using Transparencies or Back Print Film

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Media TypesYou Can Use with the Printer
• Banner Paper
This banner paper allows you to print on up to six connected sheets of A4
or Letter size paper to create party or advertising banners.
Using Banner Paper
• T-Shirt Transfer TR-201
This is a media for creating iron-on prints forT-shirts. You can make an
original T-shirt simply by printing your favourite photograph or illustration
onto this media. The original image is reversed horizontally (mirrored)
when printed.
Using T-Shirt Transfers

19Printing on Paper and Other Media
MediaTypesYou Cannot Use with the Printer
To avoid poor print quality and possible damage to the printer, never use the types of media
listed below.
• Folded paper
• Curled paper
• Creased or crumpled paper
• Damp or wet paper
• Excessively thin media (weight less than 64g/m
2
)
• Excessively thick media (more than 0.6 mm thick)
• Continuous feed paper (tractor feed)
• Punched paper (loose-leaf folder inserts, etc.)
• Reply-paid postcards (i.e., double postal card)
• Postcards with a photograph printed on the reverse side
• Postcards with a photograph or sticker pasted on
• Envelopes with overlapping flaps
• Envelopes with pressure seals
• Envelopes with embossed or treated surfaces

20Printing on Paper and Other Media
Loading Paper and Other Media
■ Landscape and Portrait
There are two methods of orientation you can use to load the printer, depending on the type
of media you intend to load.
• When the short edge of the paper is fed into the auto sheet feeder, this is
called Portrait orientation.
• When the long edge of the paper is fed into auto sheet feeder, this is
called Landscape orientation.
Paper Portrait (vertical) Landscape (horizontal)
A5 Yes No
B5 Yes No
A4 Yes No
Letter Yes No
Legal Yes No
Envelope (European DL) No Yes
Envelope (US Com. #10) No Yes
Glossy Photo Cards Yes No