Canon S520 User manual

User’s Guide
BUBBLE JET 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
Cancelling a Print Job .................................................................................39
Uninstalling Printer Drivers ..........................................................................40
Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ............................................................41
Description of Print Settings ........................................................................42
BJ Print Monitor ...........................................................................................58
Cancelling 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 Print Head ..................................67
Replacing an Ink Tank .................................................................................68
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ..............................................................73
Print Head Cleaning ....................................................................................77
Print Head Deep Cleaning ...........................................................................80
Cleaning the Printer .....................................................................................82
Transporting the Printer ...............................................................................84
Printing Media ...............................................................................................88
Compatible Media Types .............................................................................89
Envelopes ....................................................................................................91
High Resolution Paper HR-101N ................................................................95
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 / GP-301N .....................................................97
High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 ...................................................................99
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 .....................................................................101
Photo Paper Pro PR-101 ...........................................................................103
Photo Paper Pro PC-101S ........................................................................106
Transparencies CF-102 .............................................................................108
T-Shirt Transfers TR-201 ...........................................................................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 ...................................................................158
Problems Unique to the Macintosh ...........................................................163
Appendices .................................................................................................166
For Faster Printing ....................................................................................167
Specifications .............................................................................................170
Index ...........................................................................................................182

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Canon S520 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 (USB users only).
Windows
Macintosh

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How to Use This Manual
How to UseThis 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 (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.
Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any
dust or dirt collects on the plug and the power outlet.If the printer is
placed at a location exposed to a lot of dust, smoke, or high humidity,
the dust that collects on the plug absorbs moisture and may 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 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.

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Safety Precautions
Caution
➤
You may cause injury or damage the printer if you ignore any of these
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 locations that are 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 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F) 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 lead.
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:
Europe: AC 230V ± 10%, 50Hz
USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz
Australia: AC 240V, 50Hz

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Safety Precautions
■ Working around the printer
Never put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing.
Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable
solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer.
If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call
for service.
■ Print heads and ink tanks
For safety reasons store print heads and ink tanks out of the reach of small children.
If a child ingests any ink, consult a doctor immediately.
Do not shake print heads or ink tanks.
Ink may leak out and stain clothing or the surrounding area.
Never touch the electrical contacts on a print head after printing.
The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

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Printer Parts and Their Functions
Printer Parts andTheir 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 just touches
this guide.
To move the paper guide,
pinch the knob 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 OutputTray
Operation Panel
For details, refer to
"Operation Panel."

Rear View 16
Printer Parts and Their Functions
RearView
USB Port
Used to connect the printer to a
computer through a USB
interface.
Printer Port (Parallel)
Used to connect the printer to a
computer through a parallel
interface.

Inside the Printer 17
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Inside the Printer
Print Head Holder
Install the print head here.
Print Head Lock Lever
Locks the print head into the holder.
Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.
PaperThickness Lever
Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.

Operation Panel 18
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Operation Panel
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.
POWER Button
Press to turn the printer
on or off.
RESUME/CANCEL Button
Press to resume printing once an error has
been cleared.The printer will then initialise
ready for printing.
Also, to cancel printing in progress, press
this button.

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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
•Cancelling 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 either 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 selecting Print from the File
menu.
2
Ensure that Canon S520 is selected in the Name field.Then click the
Properties button.
The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
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 the user's manual for your
application.