CANON S800 User Manual

S800™  
Color Bubble Jet Photo Printer  
User’s Guide  
Contents  
What Is a Printer Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Using Recommended Paper or Specialty Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
Cleaning the Printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
Minimum System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Installing the BJ Solution Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Accessing the Online Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Windows Users: Using Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Windows Users: Uninstalling the BJ Solution Software . . . . . . . . 50  
Macintosh Users: Using Your Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Macintosh Users: Uninstalling the BJ Solution Software . . . . . . . 52  
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Appendix  
Installing the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
Uninstalling the Printer Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
Registering Your Canon Product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Limited Warranty—U.S. Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67  
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Chapter 1: Basic Printing  
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Congratulations on purchasing your new Canon S800 Color Bubble JetPhoto  
Printer!  
instructions on how to set up and print documents and photographs.  
The following topics are presented in this chapter:  
What Is a Printer Driver?  
Selecting the S800 Photo Printer for Use  
Printing Photographs  
Using Specialty Media  
Cancelling a Print Job  
Setting Driver Options  
This User’s Guide describes some of the features of your  
S800 photo printer and how to use them. For more detailed  
information, view and/or print the S800 Reference Guide on the  
Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.  
Driver features described in this guide may be different for  
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Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 users.  
What Is a Printer Driver?  
Most computers require special software to link the programs you use to create  
documents or images with the printer. This special software, called a printer  
driver, converts the information from the software application into a format that  
the printer can understand, and provides other handy features, such as  
monitoring the levels of ink in the printer.  
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Selecting the S800 Photo Printer for Use  
If the S800 is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically be  
used every time you print. However, if your computer has access to multiple  
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printers, you can set the S800 as the default (main) printer. In Windows , you can  
also select a printer for one-time use within an application.  
To set the S800 as the default printer in Windows®:  
1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.  
2. Right-click the Canon S800 printer icon, then click Set as Default. The Canon  
S800 printer icon will now display with a check mark that indicates it is the  
default printer.  
To select the S800 from within a Windows application:  
For Windows users, if another printer is set as the default printer, you can still  
select the Canon S800 for a specific print job from within most applications.  
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(Mac users can change the selected printer at any time by changing the default,  
described above.)  
Menus vary from application to application. Consult your  
application user documentation if the Printer Setup menu option  
is not listed.  
1. From the File menu, click Print.  
2. Select Canon S800 from the Name drop-down list, then click OK.  
To select the S800 in Mac® OS:  
1. Click Apple, then Chooser.  
2. Click the S800 printer icon. The S800 will remain the default printer until  
another is selected.  
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Printing Photographs  
For highest quality results when printing digital photographs with your S800  
photo printer, it is recommended that you use Canon Photo Paper Pro. See “Using  
Specialty Media” on page 4 for more information.  
To print photographs from a Windows application:  
1. Load the printer with specialty media. See “Using Specialty Media” on page 4  
for more on how to load various media types.  
2. Open the digital photograph to be printed in a software application.  
3. From the software application File menu, select  
Print, then Properties. The Canon S800 Properties  
window will appear.  
4. Select SuperPhoto as the print mode, then select  
the appropriate media type.  
5. Click OK to close the window.  
6. Click OK again to print your digital photograph.  
To print photographs from a Mac application:  
1. Load the printer with specialty media. See “Using Specialty Media” on page 4  
for how to load various media types.  
2. Open your digital photograph to be printed in a software application.  
3. From the software application File  
menu, select Print. The Canon S800  
print dialog will appear.  
4. Select Photo as the print mode, then  
select the appropriate media type.  
5. Click Print to print your digital  
photograph.  
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Caring for your Photographs  
The Canon S800 photo printer will generate spectacular results for printing  
photographs, especially when used with Canon specialty media. All images are  
susceptible to fading over time, but proper care of prints made from your S800  
photo printer will insure that print quality lasts long into the future.  
There are many environmental factors that impact how long a printout will last  
before noticeable image fading occurs. Exposure to sunlight or other light  
sources, humidity, temperature, exposure to cigarette smoke and ozone are just  
some of the factors that can impact image permanence. While many of these  
variables cannot be controlled, there are basic measures that you can take to  
prolong image quality:  
Use Canon Photo Paper Pro and genuine Canon inks. Canon Photo Paper Pro  
is available in both letter size (8 ½" x 11") and photo size (4" x 6"), and is  
specifically designed to work with genuine Canon inks.  
Mount images under glass to reduce exposure to ozone, cigarette smoke and  
other environmental factors that can degrade images.  
Keep printed images out of direct sunlight or other intense light sources.  
See “Using Specialty Media” for more information.  
Using Specialty Media  
For optimal results, Canon recommends that you use genuine Canon media with  
your S800 photo printer. Be sure to follow all instructions on storing, handling,  
and printing on the media.  
For General Printing  
For everyday paper printing, use Canon Bubble Jet Paper, Canon Brilliant White  
Paper or plain paper (17 to 23 lb.).  
Use standard #10 envelopes with your S800 photo printer.  
For Quality Image Printing  
Canon Photo Paper Pro: Thick paper coated with a glossy surface. Ideal for  
reproducing the natural color of photographic images, this is the best choice for  
printing photographs with the S800.  
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Canon High Gloss Photo Film: A film sheet with a higher gloss than glossy photo  
paper. Use this media to obtain high quality reproduction of photo color. Use this  
media to reproduce photographic images of highly reflective surfaces like metal  
or glass.  
Canon Glossy Photo Paper: Covered with a glossy coating on the print side of the  
sheet to provide near-photographic quality with the gloss feel of a photographic  
print. This media is slightly heavier than Canon High Resolution Paper.  
Canon High Resolution Paper: Coated paper that produces more vivid color than  
plain paper. Ideal for printing business documents that include large numbers of  
color illustrations and graphs.  
Canon Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6"): A 4" x 6" size of the same stock as Canon Photo  
Paper Pro. Print over the perforated borders then remove the borders to trim away  
white margins. Specifically designed for PhotoRecord for Windows Version 1.2 or  
later, or ImageBrowser for Macintosh Version 1.4 or later, both of which are  
included on your CD-ROM.  
Canon Glossy Photo Cards (4" x 6"): A 4" x 6" size of the same paper stock as  
Canon Glossy Photo Paper. Print over the perforated borders then remove the  
borders to trim away unwanted white margins. Use this medium when you want  
to print an image over the entire card.  
For Creative Media  
Canon T-Shirt Transfers: Easy-to-use T-Shirt Transfers can be ironed on to cotton  
or cotton/poly blend fabric. You can personalize T-shirts or even create team  
uniforms Beautify the home by applying transfer designs to tablecloths,  
pillowcases or aprons.  
Canon Magnet Sheets: Canon Magnet Sheets turn your personalized messages  
and images into unique magnets in seconds. Create a fun, useful magnet using  
images, photos and text. Print your creations and easily cut them to any shape or  
size with scissors, then stick your magnet to your refrigerator, file cabinet or  
other metal surface.  
Canon Transparencies: Use to prepare presentations for an overhead projector.  
Never attempt to use photocopier or laser printer OHP film with the S800.  
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Canon Banner Paper: Allows you to print on up to six connected sheets of letter-  
size paper to create party or advertising banners. The banner paper is the same  
stock as Canon Bubble Jet Paper.  
For instructions on loading these creative media, see “Loading  
Media into the S800” on page 8 or see the S800 Reference Guide  
on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.  
Media to Avoid  
Never load the following types of media into your S800 photo printer. These  
media could produce poor quality and jam or damage the printer:  
Folded paper  
Excessively curled, wrinkled or wrapped paper  
Damp paper  
Excessively thin paper  
Excessively thick paper  
Paper with pasted photos, stickers, etc.  
Envelopes with overlapping flaps or self-sealing flaps  
Tractor feed paper, perforated paper or 3-hole punched paper  
Paper with any type of attached fasteners, ribbons, etc.  
Printing on Thick Paper  
Paper Thickness  
Keep these points in mind when selecting media for your S800 photo printer.  
Feed Method  
Automatic  
Thickness Range  
17 – 65 lb.  
Comment  
Load plain paper or other media that is  
within this thickness range.  
Manual  
17 – 133 lb.  
Load plain paper or other media thicker  
than 17 lb. but not thicker than 133 lb. You  
can also manually load any media that falls  
within the thickness range for automatic  
feed.  
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Load Limit and Paper Thickness Lever Position  
Media Type  
Sheet Feeder  
Load Limit  
Paper Thickness  
Lever Position  
Plain paper  
100 sheets (17 lb.)  
1 sheet  
Up  
Photo Paper Pro  
Up  
High Gloss Photo Film  
Glossy Photo Paper  
High Resolution Paper  
Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"  
Glossy Photo Cards  
Transparencies  
1 sheet  
Up  
10 sheets  
80 sheets  
20 sheets  
1 sheet  
Up  
Up  
Up  
Up  
10 sheets  
Up  
Banner Paper  
1 sheet (can print up to 6  
connected sheets)  
Down  
T-Shirt Transfer  
#10 Envelopes  
Magnet Sheets  
1 sheet  
Up  
10 envelope  
1 sheet  
Down  
Up  
To print on thick paper:  
When you print on thick paper, manually feed paper into  
the manual feed slot in the back of printer:  
1. Make sure the printer is turned on, then lower the  
paper thickness lever to the envelope mark.  
2. With the side to be printed facing up, carefully  
align the sheet with the left side of the  
manual feed slot, then insert the sheet until  
the printer grabs it and feeds it partially into  
the printer.  
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3. In the driver, select the setting for  
thick paper.  
For Windows:  
a. From the software application File  
menu, select Print, then  
Properties.  
b. On the Main tab, select Other  
Paper for the Media Type.  
c. When the message asks you to  
confirm your selection, click OK.  
For Mac OS:  
a. From the software application File  
menu, select Print.  
b. In the Print window, select Other  
Paper for the Media Type.  
c. When the message asks you to  
confirm your selection, click OK.  
Loading Media into the S800  
Follow these instructions for loading media into the printer.  
For instructions on loading transparencies and banner paper, see  
the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference  
Guide CD-ROM.  
To load plain or High Resolution Paper:  
1. Raise the paper thickness lever to the paper mark.  
2. Slide the paper guide completely to the left.  
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3. Fan the edges of the sheets to remove static cling. Tap  
the edges of the stack against a flat surface so the stack  
is aligned.  
4. With the whiter side facing up, align the stack with the  
right side of the sheet feeder.  
5. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet.  
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain (17 lb.) paper or 80 sheets  
of High Resolution Paper in the sheet feeder at one time.  
To prevent paper jams, always fan the sheets and align the  
edges before you load them into the printer.  
Handle media carefully by its edges. Never touch the print  
surface (the glossy side of the sheets). Dirt or fingerprints on  
the print surface will adversely affect print quality.  
When you use High Resolution Paper, do not touch the whiter  
print side.  
To load Photo Paper Pro:  
1. Raise the paper thickness lever to the paper mark.  
2. Slide the paper guide completely to the left.  
3. Set the roller cleaning plate (provided with the  
printer) into the sheet feeder.  
4. Align the roller cleaning plate with the right side  
of the sheet feeder.  
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5. With the glossy side facing up, place the sheet of Photo Paper Pro on top of  
the roller cleaning plate, align the sheet with the right side of the sheet  
feeder, then insert the sheet into the printer until it stops.  
6. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet.  
Load only one sheet of Photo Paper Pro in the sheet feeder at a  
time.  
Handle media carefully by its edges. Never touch the print  
surface (the glossy side of the sheets). Dirt or fingerprints on the  
print surface will reduce print quality.  
To load High Gloss Photo Film:  
1. Raise the paper thickness lever to the paper mark.  
2. Slide the paper guide completely to the left.  
3. With the print side facing up, align a sheet of High Gloss Photo Film with the  
right side of the sheet feeder and insert the sheet into the printer until it  
stops.  
4. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet.  
You can load only one sheet of High Gloss Photo Film in the  
sheet feeder at a time.  
Load the sheet of High Gloss Photo Film with the cut corner in  
the upper right corner to ensure that the correct print side is  
facing up.  
Handle media carefully by its edges. Never touch the print  
surface (the glossy side of the sheets). Dirt or fingerprints on  
the print surface will reduce print quality.  
To prevent changes in color, never stack printed sheets after  
they have been printed.  
Cover printed sheets with one sheet of plain paper to protect  
the printed surface, even if you intend to store them in clear  
plastic folders.  
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To load Glossy Photo Paper:  
1. Raise the paper thickness lever to the paper mark.  
2. Slide the paper guide completely to the left.  
3. Set the roller cleaning plate (provided with the  
printer) into the sheet feeder.  
4. Align the roller cleaning plate with the right side of  
the sheet feeder.  
5. With the glossy side facing up, place the sheet of  
Glossy Photo Paper on top of the roller cleaning  
plate, align the sheet with the right side of the  
sheet feeder, then insert the sheet into the printer  
until it stops.  
6. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet.  
You can load up to 10 sheets of Glossy Photo Paper in the sheet  
feeder at a time.  
Handle media carefully by its edges. Never touch the print  
surface (the glossy side of the sheets). Dirt or fingerprints on  
the print surface will reduce print quality.  
To prevent changes in color, never stack printed sheets after  
they have been printed.  
Cover printed sheets with sheets of plain paper to protect the  
printed surface, even if you intend to store them in clear  
plastic folders.  
To load Photo Paper Pro (4" x 6") or Glossy Photo Cards:  
1. Raise the paper thickness lever to the paper mark.  
2. Slide the paper guide completely to the left.  
3. With the glossy side up, place the sheet of media on  
top of the Loading Support Sheet provided with the  
pack of Glossy Photo Cards or Photo Paper Pro and  
align both sheets.  
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4. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the sheet.  
You can load up to 20 sheets of Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" or  
one Glossy Photo Card at a time with the loading support  
sheet.  
Make sure that the loading support sheet is pointing down in  
the direction of the arrow.  
To avoid jamming, never load a Glossy Photo Card or a sheet  
of Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" that is curled or bent, and make  
sure that the edges of the card and the loading support sheet  
are aligned before setting them in the printer.  
5. Align the stack with the right side of the sheet feeder, the insert the stack into  
the printer.  
6. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of the stack.  
To load T-Shirt Transfers:  
1. Raise the paper thickness lever to the paper mark.  
2. Slide the paper guide completely to the left and raise  
the paper rest.  
3. Load the T-Shirt Transfer with the printing side (side  
without the green line) facing up.  
4. Slide the guide right to the edge of the sheet.  
Load only one T-Shirt Transfer at a time.  
Transfer the image to the T-shirt as soon as possible. See the  
instructions provided with the T-Shirt Transfers.  
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To load envelopes:  
1. Lower the paper thickness lever to the  
envelope mark.  
2. Slide the paper feed guide completely to  
the left.  
3. Press down on the corners and sides of  
the envelopes to make them as flat as  
possible by expelling all of the air in them.  
To avoid paper jams, make sure the  
envelops are flat before you load them  
into the sheet feeder.  
4. With the address side facing up and  
pointed down, align the stack with the  
right side of the sheet feeder, then insert  
the stack into the printer.  
5. Slide the paper guide right to the edge of  
the sheet.  
Make sure that none of the flaps are overlapping.  
If the edges of the envelopes are not sharp, crease them with  
the side of a pen.  
You can load up to 10 standard #10 envelopes in the sheet  
feeder.  
Do not allow more than 10 envelopes to stack on the paper  
output tray.  
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Cancelling a Print Job  
There are several ways to cancel a print job in progress:  
To cancel a print job using the printer buttons:  
After a print job has started, click the Resume button on  
the printer.  
The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.  
To cancel a print job using The BJ Print Monitor:  
You can use the BJ Backgrounder or BJ Print Monitor to  
cancel print jobs. See the S800 Reference Guide on  
the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for  
more information.  
To cancel a job using the BJ Print Monitor, click Cancel  
after the print job has started.  
The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.  
To cancel a print job from Windows:  
1. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.  
2. Double-click Canon S800, click the print job, then press the Delete key.  
The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.  
To cancel a print job using Mac:  
On your keyboard, press the Apple™ Command key ( ) and the period key (.) at  
the same time.  
The print job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.  
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Setting Driver Options  
The S800 printer driver can be customized to give you the best quality output.  
This topic describes the main options. For more options, see the  
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide  
CD-ROM.  
Print Mode  
Your S800 photo printer offers the following modes of operation. Each mode  
adjusts the driver settings for the type of project you are printing:  
For Windows:  
Standard  
SuperPhoto  
DTP  
Use to print text documents.  
Use to print photographs or color images.  
Use to print documents that contain text and color photos,  
business graphics, etc. The printer driver automatically  
distinguishes between text and photos or graphics and adjusts  
the printing for the best results.  
Camera  
Draft  
Use to print photographs taken with a digital camera. This setting  
will produce the best color and will also compensates for  
underexposure and overexposure in the original image.  
Use to print draft versions of documents. Draft mode prints faster  
and uses less ink than other modes.  
For Mac:  
Text  
Use to print text documents.  
Graphic  
Use to print documents that contain text and color photos,  
business graphics, etc. The printer driver automatically  
distinguishes between text and photos or graphics and adjusts  
the printing for the best results.  
Photo  
Use to print photographs or color images.  
Manual  
Use to save manually set options for later use.  
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The Media Type will automatically change when you select a  
print mode, but you can select another media if desired. See  
“Using Specialty Media” on page 4 for a description of each  
media type.  
You can adjust the Print Quality setting if needed. See the  
S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide on the CD-ROM for  
details.  
To set the print mode in Windows:  
1. From an application File menu, click Print.  
2. Make sure Canon S800 is the selected printer, then  
click Properties.  
3. On the Main tab, click the Mode that best  
describes your print job, then click OK.  
To set the print mode in Mac OS:  
1. From a Macintosh application File  
menu, select Print.  
2. Select the Mode that best describes  
your print job.  
Paper Size and Orientation  
Your S800 photo printer offers you the choice of  
printing vertically on the paper, called portrait  
orientation, or horizontally, called landscape  
orientation.  
Portrait Orientation  
Landscape  
Orientation  
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To change paper size and orientation in Windows:  
1. From an application File menu, select Print.  
2. Make sure Canon S800 is the selected printer,  
then click Properties.  
3. Click the Page Layout tab.  
4. Select a paper size from the Page Size drop-down  
list.  
5. Under Orientation, click Portrait or Landscape. The  
preview box displays the orientation selected.  
6. Click OK.  
See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM  
for detailed instructions on using these and other options.  
To change paper size and layout in Mac OS:  
1. From a Macintosh application File menu, select Page Setup.  
2. Select a paper size from the Paper  
Size drop-down list.  
3. Click click on an Orientation icon to  
change the page orientation.  
4. Click OK.  
For details about all of the printer driver features, see the S800 Reference Guide  
on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.  
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Advanced Print Features  
This chapter provides information on how to use the S800 photo printer options  
If your print results using pre-set print modes are unsatisfactory, you may be able  
to improve the printing quality by:  
Using Recommended Paper or Specialty Media  
Smoothing Rough or Jagged Edges (for Windows)  
Optimizing Color Photographs  
Adjusting Print Quality  
Adjusting Color Balance, Brightness and Saturation  
Saving and Recalling Driver Settings  
Using Recommended Paper or Specialty Media  
You can significantly improve the quality of a picture or an image by using the  
recommended paper or specialty media. Specialty media best suited for printing  
color are Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6", High Resolution Paper, Glossy  
Photo Paper and High Gloss Photo Film.  
These specialty media reproduce colors better than plain paper. For more  
information, see “Using Specialty Media” on page 4.  
Smoothing Rough or Jagged Edges (for Windows)  
Use the Image Optimizer feature to smooth rough or jagged images.  
1. From an application File menu, select Print.  
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2. Make sure Canon S800 is the selected  
printer, then click Properties.  
3. From the Main tab, click Advanced. A  
Properties dialog will appear for the print  
mode selected.  
4. From the Quality tab, click the Image  
Optimizer check box.  
5. Click OK to close the print mode  
Properties window.  
6. Click OK to close the S800 Properties  
window.  
Optimizing Color Photographs  
Depending on the conditions under which you took a photograph, sometimes the  
natural colors in the photograph may not be accurately reproduced in the printed  
image.  
For realistic color reproduction, use the Photo Optimizer PRO feature. Photo  
Optimizer PRO adjusts color automatically if the original image color is  
unsatisfactory.  
The Photo Optimizer PRO is automatically selected when you use  
Camera as the Print Mode.  
To optimize color photographs in Windows:  
1. From an application File menu, select Print.  
2. Make sure Canon S800 is the selected printer, then click Properties.  
3. On the Main tab, click Advanced.  
4. On the Quality tab, click Photo Optimizer PRO.  
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5. If you want Photo Optimizer PRO to  
process the entire page, check Whole  
Page.  
If you want only the photo image  
optimized, leave this box unchecked.  
6. Click OK to close the print mode  
Properties window.  
To optimize color photographs in Mac OS:  
1. From an application File menu, select  
Print.  
2. Click the Manual print mode icon, then  
Details. The Print Quality dialog box  
will open.  
3. Check the Photo Optimizer PRO  
option.  
4. If you want Photo Optimizer PRO to  
process the entire page, check Apply  
Throughout Page.  
If you want only the photo image  
optimized, leave this box unchecked.  
5. Click OK.  
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Adjusting Print Quality  
You can create a sharper image by specifying the printer add more dots of ink for  
the image.  
The finer the quality, the longer it takes to print a photograph.  
To adjust image quality in Windows:  
1. From an application File menu, select  
Print.  
2. Make sure that Canon S800 is the  
selected printer, then click Properties.  
3. On the Main tab, click Advanced.  
4. On the Quality tab, slide the Print  
Quality slide bar to the Fine setting.  
5. Click OK to close the Print Mode  
Properties window.  
6. Click OK to close the S800 Properties  
window.  
To adjust image quality in Mac OS:  
1. From an application File menu, select  
Print.  
2. Click the Manual print mode icon, then  
Details. The Print Quality dialog will  
appear.  
3. Slide the Print Quality slide bar to the  
Fine setting.  
4. Click OK.  
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Adjusting Color Balance, Brightness and Saturation  
You can enhance color printing by adjusting the color balance, output style  
(saturation) and brightness.  
For detailed information about these settings, see the  
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide  
CD-ROM.  
To adjust color settings in Windows  
1. From an application File menu, select  
Print.  
2. Make sure that Canon S800 is the  
selected printer, then click Properties.  
3. On the Main tab, click Advanced.  
4. Click the Color tab.  
5. Check the Color Adjustment box.  
6. Adjust the Color Balance, Output Style  
(saturation), Brightness, and Intensity  
settings for your image.  
7. Click OK.  
To adjust color settings in Mac OS:  
1. From a Mac application, click File then  
Print.  
2. Click Manual, then Details.  
3. Click Color.  
4. Adjust the Color Correction, Gamma  
Correction, Color Balance, and Intensity  
settings for your image.  
5. Click OK.  
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Advanced Print Features  
Saving and Recalling Driver Settings  
You can assign a name to a combination of driver settings and recall them for  
future use.  
To save driver settings in Windows:  
1. From an application File menu, select Print.  
2. Make sure Canon S800 is the selected printer, then click Properties.  
3. Make the changes desired, then click Advanced.  
4. Click the Save tab, then type a name for your settings in the Title field.  
5. Select an icon. You can later recall the saved settings by clicking this icon.  
6. Type a description of your settings if you wish.  
7. Click Save.  
To save driver settings in Mac OS:  
1. From an application File menu, select Print.  
2. Click Apply. The Register Settings dialog will appear. Click Apply again.  
3. Type a name for the settings, then click OK. The Register Settings window will  
reappear.  
4. Click Close.  
To save the new settings as the default setting for the Manual  
icon, click on the name in the Settings list, then click Default.  
See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software &  
Reference Guide CD-ROM for instructions on removing  
manual settings and restoring default settings.  
To recall driver settings in Windows:  
1. From an application File menu, click Print.  
2. Make sure Canon S800 is the selected printer, then click Properties.  
3. On the Main tab, scroll the Print Mode list to the right until you see the name  
of your saved settings.  
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To recall driver settings in Mac OS:  
1. From an application File menu, select Print.  
2. Click Apply, then select the name of your saved settings.  
3. Click Defaults, then OK.  
4. Click Import, then Close.  
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Chapter 3: Printing  
Maintenance  
This chapter provides information on how to care for the ink delivery system for  
your Canon S800 photo printer. The following topics are addressed:  
Monitoring Ink Levels  
Replacing Ink Tanks  
Aligning the Printhead  
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern  
Cleaning the Printhead  
Monitoring Ink Levels  
The print driver contains a feature that enables you to monitor the level of ink in  
each ink tank.  
To monitor ink levels in Windows:  
1. Click Start, then Programs, then BJ Printer,  
then BJ Printer Monitor. The Canon BJ Printer  
Monitor window will appear.  
2. Click on the Canon S800 icon.  
3. From the Printer Info menu, click Start Status  
Monitor. The Canon BJ Status Monitor window  
will appear.  
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4. Click the Ink Information tab to view the levels of ink  
in each ink tank in your printer.  
A message will automatically appear in  
the S800 Print Monitor reminding you to  
replace the ink tank levels if you print an  
image when an ink tank level is low.  
To monitor ink levels in Mac OS:  
The S800 Print Monitor can display ink levels when they are running low if you  
have enabled background printing in the Choose option. See the S800 Reference  
Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for information about  
this feature.  
Replacing Ink Tanks  
Follow these steps to replace an empty ink tank.  
1. Turn on the printer, then open the front cover. The printhead holder will  
automatically move to the center.  
2. Press the tab on the front of the ink tank, then  
remove and discard the empty tank.  
3. Remove the new ink tank from its package. Pull the  
orange tape up, remove the wrapper and twist off  
the orange protective cap.  
To avoid spilling ink, never press on  
the sides of an ink tank.  
4. Holding the new ink tank at a slight angle, align it  
with the correct color slot, then gently insert it.  
Do not force an ink tank into the  
printhead. If the ink tank does not go  
in smoothly, realign it and try again  
until it does.  
5. Press down on the ink tank until it clicks into place.  
6. Close the front cover.  
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Aligning the Printhead  
Before using the printer, align the printhead to ensure the best quality printing.  
To align the printhead in Windows:  
1. Add a sheet of blank paper in the sheet feeder.  
2. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.  
3. Right-click the Canon S800 printer icon, then  
select Properties.  
4. From the Maintenance tab, click the  
Print Head Alignment button:  
5. When prompted to print an alignment test page, click OK.  
6. If the pattern printed successfully, click Yes.  
7. Compare the different patterns for each  
color on the printout.  
Notice that most patterns have vertical  
lines, but some in the middle look smooth  
and uniform.  
8. For each color on the test printout,  
enter the number in the Print Head  
Alignment window that corresponds  
with the smoothest looking test  
pattern.  
9. When finished, click OK.  
To align the printhead in Mac OS:  
1. Add a sheet of blank paper in the sheet feeder.  
2. From the File menu in a software application, click Page Setup.  
3. Click the Utilities button.  
4. Click the down-arrow to select Test Print.  
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5. Click the Print Head Alignment button:  
6. When prompted to print an alignment test page, click OK.  
7. Compare the different patterns for each color on  
the printout.  
Notice that most patterns have vertical lines, but  
some in the middle look smooth and uniform.  
8. For each color on the test printout,  
enter the number in the Print Head  
Alignment window that corresponds  
with the smoothest looking test  
pattern.  
9. When finished, click Send.  
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern  
The contact area of the printhead that discharges ink contains nozzles, tiny  
openings from which the ink is sprayed. You may see faded or streaked colors  
and text in your printed output if the nozzles are clogged or the printhead is not  
aligned.  
You can check for these problems by printing a nozzle check pattern.  
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Printing Maintenance  
To print a nozzle check pattern in Windows:  
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.  
2. Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.  
3. Right-click the Canon S800 printer icon and  
select Properties.  
4. Click the Maintenance tab, then click  
the Nozzle Check Pattern button:  
®
The Maintenance tab button may vary for Windows NT 4.0 and  
Windows 2000.  
5. Read the messages, then click OK. The nozzle test pattern will print.  
6. Check the nozzle check pattern. If part  
of the top pattern is missing, clean the  
Printhead” on page 32 for instructions.  
If the bottom pattern is streaked  
vertically with white, align the  
printhead. See “Aligning the  
Printhead” on page 29 for instructions.  
To print a nozzle check pattern in Mac OS:  
1. Make sure the printer is on.  
2. In a software application, click File,  
then Page Setup.  
3. Click Utilities. The Canon S800 Printer  
Utility dialog will display.  
4. Select Test Print from the drop-down  
list. The test print options will display.  
5. Click the Nozzle Check button:  
Read the messages, then click  
OK. The nozzle test pattern will  
print.  
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Printing Maintenance  
6. Check the nozzle check pattern. If part  
of the top pattern is missing, clean the  
Printhead” on page 32 for instructions.  
If the bottom pattern is streaked  
vertically with white, align the  
printhead. See “Aligning the Printhead”  
on page 29 for instructions.  
Cleaning the Printhead  
If your printed output appears faded, streaked or scratchy, the printheads may  
need to be cleaned. See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software &  
Reference Guide CD-ROM for additional corrective actions.  
Printhead cleaning consumes ink. Avoid unnecessarily cleaning.  
To clean the Printhead in Windows:  
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.  
2. Click Start, Settings, then Printers.  
3. Right-click the Canon S800 printer icon, then  
select Properties from the pop-up menu. The  
Canon S800 Properties window will display.  
4. Click the Maintenance tab,  
then click the cleaning button:  
The Maintenance tab and procedures may vary for  
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. Follow the instructions  
when prompted for those operating systems.  
5. For each message displayed, click OK.  
The BJ Status Monitor opens automatically and closes when the printhead  
cleaning is done. The POWER/ERROR light on the printer flashes green during  
the cleaning process.  
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6. Print a nozzle check pattern to check the results of the printhead cleaning.  
See “Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 30 for instructions.  
7. If there is no change after cleaning, check the amount of ink remaining. If an  
ink tank is empty, replace it. See “Monitoring Ink Levels” on page 27 for  
instructions on how to check ink tank levels.  
To clean the Printhead in Mac OS:  
1. Make sure the printer is on.  
2. In a software application, click File, then Page Setup.  
3. Click Utilities. The Canon S800 Printer Utility dialog will display.  
4. Select Cleaning from the drop-down  
list. The cleaning options will display.  
5. Click the Cleaning icon:  
6. Read the message, then click OK.  
7. Print a nozzle check pattern to check  
the results of the printhead cleaning.  
See “Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern”  
on page 30 for instructions.  
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Chapter 4:  
Troubleshooting  
Tips for Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories:  
Installation The printer driver will not install properly.  
Printer Hardware The printer is not working or not working  
as expected.  
Printed Output The printed output is not coming out as  
expected.  
Error Message You are getting an error message from the  
software (displayed on the screen) or the printer (indicated  
by blinking lights).  
Customer Care Center Canon offers a full range of customer  
technical support options.  
If you encounter difficulties during installation or operation of your Canon S800  
photo printer, quickly scan all topics until you find a description that  
approximates your difficulty. Go through the related solutions until you find one  
that works.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting Installation  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Cannot install the  
printer driver  
Procedure not  
See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 53, or see the  
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference  
Guide CD-ROM for more information.  
followed correctly  
Previous version of  
printer driver or same  
printer driver already  
installed on computer  
Always uninstall the previous version of the printer driver  
Printer Driver” on page 55.  
Other applications  
running in the  
background  
Other open applications on your computer can interfere with  
the installation routine. Close any software applications on  
your computer before reinstalling the printer driver. See  
“Installing the Printer Driver” on page 53.  
Installation not  
starting automatically  
when CD is inserted  
into drive  
Windows  
If printer driver installation did not start  
automatically when you loaded the CD-ROM:  
1. Double-click My Computer on the Windows  
desktop, then double-click the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Double-click msetup.exe.  
If you install the printer driver by clicking Start, then  
Run, specify the correct CD-ROM drive and file name  
(x:\msetup.exe, where x is the CD-ROM drive).  
CD-ROM drive not  
specified  
Normally, after you insert the S800 CD-ROM the setup  
window displays automatically. If it does not:  
Windows  
1. Double-click My Computer on the Windows  
desktop, then double-click the CD-ROM drive.  
2. Double-click msetup.exe.  
Macintosh™  
Double-click the CD-ROM icon on your desktop.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Cannot install the  
printer driver  
CD-ROM drive not  
working properly  
Windows  
Use Windows Explorer to confirm that the CD-ROM is  
operating normally:  
(continued)  
1. From the Desktop, double-click My Computer,  
then CD-ROM.  
2. If the files do not appear, refer to your Windows  
documentation for more information.  
Macintosh  
Open the Apple System Profiler, click Devices and  
Volumes, then open the CD-ROM.  
Computer cannot  
Verify that the correct cable (USB or parallel) is connected to  
both your printer and your computer, and that the  
connection is secure.  
detect a printer port  
Verify that the computer is turned on and the POWER light is  
a steady (non-blinking) green.  
If this does not handle the problem, exit the installation  
procedure and reinstall the software again.  
Also see the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software &  
Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information.  
Troubleshooting Printer Hardware  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Paper jams in the  
printer  
Media jammed during  
automatic or manual  
feed  
1. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the sheet feeder slot  
or the paper output slot, whichever is easier.  
If the paper tears and some of it is left in the printer, turn  
the printer off, open the front cover, and remove the  
pieces of paper.  
If the paper will not pull out of the printer easily, do not  
force it.  
2. Reload paper into either the manual or automatic sheet  
feeder, then press RESUME on the printer.  
If you turn the printer off, your print job data will be lost.  
Print the job again.  
Use a standard paper size whenever possible to prevent  
jams.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Printer is not  
responding  
Power cable is not  
securely connected  
Verify that the power cable is securely connected to the  
printer and plugged into a working outlet.  
Printer is not turned  
on, or is not ready  
Verify that the POWER light is on and glowing a steady  
green.  
If the light is off, press the POWER button. The green light  
will blink as the printer is warming up, then go to a steady  
(no blink) state when the printer is ready.  
If the POWER light is blinking green, this indicates that the  
printer is warming up or is processing a print job.  
If the POWER light blinks orange, or green and orange  
alternately, see “Handling Error Messages” on page 42.  
Computer and/or  
Reboot the computer and/or reset the printer.  
printer needs reset  
To reboot the computer, close all open applications, then  
restart.  
To reset the printer, turn it off, then on again.  
Printer and computer  
cabled together  
incorrectly  
Reconnect the printer cable to the correct port, with the  
correct cable. See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup  
Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information.  
Bad cable  
Replace the printer cable.  
Printing is slow  
Incorrect printer driver  
or settings  
Altering driver settings may improve print speed. For  
example, draft mode is faster than normal mode, but the  
quality of the print is lower. See “Setting Driver Options” on  
page 15 for instructions on selecting the optimum print  
mode for a print job.  
Computer resources  
are low; not enough  
memory  
You may not have enough memory (RAM) on your computer.  
Close any open applications that are not needed for  
printing.  
If the problem persists, consider adding more memory to  
your computer.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Printing is slow  
Computer resources  
are low; not enough  
disk space  
When a print job is sent to the printer, it first goes to a  
temporary print spool. If the file is large and you have  
limited disk space available, this can slow or stop printing.  
(continued)  
Windows  
Delete all temporary files (.tmp).  
If you have Windows 98 or later, you can also run  
the Disk Cleanup utility:  
1. From the Start menu, click Programs, then  
Accessories, then System Tools, then Disk  
Cleanup.  
2. Select the drive you want to clean, then click OK.  
3. Check Temporary Files, then click OK. The files  
will be deleted.  
Macintosh  
If you run out of disk space on your computer, copy  
any unused files to floppies, a zip disk or other  
Printer tried to  
print but no ink  
on paper  
Ink tanks are not  
seated properly  
Check the ink tanks, and reseat them if necessary. See  
“Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 28.  
Printhead clogged  
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See “Printing a  
Printhead” on page 32.  
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See the  
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference  
Guide CD-ROM for more information.  
Ink tanks may need to  
be replaced  
Verify that you have sufficient ink in the ink tanks. See  
“Monitoring Ink Levels” on page 27.  
Tanks” on page 28.  
Printhead may need to  
be replaced  
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See “Printing a  
Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 30, or “Cleaning the  
Printhead” on page 32.  
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See  
“Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32, or the S800 Reference  
Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for  
more information.  
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Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting Printed Output  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Low ink  
Try This  
Printout and  
screen image  
colors appear  
different  
“Monitoring Ink Levels” on page 27.  
Printhead may need to  
be replaced  
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See “Printing a  
Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 30, and/or “Cleaning the  
Printhead” on page 32.  
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See  
“Cleaning the Printhead” on page 32, or the S800 Reference  
Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for  
more information.  
Printhead not seated  
correctly  
Reseat printhead. See the S800 Reference Guide on the  
Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for procedures.  
Incorrect printer driver  
or settings  
Altering driver settings may improve the appearance of your  
printed image. See “Setting Driver Options” on page 15 for  
instructions on selecting the optimum print mode for a print  
job.  
Color settings need to  
be adjusted  
You can enhance the color on your printout. See “Adjusting  
Printed colors are  
incorrect  
One or more ink tanks  
installed in the wrong  
position.  
Verify that each ink tank is lined up with the correct color  
Ink Tanks” on page 28.  
Smudged or  
smeared ink on  
paper  
Ink tanks are not  
seated properly  
Check the ink tanks, and reseat them if necessary. See  
“Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 28.  
Printhead clogged  
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See “Printing a  
Printhead” on page 32.  
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See the  
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference  
Guide CD-ROM for more information.  
Ink tank may need to  
be replaced  
Verify that you have sufficient ink in the ink tanks. See  
“Monitoring Ink Levels” on page 27.  
If necessary, replace the ink tanks. See “Replacing Ink  
Tanks” on page 28.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Smudged or  
smeared ink on  
paper  
Printhead may need to  
be replaced  
Perform multiple printhead cleanings. See “Cleaning the  
Printhead” on page 32, or the S800 Reference Guide on the  
Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for more  
information.  
(continued)  
Printed output is  
faded or unclear  
Media not loaded  
print-side up  
Check that your media is placed in the printer facing in the  
correct direction. See “Loading Media into the S800” on  
page 8.  
Low ink  
Verify that you have sufficient ink in the ink tanks. See  
“Monitoring Ink Levels” on page 27.  
Printhead nozzles  
Verify that the printhead is working properly. See “Printing a  
Printhead” on page 32.  
clogged or damaged  
If necessary, perform multiple printhead cleanings. See the  
S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference  
Guide CD-ROM for more information.  
Ink tanks are not  
seated properly  
Check the ink tanks, and reseat them if necessary. See  
Printhead needs to be  
aligned  
Perform printhead alignment. See “Aligning the Printhead”  
on page 29.  
Meaningless  
characters  
printed  
Corrupted print  
1. Turn the printer off to clear the printer buffer.  
instructions are stored  
in the printer buffer.  
2. Cancel the print job from the computer. (See “Cancelling  
a Print Job” on page 14.)  
3. Turn the printer on again.  
Previous print job  
paused before it was  
finished  
If a previous print job was paused before it was printed, turn  
the printer and the computer off, then back on again, or  
Windows  
1. Click Start, Settings, Printers.  
2. Double-click Canon S800 and cancel any  
unfinished print jobs.  
Macintosh  
On your keyboard, press the Apple Command key  
(
) and the period key (.) at the same time. The print  
job will be cancelled and the paper ejected.  
Printer and computer  
not connected  
securely  
Check the cable connections between the printer and the  
computer to verify that they are securely connected.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Meaningless  
characters  
printed  
Incorrect printer driver  
selected  
Check the Printer window to verify that the correct printer  
driver is selected.  
Bad (corrupted) file  
Create the document again and print it. If it prints  
successfully, the original file was corrupted.  
(continued)  
ECP mode not set  
Extended Capabilities (Parallel) Port, or ECP, provides faster  
data transfer between the computer and the printer. If the  
ECP setting is incorrect, it could result in incorrect print  
information going to the printer. See the S800 Reference  
Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for  
instructions on how to check ECP settings and reconfigure if  
needed.  
Handling Error Messages  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Printer does not  
print  
When an error occurs, the POWER/ERROR light blinks. Count the number of orange  
blinks between each green blink to identify the problem:  
Printer blinks green  
When the lamp blinks green, the printer is warming up or is  
receiving print data from the computer. This is not an error  
condition.  
2 orange blinks  
(paper is out, paper  
jam or paper feed  
error)  
Reload the paper correctly. See “Loading Media into the  
S800” on page 8 for how to load different types of media.  
jams in the printer” on page 37.  
3 orange blinks  
(paper jam)  
See the troubleshooting topic “Paper jams in the printer” on  
page 37.  
4 orange blinks  
Replace the empty ink tank. See “Monitoring Ink Levels” on  
page 27 and “Replacing Ink Tanks” on page 28.  
(ink tank is out of ink)  
5 orange blinks  
(printhead not  
Reseat printhead. See the S800 Reference Guide on the  
Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for procedures.  
installed correctly)  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
Printer does not  
print  
6 orange blinks  
(printhead not  
installed)  
Install the printhead. If already installed, remove it, then  
check the electrical contact area for any blockage or  
protective tape. Re-install it when done. See the S800  
Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide  
CD-ROM on the CD-ROM for procedures.  
(continued)  
7 orange blinks  
Make sure that you are using the printhead designed  
specifically for the S800. Turn the printer off and on. If the  
problem persists, contact the Customer Care Center.  
(printhead defective)  
Printer blinks green  
If the printer starts blinking green and orange alternately,  
turn the printer off, unplug it from the power outlet, and wait  
a few minutes. Plug it into the power outlet again, turn on  
the printer, then restart the print job. If the problem  
persists, contact the Customer Care Center.  
and orange alternately  
Low ink alert  
One or more of the ink  
tanks is low  
When Backgrounding is turned on, you can confirm the low  
ink alert in the BJ Print Monitor. (See the S800 Reference  
Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for  
more information on using the BJ Print Monitor.)  
displays in the BJ  
Print Monitor  
After the alert displays, you can continue printing for a short  
time, but have a replacement ready to install.  
Windows  
The low ink alert displays in the BJ Status Monitor.  
Click the Ink Information tab to determine which ink  
tank is low.  
Macintosh  
The low ink alert displays in a status dialog before a  
print job starts.  
Error message  
displays in the BJ  
Status Monitor  
Printer is out of paper,  
ink is low, paper jam  
Windows  
The BJ Status Monitor opens and displays a  
message when an error occurs.  
Read the error message, then click the Guide tab to  
display more information about solving the  
problem.  
Macintosh  
If Backgrounding is turned on with the Chooser, the  
BJ Print Monitor displays an error.  
Follow the instructions in the message to resolve the  
problem.  
See the S800 Reference Guide on the Setup Software  
& Reference Guide CD-ROM for more information on  
error messages.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Try This  
System error  
message  
System error occurred  
If a system error occurs, printing stops.  
Windows  
displays  
A window displays the error message. System errors  
may include problems writing to LPT1 or USBPRN,  
application errors, or general protection faults.  
Make sure that the printer is turned on, the printer  
and computer are connected securely, and that the  
printer port is operating correctly.  
Macintosh  
The error message contains an error code *XXX,  
where * is a letter and XXX is a number, which  
represents the cause of the error.Make sure that the  
printer is turned on, the printer and computer are  
connected securely, and that the printer port is  
operating correctly.  
Customer Care Center  
Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:  
For e-mail support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently  
asked questions (www.usa.canon.com)  
24-hour, 7-day-a-week automated support for troubleshooting issues on  
most current products (1-800-423-2366)  
24-hour, Fax-On-Demand System for product specifications and technical  
information (1-800-526-4345)  
Free technical support Monday–Saturday (excluding holidays) for products  
still under warranty** (1-757-413-2848)  
Technical support 7 days a week (excluding holidays) for products no longer  
under warranty, at $9.99 per call (1-757-413-2848)  
Within Canada, call for technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a  
week (1-800-OK-CANON).  
*
Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.  
** Refer to the product information starting on page 64 for warranty details.  
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Chapter 5:  
The BJ Solution Software–  
Downloading Images  
The BJ Solution software—a fun way to view, organize, adjust, and print images—  
includes ZoomBrowser EX and PhotoRecord (for Windows) and ImageBrowser  
(for Macintosh) and PhotoStitch (for Windows/Macintosh).  
Easy-to-use features include:  
Move, copy, or delete images stored on computer disks.  
Crop images and adjust colors with simple editing tools.  
View all files within a specified folder simultaneously; zoom in and out for  
easier visual searches.  
View your files in chronological order via the “time tunnel” window.  
Display images one-by-one at full-screen size using the slide show function.  
Merge a series of images into a panoramic view using the PhotoStitch  
feature.  
Produce photo-like prints using Canon Photo Paper Pro or Canon Specialty  
Paper. (See “Using Specialty Media” on page 4.) Print multiple images on a  
single sheet, and add customized borders and background designs. Even add  
titles and insert text in images and on pages. Or use a printing utility,  
PhotoRecord, to create your own personal album.  
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Minimum System Requirements  
Windows  
Pentium 133 MHz, Windows 95/98 (32 MB RAM), Windows 2000/Windows NT  
4.0 (64 MB RAM)  
Macintosh  
Mac OS 8.1 or higher, 20 MB RAM  
Installing the BJ Solution Software  
To Install the BJ Solution Software in Windows:  
Driver features and screen shots described in this chapter, reflect  
Windows 98 and may be different for Windows 2000/Windows NT  
4.0 users.  
1. Close any open software applications.  
2. Insert the BJ Solution CD in the CD-ROM drive. The Choose Destination  
Location dialog box will open. Click Next. To choose another installation  
folder, click Browse, then OK.  
If the setup program does not run automatically, click Cancel,  
then Exit. Click Start, then Run, and type x:\setup.exe, where  
x is your CD-ROM drive.  
3. Select the software to be installed. Click Next. Follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
4. When the Setup Complete dialog box appears, click Finish.  
To Install the BJ Solution Software in Macintosh:  
1. Close any open software applications and insert the BJ Solution CD in the  
CD-ROM drive.  
2. Double-click the CanonBJSD icon on your desktop. Double-click Install.  
3. Select the software to be installed, then click Install. The Choose a Folder  
dialog box will open.  
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4. Select the destination folder, then click Choose. Follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
5. When the Installation Has Finished dialog box appears, click OK.  
Accessing the Online Manual  
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The BJ Solution CD includes an electronic manual that is viewable with Adobe  
Acrobat Reader 4.0. Follow the instructions below to install Acrobat Reader,  
which will enable you to view or print the BJ Solution Disk User’s Manual.  
To install Adobe Acrobat Reader in Windows:  
1. On your computer, insert the BJ Solution CD in the CD-ROM drive. The  
BJ Solution installer program will begin. Click Cancel, then Exit Setup.  
2. Click Start, then Run, then type x:\readme\english\acrobat\ar405eng.exe,  
where x is your CD-ROM drive. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
To view the manual in Windows:  
1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. The BJ Solution installer program will begin. Click Cancel, then Exit Setup.  
3. Click Start, then Run, then type  
x:\readme\english\bj_solution_disk_manual.pdf  
where x is your CD-ROM drive. Click OK.  
To install Adobe Acrobat Reader in Macintosh:  
1. On your computer, insert the BJ Solution CD in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. From your desktop, double-click the CanonBJSD icon, then click Readme,  
English, Acrobat, Reader Installer. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
To view the manual in Macintosh:  
1. Insert the CD in the CD-ROM drive.  
2. From your desktop, double-click the CanonBJSD icon. Double-click Readme,  
English, BJ_Solution_Disk_Manual.pdf.  
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Windows Users: Using Your Software  
In this section you’ll learn how to:  
Start ZoomBrowser EX  
Print on Canon Photo Paper Pro  
Merge photos to create a panoramic view  
Starting ZoomBrowser EX  
To Start ZoomBrowser EX:  
1. Make sure the images are on your hard drive or other accessible media.  
2. Double-click the Canon ZoomBrowser EX icon on the desktop to start the  
program.  
If the Canon ZoomBrowser EX icon does not appear on the  
desktop, click Start, Programs, Canon Utilities,  
ZoomBrowser EX, then ZoomBrowser EX.  
3. From the File menu, select Add Image  
Library. Identify where the images are  
stored, and click OK. The images will  
display as thumbnails.  
Printing on Canon Photo Paper Pro  
To print on Canon Photo Paper Pro:  
1. Select a folder or images for printing from the  
ZoomBrowser EX Display window and click Print Layout to  
start the PhotoRecord program. The selected images will  
display automatically.  
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2. From the PhotoRecord window, you can drag images to  
change the layout, input descriptive text or captions, or  
add images.  
3. Click Album Settings. The Album Settings dialog box will  
appear.  
4. Make sure the Canon S800 is the selected printer.  
5. Under Album Type, select Canon perforated paper  
printing. Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 will become the  
default media. The results will preview, click OK.  
6. Load a sheet of Canon Photo Paper Pro into the paper tray,  
then click Instant Print.  
When using Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6, insert the  
sheets in the direction shown and print on the glossier  
side. When finished, remove perforated edges. The  
results look just like a photograph.  
Remember, when handling specialty  
media papers, always follow the  
instructions included with the media for  
the best printing results. See “Using  
Specialty Media” on page 4 for a list of  
other fun-to-use Canon Specialty  
Papers.  
Merging Photos to Create a Panoramic View  
You can merge a series of overlapping images into a seamless panoramic view.  
To create a panoramic view:  
1. Select the images in the ZoomBrowser  
window, then click Select All. The  
images will highlight. From the Edit  
menu, select PhotoStitch. The  
PhotoStitch program will start.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to  
arrange, stitch, rotate, enlarge, or reduce  
your image.  
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Windows Users: Uninstalling the BJ Solution Software  
To uninstall the BJ Solution Software in Windows:  
Click Start, Programs. Click Canon Utilities, ZoomBrowser EX, then  
ZoomBrowser Uninstall, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Click Start, Programs. Click Canon Utilities, PhotoStitch, then PhotoStitch  
Uninstall, and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Macintosh Users: Using Your Software  
In this section you’ll learn how to:  
Start ImageBrowser  
Print on Canon Photo Paper Pro  
Merge photos to create a panoramic view  
Starting ImageBrowser  
To Start ImageBrowser EX:  
1. Make sure the images are on your hard drive or other accessible media.  
2. Double-click the Canon ImageBrowser icon on the desktop to  
start the program.  
3. Double-click the folder for the device  
containing your images in the Browser  
window. The images will display as  
thumbnails.  
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Printing on Canon Photo Paper Pro  
To print on Canon Photo Paper Pro:  
1. Select the images you desire to print, then click Print Layout. The selected  
images will display automatically.  
2. From the Browser window, you can drag images to change the layout, input  
descriptive text or captions, or add images.  
3. Click Layout Options in the Print window. The Layout  
Options dialog box will open.  
4. Under Layout Type, select Canon perforated paper.  
Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6 will become the default  
media. Results will preview, then click OK.  
5. The Paper Registration dialog box will open. Click OK.  
6. In the Page Setup dialog box, select the Paper Size  
menu and select Custom 1 - 3.  
7. Click Custom. The Custom dialog box will open. Type  
the Photo Paper Pro values found in the Paper  
Registration dialog box. Click Apply. Make sure to  
save your setting for future use.  
8. Click OK in the Page Setup dialog box. The paper size is registered.  
Now that Canon Photo Paper Pro has been registered, you can  
simply select this custom paper size in the Page Setup dialog box  
for future use.  
9. Click Print. The printer driver setup screen will open.  
10.Load a sheet of Canon Photo Paper Pro into the paper tray. Click Print.  
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When using Canon Photo Paper Pro 4 x 6, insert the sheets in the direction  
shown and print on the glossier side. When finished, remove perforated  
edges. The results look just like a photograph.  
Remember, when handling specialty  
media papers, always follow the  
instructions included with the media for  
the best printing results. See “Using  
Specialty Media” on page 4 for a list of  
other fun-to-use Canon Specialty  
Papers.  
Merging Photos to Create a Panoramic View  
You can merge a series of overlapping images into a seamless panoramic view.  
To create a panoramic view:  
1. Select the images in the Browser window, then click Select All. The images  
will highlight. In the Edit menu, select PhotoStitch. The PhotoStitch program  
will start.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to  
arrange, stitch, rotate, enlarge, or reduce  
your image.  
Macintosh Users: Uninstalling the BJ Solution  
Software  
To uninstall the BJ Solution Software in Macintosh:  
Drag its folders to the Trash icon located on your desktop.  
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The following topics are included in this appendix:  
Installing the Printer Driver  
Uninstalling the Printer Driver  
Registering Your Canon Product  
System Requirements  
Safety Information  
Regulatory Information  
Product Specifications  
Limited Warranty—U.S. Only  
Installing the Printer Driver  
To install the printer driver in Windows:  
For Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, refer to the README.TXT  
file on the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.  
1. Be sure the printer is off before continuing.  
2. Turn the computer on, then insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference  
Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. The setup program should run  
automatically.  
If the printer was turned on when the setup program ran, the Add  
New Hardware Wizard will appear. Do NOT use the wizard—click  
Cancel to close the window and continue.  
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If the setup program does not run automatically, click Start,  
then Run, then type x:\msetup.exe (where x is the CD-ROM  
drive).  
If prompted, select a language, then click OK.  
3. Read the release notes, then click Next.  
4. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes.  
5. When the main menu appears, click Install Software.  
If a message prompts you to restart Windows, remove the  
CD-ROM, then click OK. After the computer restarts, re-insert the  
CD-ROM and continue.  
6. Select Printer Driver, then click Start. The printer driver will load  
automatically.  
7. At a certain point in the installation process, you will be prompted to turn on  
the printer so the printer port (connection) can be automatically detected.  
When prompted, turn on the printer. When the printer port has been  
identified, click OK.  
If your computer cannot detect a printer port, see the  
troubleshooting tip for “Computer cannot detect a printer port”  
on page 37.  
8. Click Yes if you are prompted to restart the computer.  
When the software installation process is completed, click Exit.  
To install the printer driver in Mac OS:  
1. Prepare your Mac (if needed).  
®
If you have an iMac with Mac OS 8.1, download and install the iMac  
If you have multiple users set up in OS 9, log in as the Owner.  
To install the printer to a network, see the S800 Reference Guide on the  
Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.  
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2. Close any open software applications.  
3. Insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM  
drive.  
4. Open the printer driver folder on the CD-ROM, then select the English folder.  
5. Double-click the Installer icon.  
6. Read the License Agreement, then click Accept.  
7. Click Install. The the printer driver will load automatically.  
If a “No other applications can be running...” message displays,  
click Continue.  
8. When the installation has completed, click Restart.  
9. After the computer restarts, select the Apple menu, then Chooser.  
10.Click the S800 icon in the Chooser.  
To use the BJ Print Monitor, you must click the Background button  
to the On position.  
For instructions on using this feature, see the S800 Reference  
Guide on the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.  
11.Close the Chooser.  
Uninstalling the Printer Driver  
To uninstall the printer driver in Windows:  
1. Click Start, Programs, then BJ Printer.  
2. Click Uninstall.  
3. Click Yes to confirm that you want to uninstall the printer driver.  
To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OS:  
1. Insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM  
drive.  
2. Double-click Printer Driver.  
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3. Double-click Installer in the English folder.  
4. Read the License Agreement, then click Accept.  
5. Select Uninstall from the drop-down list.  
6. Click Uninstall.  
Registering Your Canon Product  
To register your Canon product in Windows:  
1. Insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM  
drive.  
2. When the Canon installation screen launches, click Install Software.  
3. Click Utilities/Product Registration.  
4. Click Product Registration and follow the on-screen instructions to register  
your product. The serial number is located on the inside of the printer, to the  
right of the printhead.  
To register your Canon product in Macintosh:  
1. Insert the S800 Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in the CD-ROM  
drive.  
2. From the Canon BJ window, double-click the Product Registration icon.  
3. Click the Register Now button and follow the on-screen instructions to  
register your product. The serial number is located on the inside of the  
printer, to the right of the printhead.  
System Requirements  
Windows 95/98: 486 processor; 16 MB RAM; 40 MB free hard disk space  
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Windows 2000:  
Pentium processor, 133 MHz or faster; 32 MB RAM for  
Professional, 64 MB RAM for Server; 25 MB free hard disk  
space  
Windows Me:  
Pentium processor, 150 MHz or faster; 32 MB RAM; 40 MB  
free hard disk space  
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Windows NT 4.0: Pentium processor; 16 MB RAM; 25 MB free hard disk space  
Macintosh:  
OS 8.1 or later; USB port; 10 MB RAM; 30 MB free hard disk  
space  
If you have an iMac with Mac OS 8.1, you must upgrade the  
OS before installing the printer driver. iMac Update 1.0 is  
If you have multiple users set up in OS 9, log in as the Owner  
before downloading and installing.  
Safety Information  
Warnings and Cautions  
This guide uses the following icons to indicate situations that could cause  
damage or injury:  
Always follow the instructions provided in Warnings to prevent  
potential serious personal injury or death as a result of careless  
operation of the equipment.  
Always follow the instructions provided in Cautions to prevent  
minor injuries to yourself or damage to the equipment as a result  
of careless operation of the equipment.  
Read and follow all of these cautions and warnings to ensure the safe use of the  
printer. To avoid the hazards of fire, personal injury, or damage to the printer,  
never attempt to use the printer in any way other than the methods described in  
this guide.  
Choosing a Location  
Never place the printer near flammable solvents such as alcohol,  
thinner, etc. To avoid the hazards of fire or electric shock, keep all  
flammable liquids away from the printer.  
Never set the printer on a surface that is unstable or subject to excessive  
vibration. The printer could tip or fall and cause injury.  
Never use the printer in a location that is subject to high humidity, dust, high  
temperatures, or direct sunlight.  
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Set up and use the printer in a location where ambient temperature is within  
41°F–95°F (5°C–35°C) and 10%–90% humidity with no condensation.  
Never place the printer on a thick carpet or rug. Fibers or dust  
entering the printer could cause a fire.  
Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you  
can unplug the power cord at any time. Such obstacles could  
prevent you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault  
occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. The socket-outlet shall  
be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  
Always carry the printer with both hands holding both ends of the printer. To  
avoid dropping the printer and causing injury, always carry it carefully when  
moving it to another location.  
Power Supply  
Never attempt to plug the power cord into a power outlet when  
your hands are wet. To avoid electric shock, make sure that your  
hands are dry.  
Always push the plug completely into the power outlet. A loose or poorly  
connected plug could cause a fire or electric shock.  
Never cut, modify, stretch, bend, or twist the power cord, and  
never place heavy objects on the power cord. A power leak from a  
damaged power cord could cause a fire or electric shock.  
Never plug the printer power cord into a power outlet (power  
board, double adapter, etc.) that is shared by other devices or  
office equipment. To prevent the hazards of fire or electric shock,  
avoid overloading power points.  
Never use the printer if the power cord is bundled or knotted. To prevent the  
hazards of fire or electric shock, make sure the power cord is straight.  
If you detect smoke, unusual odors, or strange noises around the  
printer, immediately press the POWER button to turn off the  
printer and disconnect the power plug. To avoid fire or electric  
shock, never use the printer under these conditions. Call for the  
Customer Care Center.  
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Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power cord. Pulling on the power  
cord could damage the cord and cause a fire or electric shock.  
Never use an extension cord. To avoid a fire or electric shock,  
always plug the power cord directly into the power outlet.  
Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the  
country where you purchased the printer. Using incorrect voltage  
could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct power supply  
voltage for this printer is AC 120V, 60 Hz.  
Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer  
Use only a slightly damp cloth to clean the printer. Never use flammable  
solvents like alcohol, benzene, thinner, etc. If a flammable solvent contacts  
an electrical component inside the printer, a fire or electric shock could  
result.  
Always unplug the printer power cord before you clean the printer. If you  
mistakenly turn on the printer while cleaning it, you could touch moving  
components inside the printer and suffer injury.  
Never attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. The printer contains high  
voltage components which could cause a fire or serious electric shock.  
Working Around the Printer  
Never use flammable sprays near the printer. Gases in the spray  
could cause a fire or electric shock if they come in contact with  
electrical components inside the printer.  
Never insert your fingers or hands inside the printer while it is  
printing. The printer contains moving parts which could cause  
injury.  
Never place anything on top of the printer, especially metal  
objects (paper clips, staples, etc.), or containers with flammable  
solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) Objects falling into the printer  
could cause a fire or electric shock.  
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If any foreign object, especially a piece of metal or liquid, falls  
into the printer, immediately press the POWER button to turn off  
the printer, unplug the power cord, then call the Customer Care  
Center. Continuing to use the printer after a foreign object has  
fallen into it could cause a fire or electric shock.  
Printhead and Ink Tanks  
For safety, always store printhead and ink tanks out of the reach  
of small children. If a child accidentally licks or ingests any ink,  
consult a physician immediately.  
Never subject a printhead or ink tank to shocks or excessive  
vibration. Shaking could cause ink to leak and stain clothing.  
Never touch the printhead or electrical contacts on a printhead  
immediately after removing it from the printer. These metal parts  
become very hot during printing and could cause minor burns.  
Turning Off the Printer  
To avoid printer malfunction always use the POWER button to turn the printer on  
and off. Never remove the power cord from the power outlet until you have turned  
off the printer by pressing the POWER button. After the POWER/ERROR light goes  
out, you can unplug the power cord from the power outlet.  
Using the Printer Near Appliances and Fluorescent Lamps  
Allow at least 6 inches clearance between the printer and another appliance or a  
fluorescent lamp. Electrical noise generated by a fluorescent lamp placed too  
close to the printer could cause the printer to malfunction.  
Regulatory Information  
Color Photo Printer Model: K10201 (S800)  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
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instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which  
the receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise  
specified in the manual. Should such changes or modifications be made, you  
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.  
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part  
15 of FCC Rules.  
Canon U.S.A., Inc.  
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.  
1-516-328-5600  
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations  
This digital apparatus does not exceed Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from a digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment  
standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry of Science  
Canada.  
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioléctiques applicables  
aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel  
brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édicatée par l’Industrie et  
Sciences Canada.  
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Product Specifications  
Printing method:  
Printing resolution:  
Print speed:  
Bubble Jet ink on-demand  
2400 x 1200 dpi  
(Printing with Canon standard pattern; speeds may vary based on contents  
of print job and processor speed.)  
Approx. 1 minute  
Color photo (4" x 6")  
Color photo (8" x 10")  
Print direction:  
Print width:  
Approx. 2 minutes  
Bi-directional  
8.0 inches maximum (203 mm)  
Canon extended mode  
Resident print control mode:  
Receiver buffer:  
Interface (parallel):  
Interface (USB):  
Interface connector (parallel):  
Interface connector (USB):  
Recommended printer cable (parallel):  
Material:  
80KB  
IEEE 1284-compatible  
USB 1.1-compatible  
Amphenol 57-40360 or equivalent  
USB standard Series B receptacle  
AWG28 or larger  
Type:  
Twisted-pair shielded cable  
Up to 6.5 feet (2.0 m)  
Length:  
Connectors:  
Amphenol 30360 or equivalent  
Recommended printer cable (USB):  
Material:  
AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair)  
Twisted-pair shielded cable  
Type:  
Length:  
Up to 6.5 feet (2.0 m)  
Connectors:  
USB standard Series B pluggable  
Acoustic noise level:  
Operating environment:  
Temperature:  
Approx. 37 dB (when printing with SuperPhoto print mode)  
41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)  
Humidity:  
10% to 90% (no condensation)  
Storage environment:  
Temperature:  
32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C)  
5% to 90% (no condensation)  
AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
Humidity:  
Power supply:  
Power consumption:  
Standby:  
Approx. 5 W  
Printing:  
Approx. 26 W  
Dimensions:  
(with paper rest and paper output tray retracted)  
17.7" (W) x 13.5" (D) x 8.2" (H)  
450 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 208 mm (H)  
Approx. 13 lb. (5.9 kg)  
Weight:  
Feed method:  
Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder for High Resolution Paper,  
Photo Paper Pro, Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6", plain paper, envelopes,  
Transparencies, Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo  
Cards, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper  
Sheet feeder capacity:  
Plain paper (17 lb.)  
100 sheets maximum  
80 sheets maximum  
High Resolution Paper  
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Envelopes  
10 envelopes maximum  
Transparencies  
10 sheets maximum  
Glossy Photo Paper  
High Gloss Photo Film  
Glossy Photo Cards  
Banner Paper  
1 sheet  
1 sheet  
1 sheet  
1 sheet (can print up to 6 connected sheets)  
T-shirt Transfers  
Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6"  
Photo Paper Pro  
Magnet Sheets  
1 sheet  
20 sheets  
1 sheet  
1 sheet  
Ordinary print media:  
Regular size:  
Weight:  
Letter, Legal, 4" x 6", standard #10 and European DL envelopes  
Automatic feed: 17–23 lb.  
Manual feed: 17–133 lb.  
Thickness:  
Graphic image printing:  
Data format  
0.02 inches (0.6 mm)  
Canon extended mode raster image format  
Canon extended mode 300, 600, 1200, 2400 dpi  
Nozzles: 1,536 (256 per color)  
Resolution  
Printhead:  
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Limited Warranty—U.S. Only  
The limited warranty set forth below is given by Canon U.S.A., Inc. (“Canon”) with respect to the Canon  
brand computer peripheral product (the “product”) that you have purchased, when purchased and used in the  
United States. The product that you have purchased is the only product to which this warranty card and the  
limited warranty provided by Canon and stated on the card apply.  
Your product, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defects  
in materials or workmanship as follows: for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase, defective  
parts or a defective product returned to a Canon repair facility or a Canon Authorized Service Facility (“ASF”) for  
such product, as applicable, and proven to be defective upon inspection, will be exchanged for new or  
comparable rebuilt parts, or a refurbished product, as determined by the Canon repair facility or the ASF.  
Warranty repair or replacement shall not extend the original warranty period of the defective product. This  
limited warranty does not cover any supplies or accessories, including without limitation, ink cartridges and ink  
tanks, as to which there shall be no warranty or replacement.  
This limited warranty shall only apply if the product is used in conjunction with compatible computer  
equipment and compatible software, as to which items Canon shall have no responsibility.  
Non-Canon brand equipment and software that may be distributed with the product are sold “as is,” without  
warranty of any kind by Canon, including any implied warranty regarding merchantability or fitness for a  
particular purpose, and all such warranties are disclaimed. The sole warranty, if any, with respect to such non-  
Canon brand items is given by the manufacturer or producer thereof.  
This limited warranty covers all defects encountered in normal use of the product, and does not apply in  
the following cases:  
(a) Loss of or damage to the product due to abuse, mishandling, improper packaging by you, alteration,  
accident, electrical current fluctuations, failure to follow operating, maintenance or environmental  
instructions prescribed in Canon’s instruction manual, or service performed by other than a Canon repair  
facility or an ASF.  
(b) Use of parts or supplies (other than those sold by Canon) that cause damage to the product or cause  
abnormally frequent service calls or service problems.  
(c) If the product has had its serial number or dating altered or removed.  
NO IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLIES TO THE PRODUCT AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIOD OF THE EXPRESS LIMITED  
WARRANTY STATED ABOVE, AND NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR GUARANTY, EXCEPT AS MENTIONED ABOVE,  
GIVEN BY ANY PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BIND CANON. (SOME STATES DO NOT  
ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO  
YOU.) CANON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF REVENUES OR PROFITS, INCONVENIENCE, EXPENSE FOR  
SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR SERVICE, STORAGE CHARGES, LOSS OR CORRUPTION OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY THE USE OR MISUSE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE  
THE PRODUCT, REGARDLESS OF THE LEGAL THEORY ON WHICH THE CLAIM IS BASED, AND EVEN IF CANON HAS  
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND AGAINST  
CANON BE GREATER IN AMOUNT THAN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT SOLD BY CANON WHICH CAUSED  
THE ALLEGED DAMAGE.  
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, YOU ASSUME ALL RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR INJURY  
TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF USE OR MISUSE OF, OR  
INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT NOT CAUSED DIRECTLY BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF CANON. (SOME STATES DO NOT  
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE  
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.) THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXTEND TO ANYONE  
OTHER THAN THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT, OR THE PERSON FOR WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED AS A  
GIFT, AND STATES YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.  
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Canon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:  
For e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to frequently asked questions  
(www.usa.canon.com)  
24-hour, 7-day-a-week, automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current products  
(1-800-423-2366)  
24-hour, Fax-On-Demand System for product specifications and technical information  
(1-800-526-4345)  
Free technical support Monday—Saturday (excluding holidays) for products still under warranty**  
(1-757-413-2848)  
Technical support 7 days a week (excluding holidays) for products no longer under warranty, at $9.99 per call  
(1-757-413-2848)  
If the problem can’t be corrected by using one of the above technical support options, you will be asked to  
follow the applicable procedures for warranty service. Note that a dated proof of purchase (bill of sale) is  
required to verify eligibility at the time of service. This requirement will be satisfied by providing a copy of your  
dated bill of sale. You will also need to supply the product serial number.  
Carry-In/Mail-In  
Carry-In/Mail-In is a service program by which your defective product is repaired by an ASF. The name and  
telephone number of the ASF(s) nearest to your location may be obtained from our Web site at:  
it is your responsibility to properly package and send your defective product, together with your dated proof of  
purchase, a complete explanation of the problem and a return address, to the ASF at your expense. Do not  
include any other items with your product. The repair(s) covered by this limited warranty will be made and the  
product will be returned to you without charge by the ASF. Repairs not covered under this limited warranty will  
be charged to you at such costs as each ASF may generally establish from time to time.  
InstantExchange  
††  
InstantExchange is a warranty program that expedites, usually by the next business day, the exchange of  
a defective product with a refurbished product. The refurbished product you receive will be covered by the  
balance of the period remaining on your original limited warranty. Note that by using this service you will keep  
the replacement product that is sent to you, and your originally purchased product shall become the property of  
Canon. InstantExchange warranty program service is available only during the express limited-warranty period  
for your product and only in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii during such period.  
If the Canon Customer Care Center representative cannot correct the problem with your product over the  
telephone, and you elect InstantExchange warranty program service, the representative will issue you a  
reference number upon verification of warranty eligibility. You will be asked for information pertaining to your  
defective product and for a ship-to location for the replacement product (street address only). You must also  
provide a major credit card number that will be pre-authorized by Canon in an amount up to the cost of a new  
product at the time you elect InstantExchange warranty program service. Your credit card number will be  
charged in an amount up to the cost of a new product (i) if you do not return your defective product to a Canon  
repair facility by the date specified by Canon and in the manner described below; (ii) if the defect(s) in the  
product is/are not covered by this limited warranty; or (iii) if the warranty period on the product has expired or  
has not been sufficiently established by your supplying the appropriate documentation.  
The Canon repair facility will ship out the replacement product via overnight courier, prepaid by Canon.  
After receipt of the replacement product (with instructions and a pre-paid return waybill), follow the instructions  
to ship the defective product to a Canon repair facility. You must return the defective product in the shipping  
carton in which the replacement product was packed (be sure to retain your ink cartridges and tanks), and you  
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must include the reference number, a copy of your dated proof of purchase (bill of sale) and a complete  
explanation of the problem. Do not include any other items in the return shipping container.  
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from  
state to state.  
*
Support program specifics are subject to change without notice.  
**  
Refer to the individual product information for warranty details.  
InstantExchange warranty program service is subject to availability of refurbished replacement units.  
††  
9 a.m.–5 p.m. (local), Monday–Friday (excluding holidays). The Canon Customer Care Center must receive pertinent  
information by 3 p.m. (E.S.T.) to ensure next-business-day InstantExchange warranty program service (two-business-day  
InstantExchange warranty service for Alaska and Hawaii). Canon does not guarantee next-business-day service in the  
event of factors beyond Canon’s reasonable control.  
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Index  
A
adjusting  
D
default printer, setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Draft print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
driver  
brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
color balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
color saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
colors in photographs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20, 22  
advanced print features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
aligning the printhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
definition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53  
recalling saved settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
removing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
saving setting for future use. . . . . . . . . . . . 24  
setting options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
troubleshooting installation of . . . . . . . . . 36  
uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
DTP print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
B
banner paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
BJ Solution Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
brightness, adjusting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
E
edges, smoothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
envelopes  
how to load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
sizes of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
error messages, explaination of . . . . . . . . . . 40  
C
Camera print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
cancelling print jobs, how to . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
cleaning the printhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
color balance, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
color photographs, optimizing colors in . . . 20  
color saturation, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
creative media  
F
fixing problems, how to. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
banner paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
how to load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
magnet sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
transparencies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
T-Shirt Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
customer care center, contacting . . . . . . . . . 44  
G
Graphic print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
I
ImageBrowser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
ink levels, monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
ink tanks  
monitoring levels in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
replacing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
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Index  
L
PhotoStitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 52  
print job  
loading  
envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
cancelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
print mode  
definition of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
print quality, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
printer  
M
magnet sheets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
maintaining your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
Manual print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
media to avoid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
monitoring ink levels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
choosing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
maintaining your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27  
setting as default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2  
printer driver, definition of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
printhead  
N
nozzle check pattern, printing . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
aligning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
printing  
O
online manual, BJ Solution Software . . . . . . 47  
online product registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
adjusting brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
adjusting color balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
adjusting color saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23  
adjusting print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
nozzle check pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30  
on creative media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
on specialty media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
on thick paper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
photographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 20  
smoothing rough edges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19  
troubleshooting bad printouts . . . . . . . . . 40  
troubleshooting problems with. . . . . . . . . 37  
problems, what to do to fix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
P
panoramic view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49, 52  
paper  
creative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
general. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
how to choose. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
how to load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
lever position for thick paper. . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
orientation, setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
photograph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
portrait. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
size, setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
thick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
perforated paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51  
Photo Paper Pro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48, 51  
Photo print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
photographs  
R
registering your product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
replacing empty ink tanks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
S
safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
setting  
orientation of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
paper orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
paper size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
size of paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
caring for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
optimizing color in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20  
printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
prolonging life of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
special paper for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
68  
Index  
smoothing rough edges in images . . . . . . . . 19  
specialty media  
how to load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
printing on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
types of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Standard print mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
stopping print job, how to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
T
tech support, how to contact. . . . . . . . . . . . . 44  
Text print mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
thick paper  
lever position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
sizes of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
thick paper, printing on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
troubleshooting  
error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40  
installing the print driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
printing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37  
software installation problems . . . . . . . . . 36  
T-Shirt Transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
U
uninstalling the BJ Solution Software. . .50, 52  
uninstalling the print driver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55  
W
warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64  
Z
ZoomBrower EX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
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