How to Use This Manual ...6 Safety Precautions ...8 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) ...15 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ... 16 Printer Properties Dialog Box Description ... 18 BJ Status Monitor Functions ... 32 Cancelling a Print Job ... 35 Uninstalling Printer Drivers ...
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Replacing an Ink Tank ... 85 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ... 90 Printhead Cleaning ... 94 Printhead Deep Cleaning ... 97 Cleaning the Printer ... 99 Transporting the Printer ... 101 Printing Media ...105 Compatible Media Types ... 106 Envelopes ...
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Cannot Install the Printer Driver ... 133 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors ... 135 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs ... 152 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams ... 158 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange ... 161 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen ...
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Canon S820D Photo Printer. This User’s Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. This guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe these instructions. Warning Instructions that, if ignored, could result in death or serious personal injury caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
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Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings and cautions provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual. Warning You may cause an electric shock/fire or damage the printer if you ignore any of these safety precautions.
If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the printer at the power supply and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Periodically, unplug the printer and use a dry cloth to wipe off any dust or dirt collects on the plug and the power outlet.
Safety Precautions Maintaining the printer Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains high-voltage components. Never attempt any maintenance procedure not described in this guide. Working around the printer Do not use inflammable sprays near the printer.
To avoid the risk of fire or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) and humidity of 10% to 90% (condensation free).
Safety Precautions Power supply Never remove the plug by pulling on the cord. Do not use a powerstrip. Never use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. The correct power supply voltages and frequencies are as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Europe: AC 230V 10%, 50Hz...
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Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. etc.) on top of the printer. If any foreign object (metal or liquid) falls into the printer, unplug the power cord and call the Canon Customer Care Center.
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Safety Precautions About the Operation Panel If the operation panel becomes damaged and the liquid crystal solution in the panel leaks out, DO NOT taste or swallow the liquid. If the liquid is accidentally swallowed, call a physician immediately. If the liquid gets on your hands or clothes, wash them immediately with soap.
In an application, select the command to print a document. The Print dialog box can usually be opened by selecting Print from the File menu. Ensure that Canon S820D is selected in the Name field. Then click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
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This method is used for maintenance operations, such as printhead cleaning, or to specify printer settings common to all application programs. When the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from the Start menu, the Windows operating system adds several tabs, including the Details tab. These do not appear when the Printer Properties dialog box is opened from within an application.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description Note The screens in this section refer to Windows Me/Windows 98 operation. The equivalent screens for Windows XP and Windows 2000 may look slightly different. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) • Main Tab • Page Setup Tab •...
Main Tab Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of media loaded in the printer. Print Quality Select the print quality you require from among the different options. To select custom Print quality, select Custom and click the Set... button.
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Before printing, verify that settings, such as the lever position, are correct. Note To see a description of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? mark then click the desired item. To see a description of operating procedures, click the Help button.
Page Setup Tab Page Size Ensure that the correct paper size is selected. Orientation Select landscape or portrait printing and ensure that it is the same orientation used in the application. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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This setting is usually selected by default. When using this function, ensure that you have correctly specified the Page Size and the Printer Paper Size. The document is resized when printed. When this is selected, you can specify the Printer Paper Size and Scaling.
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When selected, the document starts printing with the last page. Collate Select to print multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. Preview Area Verify the overall layout, stamps, background, etc., to be applied to the print job. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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Select the check box and choose the stamp. Place stamp over text When selected, the stamp is printed over the print data. Stamp first page only Prints the stamp only on the first page. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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Select Background... This allows you to register a new background, or to display details of the background you have selected. Preview Area Shows how the stamp will appear on the printed page. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
Effects Tab Simulate Illustration Select the check box to manipulate color image data to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. Preview Area Shows how the image will appear when printed. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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This list displays the printing settings currently registered in the Profiles tab. The Current Settings profile contains the settings currently specified in the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. The Default Settings profile contains the factory default settings. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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Add to Profiles dialog box appears. Retrieve from Profiles Click to activate registered printer settings. The contents of the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs are changed by selecting the printer settings in Printing Profiles and then clicking this button.
Maintenance Tab Cleaning Click to start printhead cleaning. Deep Cleaning Click to start printhead deep cleaning. Use this function only if Cleaning has not improved the print quality. Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Printer Properties Dialog Box Description...
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If you use Quiet Mode, the print speed may become slower than normal. Start Status Monitor... Click to start the BJ Status Monitor, where you can check the printer status and the progress of printing jobs. “Examining the Nozzle Check...
The BJ Status Monitor launches automatically when data is sent to the printer. When launched, the BJ Status Monitor appears as an icon on the Task Bar. Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. The BJ Status Monitor appears.
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Printer Driver Functions (Windows) Note To open the BJ Status Monitor when the printer is not printing, click the Maintenance tab in the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Start Status Monitor button. BJ Status Monitor Functions...
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When errors occur or ink runs low The BJ Status Monitor is automatically displayed when an error occurs (e.g., if the printer runs out of paper or ink is low). In such cases, take the appropriate action as described in the Printer Status tab.
Cancelling a Print Job To cancel the current print job, first open the BJ Status Monitor. Click the Canon BJ Status Monitor icon on the Task Bar. Click Cancel Printing. Note If Cancel Printing is grayed out, press the printer's RESUME/CANCEL button to terminate the print job.
files associated with the printer driver at the same time. Click the Start button and select Programs, Canon S820D, Uninstall. Note For Windows XP, click the Start button and select All Programs, Canon S820D, Uninstall. Click Yes when the confirmation message appears.
Select the size of the paper for the print job. To enter the size manually, select Custom 1 - Custom 3 and click Custom. Banner Printing Select this check box when printing on banner paper. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) (2) (7) Description of Print Settings...
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Utilities Click to open the Printer Utility dialog box for maintenance operations, such as printhead cleaning and nozzle check pattern printing, as well as for changing the print mode.
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Save Settings Saves the settings specified in the Page Setup dialog box. (10) Preview Area This image allows you to confirm how the document will print with the selected paper settings. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
Printer Utility Dialog Box The Printer Utility dialog box is displayed when you click the Utilities button in the Page Setup dialog box. Select the function you wish to perform. Display area showing the various maintenance functions, including cleaning and test pattern printing.
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Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Printhead Cleaning Printhead Deep Cleaning Note For information about Printhead Alignment, refer to the Quick Start Guide . Description of Print Settings...
To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in an application. Media Type Ensure that this setting matches the type of paper media loaded in the printer. Grayscale Printing Select to print a grayscale version of a color document.
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Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for the document you are printing. Apply... Allows you to register print settings or to implement a previously registered print setting. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Detailed Setting Description of Print Settings...
To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, select Manual then click Details... Panel display icons Click these icons to switch between panels in the Detailed Setting dialog box. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) in the Print dialog box and Description of Print Settings...
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Move the slide bar to adjust the balance between print quality and speed. Moving the bar to the right enhances print quality, and moving it to the left increases printing speed. Halftoning Select either Dither or Diffusion ink dot configurations. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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To display the Special Effects panel, click the Special effects display icon. Simulate illustration Select the check box to manipulate color image data to produce illustration effects. Adjust the brightness of the image with the Contrast slide bar. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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In such cases, select the Apply Throughout Page check box. Preview Area Shows how the image will look when printed. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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Color Correction Select a color correction method: BJ Standard, ColorSync or None. BJ Standard is usually the optimum color correction method for printing with a Bubble Jet printer. When ColorSync is selected, you should also specify the Print Type and Printer Profile settings.
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Move the bar for each color to adjust the balance of color intensity. Moving the bar to the right intensifies the color. Intensity Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the density. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
2Page/Sheet Printing or 4Page/Sheet Printing, you should also set the Page Order to specify the document page order for printing. The Border option allows you to select whether to print a border around the individual document pages. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
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Printer Paper Size. Destination Select the print output destination. Printer is the usual selection. To check the layout or other image elements before printing, select Preview. To save the document as a PICT file, select PICT File.
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Deletes unwanted print settings. To delete unwanted settings, select the settings in Settings and click the Remove button. Defaults Restores the print settings selected in Settings to defaults. A check mark appears next to the selected print settings. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Description of Print Settings...
Opening the BJ Print Monitor Select Chooser from the Apple menu. Set Backgrounding to On. After starting a print job, select BJ Print Monitor in the Application menu. The BJ Print Monitor launches. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) BJ Print Monitor...
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... Click to resume printing..Click to cancel printing of the specified document. Displays the printer status. If an error occurs, instructions are displayed. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. Displays information about the documents queued for printing.
The document selected in the Print Monitor is deleted from the print list and the print job is cancelled. Note To suspend printing, click the name of the document being printed then click . To resume printing, click Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job...
• Install the printer driver on each network computer that will use the printer. For information on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide . • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. Printer Setup To use the printer on a network, first set up the print server, then set up each client machine.
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Click the close box to close the Chooser. • Client setup procedure Select Chooser in the Apple menu. Select Active in AppleTalk. Select the S820D (Server) icon, then select the printer server in Connected to. Click the close box to close the Chooser. Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh)
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The total number of queued documents is also displayed. The BJ Print Monitor allows you to change the print order of the queued documents. BJ Print Monitor Functions BJ Status Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) Using the Printer with a Network...
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• You can determine the owner of a computer by selecting the File Sharing control panel and checking the Owner Name item. • If you are using two or more printer servers, you can switch between the BJ Status Monitor displays. Select Print Server in the File menu, then select the desired print server and click OK.
Uninstalling Printer Drivers When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete all the program files associated with it. Before proceeding, ensure that you save any unsaved files in any currently running applications. Load the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM .
Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) • Starting the Memory Card Startup Utility • Setting the Application to Be Started • Deleting the Memory Card Startup Utility Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows)
- If you change the contents of a memory card, you must format the memory card with a digital camera, otherwise you may not be able to take photographs. This printer supports only the format used by the digital camera.
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Double-click the " " icon found on the right side of the task bar. The Memory Card Startup Utility is displayed. Start an application. Starts an application. Depending on the application, the contents of the memory card may be displayed. View card contents in Explorer.
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Eject the Memory Card. When selected, the indicator lamp starts blinking, a message will appear, and the printer gets ready for memory card ejection. When the indicator lamp goes off, press the Eject button and remove the memory card. Note If you are using Windows XP or Windows 2000, the computer recognizes the card slot as a removable disk.
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Do not display this dialog when a card is inserted. When this check box is selected, this screen is not displayed even when a memory card is inserted. Close Closes the Memory Card Startup Utility. Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Starting the Memory Card Startup Utility...
Setting the Application to Be Started Set the application to be started whenever a memory card is inserted or Start an application is clicked. Open the Memory Card Startup Utility, and then click Auto-Start Properties. Starting the Memory Card Startup Utility The Auto-Start Properties dialog box is displayed.
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Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Start the appropriate application [recommended]. When you select this option, the system automatically identifies the type of data stored in the memory card and starts the appropriate application. When this option is not selected, the specified application is not started even if the memory card contains that type of data.
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Always start the same application. When you select this option, the system always starts same application regardless of the type of data stored on the memory card. Note To change the application to be started, click the Change the application button in the Auto-Start Properties dialog box, and select the application to be started.
Deleting the Memory Card Startup Utility Delete the Memory Card Startup Utility following the procedure below: Click the Start button, and select Settings and then Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, the deletion procedure is as follows: Click the Start button, and then select Control Panel.
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Using the Memory Card Startup Utility (Windows) Perform the subsequent operations as instructed on the screen. Deleting the Memory Card Startup Utility...
Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) • Starting the Memory Card Utility • Setting the Application to Be Started • Deleting the Memory Card Utility Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh)
This printer supports only the format used by the digital camera. Since this printer does not support the unique format of the computer, format it with the digital camera.
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In the Apple menu, click BJ Utility. The Memory Card Utility is displayed. Start an application. Starts an application. Depending on the application, the contents of the memory card may be displayed. Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Starting the Memory Card Utility...
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Change the drive’s read/write attribute. Displays the Driver Settings dialog box where you can change the mode (Read-only mode, or Read/write enabled mode) of the card slot by following the on-screen instructions. By default, the mode is set to read only. Be sure to eject the memory card before you change the mode.
Setting the Application to Be Started Set the application to be started whenever a memory card is inserted or Start an application. is clicked. Open the Memory Card Utility, and click Auto-start an application when. Starting the Memory Card Utility The Auto-Start Properties dialog box is displayed.
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Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Start the appropriate application. When you select this option, the system automatically identifies the type of data stored in the memory card and starts the appropriate application. When this option is not selected, the specified application is not started, even if the memory card contains that type of data.
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Always start the same application. When you select this option, the system always starts same application regardless of the type of data stored on the memory card. Note To change the application to be started, click Change the application in the Auto-Start Properties dialog box, and select the application to be started.
Deleting the Memory Card Utility If you no longer need the Memory Card Utility, you can use the Uninstall function to delete the utility. Note If an application software is operating and there are files that have not been saved, be sure to save those files before you delete the Memory Card Utility. Insert the Setup Software &...
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Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) If a message like the one below is displayed, click the Restart now button. Deleting the Memory Card Utility...
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Using the Memory Card Utility (Macintosh) Restart the computer to delete the Memory Card Utility. Deleting the Memory Card Utility...
Routine Maintenance • When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead • Replacing an Ink Tank • Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern • Printhead Cleaning • Printhead Deep Cleaning • Cleaning the Printer • Transporting the Printer Routine Maintenance...
Printhead Cleaning Printhead Deep Cleaning If printhead deep cleaning does not resolve the problem, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. If the print quality is poor If the problem remains When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead...
• Black: BCI-6BK Note Damage caused by using a refilled cartridge is not covered by the Canon warranty. Canon recommends using only original Canon ink tanks to ensure the best quality. Ensure that the printer is on, and then open the front cover.
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Routine Maintenance Remove the empty ink tank. Push the tab and remove the ink tank. Do not touch the lock lever; remove only the ink tank. Important • Handle ink tanks carefully to avoid staining clothing or the surrounding area. •...
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Routine Maintenance Unpack the new ink tank and pull off the orange tape. Discard the pastic wrapper. Replacing an Ink Tank...
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Remove the orange protective cap from the bottom of the ink tank. Important • Do not re-attach the protective cap once you have removed it. • Once you have removed the protective cap, do not touch the open ink port. Never press here! Ink may squirt out of the tank.
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• To maintain optimal print quality, use an ink tank within six months of first use. • Once an ink tank has been used, do not remove it from the printer and leave it out in the open. An ink tank left out in the open and then reinstalled in the printer may not function.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern from the Printer Drivers Windows With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Maintenance tab and then click the Nozzle Check icon.
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Macintosh With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Open the Page Setup dialog box. The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utilities dialog box.
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Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern through the Printer With the printer on, load a sheet of Letter or A4 paper in the printer. Hold the RESUME/CANCEL button down until the POWER lamp flashes twice. Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance...
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Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern should appear as follows when ink is discharged properly. Examine the nozzle check pattern output by the printer. Lines missing here indicate the printhead requires cleaning. Unevenness in these patterns indicates the printhead requires alignment.
Printhead Cleaning Clean the printhead if you suspect that the nozzles might be clogged. Printhead cleaning can be performed either from the printer drivers or from the printer itself. Note Cleaning the printhead consumes ink, so perform printhead cleaning only when necessary.
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The Page Setup dialog box can normally be opened by selecting Page Setup... in the File menu. Click the Utilities button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Select Cleaning from the pull-down menu, and then click the Cleaning icon.
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Cleaning the Printhead from the Printer Ensure that the printer is on. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button until the POWER lamp flashes once. Now the POWER lamp starts flashing and print head cleaning begins. Do not perform any other operations until the head cleaning finishes.
Printhead Deep Cleaning If print quality does not improve by standard printhead cleaning, try deep cleaning, which is a more powerful process. Perform printhead deep cleaning from the printer driver. Note Printhead deep cleaning consumes more ink than standard printhead cleaning, so perform this procedure only when necessary.
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If the printhead is still not clean, repeat printhead deep cleaning and the nozzle check pattern printing up to three times. If the problem persists, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern...
Cleaning the Printer During normal printing, ink and small scraps of paper accumulate in the printer. When the accumulated debris becomes clearly visible, clean the printer by the following procedure. Turn the printer off. Ensure that the POWER lamp is off and unplug the printer.
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Routine Maintenance Open the front cover, and wipe the interior of the printer with a dry cloth. Wipe away any stray drops of ink, scraps of paper, and dust. Pay special attention to cleaning the black panel that can easily become dirty. Do not touch any of the printer's internal components, such as the Ink Absorber.
Transporting the Printer Pack the printer carefully in its original packing materials. If you do not have the original packing materials, pack the printer carefully and thoroughly in protective material and place inside a sturdy box. Turn the printer off.
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Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray. Disconnect the printer cable from the computer, and then disconnect the power cord from the printer. Routine Maintenance Transporting the Printer...
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Routine Maintenance Secure the printer with adhesive tape, as shown, and then pack it in a plastic bag. Transporting the Printer...
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Routine Maintenance Attach protective material to both sides of the printer when packing the printer. Clearly label the box as "Fragile," if using a transport company. Transporting the Printer...
Printing Media • Compatible Media Types • Envelopes • High Resolution Paper • Glossy Photo Paper • High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards • Photo Paper Pro • Photo Paper Pro (Borderless) • Transparencies • T-Shirt Transfers • Banner Paper Printing Media...
• Others: Envelopes (US Com. #10 and European DL) Important Do not use the following types of paper. Using such paper will not only produce unsatisfactory results, but can also cause the printer to jam or malfunction. • Folded, curled or wrinkled paper •...
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Weight 17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m Do not use paper heavier than this (except for supported Canon-brand media), as it could jam in the printer. Types The following types of media can be used. For more information about the media and the printing methods, refer to the specific sections.
Envelopes Use either US Com. #10 or European DL size envelopes. Preparation for Printing Press down on all four corners and edges of the envelopes to flatten them as shown below. If the envelopes are curled, hold the opposite corners and gently bend them in the opposite direction.
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* The above illustrations show a side view of the leading edge of the envelope. The envelopes may jam in the printer if they are not completely flat and the edges are not aligned. Ensure that no curl or puff exceeds 0.2 in (5 mm).
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If even after removing any curl in the envelopes they still will not feed properly, clean the paper feed roller. Ensure that the printer is turned on. If any paper is loaded in the printer, remove the paper. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button.
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Load a sheet of Letter or A4 plain paper in the printer. Hold down the RESUME/CANCEL button; when the POWER lamp flashes three times, release the RESUME/CANCEL button. The paper that is loaded in the printer will feed through the printer and be ejected. Repeat this operation three times.
High Resolution Paper This type of paper provides better color reproduction than plain paper. It is suitable for printing business documents that feature graphics, and for photographs. Loading • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. •...
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Printable Area With some images the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends out of the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. Printing Area Printing Media...
Glossy Photo Paper This media is thicker than High Resolution Paper with a glossy printing surface to produce printouts close to photograph quality. Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the paper with the whiter side facing up. •...
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• Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. two minutes). Printable Area With some images the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends out of the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. Printing Area Note...
High Gloss Photo Film This film has an extremely glossy surface, ideal for printing photographs with outstanding results. Loading • Load only one sheet at a time. • Load the film with the cut corner at the upper right. • If the film is curled, flatten it by curling in the opposite direction. •...
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• Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries. Printable Area With some images the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends out of the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. Printing Area Printing Media...
Glossy Photo Cards This photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh). This media is available to print from the operation panel. Loading •...
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Printing Media Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. two minutes). Glossy Photo Cards...
Photo Paper Pro This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior color reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs. This media is available in Letter or A4 and 4 6 sizes. Loading •...
Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Photo Paper Pro • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output • Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 30 minutes).
Printable Area With some images the trailing edge of the image may be blurred if printing extends out of the printable area. Canon recommends that you print within the printing area. Printing Area Note For photograph and illustration data that you want to print with Borderless Printing, create the data by using the same size as the paper size, and paste the data so that it fills the editing screen without leaving any margins.
Photo Paper Pro (Borderless) Made of the same material as the paper described previously, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. When printing, use the original application software, ZoomBrowser EX/PhotoRecord (for Windows) or ImageBrowser (for Macintosh).
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Handling of Printed Output • Do not stack more than 20 sheets in the paper output tray. • Do not touch the printed surface until the ink is fixed (approx. 30 minutes). Colors in dark images may appear indistinct at first, but become clearer after about 30 minutes.
Transparencies This film is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors. Loading • Place one sheet of plain Letter or A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. • Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. •...
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• You can print on either side of this media. However, for best results print on the side that curls in when you hold the short side of the paper. Print Side Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Transparency • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application.
T-Shirt Transfers This paper is used to produce iron-on transfers. The image is printed backwards when Media Type is set to T-Shirt Transfer in the printer driver. Note For the customers in the United States, refer to the instructions provided with the T-Shirt transfer paper.
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: T-Shirt Transfer • Page Size: Ensure that the setting matches the size set in the application. Handling of Printed Output • Remove each T-Shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. • The T-Shirt transfer should be used as soon as it is printed. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on how to use this media.
Banner Paper This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of Letter or A4 size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long). Preparation for Printing • When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. •...
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Printing Media Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table. Ensure that the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper...
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Printer Driver Settings • Media Type: Plain Paper • Page Size: When using letter size banner paper: Letter When using A4 banner paper: A4 • Copies: Must be set to "1" to print correctly. • In Windows, select Banner Printing for Printing Type on the Page Setup tab.
• Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange •...
Install the printer driver carefully following the procedures described in the Quick Start Guide . If the printer driver was not installed correctly, reinstall it. If you are using Windows, delete the printer driver before reinstalling it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers...
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If the Installer for the printer driver does not start up automatically when you insert the Setup Software & User’s Guide CD-ROM , double-click My Computer in the Windows screen, for Windows XP, click Start and select My Computer, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.
Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Cannot Print to End of Job • Colors are Unclear • Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed • Printing is Blurred/Colors are Wrong • Straight Lines are Misaligned • Printed Paper Curls or Ink Blots •...
Troubleshooting Cannot Print to End of Job Confirm that the Page Size setting matches the size of the paper loaded in the printer. First, check the Page Size setting in the application. Then check the Page Size setting in the Printer Properties dialog box for Windows or the Page Setup dialog box for Macintosh.
Colors are Unclear Confirm that the Media Type setting in the printer driver matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. If you are printing a photograph or an illustration from a Windows environment, also increase Print Quality on the Main tab.
Troubleshooting Meaningless Characters or Symbols are Printed If the problem only occurs when printing a specific document, try editing the document and then printing it. If this does not resolve the problem, there may be a problem with your application. Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Cleaning If the problem is not resolved after cleaning the print head several times, the printhead may be worn out. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. Note Always ensure that you remove the protective cap from the printhead.
Straight Lines are Misaligned Align the printhead. Ensure that you align the printhead every time you install a new printhead. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Maintenance tab. Click Printhead Alignment. Follow the on-screen instructions. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
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Macintosh Open the Page Setup dialog box. Click Utilities. Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and then click Printhead Alignment. Follow the instructions on the screen. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
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In the printer driver settings, select a higher print quality setting. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details.
Use high resolution paper or photo paper to print images that require a lot of ink (i.e., pictures with intense colors or photographs). Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details. Click the Color icon and then drag the Intensity slide bar to set the intensity. Troubleshooting Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors...
Back of Paper is Smudged If the next page prints before the ink is dry, enable the Pause Page printer driver setting. You can either remove each printed sheet from the output tray as soon as it is printed, or adjust the Ink Drying Wait Time to pause after each sheet has printed.
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Select Custom Settings from the pull-down menu. Select Pause between pages, and then click Send. You may need to clean some internal parts of the printer. Follow the procedure below. Load sheets of Letter or A4 plain paper in the printer.
Printed Surface is Scratched Ensure that you are using suitable paper. • The paper weight must be less than 28 lb (105 g/m If you use non-Canon brand paper heavier than 28 lb (105 g/m ), the printhead may scratch the printed surface.
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Reduce the Intensity setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
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White Streaks Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specific color does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the printhead. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Printhead Cleaning The problem can also be resolved by aligning the printhead. For details on printhead alignment, refer to "Straight Lines are Misaligned".
Colors are Uneven or Streaked Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. On the Main tab, click High for the Print Quality setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box. For Print Mode, select Manual and then click Details.
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Set the halftoning method to Diffusion in the printer driver settings. Windows Open the Printer Properties dialog box. On the Main tab, select Custom for the Print Quality setting, and click Set. Click Diffusion for the Halftoning setting. Macintosh Open the Print dialog box.
Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Printing Does Not Start • Printing Stops Before It is Completed • Printer Moves But Does Not Print • Printhead Holder Does Not Move to the Center Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs...
Printing Does Not Start Ensure that the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. Wait until the POWER lamp stops flashing. Note When printing a large amount of data, such as a photo or graphics, it takes longer than usual to begin printing.
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In Macintosh, ensure that S820D is selected in the Chooser. Note In Windows, you can set the Canon S820D Photo Printer as the default printer. Ensure that the printer port is set correctly. Set "USBPRNnn" or "USBnnn" ("n" represents a number) as the printer port.
The printhead can overheat when continuously printing for long time. To protect the print head, the printer will sometimes pause automatically at a line break before resuming. In this event, interrupt the print job at a convenient time and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes.
Ensure that the ink tanks snap into place when you install them. If there is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the printhead. After cleaning the printhead, print the nozzle check pattern to check that ink is being output normally.
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The printhead holder will not move unless the power is on. If the POWER lamp is off, close the front cover and turn the power on. If the POWER lamp is flashing green, the printer is initializing. When the POWER lamp stops flashing, open the front cover again.
Paper Does Not Feed Properly Confirm the paper conditions. • If non-Canon brand media, the paper is not too thick (less than 28 lb / 105g/m • The number of sheets loaded does not exceed the recommended level. • The paper is not creased, curled or wrinkled.
Slowly pull the paper out, either from the sheet feeder or from the paper output slot, whichever is easier. If the paper tears and a piece remains inside the printer, open the front cover and remove it. If you cannot pull the paper out, press the POWER button twice to eject the paper automatically.
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange An error has occurred in the printer. The number of flashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. Two flashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace the paper correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
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flashes indicates that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Press the RESUME/CANCEL button to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Before the waste ink tank becomes completely full, contact the Canon Customer Care Center to have the waste ink tank replaced.
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Troubleshooting POWER lamp flashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting the Canon Customer Care Center may have occurred. Turn the printer off and unplug the printer from the power supply. Plug the printer back in and turn the printer back on.
Troubleshooting An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Error Writing to USBxxx Windows • Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows • Other Error Messages Windows • Other Error Messages Macintosh An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen...
Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again. If spooling is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and try printing again. Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu.
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Print directly to printer. Verify the printer port status. Note Verify your printer port status on the Device Manager. For information on the verification operation or correcting errors, refer to the Windows manual. An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen...
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Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu, and click the Details tab (or Ports tab). If USBPRNnn (Canon S820D) or USBnnn (Canon S820D) ("n" represents a number) is displayed, the USB port is selected. Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start...
Troubleshooting Application Error or General Protection Fault Windows Ensure that the application program you are using is intended for your operating system. For example, if you attempt to print with a Windows 3.1 application under Windows 98, the application may not function correctly and an error may occur. Use an application program intended for your operating system.
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There may be a problem in the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Also refer to the procedure “Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)”...
Windows If the BJ Status Monitor is displayed, follow the on-screen instructions. If an error occurs during printing, the BJ Status Monitor displays the error on the Printer Status tab. Follow the on-screen instructions. In Windows Me or Windows 98, click the Guide tab for action to be taken in response to the error.
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Could not spool successfully due to insufficient memory Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running. Printer driver could not be found Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers Background printing failed (Windows Me/Windows 98) Restart Windows and try printing again.
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Not enough memory for printing. Increase available memory by closing any other applications currently running. Error No.: X203 There is a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Uninstalling Printer Drivers Error No.: X300 Ensure that the power is on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected.
Problems Unique to Windows • The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed • Cannot Print in Background (Windows Me/Windows 98 only) Troubleshooting Windows Problems Unique to Windows...
On the Details tab (or Ports tab), click Spool Settings and select "Enable bi-directional support for this printer" (or "Enable bi-directional support"). If the printer is connected to the parallel interface, ensure that the printer cable supports bi-directional communication. The BJ Status Monitor is displayed only when the computer and cable support bi-directional communication.
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files, or disable background printing. Ensure that background printing is enabled. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box On the Page Setup tab, click Printer control... and select Background Printing. Troubleshooting Problems Unique to Windows...
Troubleshooting Macintosh Problems Unique to the Macintosh • Jagged Text/Graphics, or Banded Gradations • Cannot Print in Background Problems Unique to the Macintosh...
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If you are using a PostScript-compatible application, printed text and lines may appear jagged and gradations may appear banded. As S820D Photo Printer is not a PostScript printer but a Quick Draw printer, use an application compatible with Quick Draw for printing.
Cannot Print in Background Ensure that background printing is enabled. In the Apple menu, select Chooser. Click Backgrounding on. Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to remove unnecessary files, or disable background printing. Troubleshooting Problems Unique to the Macintosh...
Specifications Printing method: Bubble Jet on-demand Printing resolution: 2400 (horizontal) Print speed (printing with Canon standard pattern): Black printing Color printing Photo printing (PR-101 A4) Print direction: Bi-directional Print width: 8.0 in/203.2 mm max. (for borderless printing: 8.5 in / 216.0 mm)
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Receive buffer: 80 KB Interface: USB 1.1-compatible Interface connector: USB standard Series B receptacle (USB interface) Recommended printer cable: Material: AWG28 (data wiring pair) or AWG20 to 28 (distribution pair) Type: Twisted-pair shielded cable Length: Up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m)
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Power supply: USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Europe AC 230 V±10%, 50 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing: 29 W Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 16.9 (W) 11.6 (D) 430 (W) 301 (D) Weight: Approx.
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Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder For Plain Paper, Envelopes, High Resolution Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, High Gloss Photo Film, Glossy Photo Cards, Photo Paper Pro, Transparencies, T-shirt Transfers, Banner Paper Sheet feeder capacity: Plain Paper (75 gsm) High Resolution Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Paper...
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17 to 28 lb (64 to 105 g/m Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro (Borderless) Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper ) for non-Canon brand media Specifications...
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25 MB on Windows XP and Windows 2000 (including temporary files) Note When connecting printer and computer through USB interface, use the system under the following operating environment. Computer in which Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000 or Windows...
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To ensure that the best print quality, the printer allows a margin along each edge of media. Printing area (dark blue): Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable area (light blue): The area where it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adversely affect the print quality or the paper feed precision.
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4" x 6", A4, B5, A5 Size 4" x 6" Note When printing on Photo Paper Pro and Glossy Photo Paper, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in print quality or become soiled.
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Letter, Legal Size Letter Legal Note When printing on PR-101 and GP-301/GP-301N, selection of "Borderless Printing" enables you to make prints with no margins. However, borderless printing may cause the top and bottom edges of paper to decrease in print quality or become soiled.
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Envelopes Size Printable Area (width US Com. #10 8.3 3.9 in / 211.8 98.0 mm European DL 7.5 4.1 in / 190.5 103.2 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm 0.12 in / 3.0 mm height) Printable area 1.04 in / 26.5 mm Specifications...
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Banner Paper Size Banner Paper 1.3 in / 33.0 mm 0.12 in / 3.0 mm 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Min. 2 sheets 0.13 in / 3.4 mm Recommended printing area Printable area Printable Area (width height) Letter: 8.0 65.7 in / 203.2 1668.4 mm A4: 8.0 69.8 in / 203.2 1774.0 mm Max.
Index Application Error Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-6BK BCI-6C BCI-6M BCI-6PC Photo BCI-6PM Photo BCI-6Y BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) Booklet Printing Borderless Printing Index 32, 170, 174 22, 40...
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Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) Chooser (Macintosh) Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Client (Macintosh) Compatible Media Types Deep Cleaning Duplex Printing Envelopes Error Message Fit-to-page Printing Front cover Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards...
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Ink Tank Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) Memory Card Setup Utility Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Page Setup Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper feed roller Paper Jams Paper Size (Macintosh)
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Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Quiet Mode Replacing an Ink Tank Simulate illustration (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows)
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Transparencies Transporting the Printer T-Shirt Transfers Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) Vivid Photo When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Printhead Index 27, 49...