CCS.2305 BJC S600 Spec Sheet Re

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Color Bubble Jet Printer
Professional Printing For Everyone.
Take your work and home projects to the next level.The S600 Color Bubble Jet Printer offers incredible speed, outstanding quality, and a host of advanced features that make this printer the perfect choice for your home or home office. Plus, its simple to operate and quiet, so using it is a true pleasure. And because it features both USB and parallel ports, its the ideal companion to any compatible Mac or PC.
Four individual ink tanks with low-ink sensor Up to 15 ppm black/ 10 ppm color 2400 x 1200 dpi in color (38% greater than 2880 x 720 dpi) 8" x 10" photo in approx. 90 seconds on plain paper Advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology for exceptional photo-image quality
Speed and quality you have to experience to believe.
Get superior results at home with the S600 printer. Print everything from letters and flyers to Web pages and invitations at up to 15 ppm in black and 10 ppm in color. It even outputs full-color 8" x 10" photo prints in about 90 seconds on plain paper! And it does it all without compromising quality. At 2400 x 1200 dpi in color (38% higher than 2880 x 720 dpi), output is crisp and colors are brilliant. Plus, Canons Advanced MicroFine Droplet Technology further refines color, precision and detail for breathtaking photo printing.
Incredibly versatile, right out of the box.
The S600 printer uses the exclusive Canon Think Tank System. This intelligent ink-management system features four separate ink tanksone for each color.When one color runs out, you replace just that tank rather than the entire cartridge, helping you eliminate ink waste.The Canon Think Tank System also features a unique low-ink sensor that alerts you with an on-screen message when ink levels are low. So you can drop in a new tank before running out of ink unexpectedly in the middle of your print job.

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Technical Information

Longer Lasting Color Print Speed (up to) Number of Nozzles Print Resolution OS Compatibility Standard Emulation Standard Interfaces Buffer/RAM Paper Sizes Auto Sheet Feeder Paper Handling Approx. 25 years* 15 ppm in black 10 ppm in color Black: 320 Color: 256 x 3 (C, M,Y) 600 x 600 dpi in black 2400 x 1200 dpi in color Windows 95/98/2000/Me,Windows NT 4.0 and Mac OS (8.1 or later) Canon Extended Mode Built-in USB and IEEE 1284 parallel port 62KB Letter, legal, A4, U.S. #10 or European envelopes, banner paper Max. 100 Sheets Plain paper Banner Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Cards Glossy Photo Paper Greeting Card High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution Paper Magnet Sheet Photo Paper Pro Transparencies T-shirt Transfer 100 sheets Yes sheets 10 sheets 1 sheet 1 sheet 80 sheets 1 sheet 20 sheets 30 sheets 1 sheet

Ordering Information

Description
Printer S600 Color Bubble Jet Printer Ink Tanks BCI-3eC Cyan BCI-3eM Magenta BCI-3eY Yellow BCI-3eBk Black Canon Specialty Papers Banner Paper (continuous/50 sheets) Bubble Jet Paper (water-resistant) (8.5" x 11"/200 sheets) Bubble Jet Paper (water-resistant) (8.5" x 14"/200 sheets) Glossy Photo Cards (4" x 6"/20 sheets) Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) Greeting Cards (1/4-Fold) (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets w/22 env) Greeting Cards (1/2-Fold) (8.5" x 11/15 sheets w/15 env) High Gloss Photo Film (8.5" x 11"/10 sheets) High Resolution Paper (8.5" x 11"/100 sheets) Magnet Sheets (8.5" x 11"/3 sheets) Photo Paper Pro 4" x 6" (20 sheets) Photo Paper Pro (8.5" x 11"/15 sheets) Transparencies (8.5" x 11"/50 sheets) T-Shirt Transfers (8.5" x 11"/10 sheets) T-Shirt Transfers (8.5" x 11"/250 sheets) Extended Service Plan S600 Printer Extended Service Plan

Order #

Q30-3380-US1 F47-3141-400 F47-3151-400 F47-3161-400 F47-3131-400 F51-2571-500 F51-2121-500 F51-2191-500 F51-2701-400 F51-2501-400 CST-6043-000 CST-6205-000 F51-2461-400 F51-2111-400 CST-6322-000 F51-3441-300 F51-3261-400 F51-9701-510 CST-6178-000 CST-6044-000 CST-6202-000
Noise Level (Approx.) Power Source
39 dB(A) in Best Driver Mode 120V AC, 60Hz
For More Information Visit:
www.usa.canon.com/consumer www.canonprintplanet.com For a name of a dealer nearest you, call: 1-800-OK-CANON Canon U.S.A., Inc. Digital Home and Personal Systems Division 2995 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 1-714-438-3000 Canon Canada, Inc. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada 1-800-OK-CANON Canon Latin America, Inc. 6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 325, Miami, Florida 33126 1-305-260-7400

Warranty Software Included
1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange program** Setup Software and Users guide CD-ROM, including: Printer drivers, Users Guide and e-registration BJ Solution Disk CD-ROM, including: PhotoRecord (Windows), ZoomBrowser (Windows), ImageBrowser (Mac) and PhotoStitch (Windows/Mac) Premium Software Offer (See packaging for details)

Other Software

* Based on Canon Inc. studies conducted using Canon Photo Paper Pro, under glass, utilizing industry standard lighting conditions and controlled temperature and humidity. Results may vary based on individual environmental factors. See Canons web site for details. ** InstantExchange warranty program is subject to certain conditions and restrictions. See the warranty information in your Quick Start Guide for full details. System requirements vary by application. Conditions and restrictions apply. See Extended Service Plan for details.
2001 Canon U.S.A., Inc. Canon, BCI, Bubble Jet, Canon Know How, Canon Think Tank System and MicroFine Droplet Technology are trademarks of Canon Inc. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 8" x 10" photo print speed is based on standard mode. All other print speeds are based on high-speed draft mode. Print speed will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. As an ENERGY STAR partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. CCSI-C372-1000 40-41875-0301

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

Front View

Operation Panel For details, refer to "Operation Panel." Paper Guide When loading paper, ensure the left edge just touches this guide. To move the paper guide, pinch the knob and slide in the appropriate direction. Paper Rest
Sheet Feeder Load paper here. Paper feeds automatically, one sheet at a time. Paper Output Tray Front Cover Open to replace the ink tanks or remove jammed paper.

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Rear View
USB Port This connector is used to connect the printer to a computer through a USB interface.
Printer Port (Parallel) This connector is used to connect the printer to a computer through a parallel interface.

Inside the Printer

Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the printing paper.
Print Head Holder Install the print head here.
Print Head Lock Lever Locks the print head into the holder. Once the print head is installed, do not touch this lever.

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Operation Panel
POWER Button Press to turn the printer on or off.
RESUME/CANCEL Button Press to resume printing once an error has been resolved. The printer will then initialise ready for printing. Also, to cancel printing in progress, press this button.
POWER Lamp Off: the printer is turned off. Green: the printer is ready to print. Flashing green: the printer is preparing to print, or is currently printing. Flashing orange: an error has occurred and the printer is not ready to print. Flashing orange and green alternately: an error has occurred that may require a service call.
Printer Driver Functions (Windows)
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Printer Properties Dialog Box Description BJ Status Monitor Functions Cancelling a Print Job Uninstalling Printer Drivers
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
The Printer Properties dialog box can be opened from either within an application, or directly from the Windows [Start] menu.

s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box from your application program
This method is generally used to specify printer settings just before printing. The operations may vary slightly depending on your application program. This section describes only the general procedure for opening the Printer Properties dialog box.
In your application, select the command to print a document. The [Print] dialog box can usually be opened by selecting [Print] from the [File] menu.
Ensure that [Canon S600] is selected in the [Name] eld. Then click the [Properties] button. The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Depending on your application program, the command and menu names
may differ, and there may be more steps involved in opening the Printer Properties dialog box. For further details, see the user's manual for your application.
s Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the [Start] menu
This method is used for maintenance operations such as print head 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. For further information about these additional tabs, refer to your Windows documentation.
Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings], [Printers]. Select the [Canon S600] icon. Open the [File] menu and select: Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me [Properties] Windows 2000 [Printing Preferences.] Windows NT4.0 [Document Defaults.] The Printer Properties dialog box opens.
Printer Properties Dialog Box Description
[Main] Tab [Page Setup] Tab [Stamp/Background] Tab (Windows 95/ Windows 98/ Windows Me only) [Effects] Tab [Proles] Properties Tab [Maintenance] Properties Tab
The screens in this section refer to Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me
operation. The equivalent screens for Windows 2000 and Windows NT4.0 may look slightly different.
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s [Special Effects] Panel
To display the [Special Effects] panel, click the [Special effects] display icon.

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[Simulate illustration] This function manipulates colour image data to produce illustration effects. To use the function, select the check box. To adjust the brightness of the image, drag the [Contrast] slide bar. Dragging the slider to the right brightens the image.
[Monochrome effects] Prints a colour image in a single colour. Select the check box and choose the colour you wish to use. Preview Area

s [Colour] Panel

To display the [Colour] panel, click the [Colour] display icon.

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[Colour Correction] Select a colour correction method: [BJ Standard], [ColourSync] or [None]. [BJ Standard] is usually the optimum colour correction method for printing with a BJ printer. When [ColourSync] is selected, you should also specify the [Print Type] and [Printer Prole] settings.
[Print Type] For printing that emphasises intermediate colours, select [Photo]. For printing that emphasises the brightness of primary colours, select [Graphics]. For documents that contain large amounts of a basic colour, select [Spot Colour]. [Printer Prole] Select optimised colour characteristics (a prole) for the media type and other factors. [Gamma Correction] This function adjusts the colour contrast (not including pure black and white). To adjust the contrast, select the check box and move the slide bar. Moving the bar to the right darkens the entire image while increasing contrast in the lighter areas and decreasing contrast in the darker areas. [Colour Balance] Move the bar for each colour to adjust the balance of colour intensity. Moving the bar to the right intensies the colour. [Intensity] Move the slide bar to adjust the print density. Moving the bar to the right increases the density.

[Options] Dialog Box

To open the [Options] dialog box, click the [Options.] button in the [Print] dialog box.
[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 le, select [PICT File]. [Print in reverse order] Prints the document starting with the last page.
[Print collated pages] Prints multiple copies of the document one copy at a time. [Page Layout] Allows you to print two or four pages of a document on a single page. If you select [2 Up] or [4 Up], you should also set the [Page Order] to specify the document page order for printing. The [Page Border] option allows you to select whether to print a border around the individual document pages. Preview Area
[Register Settings] Dialog Box
To open the [Register Settings] dialog box, click the [Apply.] button in the [Print] dialog box.

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[Settings] Displays a list of the registered print settings. [Import] Imports a set of print settings. To use the settings, select the desired settings in the [Settings] list and click the [Import] button. [Apply] Saves the settings currently specied in the [Print] dialog box. After clicking the button, enter the name under which the settings are to be saved. [Remove] 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.

When a printer driver is no longer needed, use the Installer to delete, all the program les associated with it at the same time. Before proceeding, ensure you save any unsaved les in any currently running applications.
Load the Printer Driver/User's Guide CD-ROM. Double-click the [Printer Driver] folder. Double-click the [Installer] icon. When the Software License Agreement is displayed, click [Accept]. Select [Uninstall] from the popup menu and then click [Uninstall].
If a warning message appears indicating that other applications are
running: Click [Cancel] and save the document(s) if there are any unsaved documents open in the other applications. Click [Continue] to continue the uninstall operation.
After the uninstall is complete, a message appears prompting you to restart your computer. Click [Restart].

Routine Maintenance

When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head Replacing an Ink Tank Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Print Head Cleaning Print Head Deep Cleaning Cleaning the Printer Transporting the Printer
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head
When an ink tank is empty, it must be replaced. The BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will initially advise you of a low ink level. At this stage, you can still continue to print. Once an ink tank is empty, the BJ Status Monitor (Windows) or the BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) will tell you to replace the ink tank. Attempting to print causes the POWER lamp to ash four times.

Replacing an Ink Tank

If printing becomes faint or a specic colour is no longer printing, even though there is still enough ink, the print head nozzles are probably clogged. Follow the procedures below to clean the nozzles.
If the print quality is poor

Print Head Cleaning

If the problem remains

Print Head Deep Cleaning

If print head cleaning does not resolve the problem, the print head may be worn out. Contact a Canon service representative.

[Media Type]: Glossy Photo Cards [Page Size]: Canon 101.6 x 152.4 mm
Remove each card as soon as it is printed. Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. two minutes).

Photo Paper Pro PR-101

This is thick paper with a treated surface that enhances gloss and provides superior colour reproduction. It is ideal for printing high quality photographs.
Load only one sheet at a time. Load the paper with the glossier side facing up. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. Paper Thickness Lever
Print Side (Glossier Side)
[Media Type]: Photo Paper Pro [Page Size]: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application.
Remove each sheet as soon as it is printed. Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 30 minutes). Colours in dark images may appear indistinct at rst, but become clearer after about 30 minutes. Images may smudge if you place them in an album before the ink is completely dry. It is recommended that you allow the ink to dry for 24 hours. Do not attempt to dry the ink with a hair dryer or by exposing printed sheets to direct sunlight.

s Storing Printed Output

Do not store or display printouts in hot, damp or humid conditions. Never expose them to heat or direct sunlight. Store printouts in photo albums, photo frames or presentation binders to protect them from direct exposure to air or sunlight. Do not mount printouts in an adhesive-type album, as you may not be able to remove them. Be aware that some types of clear plastic folders and albums may cause the edges of the paper to turn yellow.
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Photo Paper Pro PC-101S

Made of the same material as Photo Paper Pro PR-101, this photo-size paper is intended for printing images that cover the entire surface of the card, without a white border. To take full advantage of PC-101S, make the images slightly larger than the area indicated by the perforations. This paper is ideal for printing high quality photographs.
Load the paper with the glossy side facing up. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. A maximum of 20 sheets can be loaded at once.
Paper Thickness Lever Glossy Side
[Media Type]: Photo Paper Pro [Page Size]: Select [Custom Size] and enter 118.6 x 215.9mm (4.67" x 8.5").

s Applications Settings

Enter 109.6 x 160.4mm (4.31" x 6.31") in [Image Size]. For details on how to specify the image size, refer to the applications user manual. You may not be able to specify the size of the image correctly in some applications.

Follow the instructions described in "Photo Paper Pro PR-101".

Transparencies CF-102

This lm is ideal for printing presentation material for use with overhead projectors.
Place one sheet of plain A4 paper under the transparencies in the sheet feeder. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the left. A maximum of 30 sheets can be loaded at once. Paper Thickness Lever

Plain Paper

Transparencies
Although you can print on either side of CF-102, best results can be obtained by printing on the side toward which it curls when held by the edge.

Print Side

[Media Type]: Transparency [Page Size]: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application.
Remove each transparency as soon as it is printed. Do not touch the printed surface until the ink dries (approx. 15 minutes).
Transparencies CF-102 110

T-Shirt Transfers TR-201

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.
Load only one sheet at a time. If the T-shirt transfer is curled, atten it by curling it in the opposite direction. Load the paper with the side that does not have green lines facing up. Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right.

Paper Thickness Lever

[Media Type]: T-Shirt Transfer [Page Size]: Ensure the setting matches the size set in the application.
Remove each T-shirt transfer as soon as it is printed. The T-shirt transfer should be used as soon as possible. Refer to the supplied instructions for details on how to use the paper.

Banner Paper

This is long paper that consists of consecutive sheets of A4 or letter size paper, ideal for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets long).
When tearing the banner paper, tear off one more sheet than you actually need to print. The maximum length for one print job is six sheets, so if you will be printing on six sheets, tear off a seven-sheet length.
Set the Paper Thickness Lever to the right. Load the banner paper with the printing side facing up. Gently fold the perforation between the rst and second sheets. Leave the rest of the paper folded up.
Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table.
Ensure the ink does not stain the table or oor.

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[Media Type]: Plain Paper ([Banner Paper] in Windows 2000 or Windows NT4.0) [Page Size]: When using A4 banner paper: A4 When using letter size banner paper: Letter [Copies]: Must be set to "1" to print correctly. In Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows Me, select [Banner Printing] for [Printing Type] on the [Page Setup] tab. On a Macintosh, before creating the document, select [Banner Printing] in the [Page Setup] dialog box.

Open the Printer Properties dialog box. On the [Main] tab, select [Manual] for [Colour Adjustment], and then click [Set]. Drag the [Intensity] slide bar to adjust the intensity.
Open the Print dialog box. For [Print Mode], select [Manual] and then click [Details]. Click the [Colour] icon and then drag the [Intensity] slide bar to set the intensity.

Back of Paper is Smudged

s 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 enable [Pause Page] to pause after each sheet has printed.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the [Maintenance] tab. Click [Custom Settings] to open the Custom Setting dialog box. Select [Pause Page], and then click [Send].
Open the Page Setup dialog box. Click the [Utilities] button. Select [Custom Settings] form the pull-down menu. Select [Pause between pages.], and then click [Send].
Printed Surface is Scratched
s Ensure you are using suitable paper. The paper weight must be less than 105 g/m2. If you use paper heavier than 105 g/m2, the print head may scratch the printed surface. Clean the print head rst and print with the correct paper. The paper must not be curled. This problem can be resolved by simply turning the paper over. s When printing on thick paper, set the paper thickness lever to the " " mark.
This widens a gap between the print head and the paper. If the paper is scratched even when printing on plain paper, also try this. s Reduce the [Intensity] setting in the printer driver and try printing again. When printing an image with high intensity, especially on plain paper, the paper may absorb too much ink and become wavy. This may cause the printed surface to become scratched.
Open the Print dialog box. For [Print Mode], select [Manual] and then click [Details]. Click the [Colour] icon and drag the [Intensity] slide bar to set the intensity.
s Ensure you are printing within the recommended printing area.

Printing Area

White Streaks
s Print the nozzle check pattern to check the ink output. If a specic colour does not print in the nozzle check pattern, clean the print head.
The problem can also be resolved by aligning the print head. For details on print head alignment, refer to "Straight Lines are Misaligned".
Colours are Uneven or Streaked
s Increase the print quality setting in the printer driver settings.
s Set the halftoning method to [Diffusion] in the printer driver settings.
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.

Open the Print dialog box. For [Print Mode], select [Manual] and then click [Details]. Click the [Quality] icon and then click [Diffusion] for the [Halftoning] setting.
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 Print Head Holder Does Not Move to the Centre

Printing Does Not Start

s Emsure the printer is turned on. If the POWER lamp is off, press the POWER button. If the POWER lamp is ashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops ashing.
When printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics, it takes
longer than usual to begin printing. While the POWER lamp is flashing, the computer processes the data and sends it to the printer. Simply wait until the processing is completed.
s Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.
If you are using a switch box or other device, remove and reconnect the
printer directly to the computer. Try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again.
s Ensure the correct printer driver is selected. In Windows, ensure that [Canon S600] is selected in the [Print] dialog box. In Macintosh, ensure that [S600] is selected in the [Chooser].
In Windows, you can set the Canon S600 as the default printer.
s Ensure the printer port is set correctly.
If using a parallel interface printer cable, set "LPT1" as the printer port. If using a USB cable, set "USBPRNnn" or "USBnnn" ("n" represents a number) as the printer port.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the [Start] menu.
Opening the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the [Start]
Click the [Details] tab (or [Ports] tab) and set the printer port.
Printing Stops Before It is Completed
s Check the status of the POWER lamp. When the POWER lamp is ashing green, the printer is processing data. Printing a large amount of data such as a photo or graphics takes time for the computer to process the data, during which the printer may appear to not be functioning. In addition, when continuously printing material that uses a large amount of black ink on plain paper, the printer will sometimes pause. In either case, simply wait until the processing is completed. s Halt the print job and turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes to cool the print head down. The print head 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. Furthermore, when continuously printing graphics or photos with intense colours, printing may stop to protect the print head. In this case, printing will not resume. Turn the printer off and wait for at least 15 minutes.

After removing all paper, close the front cover. Reload the paper into the printer and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.
When reloading the paper into the printer, refer to "Paper Does Not Feed
Properly" to confirm that you are using the correct paper and are loading it into the printer correctly.
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
An error has occurred in the printer. The number of ashes indicates the type of error, as outlined below. Check the cause and take the appropriate action. s Two ashes: Out of paper, paper jam or paper feed error Replace the paper correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam and press the RESUME/CANCEL button. s Three ashes: Paper jam If paper has jammed in the printer, clear the jam, replace the paper in the printer correctly and press the RESUME/CANCEL button.

Paper Jams

s Four ashes: Empty ink tank One of the ink tanks is empty. Replace it.
s Six ashes: No print head installed Install a print head. s Seven ashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head. Also, ensure that the protective tape has been removed. If reinstalling the print head does not resolve the problem, replace it with a new one. s Eight ashes: Waste ink tank almost full The printer has a built-in waste ink tank for the ink used during print head cleaning. Eight ashes 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 a Canon service representative to have the waste ink tank replaced.
Canon recommends to call for service as soon as this error occurs. Once
the waste ink tank becomes completely full, printing will be no longer possible.
s POWER lamp ashes alternate green and orange: An error that requires contacting a Canon service representative 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. If the problem remains, contact a Canon service representative.
An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen
Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx

Windows Windows

Application Error or General Protection Fault Other Error Messages Other Error Messages
Error Writing to LPT1 or USBxxx

s Ensure the printer is turned on.
If the POWER lamp is off, turn the printer on. If the POWER lamp is ashing green, the printer is initialising. Wait until the POWER lamp stops ashing. s Ensure the printer is securely connected to the computer.
If you are using a switch box or other devices, remove and reconnect the
printer directly to the computer and try printing again. If printing is now successful, there may be a problem with the device. Also there could be a problem with the cable(s). Replace the cable(s) and try printing again.
s If spooling is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and try printing again.
On the [Details] tab, click [Spool Settings] and then select [Print directly to printer]. In Windows 2000 or Windows NT4.0, click the [Advanced] tab or [Scheduling] tab and then click [Print directly to the printer].
s Verify the printer port status. When using the parallel interface (in Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me/Windows 2000)
Right-click [My Computer] and select [Properties]. Click the [Device Manager] tab. In Windows 2000, click the [Hardware] tab, then click [Device Manager.]. Double-click [Ports (COM/LPT)], and then double-click [Printer Port (LPT1)*]. * The printer port name depends on your system environment.
On the [General] tab, check for any indication of a problem with the port and if the connected device is available.
Click the [Resources] tab, and check the [Conicting device list]. An error is generated if there are any device conicts. If necessary, delete any conicting devices. For details on how to delete a device, refer to the instruction manual for that device.
When using the USB interface (in Windows 98/Windows Me)
Right-click [My Computer] and select [Properties]. On the [Device Manager] tab, double-click [Universal serial bus controller], and then double-click [Canon S600]. On the [General] tab, check for any indication of a problem with the device. If an error has occurred, follow the instruction of "Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users)" in the Quick Start Guide.
s Ensure that the printer port setting corresponds to the printer interface connection. Open the Printer Properties dialog box from the [Start] menu, and click the [Details] tab (or [Ports] tab). If [LPT1:(ECP Printer Port)] is displayed in the [Print to the following port] eld, the parallel port is selected. If [USBPRNnn (Canon S600)] or [USBnnn (Canon S600)] ("n" represents a number) is displayed, the USB port is selected.

Background printing failed (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) Restart Windows and try printing again. Could not print [application name] [le name] Try printing again once the current job is nished.
s If a message with the format "Error No.: Xn" (where "X" represents a letter and "n" represents a number) is displayed: Error No.: X202 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 the power is on, and that the printer and the computer are securely connected. If the problem remains, verify the Chooser setting.
In the Apple menu, select [Chooser]. Click the S600 icon and ensure S600 is selected as the connected destination. If it is not selected, select it.
If the problem remains, delete all unnecessary documents from the Extensions and Control Panels folder.
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Problems Unique to Windows
The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed
Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me only) Cannot Print Normally
The BJ Status Monitor is Not Displayed
s Ensure "Enable bi-directional support for this printer" is selected.
On the [Details] tab (or [Ports] tab), click [Spool Settings] and select "Enable bi-directional support for this printer."
s If the printer is connected to the parallel interface, ensure the printer cable supports bi-directional communication. The BJ Status Monitor is displayed only when the computer and cable support bidirectional communication. If you do not know whether your computer and printer cable support bi-directional communication, contact your dealer or computer manufacturer.
Cannot Print in Background (Windows 95/Windows 98/ Windows Me only)
s Check the amount of free space on the hard disk. Background printing requires a certain amount of disk space. You may need to delete unnecessary les, or disable background printing. s Ensure that background printing is enabled.
Open the Printer Properties dialog box.
On the [Page Setup] tab, click [Printer control.] and select [Background Printing].

Acoustic noise level: Approx. 39 dB (A) (in the highest print quality mode) Operating environment: Temperature: 5 to 35C (41 to 95F) Humidity: 10 to 90%RH (no condensation) Storage environment: Temperature: 0 to 35C (32 to 95F) Humidity: 5 to 90% RH (no condensation) Power supply: Europe AC 230 V10%, 50 Hz USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz Australia AC 240 V, 50 Hz Power consumption: Standby: Printing:

3W 33 W

Dimensions (without a paper rest and paper output tray): 430 (W) 294 (D) 177 mm (H) 16.93 (W) 11.57 (D) 6.97 in (H) Weight: Approx. 5 kg (11 lb.)

s 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

s Sheet feeder capacity:

Plain Paper (75 gsm) High Resolution Paper Envelopes Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro PR-101 Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper 100 sheets max. 80 sheets max. 10 pieces max. 10 sheets max. 1 sheet 20 sheets max. 1 sheet 20 sheets max. 30 sheets max. 1 sheet 1 sheet

s Ordinary print media:

Regular size: Custom size: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, European DL, US Com.#10 width: 90.0 to 215.9 mm (3.54 to 8.5 in) height: 120.0 to 584.2mm (4.72 to 23.0 in) 64 to 105 g/m2

Weight:

Canon Special media: High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Photo Paper Pro Photo Paper Pro Transparencies T-Shirt Transfers Banner Paper
HR-101N GP-301 HG-201 FM-101 PR-101 PC-101S CF-102 TR-201
s Graphic image printing:
Data format: Resolution: Canon extended mode: Raster image format Canon extended mode: 600, 1200, 2400 dpi

s Print Head:

Black: 320 nozzles (600 dpi)
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow: 256 nozzles (1200 dpi)

s Ink Tanks:

Capacity: Black(BCI-3eBK) Cyan(BCI-3eC) Magenta(BCI-3eM) Yellow(BCI-3eY) approx. 695*1, approx. 1250*2 approx. 460*2 approx. 395*2 approx. 300*2
*characters per page, normal text, at standard and plain paper mode with Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me *2 Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No.5 pattern at standard and plain paper mode with Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows Me
s Printer driver operating environment:
IBM PC/AT-compatible computer running on Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 or Macintosh computers with USB interface running on Mac OS 8.1 or later

Application Error 153

Background printing (Macintosh) Background printing (Windows) Banner Paper BCI-3eBK BCI-3eC BCI-3eM BCI-3eY BJ Print Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Macintosh) BJ Status Monitor (Windows) 65 37, 155, 159
Cancelling a Print Job (Macintosh) Cancelling a Print Job (Windows) CAPT driver Chooser (Macintosh) Cleaning 152, 35, 46, 78
Cleaning the Printer Client (Macintosh) Compatible Media Types
Deep Cleaning Deleting an Unknown Device (USB interface) 35, 81 167
ECP mode Envelopes Error Message 148, 155, 157

Front cover 15, 141

Gamma Correction (Macintosh) General Protection Fault Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Paper GP-98
High Gloss Photo Film HG-201 High Resolution Paper HR-101N 100 96

Ink Tank 68, 69

Media Type (Macintosh) Media Type (Windows) 48 23
Network (Macintosh) Nozzle Check Pattern 62 77
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) 20
[Page Setup] Dialog Box (Macintosh) Page Size (Windows) Paper feed roller Paper Guide Paper Jams Paper Output Tray Paper Rest Paper Size (Macintosh) Paper Thickness Lever Photo Optimizer PRO (Macintosh) Photo Optimizer PRO (Windows) Photo Paper Pro PC-101S Photo Paper Pro PR-101 PICT File (Macintosh) POWER Button POWER Lamp 18 18, 145
Print Advisor (Windows) [Print] Dialog Box (Macintosh) Print Head Holder Print Head Lock Lever Print Mode (Macintosh) Print server (Macintosh) Printable area Printer Driver (Macintosh) Printer Driver (Windows) Printer port Printer Port (Parallel) Printer Properties Dialog Box (Windows) Printing Area Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern

19 150, 20, 74

Replacing an Ink Tank RESUME/CANCEL Button 69 18
Sheet Feeder Simulate illustration (Macintosh) Simulate Illustration (Windows) Specifications 31 173
Transparencies CF-102 Transporting the Printer 109 85
Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Macintosh) Uninstalling Printer Drivers (Windows) USB interface USB Port 167 16
When to Replace Ink Tank and Maintain Print Head WPS driver 68 152, 162