Canon S600 quick start Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

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Troubleshooting

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Try This

 

 

 

Cannot

Computer cannot

Verify that the correct cable (USB or parallel) is connected to both your

install the

detect a printer

printer and your computer, and that the connection is secure.

printer driver

port

Verify that the computer is turned on and the POWER light is a steady

(continued)

 

 

(non-flashing) green.

 

 

 

 

If this does not handle the problem, exit the installation procedure,

 

 

turn off the printer, restart the computer and reinstall the software

 

 

again. The installer will prompt you when to turn the printer back on.

 

 

Also see the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide

 

 

CD-ROM for more information.

 

 

 

Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

 

 

 

Problem

Possible Cause

Try This

 

 

 

Paper jams

Media jammed

1. Gently pull the jammed paper out of the paper output tray or the

in the printer

during paper

paper rest, whichever is easier.

 

feed

If the paper tears and some is left in the printer, turn the printer

 

 

 

 

off, open the front cover, and remove the pieces. If you cannot

 

 

reach or remove the torn paper, do not attempt to disassemble the

 

 

printer yourself. Contact the Customer Care Center.

 

 

2. Reload paper into the paper rest, then press RESUME on the

 

 

printer.

 

 

You will need to reprint the page that jammed.

 

 

If you turn the printer off, your print job data will be lost. Print the job

 

 

again.

 

 

Use a standard paper size whenever possible to prevent jams.

 

 

 

Printer is not

Power cord not

Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the printer and

responding

securely

plugged into a working outlet.

 

connected

 

 

 

 

 

Printer is not

Verify that the POWER light is on and glowing a steady green.

 

turned on, or is

If the light is off, press the POWER button. The green light will flash as

 

not ready

 

the printer is warming up, then go to a steady (no flash) state when

 

 

 

 

the printer is ready. If the POWER light is flashing green, this indicates

 

 

that the printer is warming up or is processing a print job.

 

 

If the POWER light flashes orange, or green and orange alternately,

 

 

see “Handling Error Messages” on page 30.

 

 

 

 

Printer/computer

Reconnect the printer cable to the correct port, with the correct cable.

 

incorrectly

See the S600 User’s Guide on the Setup Software & User’s Guide

 

connected

CD-ROM for more information.

 

 

 

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Contents Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start Guide S600Copyright Contents Contents Turning Your Printer On and Off Basic PrintingTo select the S600 from within a Windows application What Is a Printer Driver?To set the S600 as the default printer in Windows Selecting the S600 Printer for UseGeneral Business Printing Recommended Paper UseMedia to Avoid Loading Paper and Other MediaTo load paper or other media To load envelopes To cancel a print job from the Printer Status Monitor Cancelling a Print JobTo cancel a print job from the printer To cancel a print job from the S600 print dialog boxWhile a job is printing Improving Printed Images Adjusting Print QualityTo manually adjust print quality settings in Windows To automatically make images more smooth in Windows To select best print quality with the Print Advisor wizardTo manually adjust print quality settings in Mac OS Adjusting Color Balance, Intensity and BrightnessTo manually adjust color settings in Windows To automatically optimize the image in Windows To adjust color settings in Mac OS Changing the Page SetupTo change page setup in Windows To change page setup in Mac OS To change page layout and print order in Mac OS To save driver settings in Windows Saving and Recalling Driver SettingsTo retrieve a saved setting profile in Windows To recall driver settings in Mac OS To save driver settings in Mac OSTo check ink levels in Mac OS Printing MaintenanceMonitoring Ink Levels To check ink levels in WindowsPrinting a Nozzle Check Pattern Replacing Ink TanksTo replace an empty ink tank To print a nozzle check pattern in Mac OS To print a nozzle check pattern in WindowsTo clean the printhead in Windows Cleaning the PrintheadTo clean the printhead in Mac OS To align the printhead in Windows Aligning the PrintheadClick the Print Head Alignment icon To align the printhead in Mac OSTips for Troubleshooting Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Installation CD-ROM Troubleshooting Printer Hardware TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Printed Output Custom Handling Error Messages Printer does Orange flashes Customer Care Center To install the printer driver in Windows Installing the Printer DriverAppendix To install the printer driver in Mac OS Registering Your Canon Product Uninstalling the Printer DriverTo uninstall the printer driver in Windows To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OSPower Supply Safety InformationChoosing a Location Working Around the Printer Cleaning and Maintaining the PrinterPrinthead and Ink Tanks Color Photo Printer Model K10198 S600 Using the Printer Near Appliances and Fluorescent LampsRegulatory Information Turning Off the PrinterSystem Requirements Product SpecificationsFeed method Limited Warranty-U.S. OnlyAppendix Carry-In/Mail-In InstantExchange† Index Index
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