Canon quick start What Is a Printer Driver?, Selecting the S600 Printer for Use

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Basic Printing

What Is a Printer Driver?

Most computers require special software to link the software applications you use to create documents or images with your printer. This software, called a printer driver, converts information from the application into a format that the printer can understand. The Canon S600 printer driver also provides other features such as monitoring the printer’s paper supply and ink levels.

Selecting the S600 Printer for Use

If the S600 is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically be set as the default (main) printer. However, if your computer has access to multiple printers, you can set the S600 as the default printer.

To set the S600 as the default printer in Windows®:

1.Click Start, then Settings, then Printers.

2.Right-click the Canon S600 printer icon, then click Set as Default. The Canon S600 printer icon will display a check mark indicating it is the default printer.

To select the S600 from within a Windows application:

Even if another printer is set as the default printer, you can still select the Canon S600 for a specific print job from within most Windows applications.

Menus vary between applications. Consult your application user documentation if the Print option is not listed.

1.From the File menu, click Print.

2.Select Canon S600 from the Name drop-down list, then click OK.

To select the S600 in Mac® OS:

1.Click Apple, then Chooser.

2.Click the S600 printer icon. The S600 will remain the default printer until another is selected.

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Contents S600 Color Bubble Jet Printer Quick Start GuideCopyright Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning Your Printer On and OffSelecting the S600 Printer for Use What Is a Printer Driver?To set the S600 as the default printer in Windows To select the S600 from within a Windows applicationRecommended Paper Use General Business PrintingLoading Paper and Other Media Media to AvoidTo load paper or other media To load envelopes To cancel a print job from the S600 print dialog box Cancelling a Print JobTo cancel a print job from the printer To cancel a print job from the Printer Status MonitorWhile a job is printing Adjusting Print Quality Improving Printed ImagesTo manually adjust print quality settings in Windows To select best print quality with the Print Advisor wizard To automatically make images more smooth in WindowsAdjusting Color Balance, Intensity and Brightness To manually adjust print quality settings in Mac OSTo manually adjust color settings in Windows To automatically optimize the image in Windows Changing the Page Setup To adjust color settings in Mac OSTo change page setup in Windows To change page setup in Mac OS To change page layout and print order in Mac OS Saving and Recalling Driver Settings To save driver settings in WindowsTo retrieve a saved setting profile in Windows To save driver settings in Mac OS To recall driver settings in Mac OSTo check ink levels in Windows Printing MaintenanceMonitoring Ink Levels To check ink levels in Mac OSReplacing Ink Tanks Printing a Nozzle Check PatternTo replace an empty ink tank To print a nozzle check pattern in Windows To print a nozzle check pattern in Mac OSCleaning the Printhead To clean the printhead in WindowsTo clean the printhead in Mac OS Aligning the Printhead To align the printhead in WindowsTo align the printhead in Mac OS Click the Print Head Alignment iconChapter Troubleshooting Tips for TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Installation CD-ROM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer HardwareTroubleshooting Printed Output Custom Handling Error Messages Printer does Orange flashes Customer Care Center Installing the Printer Driver To install the printer driver in WindowsAppendix To install the printer driver in Mac OS To uninstall the printer driver in Mac OS Uninstalling the Printer DriverTo uninstall the printer driver in Windows Registering Your Canon ProductSafety Information Power SupplyChoosing a Location Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Working Around the PrinterPrinthead and Ink Tanks Turning Off the Printer Using the Printer Near Appliances and Fluorescent LampsRegulatory Information Color Photo Printer Model K10198 S600Product Specifications System RequirementsLimited Warranty-U.S. Only Feed methodAppendix Carry-In/Mail-In InstantExchange† Index Index
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