Canon S900 quick start Troubleshooting Printer Hardware, Non-flashing green

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Cannot install the printer driver (continued)

Possible Cause

Try This

Computer cannot

Verify that the USB cable is connected to both your printer and directly

detect a printer

to your computer, bypassing any USB hubs, and that the connection is

port

secure.

 

Verify that the printer is turned on and the POWER lamp is a steady

 

(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.

 

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

 

Also see the S900 User’s Guide on the S900 Setup Software & User’s

 

Guide CD-ROM for more information.

CD-ROM drive not

Windows

working properly

Use My Computer to confirm that the CD-ROM is operating

 

normally:

1.From the Desktop, double-click My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM drive.

For Windows XP, click Start, then My Computer, then double-click the CD-ROM drive.

2.If the files do not appear, refer to your Windows documentation for more information.

Mac OS

Open the Apple System Profiler, click Devices and Volumes,

then open the CD-ROM.

Troubleshooting Printer Hardware

Problem

Possible Cause

Try This

Paper jams in

Media jammed

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

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/CANCEL 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.

 

 

 

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Contents S900 Quick Start Guide Getting Help from Canon Ordering Information Copyright Contents Contents Basic Printing Turning Your Photo Printer On and Off What Is a Printer Driver?To set the S900 as the default printer in Windows Selecting the S900 Photo Printer for UseTo select the S900 from within a Windows application Caring for Your PhotographsTo select the S900 in Mac OS Recommended Paper Use General PrintingLoading Plain Paper and Other Canon Media Media to AvoidTo load plain paper or other Canon media To load envelopesTo cancel a print job from the printer Canceling a Print JobTo cancel a print job from the BJ Status Monitor To cancel a print job in Mac OS To cancel a print job from WindowsTo cancel a print job in Mac OS using the BJ Print Monitor Advanced Print Features Improving Printed ImagesAdjusting Print Quality To manually adjust print quality settings in WindowsTo manually adjust print quality settings in Mac OS To select best print quality with the Print Advisor wizardTo use the Vivid Photo Option in Windows To automatically make images smoother in WindowsTo use the Vivid Photo Option in Mac OS To automatically optimize the image in Windows To automatically optimize the image in Mac OSAdjusting Color Balance, Intensity and Brightness To manually adjust color settings in WindowsTo manually adjust color settings in Mac OS Changing the Page Setup To change page setup in WindowsTo change page setup in Mac OS To save driver settings in Windows Saving and Recalling Driver SettingsTo change page layout and print order in Mac OS To retrieve a saved setting profile in Windows To save driver settings in Mac OSTo retrieve driver settings in Mac OS Monitoring Ink Levels Printing MaintenanceTo check ink levels in Windows To check ink levels in Mac OS Replacing Ink TanksTo replace an empty ink tank Aligning the Printhead To align the printhead in WindowsPrinting a Nozzle Check Pattern To align the printhead in Mac OSTo print a nozzle check pattern in Windows To print a nozzle check pattern in Mac OSTo clean the printhead in Windows Cleaning the PrintheadTo clean the printhead in Mac OS Printing Maintenance Printing Maintenance Using Your Photo Applications Installing the Photo ApplicationsUsing the Photo Applications To install ImageBrowser and PhotoStitch in Mac OSTo open ZoomBrowser EX in Windows To open ImageBrowser in Mac OSUsing PhotoRecord for Windows To use PhotoRecordTo merge images in Windows To merge images in Mac OSTo load Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4 x To print with borderless paper in WindowsTo print with borderless paper in Mac OS Options Select Tiled photo printing, then click NextUsing Your Photo Applications Chapter Troubleshooting Tips for TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Installation Possible Cause Try ThisTroubleshooting Printer Hardware Non-flashing greenPrinter is not Power cord not Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printed OutputPrinted Improper paper Handling Error Messages Possible Cause Try ThisLow ink alert One or more Customer Care Center Week 1-800-OK-CANONTroubleshooting Installing the Printer Driver AppendixTo 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 S900Power Supply Safety InformationChoosing a Location Working Around the Printer Cleaning and Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Printer Near Appliances and Fluorescent Lamps Printhead and Ink TanksColor Printer Model K10209 S900 Product SpecificationsRegulatory Information Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsAppendix Limited Warranty-U.S. Only Ordinary print mediaCarry-In/Mail-In InstantExchange† Index Index