Canon S830D Technical Information

S830D Photo PrinterQuick Start Guide S830D QSG.book Page i Monday, April 29, 2002 4:30 PM

6 Basic Printing Loading Media into the S830DFollow these instructions and tips for loading media into the printer. • To prevent paper jams, always f

Basic Printing7Cancelling a Print JobYou can cancel a print job in progress in several ways:To cancel a print job using the printer button:After a pri

8Basic PrintingSetting Driver OptionsThe S830D printer driver can be customized to give you the best quality output.Print ModeYour S830D Photo Printer

Basic Printing9To set the print mode in Windows: 1. From an application File menu, select Print.2. Make sure Canon S830D is the selected printer, then

10Basic PrintingPrinter Paper Size The page size used by the printer. This defaults to match the Page Size. However, a different printer paper size c

Basic Printing11To change the page setup in Mac OS:1.Make sure that S830D is the selected printer (from the Apple menu, select Chooser, then S830D). 2

12Basic Printing4. From the Options dialog box, you can enter or change the following:• Under Layout, click the drop-down arrow to change the number o

13Chapter 2: Advanced Print FeaturesThis chapter provides information on how to use the S830D Photo Printer options to enhance printed color images.If

14Advanced Print FeaturesOptimizing Color PhotographsFor realistic color reproduction, use the Photo Optimizer PRO feature. Photo Optimizer PRO adjust

Advanced Print Features15Using the Vivid Photo OptionVivid Photo intensifies background colors for fields, trees, oceans and skies, while maintaining na

Canon S830D Photo Printer Quick Start Guide. Copyright This guide is copyrighted by Canon U.S.A., Inc. with all rights reserved. Under the copyright

16Advanced Print FeaturesAdjusting Print QualityFeatures that affect the appearance and quality of your printed photos and documents can be controlled

Advanced Print Features17Adjusting Color Balance, Brightness and SaturationYou can enhance color printing by adjusting the color balance, output style

18Advanced Print Features7. Under Print Type, select Photo when printing photographs. This allows for a wider range of tones. Set to Graphic when prin

Advanced Print Features19Saving and Recalling Driver SettingsYou can assign a name to a combination of driver settings and recall them for future use.

20Advanced Print FeaturesTo recall driver settings in Windows:1.From an application File menu, select Print.2. With Canon S830D as the selected printe

21Chapter 3: Printing Without a ComputerThis chapter describes how to use the printer without the computer to print photos taken with a digital camera

22Printing Without a ComputerOperation Panel Names and FunctionsShown below is the operations panel found on the printer. Become familiar with various

Printing Without a Computer23I) Cursor buttonsPress these buttons when setting various items. J) Print buttonPress this button to start printing or to

24Printing Without a ComputerUsing a Memory CardThis section describes how to insert a memory card and print photos directly from the memory card. To

Printing Without a Computer25To use a memory card:1. Turn on the printer.2. Insert the memory card into the PC card adapter.3. Insert the PC card adap

iii Contents Chapter 1: Basic Printing What Is a Printer Driver? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Selecting t

26Printing Without a ComputerUsing a Digital CameraYou can print photos directly by connecting a compatible Canon digital camera that has a direct pri

Printing Without a Computer274. The (camera) mark appears.Printing PhotosWhen printing without a computer, you can select from five modes: Index, All

28Printing Without a Computer3. Set the paper type and the layout. See “Print Options” on page 28.4. Load paper into the printer, and press the Print

Printing Without a Computer29Setting the Media TypeYou can select from the following media:To set the media type:1.Press the Mode button to select the

30Printing Without a ComputerTo set the print layout:1.Press the Mode button to select the desired print mode.2. Move the (cursor) to Layout by pres

Printing Without a Computer31Adjusting PhotosThis function automatically corrects photos before printing them.To adjust photos:1.Press the Mode button

32Printing Without a ComputerMaintenance Procedures for Direct PrintingPrinting a Nozzle Check PatternYou can print a nozzle check pattern by pressing

Printing Without a Computer33Cleaning the Print HeadYou can perform print head cleaning by making sure the printer is on, then keeping the RESUME/CANC

34Printing Without a ComputerUsing the Memory Card UtilityYou’ll need your computer to use the Memory Card Utility. Use this utility to change the set

Printing Without a Computer35To use the Memory Card Utility in Windows:Double-click the icon on the right side of the task bar. The Memory Card Util

iv Contents Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Tips for Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Customer Care

36Printing Without a ComputerTo use the Memory Card Utility in Mac OS:In the Apple menu, select BJ Utility. The BJ Utility will appear, allowing you t

Printing Without a Computer37Setting the Application to be StartedSet the application to be started whenever a memory card is inserted or Start an app

38Printing Without a ComputerTo set the application to be started in Mac OS:1.Open the BJ Utility, and click Auto-start Properties. The Auto-Start Pro

39Chapter 4: Printing MaintenanceThis chapter provides information on how to care for the ink delivery system for your Canon S830D Photo Printer. The

40Printing Maintenance3. Select the Maintenance tab, then click Start Status Monitor. The BJ Status Monitor window will appear. The ink panel displays

Printing Maintenance41Replacing Ink TanksFollow these steps to replace an empty ink tank.1. Turn on the printer, then open the front cover. The print

42Printing Maintenance4. From the Maintenance tab, click the Print Head Alignment button.5. When prompted to print an alignment test page, click OK. 6

Printing Maintenance434. Select Test Print from the pull-down menu, and click the Print Head Alignment button.5. When prompted to print an alignment t

44Printing Maintenance3. Right-click the Canon S830D printer icon and select Properties. 4. Click the Maintenance tab, then click the Nozzle Check but

Printing Maintenance456. Check the nozzle check pattern. If the lines in the first pattern are broken, the print head must be cleaned. See “Cleaning th

1 Chapter 1: Basic Printing Congratulations on purchasing your new Canon ® S830D Photo Printer!This chapter describes basic features of your S830D P

46Printing Maintenance6. Print a nozzle check pattern to check the results of the print head cleaning. See “Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern” on page 4

47Chapter 5: Using Your Photo ApplicationsSeveral photo applications come with your Canon S830D that make it easy to organize, view, manipulate and pr

48Using Your Photo ApplicationsInstalling the Photo ApplicationsTo install Easy-PhotoPrint, ZoomBrowser EX, PhotoRecord and PhotoStitch in Windows:1.C

Using Your Photo Applications49Using the Photo ApplicationsViewing Images with Easy-PhotoPrint, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowserYou can use ZoomBrowser

50Using Your Photo ApplicationsTo open ImageBrowser in Mac OS:1.Make sure the images you want to view are on your hard drive or other accessible media

Using Your Photo Applications51Using Easy-PhotoPrint for WindowsEasy-PhotoPrint is a software application that lets you lay out and trim your photo-si

52Using Your Photo ApplicationsTo trim an image using Easy-PhotoPrint:1.Select the image you want to trim.2. Click Trimming. The image will preview.3.

Using Your Photo Applications53Merging Multiple Images with PhotoStitchWith PhotoStitch, you can merge images in horizontal or vertical sequences, or

54Using Your Photo Applications3. From the Edit menu, click PhotoStitch. The PhotoStitch utility will appear.4. Follow the on-screen instructions to a

Using Your Photo Applications55To load Photo Paper Pro for Borderless Printing 4" x 6":1.Set the paper thickness lever to the left.2. Slide

2 Basic Printing Selecting the S830D Photo Printer for Use If the S830D is the only printer connected to your computer, it will automatically be use

56Using Your Photo Applicationsclipping checkbox, PhotoRecord automatically resizes and clips the photos to fit the specified photo size.9. Click Finish

57Chapter 6: TroubleshootingTips for TroubleshootingTroubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories:If you encounter difficulties du

58Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printed OutputProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPoor print quality Print head clogged Verify that your print head is wo

Troubleshooting59Banding appears on printed imageorWhite streaks are in printoutPrint head needs to be alignedPerform print head alignment. See “Align

60Troubleshooting Troubleshooting InstallationProblem Possible Cause Try ThisCannot install the printer driverProcedure followed incorrectlySee “Insta

Troubleshooting61Cannot install the printer driver(continued)CD-ROM drive not working properlyWINDOWSUse My Computer to confirm that the CD-ROM is oper

62Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer HardwareProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPaper feeds incorrectlyPaper jammed during automatic feedGently pull

Troubleshooting63Problem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter will not printApplication error If this occurs in a specific application, try printing from ano

64TroubleshootingPrinter is not respondingPower cable is not securely connectedVerify that the power cable is securely connected to the printer and pl

Troubleshooting65Printing is slow Incorrect printer driver settingsAltering driver settings may improve print speed. For example, draft mode is faster

Basic Printing 3 Caring for Your Photographs The Canon S830D Photo Printer will generate spectacular results for printing photographs, especially wh

66Troubleshooting Handling Error MessagesProblem Possible Cause Try ThisPrinter does not printWhen an error occurs, the POWER lamp blinks. Count the n

Troubleshooting67Low ink alert displays in the BJ Print MonitorOne or more of the ink tanks is lowWhen Backgrounding is turned on, you can confirm the

68Troubleshooting Handling Error Messages While Using the Operation PanelIf an error number is displayed on the Operation Panel, correct the error acc

Troubleshooting69401 Front cover is openClose the front cover to start printing.402 Print head is not attachedAttach the print head. If the print head

70TroubleshootingCustomer Care CenterCanon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:• For e-mail support, the latest driver download

71AppendixThe following topics are included in this appendix:• Installing the Printer Driver• Uninstalling the Printer Driver • Registering Your Canon

72Appendix4. Read the License Agreement, then click Yes if you agree.5. When the main menu appears, make sure that the Printer Driver is selected, the

Appendix737. Read the License Agreement, then click Accept if you agree.8. Click Install. The the printer driver will load automatically.9. When the i

74AppendixRegistering Your Canon ProductTo register your Canon product:Visit www.registercanon.com and follow the on-screen instructions.Safety Inform

Appendix75Power Supply• Always push the plug completely into the power outlet. A loose or poorly connected plug could cause a fire or electric shock.•

4 Basic Printing Specialty Media The specialty media available for use with the S830D include: • Canon Photo Paper Plus Glossy • Canon Matte Photo Pa

76AppendixPrint Head and Ink TanksTurning Off the PrinterTo avoid printer malfunction always use the POWER button to turn the printer on and off. Neve

Appendix77Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the guide. Should such changes or modifications be made

78AppendixWeight: Approx. 11 lb. (5.8 kg)Feed method: Continuous feed through auto sheet feeder for Plain Paper, Envelopes, Photo Paper Plus Glossy,

Appendix79Your product, when delivered to you in new condition in its original container, is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship as

80AppendixCanon offers a full range of customer technical support* options:• For e-mail technical support, the latest driver downloads and answers to

81IndexAadjustingbrightness... 17color balance... 17color satu

82IndexGGraphic print mode... 8HHigh print mode ... 8IImage Color Ma

Index83photographscaring for...3optimizing color in... 14printing

84IndexVviewing images ....49Vivid Photo..... 15Wwarranty ...

Basic Printing 5 Printing on Thick Paper Load Limit and Paper Thickness Lever Position Media Type Sheet Feeder Load LimitPaper Thickness Lever Posi