S500 Quick Start Guide

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Troubleshooting usually falls into one of the following categories:
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The printer driver will not install properly.
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The printer is not working or not working as expected.
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The printed output is not coming out as expected.
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You are getting an error message from the software (displayed
on the screen) or the printer (indicated by a flashing lamp).
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Canon offers a full range of customer technical support options.
If you encounter difficulties during installation or operation of your Canon S500
printer, quickly scan all topics until you find a description that approximates
your difficulty. Go through the related solutions until you find one that works.
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Cannot
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Procedure not
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See “Installing the Printer Driver” on page 41.
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