BG> In the mean time, I would strongly urge anybody considering buying ANY 
BG> Canon product to bear the above in mind before parting with their money.

I had a similar problem with Toshiba. You may want to try to contact Canon
US. I eventually (after much 'argufying') persuaded a guy at Toshiba
America to fax me the service manual for my machine (!).

-- Lewin A.R.W. Edwards [Team OS/2]  Tel 0419320415 * 0412809805 * 0414927056
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