Canon BJC-55 manual

User's Manual User's Manual QA7-1240-V01 QA7-1240-V01 © CANON INC 2000 PRINTED IN JAPAN xxxxxxxx Series Series Bk C M Y CANON INC. 30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, T okyo 146-8501, Japan CANON COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. 2995 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, U.S.A. CANON CANADA INC. 6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada[...]

Copyright © 2000 CANON INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. • Copying of all or part of this guide without prior permission is strictly forbidden. • Canon Inc. reserves the right to revise the contents of this guide without advance notification. • Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct. If any error[...]

■ FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10196 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has [...]

■ Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioé[...]

■ T able of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................6 How to use this manual.....................................................................6 Conventions ................................................................................7 About Documents ...............[...]

Chapter 4 Performing Test Prints .................................................................56 Starting the test prints .....................................................................56 Sample test prints ............................................................................58 Printer settings......................................[...]

Glossary ..............................................................................................................164 Index ...................................................................................................................174 5 Table of Contents[...]

Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-55 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. We appreciate you choosing this printer to meet your printing needs. The BJC-55 Series is compact, lightweight, and offers excellent colour print quality. We hope you will be satisfied with this advanced Bubble Jet technology. ■ How to use[...]

head and printer, and describes the proper procedures for printer transportation and storage. Also describes installation of the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Gives detailed instructions for solving common problems. If you have any difficulties, refer to this section. Appendices Lists paper specifications, [...]

About the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD- ROM The Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM provided with the printer contains the following programs. Select the desired program on the menu screen. Install Software Installs Software, such as the printer driver and scanner driver for the BJC-55 Series printer. For details, refer to Gettin[...]

About Reference Guide and Adobe Acrobat Reader To view the Reference Guide, Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later must be installed in your computer. When using Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows 2000 If Acrobat Reader is installed, the Reference Guide starts up automatically. If Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later is not installed, a message appears and prompt[...]

Power outlet • To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock, never handle the power cord or plug when your hands are wet. • To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, make sure that the power plug is securely and completely inserted into the power outlet. • To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, never use any type[...]

Battery • Never heat the battery or incinerate it. Never use or store the battery near an open flame or other high heat source like a stove, space heater, etc. • To avoid short circuiting the battery, never touch the electrical contacts of the battery with a tool or other metal object. Always keep necklaces, hairpins, paper clips, pins, etc. aw[...]

• If liquid leaked from the battery comes into contact with your eye, wash it in cold running water and contact a physician for medical treatment immediately to prevent injury or impaired vision. • If the battery leaks, or emits smoke or noxious odorous, move it immediately to a cooler location. • At any time during use or storage if you noti[...]

Printer location • To avoid damage to the printer or possible personal injury, place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is safe from sudden shocks or strong vibrations to ensure that it will not fall. • To avoid damage to the printer which could result in a fire or electrical shock, place it in a location that is protected from dust, di[...]

• Never carry the printer in a briefcase or handbag with loose, small metal objects (fasteners, jewellery, etc.). Loose objects could enter the paper output slot and damage the printer or cause a malfunction. • Use the printer in a clean location which is free of dust and smoke. Do not leave the printer unattended on top of a table or desk. Alw[...]

• To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not use an extension cord. Unplug power cord and remove the battery before cleaning • To avoid minor burns or minor injury from moving parts, press the POWER button to switch off the printer then unplug the power cord from the power outlet and remove the battery and allow the electrical contacts inside [...]

• The electrical contacts of the BJ Cartridge become extremely hot during normal operation. To avoid minor burns, never touch the electrical contacts after removing the BJ Cartridge from the printer. • To avoid minor injury from moving parts inside the printer, never open the cover and insert your fingers into the printer while the printer is p[...]

■ Important notes about USB connection Follow the simple guidelines below when you connect the printer to a computer with the USB interface cable. The connector for the USB interface cable is on the side of the printer shown below. Never disconnect the USB interface cable in the following situations: • Before installation of the printer driver.[...]

■ Features and benefits This section summarises the features and benefits of the BJC-55 Series. Compact portable design The printer’s extremely compact design and light weight allow it to fit easily into a briefcase. Despite its small size the printer has full colour printing capability on plain paper and a variety of other media. The rechargea[...]

■ Options and supplies Canon offers the following options and supplies. Whenever you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your Canon marketing representative. BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e/BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo This cartridge incorporates a Bubble Jet print head unit and [...]

Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 This cartridge contains both a print head unit and replaceable black ink cartridge. This cartridge is more cost-effective for black-and-white printing and enables faster output. • BCI-10 Black : This is a replacement for the black ink cartridge used in the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. BJ Cartridge Container SB-10 This is an [...]

Print media To extend the capabilities of your printer, Canon offers several types of special print media. Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Specially designed for Canon Colour Bubble Jet printers, this paper produces sharp and vivid colour output with a more natural appearance. This water-resistant plain paper has been developed by Canon for optimum colour [...]

Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 have detachable edges that you can remove after printing so that prints look like borderless photographs. This media is ideal for printing items such as invitation cards. Feed paper using the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50. For detailed instructions about using this media, refer to the instruct[...]

A vailable options The following options are available for use with this printer. For details, contact your local Canon Authorised Dealer or Canon marketing representative. Canon Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 This optional sheet feeder can be easily and quickly installed on the front of the printer and allows you to stack and feed more than one sheet at[...]

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to set up the BJC-55 Series. It offers guidelines on finding a suitable location for the printer, explains how to unpack the printer, and gives an overview of the printer’s components. Even if you have already set up the printer by following the instructions in Getting Started , read thi[...]

Operation panel Allows you to operate some functions. ( ☞ 26) Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 connector Connects the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 to the printer. Power connector Connects the printer to the universal AC adapter. Power lock switch After the power lock switch is slid to the right ( : off position), you can press the POWER button to sw[...]

Rear view Paper output slot Ejects paper after it is printed. Place the printer on a flat clean surface with enough space to support printed sheets as they are ejected. USB interface connector Provides connection point for connection of a USB interface cable from the computer. IrDA interface Provides wireless connection between the printer and a co[...]

POWER button Press to switch the printer on and off. ( ☞ 32) POWER lamp Flashes for a few moments after power on and then lights and stays on to indicate that the printer is ready for normal operation. The POWER lamp flashes in the following situations: • During print head cleaning after you switch the printer on. The print head is cleaned auto[...]

• Print head flushing . Press and hold down the RESUME button for over six seconds until the printer beeps three times then release to start print head flushing. The POWER lamp flashes during print head flushing. ( ☞ 85) CHARGE/ERROR lamp When the printer is off and the AC adapter is connected to the printer and plugged into the power mains, th[...]

3. Align the mark on the printer ( ) with the mark on the battery pack ( ) and insert the left end of the battery pack into the printer at a slight angle. 4. Push in on the right side of the battery pack to lock it in place. 5. Close the front cover. 29 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 2[...]

FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHEN STORING AND HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK: • A battery pack is not charged when purchased. You must charge the battery pack for about 4 to 6 hours for it to reach full charge. • For best results, use the battery pack at room temperature. At low temperatures the capacity of the battery pack is diminished and it will prin[...]

■ Connecting the printer and installing the printer drivers The procedures for connecting the printer and computer and the installation of the printer driver are described in Getting Started . The connection procedures differ, depending on the type of computer that you want to use, so you must read Getting Started , especially if you are using a [...]

■ Switching the printer on and off 1. Before you switch the printer on, check the power lock switch on the right side of the printer. If the power lock switch is in the left position, slide it to the right. When the power lock switch is in the left position, it locks the power switch off so it cannot be switched on accidentally during transportat[...]

■ Installing and using printer drivers In order to use a BJC-55 Series Printer, you must install the correct printer driver on your computer. This section explains the printer drivers. Printer drivers for Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Mac OS 8.5/Mac OS 9 (If you are using an iMac, you must use Mac OS 8.1 or later.) are provided with th[...]

What you need for infrared data transmission You can use the infrared interface with Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000. However, in order to use the infrared interface, your computer should meet the following requirements. If you are using Windows 95, you need IrDA 1.0 with a maximum baud rate of 115.2 kbps, and the Microsoft infrared port dr[...]

3. From the Start menu, choose Find, then click on Files or Folders. This displays the Find All Files dialog box. 4. Enter the file name Infrared.txt in the Named box, and then click on the Find Now button. (Normally, these files exist under the Windows directory.) 5. The Infrared.txt file describes the procedures for installing and using the IR Co[...]

The following conditions may reduce the reception range of the IrDA interface. • If another IrDA device is attached. • If another infra-red device, like a set of wireless headphones or a remote controller, for example, is broadcasting in the same area. • If the IrDA port is exposed to sunlight, fluorescent light, or any other strong light sou[...]

■ Installing the BJ Cartridge This printer is shipped with a colour and black BJ Cartridge, one of which must be installed before you can use the printer. Each BJ Cartridge contains removable ink cartridges and a print head unit which releases the ink. The Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e or BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo is mainly for colour printing, and t[...]

Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Use this cartridge for printing in black and white for draft output. When the BC-10 is installed your output will print faster. The BC-10 is also more cost effective for monochrome printing because it can print more pages per cartridge than the BC-11e. BJ Cartridge guidelines Canon manufactures several types of BJ Cartridge[...]

BJ Cartridge installation 1. Press the POWER button. When you switch the printer on, the printer beeps three times and the cartridge holder moves to the centre if a BJ Cartridge is not installed. 2. Open the top cover. • Never move the cartridge holder to the centre by pulling the film cable. Never touch the interior of the empty cartridge holder[...]

3. Remove the BJ Cartridge from its protective packaging. When you use the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e or BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo, make sure that two ink tanks, one BCI-11 Black and one BCI-11 Color (or one BCI-12 Photo Black and BCI-12 Photo Color), are installed in the BJ Cartridge. Printing is not possible if the ink tanks are not installed corr[...]

• To avoid staining your clothing or items in your work area, do not drop or shake the BJ Cartridge. The ink in the BJ Cartridge can stain fabric permanently. • After removal, discard the protective cap and tape immediately according to regulations in your area regarding the disposal of such items. Never attempt to reattach the protective cap o[...]

6. Press down gently on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it snaps in place. 7. Close the top cover. 8. Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button once. After the BJ Cartridge is installed, the printer requires at least two seconds to detect the presence of the BJ Cartridge then the cartridge holder will move to the home position[...]

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Chapter 3 Printing This chapter describes how to load plain paper and special media in the printer. To get the best performance from your printer, use the media most appropriate for the task and make sure that you follow these instructions to load it correctly. ■ Paper and other print media • Always handle paper and special print media by the e[...]

■ Selecting paper types One of the most important things you can do to ensure the best possible performance from your printer is to select the correct print media. Your printer produces letter-quality print on most plain paper, including cotton bond and photocopier paper, and does not require special ink jet paper. However, the print quality vari[...]

Special media Several special media have been designed for use with the BJC-55 Series and other Canon Bubble Jet printers. When you handle special media other than plain paper (e.g. Coated Paper), follow these guidelines: • Store the media in its original package until you are ready to use it. Exposing media to direct sunlight or air may lower th[...]

The following envelopes cannot be used: • Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and double flaps. • Envelopes made with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper. • Envelopes using peel-off sealing strips. • Envelopes in which letters have already been enclosed. • Warped envelopes or envelopes that have been folded. Se[...]

copier transparencies as they cannot absorb the ink. • If back-lighting is available for your presentation, you can use Back Print Film BF-102. This print medium is a mylar translucent sheet on which colours appear very vivid when shown with a back-lighting device. • You can also produce original designs on T-Shirt Transfer TR-201 (TR-101 in th[...]

3. Select one sheet of the media you want to load and hold the print side up at the edge of the feed slot. You must determine the correct print side of the sheet, based on the type of media you are using. Refer to the table below. Loading Table for Manual Feed *Media Type: This is the name of the Media Type you will see after you pull down the list[...]

4. Slide the paper guide ➊ to the mark for the size of the media you are loading. 5. Hold the sheet with the print side up and align the left edge of the sheet with the stopper ➋ on the left side of the front cover. 6. Insert the paper straight into the printer ➌ (about 5 cm) until it stops. Push the sheet in slightly and hold it in place for[...]

■ Changing the BJ Cartridges Follow the procedure below to change the BJ Cartridges. For example, before you print a long report full of black-and-white text, replace the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e or BJ-Cartridge BC-12e Photo with a Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. 1. Check the printer POWER lamp and make sure that it is on. If the printer is off, press[...]

4. With the tip of your finger, lift up the green tab on the corner of the BJ Cartridge then raise the cartridge and green print head unit out of the cartridge holder. The white and Grey tabs are used for replacing the ink cartridge. Always hold a BJ Cartridge by its sides and never touch the wet print head or metal contacts. 52 Chapter 3 Printing [...]

5. After removing the partially used BJ Cartridge, use the BJ Cartridge Container SB-10 supplied with the printer. Align the marks on the BJ Cartridge with the marks on the container and insert the BJ Cartridge into the container. 6. Screw the lid onto the storage container until it stops then continue twisting the lid until the mark on the lid is [...]

8. If you are installing a new BJ Cartridge, remove the orange protective cap and orange protective tape from the BJ Cartridge. To avoid staining your clothing or articles in your work area, do not drop or shake the BJ Cartridge. The ink in the BJ Cartridge can stain fabric permanently. 9. Insert the BJ Cartridge as shown below. Align the marks on [...]

10. Press down on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it snaps into the cartridge holder. 11. Close the top cover. 12. Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button once. After the BJ Cartridge is installed, the printer requires at least two seconds to detect the presence of the BJ Cartridge. The cartridge holder moves to the home pos[...]

Chapter 4 Performing T est Prints In this chapter we will show you how to perform all the test prints with the operation panel. These test prints can also be executed from the Windows printer driver. ■ Starting the test prints Follow this general procedure to perform any test print. To avoid fouling the platen with wet ink, never attempt to perfo[...]

Samples and descriptions of each test print are provided on the following pages. In addition to starting the test prints, you can also use the POWER button to change the printer default settings. 1. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off. 2. Press and hold down the POWER button and count the number of beeps. Release the POWER button when [...]

■ Sample test prints Printer settings Lists the current settings for the printer. Status Information Sample Nozzle Check Pattern Prints a hatch pattern so you can check the performance of the print head. If the print heads become clogged, the lines will appear broken or not complete. Normally, print head cleaning or print head flushing will corre[...]

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Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance This chapter covers the care and maintenance of your Canon BJC-55 Series printer including instructions for transporting, storing, and cleaning the printer, replacing BJ Cartridges, and cleaning the print head. Your printer requires little maintenance but to keep it in top operating condition, you s[...]

1. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter ➊ , insert the DC plug into the printer ➋ , and insert the power cord into a power source ➌ . The CHARGE/ERROR lamp will remain illuminated green until the battery pack is completely recharged. 3. When the CHARGE/ERROR lamp goes off, you can disco[...]

62 Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance Replacing the battery pack Follow this procedure to replace the battery pack. You can replace the battery pack at any time. You may want to purchase and carry extra battery packs for emergencies. However, please remember that new battery packs must be fully charged before you can use them. Before[...]

6. Remove the new battery pack from its packaging. 7. Align the mark on the printer ( ) with the mark on the battery pack ( ) and insert the left end of the battery pack into the printer at a slight angle. 8. Push in the right side of the battery pack to lock it in place. 9. Close the front cover. 10. If you have just installed a new battery pack, [...]

■ Setting the low-ink warning How to enable the low-ink warning This printer is provided with a low-ink warning. Before the printer is shipped, the low-ink warning is set to off. For details about setting the low-ink warning with the printer driver, see the Windows Printer Driver Guide or Macintosh Printer Driver Guide . • The procedure below d[...]

4. Reset the operation count for the low-ink warning For every ink cartridge replaced, press and hold down the RESET button for the required number of beeps. • BCI-11 Black, BCI-10 Black or BCI-12 Photo Black replaced? 1beep • BCI-11 Color or BCI-12 Photo Color replaced? 2beeps • Both BCI-11 Black/BCI-11 Color, or both BCI-12 Photo Black/BCI-[...]

■ Replacing ink cartridges In this section we show you how to handle and replace the ink cartridges. Handling ink cartridges BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges should be used within six months of purchase to ensure optimum printing. To avoid leaking or drying, follow these simple precautions: • Never attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge. • N[...]

Examining the ink cartridges The Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e/BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo employs the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color/BCI-12 Color and the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black/BCI-12 Black. The Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 employs only one ink cartridge. 67 Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance 5 Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color When the colour ink r[...]

Replacing an ink cartridge Replace an ink cartridge when it runs out of ink. The frequency of changing the ink cartridges will vary according to how the printer is used. If you frequently print images of heavy density, you will need to change the ink cartridges more often. For details about cartridge capacity, refer to the Printer Specifications at[...]

When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 4. Release the hook on the ink cartridge and raise it up as shown in the illustration below. Dispose of the ink cartridge immediately. You may want to place it in a plastic bag to keep from spilling any ink. Ink Cartridges BCI-11 Color and Black/BCI-12 Photo Color and[...]

Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black DO NOT TOUCH THE INTERIOR OF THE CARTRIDGE HOLDER, THE BASE OF THE PRINT HEAD UNIT, THE PRINT HEAD, THE FILM CABLE, OR THE INK CARTRIDGE FILTERS WHEN CHANGING THE INK CARTRIDGE. When replacing an ink cartridge, remove only the empty ink cartridge and leave the print head unit in the cartridge holder to avoid soiling your [...]

TO AVOID DROPPING AN INK CARTRIDGE AND SPILLING INK ON YOUR HANDS, CLOTHING, OR AROUND THE WORK AREA, ALWAYS HANDLE INK CARTRIDGES WITH CARE. INK STAINS CANNOT BE REMOVED FROM FABRIC. 6. Position the new ink cartridge so that its filter is on the bottom, and insert it as shown in the illustration below. 71 Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Main[...]

7. Press down gently on the high side of the ink cartridge until the ink cartridge clicks into the print head unit. 8. Close the top cover. 9. Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the home position and the printer starts cleaning the print head. ■ Replacing BJ Cartridges Follow this procedure to replace or exchange a BJ Cartr[...]

1. Print a Nozzle Check Pattern. ( ☞ 56) 2. If the quality of the pattern is poor, clean the print head four or five times. ( ☞ 85) 3. Print another Nozzle Check Pattern. If the pattern is still poor, flush the print head twice. ( ☞ 85) 4. If print head flushing fails to correct the problem, follow the procedure below to replace the BJ Cartri[...]

4. Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the home position and the printer starts cleaning the print head. After print head cleaning is completed, the printer is ready for operation. ■ Installing the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 The printer can be converted to a colour image scanner by installing the optional C[...]

For Windows: 1. Set the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM in your CD- ROM drive. 2. Click the Install Software button. 3. Click the IS Scan Software button.The button colour changes to red. 4. Click the Start button. 75 Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance 5[...]

5. Make sure that Normal installation is selected and click the Next button. Normal installation installs both IS Scan Plus and IS Scan. IS Scan Plus can be run as an independent program, but IS Scan can be used only with a Twain-compliant software application. Select Install TWAIN driver only when you want to use the scanner software with a Twain-[...]

For Macintosh: If you have used Mac OS 9 to set up a Multiple User scheme with Limited accounts and Panels accounts, the installation method is different. For more details about installation, open the Scanner Driver folder on the Setup Software & Referance Guide CD-ROM, and then double-click the Readme file. 1. Set the Setup Software & Refe[...]

• Copy Utility, another software application which can used with the Scanner Cartridge to copy originals, is provided in the Copy Utility folder on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. To install Copy Utility, open the Copy Utility folder then drag and drop the Copy Utility icon for your language on the hard disk. Installing and remov[...]

3. Open the top cover. When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 4. With the tip of your finger, lift up the green tab on the corner of the BJ Cartridge then raise the cartridge out of the cartridge holder. Make sure that you remove the whole BJ Cartridge, not just the ink cartridges. 79 Chapter 5 Daily Opera[...]

5. Store the BJ Cartridge in a BJ Cartridge Container SB-10. To prevent the print head from drying out, close the lid on the container tightly. If the print head dries out, it will no longer be able to print. 6. Remove the Scanner Cartridge from its protective case. Save the case! You will need it to store the Scanner Cartridge when it is not insta[...]

8. Press down gently on the high side of the Scanner Cartridge until it snaps in place. 9. Close the top cover. 10. Press the CARTRIDGE button. After the Scanner Cartridge is installed, the printer requires at least two seconds to detect the presence of the Scanner Cartridge, then the Scanner Cartridge moves to the home position. Removing the Scann[...]

3. Open the top cover. When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 4. With the tip of your finger, lift up the tab on the Scanner Cartridge then raise it out of the cartridge holder. 5. Store the Scanner Cartridge in its protective case. 6. Remove the BJ Cartridge from the BJ Cartridge Container. 82 Chapter 5 D[...]

7. Insert the BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder diagonally so the points of the small triangle marks align (yellow-yellow, black- black). 8. Press down gently on the BJ Cartridge until it clicks into place. 9. Close the top cover. 10. Press the CARTRIDGE button. ■ Cleaning the printer Before you start cleaning You should clean the printer re[...]

Cleaning inside and outside the printer 1. Open the top cover. When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 2. Clean the platen. The platen, which holds the paper in position during ink transfer, may be soiled after a paper jam or other paper feed problems. When the platen is soiled with ink, the back or edge of[...]

3. Clean the underside of the top cover. Ink residues may collect in this area. Cleaning the print head You should start print head cleaning when your print quality is poor. There are two methods of print head cleaning: • Cleaning : Requires about 30 seconds and can improve print quality. • Flushing : Requires about 60 seconds and corrects seve[...]

■ Preparing the printer for travel or storage Follow the procedure below before you transport or store the printer. 1. Press the POWER button to switch off the power. This secures the cartridge holder in the home position. 2. On the right side of the printer, slide the power lock switch to the left position. This locks the printer off so it canno[...]

6. If you are going to store the printer for a prolonged period (three months or more), remove the battery pack. You do not have to remove the battery pack to transport the printer. Remove the battery pack only if you are going to store the printer for a prolonged period (three months or more). • Open the front cover. • Push the battery pack re[...]

Chapter 6 T roubleshooting ■ How to use this Section This troubleshooting section describes problems and solutions for many common problems you may experience. Work through this section as described below. An error message is shown on the screen If there is an error message shown on the screen regarding to the printer, refer to “Error messages?[...]

• If you forget a procedure, or if you do not know the purpose of an option in the printer driver, use the printer driver on-line Help. For details refer to the Windows Printer Driver Guide or Macintosh Printer Driver Guide. • If you are using Windows, click the question mark (?) in the upper right corner of the dialog box. After the pointer ch[...]

■ Quick reference list of possible problems Problem See Page Printout is not clear or has white streaks 92 Strange characters printing 94 Cannot start the print job 96 USBPRNxx: write error appears on the screen 100 Cannot install the printer driver 102 Application Error or General Protection Fault appears on the screen 104 Cannot print to the en[...]

■ Error messages Here is a list of messages that may appear when an error occurs. Refer to the appropriate section for a possible solution to the problem. Problem See Page Error writing to USBPRNxx: for Printer BJC-55 100 Service error xxx! Call for service! 137 This program has attempted and illegal operation and will shut down. 104 File cannot [...]

■ Problems and Solutions Printout is not clear or has white streaks Low ink could cause faded characters and white lines to appear on the printout. Try printing a nozzle check pattern Check the status of the BJ Cartridge by printing the nozzle check pattern. ( ☞ 56) Look at the nozzle check pattern to confirm the print quality. Compare with the[...]

If print quality is not restored after cleaning Perform print head deep cleaning to flush the nozzles. Print a nozzle check pattern to see if the printing quality has been restored. Repeat deep cleaning if the problem still persists. ( ☞ 85) If print quality is not restored after deep cleaning The ink may have run out. Replace the ink cartridge a[...]

Strange characters printing The text or the image on the screen appears normal but the printer prints strange unreadable characters. Normal Abnormal – Strange characters Check to see if BJC-55 Series printer is selected as default printer Select Canon BJC-55 Series as default printer. Selecting the BJC-55 as the default printer 1. Click Start, po[...]

Check interface cable connections at the printer and computer Check to see if a print job has been canceled before completion If you cancel print job during printing, the data remaining in the printer may cause the printer to produce strange characters. In this situation, restart the computer and the printer and start the print job again. If you ar[...]

Cannot start the print job The printer does not respond when the print job is executed from the computer. Check the printer status and its cable connections Make sure the printer is ready for printing and that the cable is connected correctly. Check to see if Canon BJC-55 Series printer has been selected as the default printer Select Canon BJC-55 S[...]

Selecting USBPRNxx: as the printer port 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click Canon BJC-55 and then click Properties. 3. Click the Details tab. 4. Go to Print to the following port and then select USBPRNxx: (Printer Port). If the problem persists make sure the printer port (USBPRNxx) is operating normally. Checking o[...]

Check to make sure that the printer has been selected with the Chooser Make sure that BJC-55 Series is selected at the Chooser. Also make sure that the correct printer port is selected. Selecting the printer with the Chooser 1. From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2. Click the BJC-55 icon. 3. Click the Close Box. Check to see if you are printing a [...]

Cannot print via the infrared port If the print job does not start when using the infrared port, check the location of the printer in relation to the computer or PDA. Change the location of the printer so the infrared ports are facing on another at the correct distance and angle. The distance and the angle between the infrared ports could differ wi[...]

USBPRNxx: write error appears on the screen If an error occurs when the print job is sent to USB port USBPRNxx: you will see a message like the one below. Check the interface cable connections Check the interface cable connections at both the computer and the printer. ( ☞ 96) Check the printer spooling setting The printer spooling might not be op[...]

Make sure the printer port (USBPRNxx) is operating properly Check the operation status of the printer port. ( ☞ 96) Check to see if the printer driver is installed properly It is possible that the printer driver may not be installed properly. In this situation, uninstall the printer driver and reinstall from the beginning. Re-installing the Print[...]

Cannot install the printer driver If the printer driver installation was interrupted and could not continue, some possible causes and solutions are listed below. Make sure that you followed the installation procedure correctly Follow the instructions in Getting Started to install the printer driver. Make sure you select the correct method, based on[...]

USB driver installed correctly? Follow the procedures in Getting Started to install the printer driver again. If re-installing the printer driver does not solve the problem, the USB driver may not be installed correctly. First, check the status of the USB driver. If the USB driver is not performing correctly, remove it and then re-install the print[...]

3. Read the confirmation, make sure Canon BJC-55 is selected, and then click the OK button. 4. Click the Close button. 5. Click the “x” in the upper right corner to close the System Properties window. 6. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer. 7. On the desktop, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down. 8. Click Restart and then cli[...]

required to run the program. Add more memory (RAM) if required. Shut down all other software applications before you open the software application and try again. Cannot execute background printing due to insufficient memory. Shut down all programs running in the background in order to free up memory. Cannot execute print due to insufficient disk sp[...]

Check the printer and interface cable Check the printer status and the interface cable connections. ( ☞ 96) Check to see if paper or special print media that you are using has been selected in the printer driver If you are printing on a paper size that has not been selected in the printer driver or the software application, part of text may be cu[...]

Cannot feed manually If you cannot feed paper or other media with manual feed, check the points below. Press the RESUME button to resume printing after correcting the cause of the problem. Is the paper set correctly? If the top edge of the sheet is too small or if the sheet is not straight, the printer will beep once and the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will [...]

Selecting Manual Feed 1. Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon BJC-55 icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Main tab. 4. Click the Advanced button. 5. Click the Quality tab. 6. For the Paper Feed option, select Manual Feed. Selecting Manual Feed 1. From the File menu select Print (or similar command). 2. Fo[...]

Printout rotated 90 degrees If the printout is rotated 90 degrees the Orientation setting is not correct. Here is how a printout appears with the image or text rotated 90 degrees. Landscape Portrait Check to see if the correct Orientation has been selected Select portrait if the text is printed on landscape. Selecting the Orientation 1. Click the S[...]

Some software applications allow you to select the Orientation for the print job. If you select the Orientation with the software application, you must select the identical setting with the printer driver. If the software application does not allow selection of the Orientation, you must use the printer driver Orientation selection. Selecting the Or[...]

V ertical lines are broken Vertical lines in the printed document are broken or jagged. Make sure the BJ Cartridge is correctly installed Remove the BJ Cartridge and install it correctly. Make sure the triangular marks on the BJ Cartridge and holder are aligned then press down gently on the raised, left side of the BJ Cartridge until you hear it lo[...]

Check the Print Quality setting Use the Print Quality slide bar to select Fine. Selecting Fine for Print Quality 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon BJC-55 icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Main tab. 4. Click the Advanced button. 5. On the Quality sheet, drag the Print Quality slide bar [...]

Selecting Fine for Print Quality 1. From the File menu, select Print. 2. Under Print Mode, click the (Manual) icon. 3. Click the Details button. 4. Click the Quality icon. 5. Drag the Print Quality slide bar completely to the right to select Fine. Macintosh 113 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6[...]

BJ Cartridge does not return to the home position after installation After the BJ Cartridge is installed in the printer, the BJ Cartridge mounted in the holder does not return to the home position. After replacing the BJ Cartridge or an ink cartridge, the cartridge holder does not return to the home position. When the cartridge button is pressed, t[...]

Cannot print via wireless infra-red connections The print job does not execute when computer or the PDA is set up for a wireless infrared connection with the printer. Make sure the infrared driver is installed correctly The Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be installed to perform printing jobs via infrared communication from the compute[...]

5. Check the connection speed to see if it is checked off. The operation of some computers could be unstable if the connection speed is set for 4Mbps. Click the “Limit connection speed to” check box on, and then select 115.2kbps from the drop-down list box. Is the printer positioned at the correct distance and angle from the computer? The print[...]

4. Click the down-arrow for “Print to the following port” and select “COM4: (Infrared Serial (COM)) Port”. Make sure the BJC-55 Series is connected properly with the computer via infrared port Confirming correct infrared connection 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Control Panel. 2. Double click the Infrared Monitor ic[...]

3. Make sure that BJC-55 is listed as the currently active infrared device. If you do not see “BJC-55” displayed, first check the area between the computer and the printer and make sure that nothing is blocking infra-red communication between computer and printer. If nothing is between the printer and computer, press the POWER button to switch [...]

Make sure the paper is set in the Feed Slot correctly ( ☞ 107) Removing a paper jam 1. Gently pull the paper out of the printer with one hand while holding the printer in place with the other. You can pull the paper out from the front or the rear of the printer. 2. If the paper tears off inside the printer, switch off the printer and open the top[...]

Is a foreign object blocking the feed slot? Check the feed slot. If something is blocking the feed slot, remove it. Are the printed sheets sticking to the surface below due to static cling? Static cling between the sheet and the surface of the desk or work table could stop feeding, causing the printer to print repeatedly over the same area without [...]

Adjusting the colour 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon BJC-55 icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Main tab. 4. Click the Advanced button. 5. Click the Colour tab. 6. Click the Colour Adjustment box on. Adjusting the colour 1. From the File menu, select Print. 2. Under Print Mode, click t[...]

Document prints in only black and white A document that contains coloured text or images prints only in black and white. Check to see if the Color BJ Cartridge is installed Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the centre and open the top cover to see if a Color BJ Cartridge is installed. Make sure that Greyscale Print is switc[...]

Switching Greyscale Print off 1. From the File menu, select Print. 2. In the Print dialog box, click the Print Greyscale box off. Make sure the colour settings are correct in the software application Some application software may contain a dialog box with an option to select black and white only. Change this setting to enable colour printing. Make [...]

Colours are broken or uneven Printed colours are faded, broken or uneven, compared to the colours on the screen. Make sure the correct BJ Cartridge and Media Type are selected for the print job Check the printer driver settings and make sure that the correct BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are selected for the print job. Selecting the BJ Cartr[...]

Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type 1. From the File menu, select Print. 2. In the Print dialog box, select the BJ Cartridge and Media Type for the print job. Make sure that Canon ink cartridges are installed in the BJ Cartridge The colour quality will degrade if you use ink from other manufacturers. Use only Canon ink cartridges for best qua[...]

Printing beyond edge of a page, or portions of printed page are missing The print start position is incorrect, causing the end of the page to extend onto the next sheet. If the print start position is incorrect, this can cause the print area to shift and appear out of position at the top, bottom, left, or right on the printed sheet. Determine if yo[...]

If the print area shifts to top left or the bottom right ... Determine if you are printing on a paper size different that the paper size selected in the printer driver The print area will shift to the top left if you are printing on a paper larger than what is selected in the printer driver, and will shift to the bottom right if you print on a pape[...]

Printer does not switch on The POWER lamp does not light when the POWER button is pressed. Check the printer and power cable Is the battery fully charged? When you are using the printer on battery power only, you cannot switch the printer on if the battery is low. With the battery installed in the printer, connect and use the AC adapter. Other Maci[...]

Printer does not switch off The printer does not switch off, even after you press the POWER button. Is the power lock switch set in the lock position? If the power lock switch is set forward in the lock position, the printer will not switch on even after you press the POWER button. Slide the power lock switch away from you to the unlock position. O[...]

Printer seems to be working but nothing prints The printer is operating but only blank pages are ejected. Remove the BJ Cartridge and make sure that the orange protective tape was removed from the print head The ink will not flow with the orange protective tape attached. Make sure the orange tape is removed before installing a BJ Cartridge in the p[...]

Print job halts The print job halts before it has completed. Determine if the print job contains a large colour image High resolution pictures or images could cause the print job to pause temporarily for a few seconds due to the time required to process the large amount data being sent. The print process should resume normally. Check for the follow[...]

If you are using the infra-red interface, is there an obstacle between the printer and the computer? When you use the infra-red interface for printing, the area between the printer and the computer must be free of any obstacle which could interfere with the line-of-sight communication between the computer and printer. Remove any obstacles. Windows [...]

Printing blurred or smudged Determine if you are printing on plain paper with Print Quality set for Fine Printing in the Fine mode could result in excess ink on the paper. Reduce the print quality to avoid blurring or smudging. For details, refer to the Windows Printer Driver Guide or Macintosh Printer Driver Guide . Check to see if the paper thick[...]

Printout is excessively curled The printed sheet is excessively curled, wrinkled or warped. Determine if you are printing an image or picture that has a dense colours Printing an image or picture with a dense colours requires a large amount of ink and could curl or wrinkle the paper. For such print jobs we recommend using High Resolution Paper HR-1[...]

Lowering the Density setting 1. From the File menu, select Print. 2. In the Print dialog box, click the (Manual) icon then click the Details button. 3. In the Detailed Setting dialog box, click the Colour icon. 4. Drag the button on the Density slide bar to the left to reduce the amount of ink used in the print job. Battery is not charging You have[...]

CHARGE/ERROR lamp lights or flashes orange The orange CHARGE/ERROR lamp lights or flashes, the printer beeps, and printer does not operate. The printer will beep when an error occurs and the orange CHARGE/ERROR lamp will light or flash to let you know when and what type of error has occurred. You may need to switch the printer off and switch it on [...]

*When the low-ink warnig is on. The following messages may also be displayed in the BJ Status Monitor. In this case, refer to Service Error in the table above. Waste ink cartridge full! Call for service! Service error xxx! Call for service! 137 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 6 1-7 9-12 An error occurred inside the printer A serious error. Switch the pri[...]

Make sure that the paper is set correctly The orange light will light or flash and the printer will beep to alert you that the paper has not fed into the printer. If there is no paper on the Feed Slot then load some paper. If the paper is not straight on the Feed Slot, then set it straighten and try again. Check to see if the following message has [...]

Check the ink level in the ink cartridges If the low-ink warning has been switched on, and the buzzer beeps twice the orange CHARGE/ERROR lamp will flash. ( ☞ 64) You can continue the print job until the ink runs out by pressing the RESUME button, but immediate replacement of the ink cartridge is recommended. Use the operation panel to reset coun[...]

“Error Number: *300” appears on the screen and print job does not execute This is a Macintosh error message where the * is replaced with a letter. Make sure that the printer is switched on Make sure that the printer power lit green. When the printer power light is flashing green, the printer is warming up. Wait few moments for the POWER lamp to[...]

Make sure that the printer driver has been installed correctly There may be a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall it and install the printer driver again. The problem may exist within the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. For details about uninstalling the printer driver, refer to the Macintosh Printer Driver Gui[...]

Determine if there is any problem with the document file If unknown characters and letters are printed only for a specific document file, then the problem may exist within that file, or the software application that you are using. In this case, try typing the same text in a newly created file, and if the new document prints normally then the proble[...]

Cannot execute background printing Make sure that background printing has been switched on If you cannot execute background printing, this feature may have been switched off. Switching on background printing 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon BJC-55 icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Pag[...]

Cannot select the printer driver in the Chooser Check the following items if you cannot select the printer in the Chooser. Make sure the printer is switched on Make sure the printer is switched on and the POWER lamp is green. If the green light is flashing, then printer is warming up. Wait few moments for the printer to finish warming up. If the pr[...]

■ Before you call for ser vice... The Contact List, a list of Canon Help Desks with telephone numbers and addresses worldwide, is provided with the printer. Before you call for service, however, we recommend that you gather some information that will help Help Desk advisors find a solution for your problem. Before calling for service, check the p[...]

2. Check the interface cable. Check the connection of the interface cable at the printer and at the computer. A loose interface cable can generate random errors and error messages which could make identifying the cause of the problem very difficult. Make sure that both connections are secure. • Print job will not start. Examples: No error message[...]

The printer printed normally with another software application • The problem resides with the software application. Refer to the software application manual for details or call for service. • Sometimes the problem can be solved by updating the printer driver. Before you call for service to obtain information about acquiring the latest version o[...]

Describing your system Follow the simple procedures below to obtain the important information about your operating environment and printer driver that you will need before you call for service. Obtaining the OS version number and amount of memory If you are using Windows 1. Right-click the My Computer icon. 2. Select Properties. 3. From the General[...]

Determining the amount of free disk space available If you are using Windows 1. Double-click the My Computer icon. 2. Right-click the hard disk icon. 3. Select Properties. 4. Read and jot down the number for the amount of Free Space on the disk. If you are using Macintosh 1. On the desktop, click the Macintosh HD icon. 2. From the File menu, select[...]

Obtaining the version number of the printer driver If you are using Windows 1. Click the Start button, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2. Right-click the Canon BJC-55 icon and select Properties. 3. Click the Main tab. 4. Click the About button. 5. Read and jot down the version number. If you are using Macintosh 1. On the desktop, double-clic[...]

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Appendix A Paper Specifications ■ Paper size Letter 8.5 x 11 in. Legal 8.5 x 14 in. A4 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm B5 182 x 256 mm US Commercial 10 envelope 9.5 x 4.1 in. European DL size envelope 220 x 110 mm ■ Paper type Media Name Media Type * Plain paper Plain Paper Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Plain Paper Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Glossy Photo[...]

■ Printing area Paper and special media The shaded portion in the following figure shows the recommended printing area for paper and special media. The printer’s mechanical printing area is inside the 3 mm top/bottom margins. However, we recommend setting the margins greater than 22 mm because the print quality degrades below this. 3.4 mm 3 mm [...]

Envelopes The shaded portion in the figures below shows the recommended printing areas for a US Commercial No. 10 envelope (9.5 x 4.1 in) and European DL size envelope (220 x 110 mm). The printer's maximum mechanical printing area is inside the top and bottom margins. However, we recommend setting the margins wider than 22 mm because print qua[...]

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Appendix B Options and Supplies Whenever you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your Canon representative. ■ Consumables Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Contains both a print head unit and replaceable black ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black Used in the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. Color BJ Cartridge BC-1[...]

■ Paper and special media Name Media Type Sizes Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Plain Paper A4, LTR Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Glossy Photo Paper A4, LTR Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo cards 119.6 x 216mm High Resolution Paper HR-101 High Resolution Paper A4, LTR Transparency CF-102 Transparency A4, LTR High Gloss Film HG-101 High Gloss Film A4, L[...]

Appendix C Universal AC Adapter AD-360U The AC adapter is intended for use with this printer only; never attempt to use the AC adapter with appliances or equipment as a power/voltage converter in another country. The power supply cord provided with purchase is for use in the country where you purchased the printer. For other countries, you may need[...]

• THE AC ADAPTER IS RATED FOR AC 100V~240V. IN LOCATIONS WHERE POWER SUPPLY IS AVAILABLE WITHIN THIS RANGE, AN INPUT-VOLTAGE CONVERTER, SWITCHING DEVICE, ETC. IS NOT REQUIRED. • WHEN THE PRINTER IS NOT IN USE, SWITCH IT OFF AND UNPLUG THE POWER CORD FROM THE POWER OUTLET. • NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE OR REPAIR THE AC ADAPTER. • IF THE AC [...]

Appendix D Printer Specifications Printing method Serial Bubble Jet Resolution (max.) 720 x 360 dpi (horizontal x vertical) Paper Handling Manual Feed, Auto Feed (optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 installed) Print Speed Black BJ Cartridge BC-10: HS 5.5 ppm HQ 5.0 ppm Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e: HS 2 ppm HQ 1.6 ppm Color BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo : 0[...]

Buffer Any setting selectable but disabled when using infrared data transmission Input buffer approx. 25 KB, no download buffer Input buffer approx. 2 KB, with 23 KB download buffer Interfaces Universal Serial Bus (USB) IrDA Ver. 1.1 (4M) Infra-red Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Print head 128 nozzles Ink cartridge Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black Ink colour B[...]

Ink Cartridge BCI-12 Photo No. of printed pages Black approx. 60 pp./cartridge Colour approx. 20 pp./cartridge (Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No. 5 pattern at SuperPhoto and High Resolution paper mode) Black approx. 90 pp. Colour approx. 35 pp. (Based on printing the ISO JIS-SCID No. 5 pattern at SuperPhoto and plain paper mode) Acoustic Noise[...]

■ System Requirements to see documents in the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM The following are a list of the minimum hardware and software required to see documents in the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. For Windows: Operating System Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0 (Can be viewed on Microsoft Windows 2000) CPU I[...]

Glossar y A4 size paper A paper size: 210 mm x 297 mm. This printer accepts A4 paper. AC Alternating current. The type of electrical current available from a wall outlet. ASCII Acronym for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A set of definitions for the bit composition of characters and symbols. ASCII defines 128 symbols using 7 bin[...]

buffer A temporary storage area in computer or printer memory in which data for input or output is stored until it can be processed. byte A unit of eight bits. A byte is approximately equivalent to a character. cartridge holder A unit that holds the BJ Cartridge and its ink cartridges. The cartridge holder moves backwards and forwards when the prin[...]

dB Stands for decibel level (a decibel being a unit of measurement for the intensity of the sound), adjusted for background noise. default setting A printer setting selected at the factory and permanently registered in the printer’s ROM. It is a setting that the printer assumes unless you provide instruction to the contrary. For example, the defa[...]

font A complete set of characters of the same size and style; a particular implementation of a typeface. For example, 12 point, Courier bold. font characteristics Font characteristics determine the appearance of a printed font. These characteristics include orientation, character height, style, stroke weight, and typeface. form feed A printer funct[...]

hue A colour in the colour spectrum. Examples are red, green, and violet. ink jet printer A non-impact printer that ejects ink onto paper to form characters. This printer is a special type of ink jet printer called a Bubble Jet printer. input buffer An area of the printer’s memory containing the data that has been sent to the printer. interface T[...]

Letter size paper A paper size: 8.5 x 11 inches. This printer accepts this size of paper. line feed A printer function that advances the paper one line. lpi Lines per inch. The measurement used in describing the number of lines that will print within one vertical inch. Most printing is done in 6 or 8 lpi. noise level See dB. non-impact printer Prin[...]

point size Character height is defined in points; one point is 1/72 inch. For instance, this text is printed using a 10 point font. printer cable The cable used to connect your printer and a computer. printing area The area of a sheet of paper on which a printer can reproduce text or graphics. The printing area is smaller than the paper. print head[...]

resident font A font that is built into the printer, as opposed to one that must be downloaded from your computer. Resident fonts are stored in ROM. resolution The density of dots for any given output device. Expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi). Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged appearance. Higher resolution [...]

text mode The mode the printer is in when it is printing text. text scale mode The mode that reduces the line spacing by a factor of 14/15 (from 62 to 66 lines per page if line spacing is set to 6 lines per inch). This provides compatibility with software that assumes 66 lines will fit on each page. top-of-form (TOF) The printing position at the st[...]

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A AC adapter Universal AC Adapter AD-360, 158 application error, 104 Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 described, 24, 25 selecting, 107 B Back Print Film BF-102 correct print side, 49 described, 21 uses, 48 battery safety, 11 see also “battery pack”, 28 battery pack described, 24, 25 inserting, 29 installing, 28 not charging, 135 recharging, 60 removing[...]

installing, 37 Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 described, 20 option, 23 see also “Scanner Cartridge”, 74 colors adjusting, 121 colours broken, uneven, 124 faded, 92 screen, printout do not match, 120 connecting interface connections, 18 curling, 134 D default printer settings, 57 default printer, 94 device removing, 103 disconnecting USB in[...]

handling, 66 Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black, 20 Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black, 19 Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color, 19 Ink Cartridge BCI-12 Black, 19 Ink Cartridge BCI-12 Color, 19 replacing, 66, 68, 69 specifications, 161, 162 installing battery pack, 28 BJ Cartridges, 37, 38, 39 infra-red driver, 34 Macintosh scanner driver, 77 printer driver, 31, 33 Scanner [...]

Glossy Photo Cards FM-101, 22 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, 21 handling, 44 High Gloss Film HG-101, 22 High Resolution Paper HR-101, 21 listed available, 157 loading, 48 print jobs, 47 print side, 49 printing area, 153 printing correct side, 93 selecting, 45, 47 specifications, 152 storing, using, 46 T-Shirt Transfer TR-101 (U.S.), 22 T-Shirt Transfer[...]

supplies described, 19 listed consummables, 156 switching on/off printer, 32 T T-Shirt Transfer TR-101 (U.S.) correct print side, 49 described, 22 uses, 48 T-Shirt Transfer TR-201 correct print side, 49 described, 22 uses, 48 test prints samples, 58 starting, 56 top cover described, 24 Transparencies CF-102 correct print side, 49 described, 21 uses[...]

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