Canon BJC-85 User Manual

BJC-85

USER

MANUAL

Canon

Contents

Introduction

Welcome

Printer Documentation

How to Use This Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

FCC Regulations

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

Safety Precautions

Getting Ready to Print

Printer Parts and Their Functions

Turning the Printer On Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection

Printing

Paper and Other Print Media Loading Paper in the Printer Changing BJ Cartridges

Maintaining the Printer

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head

Using the Low-Ink Alert

Replacing Ink Tanks

Replacing a BJ Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Performing the Test Print Transporting the Printer

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Printing With Windows

Getting Ready to Print

Selecting the Print Mode

Changing the Page Size

Windows Printer Driver Features

Using the BJ Background Monitor

Using the BJ Backgrounder

Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor

Printing With Macintosh

Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver

Selecting the Printer Driver

Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver

Changing the Paper Size Selection

Setting Up a Simple Print Job

Macintosh Printer Driver Features

Using the BJ Print Monitor

Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver

Troubleshooting

Error Messages

Problems and Solutions

Before You Call For Service

Getting Help From Canon

Servicing the Printer

Specifications

Printer Specifications

Printing Area

Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge

Contents 3

Introduction

Welcome

Printer Documentation

How to Use This Manual

Copyright

Disclaimer

Trademarks

FCC Regulations

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

Safety Precautions

Introduction

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer.

Printer Documentation

The documentation for your printer consists of these items:

■ Quick Start Guide

Shows you how to set up the printer and prepare it for operation according to your computer system. You may also need your computer manual for reference during setup.

■ User’s Manual (this manual)

Shows you everything you need to know about using the printer efficiently and safely. A detailed troubleshooting section provides step-by-step guidance for identifying and solving printing problems.

This User’s Manual provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. To maximize the life of your printer, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions.

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Printer Documentation

■ Conventions

This User’s Manual uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

Caution

Note

Cautions alert you to ways to avoid injury to yourself, damage to the printer, or the loss of valuable data.

Notes provide advice, tips, and suggestions that are intended to help you work more efficiently with the printer.

This arrow and blue text indicate a link to where you can find more information about the current subject.

This manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are using. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

Windows	Indicates information for Windows® 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and
	Windows CE users only.
Macintosh	Indicates information for iMac™ and Power Macintosh® G3 users only.

Throughout this guide the names Microsoft® Windows® 98, Microsoft® Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, and Microsoft Windows CE® 2.1 are abbreviated, respectively, as Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows CE.

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How to Use This Manual

To view this User’s Manual, please use Acrobat Reader 4.0, which is included on your CD-ROM, or a later version of Acrobat Reader.

Use this button when you wish to enlarge the screen you are viewing. Select this button in the tool bar, and then click within the screen of the

User’s Manual.

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How to Use This Manual

Use this button when you wish to search for a word.

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Click the + (or ▼) symbol when you wish to see detailed headings for each chapter. Click the – (or ▼) symbol when you wish to return to the original (condensed) display.

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Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI.

© 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc.

Disclaimer

Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to make it an easy to use guide for your Canon BJC-85

Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this guide and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described.

Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with the respective products. All software is licensed AS IS, as described in the license agreement enclosed with the software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this guide at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

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Trademarks

Canon, BCI, BJ, Bubble Jet, and Drop Modulation Technology are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon Inc.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

ENERGY STAR® COMPLIANT

As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the

ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.

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FCC Regulations

Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10190

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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 radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.

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Safety Precautions

Please read the safety warnings provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock.

Printer Location

Power Outlet and Power Cord

Cleaning the Printer

BJ Cartridges

General Warnings

Universal AC Adapter

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Safety Precautions

■ Printer Location

The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation. To avoid causing a fire or dangerous electrical shock, never store volatile substances such as alcohol or thinner near the printer.

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 that could result in a fire or electrical shock, place it in a location that is protected from dust, direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use the printer in an environment where temperature and humidity are within the ranges of 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and 10 to 90% RH (with no condensation).

To avoid dropping and damaging the printer, always hold the printer by both ends and carry it level. Do not pick up or hold the printer by any part.

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Safety Precautions

■ Power Outlet and Power Cord

The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

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 of power adapter other than the universal AC adapter provided with the printer.

To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit, avoid damaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord. Do not attempt to modify the cords in any way. Do not apply force to the cords by pulling on them nor place a heavy object on the cords.

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Safety Precautions

To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not knot the power cord or wrap it around itself.

To avoid damaging the power plug, which could cause a short circuit and cause a fire or electrical shock, do not pull on the power cord to unplug the cord from the power outlet. Grip the plug to remove it from the power outlet.

To avoid minor burns or minor injury from moving parts, press the POWER button to turn off the printer then unplug the power cord from the power outlet and allow the electrical contacts inside the printer to cool before cleaning the printer.

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Safety Precautions

■ Cleaning the Printer

Use only a damp, clean cloth to clean the surfaces of the printer. The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation. To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, or any other type of volatile liquid cleaner to clean the printer.

■ BJ Cartridges

Store the BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally ingests ink from a BJ cartridge or ink tank, contact a physician immediately.

To avoid staining clothing or your work area with spilled ink, do not violently shake or drop a BJ cartridge.

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Safety Precautions

■ General Warnings

There are high voltage points inside the printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble the printer or attempt repairs.

To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not use volatile sprays around the printer.

The electrical contacts of the BJ cartridge become extremely hot during normal operation. To avoid minor burns, do not touch the electrical contacts after removing the BJ cartridge from the printer.

To avoid minor injury from moving parts inside the printer, do not open the cover and insert your fingers into the printer while the printer is printing.

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Safety Precautions

To avoid damage to the printer from objects falling into it, resulting in a fire or electrical shock, do not place any object such as a stapler or liquid container on top of the printer.

If any object falls into the printer and damages it while it is printing, press the POWER button to turn it off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, stop using the printer and call the Canon Customer Care Center.

Getting Help From Canon

To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, if the printer emits smoke or a strange odor, immediately press the POWER button to turn the printer off then unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Stop using the printer and call the Canon Customer Care Center.

Getting Help From Canon

■ Universal AC Adapter

When you pack the universal AC adapter for travel or storage, do not wrap the cord around the body of the AC adapter. Doing so may cause the cord to split or separate from the body of the AC adapter, which could cause a short circuit.

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Safety Precautions

■ Printer Functions and Special Features

This section describes the functions and special features of your printer that you can enjoy when you print color documents and images.

High resolution color (720 dpi)

With the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge installed in the printer, you can print up to 720 dpi (720 dpi horizontal × 360 dpi vertical) to reproduce quality documents and images even on plain paper. The BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge employs two different sizes of ink droplets in varied patterns to create images of higher quality than ever before. The BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge prints crisp and clear text documents. The BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge produces beautiful, natural color in photographic images captured with a scanner or digital camera.

A variety of interface connections

In addition to the standard parallel port, this printer includes a USB and infrared port. The

USB connection can be used with an IBM®-compatible PC running Windows 98, an iMac, or Power Macintosh G3. The infrared port on an IBM-compatible PC with Windows 98 can be used for wireless printer connection between the printer and a computer.

Special print media

Most of the special media available for use with other Canon Bubble Jet printers can be used with this compact printer.

Capturing originals with the optional Scanner Cartridge

By inserting the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge in place of the BJ cartridge, you can convert the printer into a scanner.

Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge

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Safety Precautions

■ Options and Consumables

The following options and consumables are available for use with this printer. To get more information, visit our web site at www.ccsi.canon.com.

Options

Item	Comment
Portable Kit NK-300	NiMH battery set with recharger
IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge	Color scanner option
Universal AC Adapter AD-360U	AC adapter
SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage Box	Storage box for additional BJ cartridges
NiMH Battery Pack NB-300	Additional NiMH battery pack for portable kit

Consumables

Items		Comment
BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge		Monochrome printing
BCI-10 Black Ink Tank		Black ink for BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge
BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge		Color printing
BCI-11 Color Ink Tank		Color ink for BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge
BCI-11	Black Ink Tank	Black ink for BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge
BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge		Photographic printing
BCI-12	Photo Color Ink Tank	Color ink for the BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge
BCI-12	Photo Black Ink Tank	Black ink for the BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge

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Safety Precautions

Paper and special print media

Media	Load Limit
Bubble Jet Paper	30 sheets
Brilliant White Paper	30 sheets
High Resolution Paper	10 sheets
Glossy Photo Paper	10 sheets
High Gloss Film	1 sheet
Glossy Photo Cards	1 sheet
Transparencies	10 sheets
Back Print Film	1 sheet
T-Shirt Transfer	1 sheet
Greeting Cards (1/4 fold)	1 sheet
Envelopes	5 envelopes

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Getting Ready to Print

Printer Parts and Their Functions

Turning the Printer On

Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection

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Printer Parts and Their Functions

This section describes important parts of the printer and how they function.

■ Front View

Top Cover (and Paper Rest)

Before you use the printer, open the top cover. The top cover supports paper fed into the sheet feeder.

Paper Guide

Adjusts to the size of the paper or special media.

Cartridge Cover

Open to change the BJ cartridge or to replace ink tanks.

Paper Output Slot

Printed sheets are ejected here.

Operation Panel

Operation Panel

Sheet Feeder

Feeds sheets of paper continuously to the printer.

Paper Release Lever

Press to release paper jammed in the printer.

USB Interface Connector

Provides the connection point for a USB interface cable from the computer.

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Printer Parts and Their Functions

■ Back View

Power Connector

Provides the connection point for the universal AC adapter plug.

Parallel Interface Connector

Provides the connection point for a parallel interface cable between the printer and computer.

IrDA Interface Port

Provides a port for a wireless IrDA connection between the printer and computer. This port should face the IrDA port of the computer. The port glass can be pulled out to adjust the position angle.

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Printer Parts and Their Functions

■ Operation Panel

POWER Button

Press to turn the printer on and off.

Turning the

Printer On

CARTRIDGE Button

Press to move the cartridge holder to the center in order to switch BJ cartridges or to replace ink tanks and to return the cartridge holder to the home position when you are finished.

POWER RESUME

CARTRIDGE

ERROR

RESUME Button

Press to release the printer from an error after the cause of the error has been removed. Pressing this button has no effect on unrecoverable errors.

When no error exists, press once to feed a sheet of paper. If paper is partially fed into the printer, the sheet will be ejected.

Press and hold down until the printer beeps twice then release to start print head cleaning.

Cleaning the Print Head

ERROR Light

Lights or flashes orange when an error occurs.

ERROR light is orange

POWER Light

Tells you whether or not the printer is on.

On	Lights green when the printer is standing
	by and ready for normal operation.
Off	Printer power is turned off.
Flashing	Printer is warming up after power on, or
	is receiving a print job from the printer.

Note	• If you will not be using the printer for a long period of time, turn off the
	printer; then remove the AC adapter power cord from the
	power outlet.

•Always press the POWER button to turn the printer off before you remove the AC adapter power cord from the power outlet. If the power cord is unplugged before the printer is turned off with the POWER button, the BJ cartridge will not return to the home position and may dry out which could cause the BJ cartridge to become unusable.

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Printer Parts and Their Functions

■ POWER and ERROR Lights

The POWER and ERROR lights tell you the current status of the printer.

Light	Status					What It Means
POWER					Off	Printer is off.
					On	Printer is standing by and ready for normal operation.
					Flashing	Indicates one of the following:
						• Printer is warming up.
						• Printer is performing print head cleaning.
						• BJ cartridge is being changed or ink tank is being replaced.
						• Printer is receiving a print job from the computer.

ERROR	ERROR	Flashing	Indicates one of the following:
			• If the printer beeps twice, ink supply is low in an ink tank.

•If the printer beeps three times, the low-ink alert feature is on and an ink tank is empty.

•Battery power is low. If the printer beeps four times, the optional Portable Kit NK-300 power is low.

•If the printer beeps five times, the waste ink tank is full.

	ERROR		On		Indicates one of the following:
					• If the printer beeps once, paper feed error.
					• If the printer beeps twice, paper jam.
					• If the printer beeps three times, BJ cartridge is not installed.
					• If the printer beeps four times, wrong BJ cartridge is installed.
POWER,					Unrecoverable error has occurred. Call the Canon Customer
			ERROR
ERROR					Care Center.
Both flashing					Getting Help From Canon

For details about what to do when these errors occur, see the Troubleshooting section of this manual.

Troubleshooting

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Turning the Printer On

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2

3

Make sure that the AC adapter is securely connected to the printer.

Open the top cover.

Press and release the POWER button to turn the printer on.

POWER RESUME

CARTRIDGE

ERROR

If a BJ cartridge is not installed, the POWER light continues to flash and the printer will beep three times.

If a BJ cartridge is installed, the POWER light will flash while the printer warms up. When the light stops flashing, the printer is ready for normal operation.

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Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection

If you have a computer with an infrared port for wireless data transmission, you can set up a cordless connection with the printer using the IrDA method to effect infrared data transmission.

Before you can set up an infrared connection with the printer, you must perform several settings on the computer. Make sure that you read the section below before you set up the connection.

■ What You Need for Infrared Data Transmission

In order to use infrared data transmission, you need the Windows 98 plug and play Microsoft infrared driver Version 3.0. The following items are required in order to set up wireless data transmission between the printer and computer via the infrared ports on the printer and your computer.

Computer	IBM PC/AT or a compatible computer
CPU	Intel® Pentium® or faster
IrDA	IrDA 1.1 or later
Baud rate	Max. 4 Mbps
(transmission speed)
Infrared transmission	Built-in infrared port on the computer, or an infrared
device	transmission adapter connected to the parallel or
	serial port.
Operating system	Windows 98

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