Canon BJC-2100 User Manual

BJC-2100

USER MANUAL

Canon

Contents

Introduction

Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions

Basic Printing Procedures

Examining the Printer Printing Your Document Loading Plain Paper

Paper Handling

Paper and Other Print Media Notes on Handling Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever High Resolution Paper Transparencies Back Print Film Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Film Glossy Photo Cards Banner Paper

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T-Shirt Transfer Envelopes Printing Photographs

Using BJ Cartridges

Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge

Using the Windows Printer Driver

Printer Driver Basics Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Page Size Conﬁrming the Paper Feed Using Online Help Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box

Using the Macintosh Printer Driver

Printer Driver Basics Selecting a Printer Driver Changing the Page Setup Dialog Box Settings Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings Using Balloon Help Using Background Printing Using the Printer With a Network

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Maintaining the Printer

Cleaning the Printer Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Transporting the Printer

Troubleshooting

Printout Is Unsatisfactory Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-job Paper Jams or Does Not Feed An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon

Speciﬁcations

Printing Speciﬁcations Printing Area

Using the Optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge

4Contents

Introduction

Welcome

Printer Documentation

How to Use This Manual

Disclaimer

Trademarks

FCC Regulations

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

Safety Precautions

5Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing the BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer.

Printer Documentation

The documentation for your printer consists of these items:

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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.

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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.

User’s Manual

This printer. To maximize the life of your printer, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions.

provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the

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Printer Documentation

Note

Caution

Windows

Macintosh

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Conventions

User’s Manual

This

uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always

observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

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.

Indicates information for Windows

2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, and

Windows NT users only.

Indicates information for iMacTM and Power Macintosh® G3 and G4 users only.

Throughout this guide the names Microsoft® Windows® 2000, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 95, and Microsoft Windows NT4.0, are abbreviated, respectively, as Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows NT.

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How to Use This Manual

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User’s Manual

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How to Use This Manual

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Copyright

Disclaimer

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.

Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to make it an easy to use guide for your Canon BJC-2100 Series 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, and Bubble Jet are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon Inc. Print Planet is a service mark of Canon Computer Systems, 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.

As an E

NERGY STA R

Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the

guidelines for energy efﬁciency.

COMPLIANT

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FCC Regulations

Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model BJC-2100

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 Supply and Power Cord

Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer

Working Around the Printer

Cartridges and Ink Tanks

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Printer Location

Safety Precautions

Do not place the printer close to ﬂammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. If ﬂammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not use ﬂammable sprays near the printer. Gases in the spray could cause a ﬁre or electric shock if they come in contact with electrical components inside the printer.

Do not install the printer in a location that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. The printer could tip over or fall and cause injury.

Do not install the printer in locations that are very humid or dusty, in direct sunlight, or close to a heating appliance or ﬁreplace. To avoid the risk of ﬁres or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with an ambient temperature range of 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and humidity of 10 to 90% (condensation free).

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Safety Precautions

Do not place the printer on a thick rug or carpet. Fibers or dust entering the printer could cause a ﬁre.

Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you can unplug the power cord at any time. Such obstacles could prevent you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

When you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends. When you are moving the printer to another location, keep it stable so that you do not drop it and cause injury.

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Safety Precautions

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Power Supply and Power Cord

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

Do not attempt to plug the power cord into the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. This could cause an electric shock.

Always push the plug all the way into the power outlet. A loose or poorly inserted plug could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not damage, modify, stretch or excessively bend or twist the power cord. Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Power leaking from a damaged power cord could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

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Safety Precautions

Do not use the printer while the power cord is bundled or knotted. This could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

If you detect smoke, unusual smells or strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the power cord. Continuing to use the printer in these circumstances could cause a ﬁre or electric shock. Call the Canon Customer Care Center.

Getting Help From Canon

Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power cord. Unplugging the power cord by pulling on the cord can damage the cord and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the country of purchase. Using incorrect voltage could cause ﬁre or electric shock. The correct power supply voltage and frequency is as follows:

USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz

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Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer

Use a damp cloth to clean the printer. Do not use ﬂammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If ﬂammable solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

Always unplug the printer from the power outlet when you are cleaning the printer. If you mistakenly plug in the printer while cleaning it, you could touch moving internal printer components and suffer injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the printer. There are no user serviceable parts inside the printer. The printer contains highvoltage components that could cause a ﬁre or electric shock. Never attempt any maintenance procedure other than the ones described in this guide.

Safety Precautions

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Working Around the Printer

Do not put your hands or ﬁngers in the printer while it is printing. The printer contains moving parts that could cause injury.

Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of ﬂammable solvents (alcohol, thinners, etc.) on top of the printer. Such objects could fall or spill into the printer and cause a ﬁre or electric shock.

If any foreign object (metal or liquid) enters the printer, unplug the power cord and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Continued use of the printer when a foreign object has fallen into the printer could cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Safety Precautions

Getting Help From Canon

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BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks

For safety reasons store BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child inadvertently licks a BJ cartridge or ink tank or ingests any ink, consult a physician immediately.

Do not subject BJ cartridges or ink tanks to shocks or excessive vibration. This could cause the ink to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings.

Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause burns.

Safety Precautions

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Basic Printing Procedures

Examining the Printer

Printing Your Document

Loading Plain Paper

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Examining the Printer

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

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Front View

RESUME Button

After you have resolved a sheet feeding problem, press this button to resume printing. You can also double-click this button to start a Nozzle Check Pattern. You can start print head cleaning or reset the printer by pressing and holding down the RESUME button for more than two seconds. To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for more than two seconds unless necessary.

Paper Guide

Align this guide with the edge of the sheet loaded into the auto sheet feeder.

Paper Output Tray

Holds the printed sheets when they are fed out of the printer. Fold this tray down before you start printing. It can be folded up while the printer is not in use.

Paper Rest

Supports the media loaded in the auto sheet feeder.

Auto Sheet Feeder

Holds sheets of paper or other media for printing. The auto sheet feeder holds multiple sheets which are automatically fed into the printer one sheet at a time.

Front Cover

Open this cover to install or replace the BJ cartridge, change the paper thickness lever, or clear a paper jam.

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Examining the Printer

Note

To ensure optimum performance of the print head, the printer automatically cleans the print head every time it is plugged in or the front cover is closed after being open for more than a few seconds. Avoid unplugging the printer and opening the front cover unnecessarily as print head cleaning consumes ink.

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Back View

Power Cord

Connect the power cord to the back of the printer then connect the other end to a power outlet. The printer switches on automatically after you connect the power cord. There is no power button or power light on the printer.

Parallel Interface Connector

Connect the printer cable here and connect the other end of the printer cable to your computer.

USB Interface

Provides a connection point for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer.

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Inside the Printer

Paper Thickness Lever

Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper. Set this lever for the type of media that you are using.

Examining the Printer

Cartridge Holder

Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge.

Cartridge Lock Lever

Unlocks the cartridge holder so you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge. Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge.

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Printing Your Document

After you set up the printer, you can start printing. This section describes how to print a document on plain paper.

Create a document using an application program. (Or, open the ﬁle you wish to print.)

Specify the paper size in the application program you are using.

Make sure that the printer is set up properly.

• Make sure that the printer is plugged in.

• Load a stack of plain paper into the auto sheet feeder.

Now you deﬁne settings in the printer driver dialog box.

For Windows users

For Macintosh users

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Printing Your Document

Windows

For Windows users

Open the Printer Properties dialog box.

Select the command used for printing, make sure the Canon BJC-2100 is selected as the default printer, and then click the Properties button. (Depending on the application program you use, the print operation procedure may be different. Refer to the documentation for your application program.)

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Windows

Specify the necessary print settings in the printer driver.

Printing Your Document

Using the Windows Printer Driver

Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dialog box.

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Windows

Start printing from the application program.

Click the OK button. Printing begins.

Printing Your Document

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