Canon BJC-55 User Manual
Series
User's Manual
QA7-1240-V01
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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 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.
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.
Canon U.S.A. Inc.
One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A.
Tel No. (516) 328-5600
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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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International ENERGY STAR®Program
As an ENERGY STAR®Printer, Canon Inc. has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®guidelines for efficiency.
The International ENERGY STAR®Office Equipment
Program is a global program that promotes energy saving
through the use of computer and other office equipment. The
program backs the development and dissemination of
products with functions that effectively reduce energy
consumption. It is an open system in which businesses can
participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office
equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes and
copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among
participating nations.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................6
How to use this manual.....................................................................6
Conventions ................................................................................7
About Documents .......................................................................7
About the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM..........8
General Safety Warnings and Precautions..................................9
Important notes about USB connection..........................................17
Features and benefits ......................................................................18
Compact portable design...........................................................18
High resolution colour (720 dpi)...............................................18
A variety of interface connections ............................................18
Scanner feature..........................................................................18
Options and supplies.......................................................................19
BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges...............................................19
Print media................................................................................21
Power supply.............................................................................22
Available options ......................................................................23
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer ..................................................................24
Examining the printer .....................................................................24
Front view .................................................................................24
Rear view ..................................................................................26
Operation panel.........................................................................26
Installing the battery pack...............................................................28
Connecting the printer and installing the printer drivers................31
Switching the printer on and off.....................................................32
Installing and using printer drivers.................................................33
Setting up the IrDA wireless interface............................................33
What you need for infrared data transmission ..........................34
Confirming that the infra-red transmission driver has been
installed..................................................................................34
Using infra-red data transmission .............................................35
Installing the BJ Cartridge..............................................................37
Choosing which BJ Cartridge to use.........................................37
BJ Cartridge guidelines.............................................................38
BJ Cartridge installation............................................................39
Chapter 3 Printing..........................................................................................44
Paper and other print media............................................................44
Selecting paper types......................................................................45
Plain paper.................................................................................45
Special media............................................................................46
Envelopes..................................................................................46
Selecting the print media...........................................................47
Loading paper and other media ......................................................48
Changing the BJ Cartridges............................................................51
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Chapter 4 Performing Test Prints.................................................................56
Starting the test prints.....................................................................56
Sample test prints............................................................................58
Printer settings...........................................................................58
Nozzle Check Pattern................................................................58
Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance.................................60
Recharging and replacing the battery pack.....................................60
Recharging the battery pack......................................................60
Replacing the battery pack........................................................62
Setting the low-ink warning............................................................64
How to enable the low-ink warning..........................................64
Switching off the low-ink warning ...........................................65
Replacing ink cartridges .................................................................66
Handling ink cartridges.............................................................66
Examining the ink cartridges ....................................................67
Replacing an ink cartridge ........................................................68
Replacing BJ cartridges..................................................................72
Installing the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 ........74
Installing the software for the Scanner Cartridge .....................74
Installing and removing the Scanner Cartridge.........................78
Cleaning the printer ........................................................................83
Before you start cleaning ..........................................................83
Cleaning inside and outside the printer.....................................84
Cleaning the print head .............................................................85
Preparing the printer for travel or storage.......................................86
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting............................................................................88
How to use this Section ..................................................................88
Quick reference list of possible problems ......................................90
Error messages................................................................................91
Problems and Solutions ..................................................................92
Before you call for service............................................................145
Describing the problem...........................................................145
Describing your system...........................................................148
Appendix A Paper Specifications....................................................................152
Paper size......................................................................................152
Paper type .....................................................................................152
Paper weight .................................................................................152
Printing area..................................................................................153
Paper and special media..........................................................153
Envelopes................................................................................154
Appendix B Options and Supplies..................................................................156
Consumables.................................................................................156
Paper and special media................................................................157
Available options..........................................................................157
Appendix C Universal AC Adapter AD-360U...............................................158
Appendix D Printer Specifications .................................................................160
System Requirements to see documents in the Setup Reference
Software & Guide CD-ROM........................................................163
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Glossary..............................................................................................................164
Index...................................................................................................................174
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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.
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How to use this manual
This manual contains basic information about the printer, such as initial
setup procedures, basic operation, the use of supplies and options, daily
maintenance, and troubleshooting. Read this manual carefully in order
to get the most out of your printer. The manual consists of seven sections.
The descriptions in this guide are primarily for Windows 98, Windows
95, Mac OS 8.5, and Mac OS 9 (If you are using iMac, you must use
Mac OS 8.1 or later). If you are using Windows 2000, On the desktop,
click the Start button, point to Programs, point to BJC-55, and then click
the Guide.
Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduces the features, options, and supplies available for the printer.
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer
Gives instructions for setting up the printer and managing the printer
features. It also describes the printer’s components and gives advice on
caring for your printer.
Chapter 3 Printing
Explains how to select the appropriate paper or special media and how
to load paper into the printer. It also describes precautions necessary for
handling print media.
Chapter 4 Performing Test Prints
Explains how to perform all the test prints.
Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance
Explains how to replace ink cartridges and BJ Cartridges, clean the print
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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, accessories, and specifications.
Conventions
This manual employs the following conventions to alert you to
information that will help you use the printer safely and efficiently.
CAUTIONS ABOUT ACTIONS THAT COULD DAMAGE YOUR
HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE.
Notes provide advice, tips, and suggestions that are intended to help
you work more efficiently with the printer.
(☞12) A number preceded by this mark and enclosed in parentheses tells you
the page number where you can find more information about the
previous sentence or paragraph.
About Documents
Read This First!
As you unpack the box check each item against this sheet to make sure
that you have everything. This sheet also shows you how to remove the
tape and packing material from the printer.
Getting Started
Getting Started summarises the steps for setting up the printer and
installing the printer driver. If you are familiar with computers and
printers, follow the steps in this illustrated guide to get set up as quickly
as possible.
Windows Printer Driver Guide
and
Macintosh Printer Driver Guide
Describes printing procedures. Provided on the Setup Software &
Reference Guide CD-ROM.
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About the Setup Software & Reference Guide CDROM
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 Getting Started.
Reference Guide
On-line manual which explains how to use the printer. You can view
the Reference Guide on the screen of your computer. You can also print
the contents of the Reference Guide, if necessary.
How to Use the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM
When using Windows 98, Windows 95 or Windows 2000
Load the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM into the CDROM drive on a computer that satisfies the system requirements. The
CD-ROM starts automatically and a menu screen is displayed. (If the
CD-ROM does not start automatically, click the My Computer icon on
the Windows desktop and then double-click the CD-ROM icon.)
When using Macintosh series which supports standard USB
interface
Load the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM into the CDROM drive on a computer that satisfies the system requirements. The
CD-ROM folder opens automatically. When you view the Reference
Guide, follow the procedure below.
1.
Double-click the Manual folder.
2.
Double-click the folder of your language.
3.
Double-click the BJC55x_mac/IS12x_mac.
(“x” differs depending on the language you selected.)
When you install the printer driver, refer to Getting Started.
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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 prompts you to install Acrobat Reader 4.0 from the Setup
Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM. Follow the instructions on the
screen. (When the installation of Acrobat Reader is completed, the
Reference Guide starts up automatically.)
When using a Macintosh series with a standard USB
interface
If Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later is not installed, install Acrobat Reader 4.0
from the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM.
1.
Double-click the CD-ROM icon.
2.
Double-click the Acrobat Reader folder.
3.
Double-click the folder of your language.
4.
Double-click “Reader 4.05” installer.
5.
Follow the instruction on the screen and complete the installation.
When the Reference Guide starts up, bookmarks are displayed on the
right side of the screen. (For example, if you click “How to Use This
Manual”, the operation procedure is displayed.)
For details about how to use the Setup Software & Reference Guide
CD-ROM, refer to Appendix D.
General Safety Warnings and Precautions
Read and follow all the warnings and instructions described below to
prevent the hazards of fire or electrical shock.
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 like
alcohol, thinner, etc. near the printer.
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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 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.
Never attempt to modify the cords in any
way. Never apply force to the cords by
pulling on them and never place a heavy
object on the cords.
• To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock,
connect the printer power cord to an
independent power outlet that is not shared
by other equipment or appliances.
• To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock,
never knot the power cord or wrap it
around itself.
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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. away from the electrical contacts when
handling or storing the battery.
• To avoid short circuiting the battery, never
attempt to disassemble the battery, strike
the battery with a tool or heavy object, or
attempt to repair the battery.
• Never place the battery in a microwave
oven, stove, or subject the battery to high
pressure. The battery could explode.
• Never attempt to connect the battery to an
external power source, like a home power
outlet or and a cigarette lighter receptacle in
an automobile.
• Never attempt to use the battery in any
other computer or device.
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• 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
notice that the battery leaking, emitting
smoke or noxious odorous, or if the battery
case is warped or broken, remove the
battery from the printer immediately and
discontinue use of the battery.
In an emergency ...
• To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock,
if the printer emits smoke or a strange
odour, immediately press the POWER
button to switch the printer off then unplug
the power cord from the power outlet and
remove the battery. Discontinue using the
printer and call for service.
Cleaning the printer
• Use only a damp, clean cloth to clean the
surfaces of the printer. To avoid a fire or
serious electrical shock, never use alcohol,
benzene, thinner, or any other type of
volatile liquid cleaner to clean the printer.
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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, direct
sunlight, high temperature, and high
humidity. Use the printer in an environment
where temperature and humidity are within
the ranges of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
and 10 to 90% RH (with no condensation).
• The AC adapter cannot be quickly removed
from the printer, and to avoid a fire or
electrical shock, always keep the area
around the power outlet free of obstacles so
you can reach the power plug quickly to
unplug it in an emergency.
Transporting the Printer
• Switch the printer off and make sure the
POWER lamp is off. To ensure that the
printer remains switched off while
travelling, slide the power lock switch
forward in the direction indicated by the
arrow in the illustration.
• Close the front and top covers and make
sure that they are closed securely.
• To avoid damaging the printer while
travelling, handle it carefully. Avoid
dropping the printer or subjecting it to
shocks or strong vibration, and never place
a heavy object on top of the printer.
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• 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.
Always keep the top cover closed, and
when the printer is not in use, store it in a
drawer or other safe location to prevent any
foreign object from entering the printer.
• To avoid damaging delicate cable
connectors and connection points on the
printer, always disconnect the USB
interface cable and the AC adapter power
cable before you move or transport the
printer.
• After you reach your travel destination,
always use or store the printer on a flat
surface. Never store or attempt to use the
printer with it standing on end or positioned
at an odd angle. Never attempt to hold it in
your hand while it is printing.
Power cord
• To avoid damaging the power plug, which
could cause a short circuit and cause a fire
or electrical shock, never pull on the power
cord to unplug the cord from the power
outlet. Grip the plug to remove it from the
power outlet.
• To prevent a dangerous fire or electrical
shock, Never connect the printer to other
than its rated power source. For details
about the rated power source, see the back
of the AC adapter.
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• 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 printer to cool before cleaning
the printer.
BJ Cartridges
• Store the BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges
out of the reach of small children. If a child
accidentally ingests ink from a BJ Cartridge
or ink cartridge, contact a physician
immediately.
• To avoid staining clothing or your work
area with spilled ink, never violently shake
or drop a BJ Cartridge.
General warnings
• There are high voltage points inside the
printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock,
never attempt to disassemble the printer or
attempt repairs.
• To avoid a fire or electrical shock, never
use volatile sprays around the printer.
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• 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 printing.
• To avoid damage to the printer from objects
falling into it, resulting in a fire or electrical
shock, never place any object like a stapler,
liquid container, etc. on top of the printer.
• If any object falls into the printer and
damages it while it is printing, press the
POWER button to switch it off and unplug
the power cord from the power outlet. To
avoid a fire or electrical shock, discontinue
using the printer and call for service.
Universal AC Adapter
• When you pack the Universal AC Adapter
for travel or storage, never wrap the cord
around the body of the AC adapter to
prevent the cord from splitting or
separating from the body of the AC adapter
and causing a short circuit.
Battery
• Use only the Canon Li-ion Battery LB-50
provided with this printer. Using any other
battery could cause the printer to overheat
and cause smoke.
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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.
• During installation of the printer driver.
• While the Windows 98/Windows 2000 or the Mac OS is starting up after
switching the computer on.
• During a print job.
The USB interface cable can be disconnected from the computer or printer
while power is on. However, to avoid problems with the printer, never
disconnect the USB cable from the computer in the four situations described
above.
Wait at least five seconds before disconnecting the USB
interface cable.
If you must disconnect the USB interface cable, wait at least five seconds after
the computer and printer have been switched on. Removing the cable
immediately after switching the computer or printer on could cause problems
with the printer.
Never switch off the printer during a print job
To avoid a printer malfunction, never switch off the printer during a print job.
If you have more than one printer connected via USB, use an
externally connected USB hub.
If more than one USB printer is connected to your computer, you should use a
USB hub. If you are using Windows 98, each printer connected to the hub must
be installed one by one.
Disconnect printer or hub first
If you must disconnect the USB interface cable with the computer power on,
always disconnect the USB interface cable from the printer or USB hub before
you disconnect it from the computer.
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USB interface connector
Rear view
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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
rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack allows you to operate the printer
without connecting the AC adapter. The battery pack will print up to
100 pages of normal black text at 1,500 characters per page.
High resolution colour (720 dpi)
With the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e mounted in the printer, you can
print at 720 dpi (720 dpi horizontal x 360 dpi vertical) to reproduce
quality documents and images even on plain paper. The Color BJ
Cartridge BC-11e employs two different sizes of ink droplets in varied
patterns to create images of higher quality than ever before. The Black
BJ Cartridge BC-10 prints crisp, clear document text economically with
less ink and at high speed. The Color BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo
reproduces beautiful, natural colour in photographic images captured
with a scanner or digital camera.
A variety of interface connections
This printer is provided with a USB and infra-red port. The USB
connection can be used with an IBM compatible PC running Windows
98/Windows 2000, or Macintosh series which supports standard USB
interface. The infrared port on an IBM compatible PC with Windows
98/Windows 2000 can be used for wireless printer connection between
the printer and computer, or connection between the printer and PDA
(Personal Digital Assistant).
Scanner feature
By switching the black or colour BJ Cartridge with the optional Color
Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12, you can turn the printer into a colour
image scanner.
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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 two
replaceable ink cartridges: BCI-11 Color/BCI-12 Photo Color and BCI11 Black/BCI-12 Photo Black as described below.
Illustration below shows the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e.
• BCI-11 Black/BCI-12 Photo Black: This is a replacement for the
black ink cartridge used in the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e/BJ
Cartridge BC-12e Photo.
• BCI-11 Color/BCI-12 Photo Color: This is a replacement for the
three-colour ink cartridge used in the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e/BJ
Cartridge BC-12e Photo.
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Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black
Ink Cartridge
BCI-11 Color
Print head unit
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 optional extra storage container, like the one you received
with your printer, for storing a partially used Color BJ Cartridge BC11e, BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo or Black BJ Cartridge BC-10.
Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12
This optional Scanner Cartridge turns your printer into a colour scanner.
To use the printer as a scanner, you must have the optional Color Image
Scanner Cartridge IS-12, Windows 98/Windows 95 or Windows 2000,
and a USB interface cable IFC-USB/18 (the IrDA interface is not
recommended for this function) to connect the printer and the computer.
The Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 drops into the position
normally occupied by the BJ Cartridge.
Install the scanner driver from the Setup Software & Reference Guide CDROM provided with the printer. To avoid operational problems, do not
install the scanner driver provided with the Scanner Catridge.
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Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black
Print head unit
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 printing. This excellent value paper offers an affordable
alternative to plain paper for everyday use. A4 and Letter sizes are
available.
High Resolution Paper HR-101
Use this coated high-grade matt paper to achieve stunning photo
images. The coating used on this paper is of a unique formula that
ensures full compatibility with your Canon colour inks. Use this paper
for crisp colour on a high-quality, non-glossy paper. A4 and Letter
sizes are available.
Transparencies CF-102
Transparencies (also called Over Head Projection film or OHP film)
will produce crisp and professional images and text for overhead
presentations. Other transparencies may either not feed correctly into
the printer or not allow the inks to dry properly leading to running and
smearing of the colours. Canon overhead transparencies are specially
designed to avoid these problems. A4 and Letter sizes are available.
Back Print Film BF-102
This unique Glossy Film allows you to print extremely high quality
colour photographic images and graphics. It can be viewed either using
rear illumination, such as a light box, or as a regular print. Back Print
Film is a mylar translucent sheet. When viewed with a light box, Back
Print Film provides a sharp, bright, and vivid presentation of
photographs, portraits, and graphics. It is great for trade show displays
and other special presentations. A4 and Letter sizes are available.
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301
The printer can produce sharp and vivid colour output on this highgrade Glossy Paper because this medium is water resistant and is fully
compatible with Canon colour inks. Use this paper for your printed
output that requires crisp colour rendering on a high-quality Glossy
Paper. A4 and Letter sizes are available.
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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 instruction sheet
provided with each packet of Glossy Photo Cards FM-101.
High Gloss Film HG-101
The printer produces sharp and brilliant colour output on this high grade
gloss film. High Gloss Film is fully compatible with your Canon colour
inks. Use this film for trade show displays or other special
presentations. You can gain sharper and more vivid colour output with
High Gloss Film than with Coated Paper or Glossy Paper. A4 and
Letter sizes are available.
T-Shirt Transfer TR-201 (216 x 279 mm) (TR-101 in the U.S.)
T-Shirt Transfers can be used to transfer a design onto cotton or
polyester cotton-blend fabric. For detailed instructions about using this
medium, refer to the instruction sheet provided with each packet of TShirt Transfers TR-201. T-Shirt Transfers are available in A4 or A3
sizes, but only the A4 size can be used with this printer.
Power supply
Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50
A rechargeable, replaceable battery pack is installed inside the printer to
power the printer without a mains supply. To recharge the battery pack,
just connect the AC adapter. The battery pack will recharge while the
printer is on or off.
Universal AC Adapter AD-360U
This universal adapter can be used to supply power to the printer from
any power source and to recharge the battery pack. Use this AC adapter
when travelling to countries where the AC power differs from your
country. A power cord appropriate for your country comes with the
universal adapter.
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Available 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 a time for multi-sheet print jobs.
Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12
Turns your printer into a colour scanner.
BJ Cartridge Container SB-10
Use to store partially used BJ Cartridges.
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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 this section to become familiar with the parts of
the printer and how to use them more efficiently.
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Examining the printer
Familiarise yourself with the printer’s parts and functions as described
below.
Front view
Top cover
Covers the paper and BJ Cartridge during printing. The top cover
should remain closed unless you are changing BJ Cartridges or
replacing an ink cartridge.
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Top cover
Operation panel
Auto Sheet Feeder
ASF-50 (option)
connector
Power
connector
Power lock switch
Battery pack
Battery pack release
Front cover
(open)
Feed slot
Paper Guide
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 switch the printer on and off. After the
power lock switch is slid to the left ( : on position), you cannot
switch the printer on, even if you press the POWER button. This
prevents the printer from being switched on accidentally while it is
being transported. Before transporting the printer, always slide the
power lock switch to the left. Otherwise, leave the power lock switch at
the right position so you can operate the POWER button normally to
switch the printer on and off.
Battery pack
The Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50 provides power to the printer when
the AC adapter is not connected. When the AC adapter is connected, the
printer is powered from the AC adapter. When the battery pack requires
recharging, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will light green. To recharge
the battery pack, connect the AC adapter to the printer and to a power
outlet. When the battery pack is fully charged, the CHARGE/ERROR
lamp will go off.
Battery pack release
Push to the right to release the battery pack so you can remove it. Do
not remove the battery pack unless you are going to store the printer for
a prolonged period (three months or more).
Front cover
When closed, covers the battery pack. Folds down so you can feed
paper and other media to the printer. Open the front cover only when
you are feeding paper or other media into the printer.
Feed slot
Allows you to feed one sheet of paper or other media for printing.
Always align the left edge of the sheet with the left side of the feed slot.
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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 computer
equipped with an IrDA interface.
Operation panel
CARTRIDGE button
Press to move the cartridge holder to the centre for switching BJ
Cartridges or replacing ink cartridges.
CARTRIDGE
POWER
ERROR
CHARGE
RESUME
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Paper output slot
USB interface connector
IrDA interface
CARTRIDGE button
POWER button
POWER
lamp
RESUME button
CHARGE/
ERROR
lamp
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 automatically every time you switch on the printer.
When the POWER lamp stops flashing, print head cleaning is
finished and the printer is ready for operation.
• During print head cleaning or flushing started from the operation
panel with the RESUME button, from the Windows printer driver.
• When the last page of a print job does not print.
• While you are performing routine print head maintenance such as
replacing an ink cartridge, replacing a BJ Cartridge, changing BJ
Cartridges, or replacing the BJ Cartridge with the Color Image
Scanner Cartridge IS-12.
• During printing the Nozzle Check Pattern.
RESUME button
Press to cancel errors and warnings. The RESUME button also
performs these important functions:
• Error recovery. After an error occurs, press once to return the printer
to the normal operation mode.
• Paper Feed. If the POWER lamp is flashing to signal that data
remains to be printed, insert a sheet of paper in the printer and press
RESUME once to print the remaining page of data.
• Print head cleaning. Press and hold down the RESUME button for
two seconds until the printer beeps twice then release to start print
head cleaning. The POWER lamp flashes during print head cleaning.
(☞85)
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• 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, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp lights
green and stays on while the battery pack inside the printer is
recharging. After the battery pack is fully charged, this lamp will go off.
When the printer is on, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp lights or flashes
orange when an error occurs. Remove the cause of the error then press
RESUME to resume normal operation. The first time you switch on the
printer, the empty cartridge holder will move to the centre. The
CHARGE/ERROR lamp will light orange and the printer will beep
three times to remind you to install a BJ Cartridge.
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Installing the battery pack
Follow this procedure to install the battery pack in the printer.
Install only a Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50 battery pack. You must install
the battery pack and leave it installed in the printer, even if you intend to
use the printer only with the AC adapter. If the battery pack is not
installed when you switch on the printer, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will
light orange and the printer will beep six times.
1.
Open the front cover.
2.
If you are installing a new battery pack, remove the battery pack
from its package.
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