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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 Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Using BJ Cartridges Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Contents 2
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 Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Using BJ Cartridges Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Contents 2
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems Contents 4
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 Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems Contents 4
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Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Introduction 5
Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Introduction 5
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... for reference during setup. Introduction 6 You may also need to know about using the printer efficiently and safely. I Quick Start Guide Shows you for operation according to your printer, it for purchasing the BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. A detailed troubleshooting section provides step-by-step guidance for identifying and solving printing...
... for reference during setup. Introduction 6 You may also need to know about using the printer efficiently and safely. I Quick Start Guide Shows you for operation according to your printer, it for purchasing the BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. A detailed troubleshooting section provides step-by-step guidance for identifying and solving printing...
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...to help you work more information about the current subject. Introduction 7 This arrow and blue text indicate a link to the printer, or the loss of valuable data. Windows Indicates information for iMacTM and Power Macintosh® G3 and G4 users only. Always... observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Printer Documentation I Conventions This User's Manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are abbreviated, respectively, as Windows 2000...
...to help you work more information about the current subject. Introduction 7 This arrow and blue text indicate a link to the printer, or the loss of valuable data. Windows Indicates information for iMacTM and Power Macintosh® G3 and G4 users only. Always... observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Printer Documentation I Conventions This User's Manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are abbreviated, respectively, as Windows 2000...
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... and in any form, in whole or part, without obligation to be understood to notify any person of CCSI. © 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Introduction 10 Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in this manual thoroughly in order to...the respective products. Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to use guide for your Canon BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. All software is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. ...
... and in any form, in whole or part, without obligation to be understood to notify any person of CCSI. © 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Introduction 10 Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in this manual thoroughly in order to...the respective products. Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to use guide for your Canon BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. All software is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. ...
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... (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model BJC-2100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help...
... (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to radio communications. FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model BJC-2100 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for help...
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Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Printer Location Power Supply and Power Cord Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Working Around the Printer BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14 Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock.
Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Printer Location Power Supply and Power Cord Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Working Around the Printer BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14 Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock.
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...in a location that is unstable or subject to 90% (condensation free). Safety Precautions I Printer Location Do not place the printer close to a heating appliance or fireplace. Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, or close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. To ...avoid the risk of fires or electric shocks, install the printer in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Gases in the spray could cause a fire or electric shock if they come in contact with electrical ...
...in a location that is unstable or subject to 90% (condensation free). Safety Precautions I Printer Location Do not place the printer close to a heating appliance or fireplace. Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, or close to flammable solvents such as alcohol or thinners. To ...avoid the risk of fires or electric shocks, install the printer in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Gases in the spray could cause a fire or electric shock if they come in contact with electrical ...
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...so that you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends. When you do not drop it and cause injury. Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a ...64257;re or electric shock. Introduction 16 Such obstacles could cause a fire. Fibers or dust entering the printer could prevent you can unplug the power...
...so that you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends. When you do not drop it and cause injury. Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a ...64257;re or electric shock. Introduction 16 Such obstacles could cause a fire. Fibers or dust entering the printer could prevent you can unplug the power...
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...voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Safety Precautions Do not use the printer while the power cord is as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Introduction 18 Getting Help From Canon Always grasp the plug when you detect smoke, unusual smells or ...strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the power cord. Unplugging the power cord by pulling on the cord can damage ...
...voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Safety Precautions Do not use the printer while the power cord is as follows: USA/Canada: AC 120V, 60Hz Introduction 18 Getting Help From Canon Always grasp the plug when you detect smoke, unusual smells or ...strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the power cord. Unplugging the power cord by pulling on the cord can damage ...
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... solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Always unplug the printer from the power outlet when you could cause a fire or electric shock. If you mistakenly plug in this guide. The printer contains highvoltage components that could cause a fire... are cleaning the printer. Safety Precautions I Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Use a damp cloth to disassemble or modify the printer. Introduction 19 Do not attempt to clean the printer. Never attempt any maintenance procedure other than the ones described in the printer while cleaning it,...
... solvents come in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Always unplug the printer from the power outlet when you could cause a fire or electric shock. If you mistakenly plug in this guide. The printer contains highvoltage components that could cause a fire... are cleaning the printer. Safety Precautions I Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Use a damp cloth to disassemble or modify the printer. Introduction 19 Do not attempt to clean the printer. Never attempt any maintenance procedure other than the ones described in the printer while cleaning it,...
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.... If any foreign object (metal or liquid) enters the printer, unplug the power cord and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Safety Precautions I Working Around the Printer Do not put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Getting Help From Canon Introduction 20 Such objects could fall or spill into...
.... If any foreign object (metal or liquid) enters the printer, unplug the power cord and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Safety Precautions I Working Around the Printer Do not put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Getting Help From Canon Introduction 20 Such objects could fall or spill into...
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...To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for more than two seconds. Basic Printing Procedures 23 Examining the Printer This section describes the parts of the printer and how they are automatically fed into the auto sheet feeder. You can start print head cleaning or reset the... Rest Supports the media loaded in use. Auto Sheet Feeder Holds sheets of the sheet loaded into the printer one sheet at a time. You can be folded up while the printer is not in the auto sheet feeder. Paper Output Tray Holds the printed sheets when they function. Front Cover ...
...To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for more than two seconds. Basic Printing Procedures 23 Examining the Printer This section describes the parts of the printer and how they are automatically fed into the auto sheet feeder. You can start print head cleaning or reset the... Rest Supports the media loaded in use. Auto Sheet Feeder Holds sheets of the sheet loaded into the printer one sheet at a time. You can be folded up while the printer is not in the auto sheet feeder. Paper Output Tray Holds the printed sheets when they function. Front Cover ...
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...cord. Basic Printing Procedures 24 The printer switches on the printer. I Back View Power Cord Connect the power cord to the back of the printer cable to a power outlet. Examining the Printer Note To ensure optimum performance of the print head, the printer automatically cleans the print head every ...cover is no power button or power light on automatically after being open for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer. Avoid unplugging the printer and opening the front cover unnecessarily as print head cleaning consumes ink. Parallel Interface Connector Connect the...
...cord. Basic Printing Procedures 24 The printer switches on the printer. I Back View Power Cord Connect the power cord to the back of the printer cable to a power outlet. Examining the Printer Note To ensure optimum performance of the print head, the printer automatically cleans the print head every ...cover is no power button or power light on automatically after being open for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer. Avoid unplugging the printer and opening the front cover unnecessarily as print head cleaning consumes ink. Parallel Interface Connector Connect the...
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Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge. Basic Printing Procedures 25 Cartridge Lock Lever Unlocks the cartridge holder so you are using. Examining the Printer Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Set this lever for the type of media that you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge. I Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper.
Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge. Basic Printing Procedures 25 Cartridge Lock Lever Unlocks the cartridge holder so you are using. Examining the Printer Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Set this lever for the type of media that you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge. I Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper.
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Now you can start printing. Printing Your Document After you set up the printer, you define settings in . • Load a stack of plain paper into the auto sheet feeder. For Windows users For Macintosh users Basic Printing ... program. (Or, open the file you wish to print.) Specify the paper size in the application program you are using. 2 Make sure that the printer is set up properly. • Make sure that the...
Now you can start printing. Printing Your Document After you set up the printer, you define settings in . • Load a stack of plain paper into the auto sheet feeder. For Windows users For Macintosh users Basic Printing ... program. (Or, open the file you wish to print.) Specify the paper size in the application program you are using. 2 Make sure that the printer is set up properly. • Make sure that the...
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Windows For Windows users Printing Your Document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select the command used for your application program.) Basic Printing Procedures 27 Refer to the documentation 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.
Windows For Windows users Printing Your Document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select the command used for your application program.) Basic Printing Procedures 27 Refer to the documentation 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.