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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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Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided 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 BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14 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.
Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided 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 BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14 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.
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Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. Do not subject BJ cartridges or ink tanks to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings. Introduction 21 This could cause burns. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause the ink to shocks or excessive vibration. Safety Precautions I 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 touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. Do not subject BJ cartridges or ink tanks to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings. Introduction 21 This could cause burns. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause the ink to shocks or excessive vibration. Safety Precautions I 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.
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... one sheet at a time. Basic Printing Procedures 23 Front Cover Open this cover to resume printing. You can start a Nozzle Check Pattern. To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for printing. I Front View Paper Guide Align this button twice to start print head cleaning or reset... seconds. You can be folded up while the printer is not in the auto sheet feeder. Fold this button to install or replace the BJ cartridge, change the paper thickness lever, or clear a paper jam. It can also press this guide with the edge of paper or other media for more...
... one sheet at a time. Basic Printing Procedures 23 Front Cover Open this cover to resume printing. You can start a Nozzle Check Pattern. To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for printing. I Front View Paper Guide Align this button twice to start print head cleaning or reset... seconds. You can be folded up while the printer is not in the auto sheet feeder. Fold this button to install or replace the BJ cartridge, change the paper thickness lever, or clear a paper jam. It can also press this guide with the edge of paper or other media for more...
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...Status Monitor The BJ Printer Status Monitor checks the status of the error and a solution. The BJ Printer Status Monitor also detects the remaining ink in the lower right corner of another application program. BJ Background Monitor The BJ Background Monitor is launched automatically and is low. Printing Your... Document BJ Backgrounder BJ Background Monitor BJ Printer Status Monitor BJ Backgrounder The BJ Backgrounder is displayed in the BJ cartridge and displays a warning message when the ink is minimized on the Windows Taskbar. Basic Printing Procedures 30
...Status Monitor The BJ Printer Status Monitor checks the status of the error and a solution. The BJ Printer Status Monitor also detects the remaining ink in the lower right corner of another application program. BJ Background Monitor The BJ Background Monitor is launched automatically and is low. Printing Your... Document BJ Backgrounder BJ Background Monitor BJ Printer Status Monitor BJ Backgrounder The BJ Backgrounder is displayed in the BJ cartridge and displays a warning message when the ink is minimized on the Windows Taskbar. Basic Printing Procedures 30
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Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Set the Page Size setting to ... printed sheet as it is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing an Artist Canvas. Store the sheets in a flat a time. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right... one sheet at , dry, cool location away from the printer. • Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. Then set the Custom page size to High Resolution Paper.
Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Set the Page Size setting to ... printed sheet as it is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing an Artist Canvas. Store the sheets in a flat a time. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right... one sheet at , dry, cool location away from the printer. • Do not touch the printed side until the ink is completely dry. Then set the Custom page size to High Resolution Paper.
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... paper on Special Media Types I Back Print Film This is ejected. • Allow about 15 minutes for backlit display. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from sticking together, place a sheet of uncoated ...plain paper between each sheet of the film. Printed images are reversed (mirrored). • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing back print films. • Load back print film with the printing side (the rougher side) facing up to 10...
... paper on Special Media Types I Back Print Film This is ejected. • Allow about 15 minutes for backlit display. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from sticking together, place a sheet of uncoated ...plain paper between each sheet of the film. Printed images are reversed (mirrored). • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing back print films. • Load back print film with the printing side (the rougher side) facing up to 10...
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If the BJ cartridge is low on Special Media Types I Banner Paper Banner Paper consists of ink. Printing on ink, replace it. • Position the printer so that are used for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets in length). • Printing on banner paper consumes a great deal of letter-size sheets that the banner paper can hang straight down as it emerges. • Do not allow the banner to make one long strip. Paper Handling 49 These are joined together to touch your desk or floor until the ink is dry.
If the BJ cartridge is low on Special Media Types I Banner Paper Banner Paper consists of ink. Printing on ink, replace it. • Position the printer so that are used for printing long posters or banners (up to six sheets in length). • Printing on banner paper consumes a great deal of letter-size sheets that the banner paper can hang straight down as it emerges. • Do not allow the banner to make one long strip. Paper Handling 49 These are joined together to touch your desk or floor until the ink is dry.
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See the Glossy Photo Card instructions for details. • Allow about two minutes for the ink to dry. Paper Handling 52 Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the tray as Glossy Photo Paper. By setting ...
See the Glossy Photo Card instructions for details. • Allow about two minutes for the ink to dry. Paper Handling 52 Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the tray as Glossy Photo Paper. By setting ...
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...the Glossy Photo Paper. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each printed card as it is ejected from the printer. • Do not touch the printed side until the ink is ejected. • Allow about two ...the Greeting Cards package. • Load one card at a time in the sheet feeder. • Load the 1/4-fold Greeting Cards with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" facing the paper tray. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right. • Set the Media Type setting in the printer ...
...the Glossy Photo Paper. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each printed card as it is ejected from the printer. • Do not touch the printed side until the ink is ejected. • Allow about two ...the Greeting Cards package. • Load one card at a time in the sheet feeder. • Load the 1/4-fold Greeting Cards with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" facing the paper tray. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right. • Set the Media Type setting in the printer ...
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... Paper Handling 55 I High Gloss Film You can print high quality photographs using this media type with a BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge with High Gloss Film. • Load this film with the printing side (the whiter side) facing up. •...40 sheets of paper at a time. • Set the Media Type setting in the printer driver to High Gloss Film. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the output tray as it is highly suitable...
... Paper Handling 55 I High Gloss Film You can print high quality photographs using this media type with a BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge with High Gloss Film. • Load this film with the printing side (the whiter side) facing up. •...40 sheets of paper at a time. • Set the Media Type setting in the printer driver to High Gloss Film. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the output tray as it is highly suitable...
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Printing on Special Media Types Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • You can allow up to 20 sheets to help reduce sheet feeding problems. Cleaning ... Handling 56 This cleans paper dust from inside the printer to stack in the pack of the printer. However, if the printed paper curls, or ink does not dry quickly, remove each sheet as it comes out of paper. After printing one package of High Resolution Paper, you need to clean...
Printing on Special Media Types Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • You can allow up to 20 sheets to help reduce sheet feeding problems. Cleaning ... Handling 56 This cleans paper dust from inside the printer to stack in the pack of the printer. However, if the printed paper curls, or ink does not dry quickly, remove each sheet as it comes out of paper. After printing one package of High Resolution Paper, you need to clean...
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... paper. • Return unused Magnet Sheets to Glossy Photo Paper. Store the sheets in the printer driver to the original package. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Remove each printed sheet as it is completely dry. Printing on Special Media Types... • Set the Media Type setting in a flat, dry, cool location away from the printer. • Do not touch the printed side until the ink is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ...
... paper. • Return unused Magnet Sheets to Glossy Photo Paper. Store the sheets in the printer driver to the original package. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Remove each printed sheet as it is completely dry. Printing on Special Media Types... • Set the Media Type setting in a flat, dry, cool location away from the printer. • Do not touch the printed side until the ink is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ...
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...uncoated plain paper sandwiched between each sheet to prevent the film from sticking to each printed sheet from smudging. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each other and to keep the print from the... output tray as it is ejected. • Transparencies require about 15 minutes for the ink to Transparency in the printer driver. Printing on Special Media Types Print Side • You can load up . Paper Handling 61 Note Store ...
...uncoated plain paper sandwiched between each sheet to prevent the film from sticking to each printed sheet from smudging. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each other and to keep the print from the... output tray as it is ejected. • Transparencies require about 15 minutes for the ink to Transparency in the printer driver. Printing on Special Media Types Print Side • You can load up . Paper Handling 61 Note Store ...
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Using BJ Cartridges Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Using BJ Cartridges 69
Using BJ Cartridges Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Using BJ Cartridges 69
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Types of BJ Cartridges This section describes the BJ cartridges that best meets your particular print job. Select the BJ cartridge that you can use with printer) Use this BJ cartridge for standard high-quality color printing. I BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge (included with the printer. BCI-21 Color Ink Tank BCI-21 Black Ink Tank BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge Without Ink Tanks Using BJ Cartridges 70
Types of BJ Cartridges This section describes the BJ cartridges that best meets your particular print job. Select the BJ cartridge that you can use with printer) Use this BJ cartridge for standard high-quality color printing. I BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge (included with the printer. BCI-21 Color Ink Tank BCI-21 Black Ink Tank BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge Without Ink Tanks Using BJ Cartridges 70
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Never touch the silver plate, print head, or the sharp edges around the print head. Using BJ Cartridges 81 Note Always hold the BJ cartridge with the label facing you are replacing a depleted BJ cartridge, dispose of it in the SB-21 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Replacing the BJ Cartridge If you are exchanging BJ cartridges for a special print job, hold the BJ cartridge by its sides. If you and the print head down and store it immediately.
Never touch the silver plate, print head, or the sharp edges around the print head. Using BJ Cartridges 81 Note Always hold the BJ cartridge with the label facing you are replacing a depleted BJ cartridge, dispose of it in the SB-21 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Replacing the BJ Cartridge If you are exchanging BJ cartridges for a special print job, hold the BJ cartridge by its sides. If you and the print head down and store it immediately.
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Transporting the Printer Use the original box and packing material to repack the printer for shipping or moving to another location. (When you do not use the original box, make sure that the printer is packaged properly so that it does not get damaged during the transportation.) 1 Open the front cover and remove the BJ cartridge from the power outlet. Maintaining the Printer 148 Store the removed BJ cartridge in the SB-21 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. 2 Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray from the printer. 3 Unplug the power cord from the cartridge holder.
Transporting the Printer Use the original box and packing material to repack the printer for shipping or moving to another location. (When you do not use the original box, make sure that the printer is packaged properly so that it does not get damaged during the transportation.) 1 Open the front cover and remove the BJ cartridge from the power outlet. Maintaining the Printer 148 Store the removed BJ cartridge in the SB-21 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. 2 Remove the paper rest and the paper output tray from the printer. 3 Unplug the power cord from the cartridge holder.
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... Scanner 257 The pad for the BJ cartridge print head inside the container is composed of the scanner cartridge, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts. • To avoid damaging the scanning head of precision components. Always store the scanner cartridge in an SB-21 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. To avoid poor scanning...
... Scanner 257 The pad for the BJ cartridge print head inside the container is composed of the scanner cartridge, do not touch the optical components or electrical contacts. • To avoid damaging the scanning head of precision components. Always store the scanner cartridge in an SB-21 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. To avoid poor scanning...
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Store the BJ cartridge in and open the front cover. Using the Scanner 258 Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge. Caution To avoid staining your hands, clothing, or work area, handle the BJ cartridge carefully. Installing the Scanner Cartridge I Replacing a BJ Cartridge With the Scanner Cartridge 1 Make sure that the printer is plugged in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box. The cartridge holder moves to the center automatically. 2 Raise the cartridge lock lever to unlock the BJ cartridge. 3 Remove the BJ cartridge.
Store the BJ cartridge in and open the front cover. Using the Scanner 258 Avoid dropping or shaking the BJ cartridge. Caution To avoid staining your hands, clothing, or work area, handle the BJ cartridge carefully. Installing the Scanner Cartridge I Replacing a BJ Cartridge With the Scanner Cartridge 1 Make sure that the printer is plugged in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box. The cartridge holder moves to the center automatically. 2 Raise the cartridge lock lever to unlock the BJ cartridge. 3 Remove the BJ cartridge.