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BJC-250 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Supplies and Accessories 1.2 BJ Cartridges 1.2 Canon Specialty Papers 1.4 Getting Help From Canon 1.5 Servicing the Printer 1.6 2 Using the Printer With Windows® 2.1 Installing the Printer Driver 2.1 Printing a Document 2.2 Printer Setup Within Windows 95 2.3 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95 2.3 Using the Printer Driver in Windows 95 2.3 Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 2.4 Accessing The Printer Options 2.4 The Windows Tabs...
BJC-250 Contents 1 Introduction 1.1 Supplies and Accessories 1.2 BJ Cartridges 1.2 Canon Specialty Papers 1.4 Getting Help From Canon 1.5 Servicing the Printer 1.6 2 Using the Printer With Windows® 2.1 Installing the Printer Driver 2.1 Printing a Document 2.2 Printer Setup Within Windows 95 2.3 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95 2.3 Using the Printer Driver in Windows 95 2.3 Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 2.4 Accessing The Printer Options 2.4 The Windows Tabs...
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Fabric Sheets FS-101 Printing on Banner Paper 4 Maintaining the Printer Printer Guidelines Cleaning the Printer Printing the Test Pages Printing the Test Page from Windows Printing the Test ... from Windows Cleaning the Print Head Using the Operators Panel BJ Cartridge Guidelines BJ Cartridge Maintenance Replacing the BJ Cartridge Storing a BJ Cartridge Transporting the Printer 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your Printer Problem General Problems Clearing Paper Jams Technical Notes Appendix A Specifications Glossary Index FCC Regulations 3.21 3.23 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10...
Fabric Sheets FS-101 Printing on Banner Paper 4 Maintaining the Printer Printer Guidelines Cleaning the Printer Printing the Test Pages Printing the Test Page from Windows Printing the Test ... from Windows Cleaning the Print Head Using the Operators Panel BJ Cartridge Guidelines BJ Cartridge Maintenance Replacing the BJ Cartridge Storing a BJ Cartridge Transporting the Printer 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your Printer Problem General Problems Clearing Paper Jams Technical Notes Appendix A Specifications Glossary Index FCC Regulations 3.21 3.23 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.6 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10...
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This Chapter: Lists the supplies and accessories you will be satisfied with this printer to meet your printing needs. Printer. We are certain you can purchase for the printer Describes Canon's customer support services 1 of the Canon BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet™ The BJC-250 Series printers offer excellent print quality and fast print speed using both color and black inks. We appreciate your choosing this advanced Bubble Jet technology. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of 1 4/9/98 2:55 PM
This Chapter: Lists the supplies and accessories you will be satisfied with this printer to meet your printing needs. Printer. We are certain you can purchase for the printer Describes Canon's customer support services 1 of the Canon BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet™ The BJC-250 Series printers offer excellent print quality and fast print speed using both color and black inks. We appreciate your choosing this advanced Bubble Jet technology. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of 1 4/9/98 2:55 PM
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...not prohibit the use of third-party inks and the use of your printer when you are using inks from Canon by calling 1-800-671-1090 BJ Cartridges You can use the following Canon BJ cartridges with the BJC-250 Series printers: o BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge o BC-02 Black BJ Cartridge... BC-09F Neon BJ Cartridge Note that all these print media are not available from your Canon color printer so you can produce the finest output possible. Supplies and Accessories Your BJC-250 Series printer supports excellent and unique print media options that will allow you can order directly from other ...
...not prohibit the use of third-party inks and the use of your printer when you are using inks from Canon by calling 1-800-671-1090 BJ Cartridges You can use the following Canon BJ cartridges with the BJC-250 Series printers: o BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge o BC-02 Black BJ Cartridge... BC-09F Neon BJ Cartridge Note that all these print media are not available from your Canon color printer so you can produce the finest output possible. Supplies and Accessories Your BJC-250 Series printer supports excellent and unique print media options that will allow you can order directly from other ...
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particular damage has been properly repaired. For optimum printing results, Canon recommend that you use only Canon BJ cartridges You can also purchase the optional Canon Photo Kit BC-06, which includes everything you need to produce photo-realistic images: o BC-06 Photo BJ Cartridge o SB-05 Ink Cartridge Storage Box o Canon High Resolution Paper HR-101 (60 sheets) See Chapter 4, Maintaining the Printer, for details on the BJ cartridges.
particular damage has been properly repaired. For optimum printing results, Canon recommend that you use only Canon BJ cartridges You can also purchase the optional Canon Photo Kit BC-06, which includes everything you need to produce photo-realistic images: o BC-06 Photo BJ Cartridge o SB-05 Ink Cartridge Storage Box o Canon High Resolution Paper HR-101 (60 sheets) See Chapter 4, Maintaining the Printer, for details on the BJ cartridges.
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Save your sales receipt for your BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer needs servicing, you can call Canon (see page 1-5) In the event that comes with the latest technology to locate the Canon Authorized Service facility (ASF) nearest you can contact Canon on the World Wide Web to ...not have access to obtain warranty service. The warranty card that your proof of purchase. Servicing the Printer The Canon BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet Printers are designed with the printer describes Canon's one year limited warranty for proof of purchase to the Web, you . Be sure to ...
Save your sales receipt for your BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer needs servicing, you can call Canon (see page 1-5) In the event that comes with the latest technology to locate the Canon Authorized Service facility (ASF) nearest you can contact Canon on the World Wide Web to ...not have access to obtain warranty service. The warranty card that your proof of purchase. Servicing the Printer The Canon BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet Printers are designed with the printer describes Canon's one year limited warranty for proof of purchase to the Web, you . Be sure to ...
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... both the computer and the printer. You must install a printer driver. See your computer, you must install the BJC-250 Printer Driver for instructions. The printer driver tells the computer what kind of printer with your computer. It includes: o Installing a printer driver o Printing a document o Printer setup within Windows 95 o Printer setup within the printer driver, and the printer driver then communicates the...
... both the computer and the printer. You must install a printer driver. See your computer, you must install the BJC-250 Printer Driver for instructions. The printer driver tells the computer what kind of printer with your computer. It includes: o Installing a printer driver o Printing a document o Printer setup within Windows 95 o Printer setup within the printer driver, and the printer driver then communicates the...
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.... (See Print Setup Within Windows 95 or Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 for details.) Select OK to close the Print Setup dialog box. 3 Start the program you are using to create the document, and open the document you want to print. 2 Make sure the Canon BJC-250 is selected as appropriate for printing your application... may vary depending on the Setup button if you are using . Click on the application program you want to make any adjustments as your default printer.
.... (See Print Setup Within Windows 95 or Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 for details.) Select OK to close the Print Setup dialog box. 3 Start the program you are using to create the document, and open the document you want to print. 2 Make sure the Canon BJC-250 is selected as appropriate for printing your application... may vary depending on the Setup button if you are using . Click on the application program you want to make any adjustments as your default printer.
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...of the printing options, you can use Windows 95 on-line Help. then click the What's This? Press F1 From the Printers folder, you can select the printer, click the right mouse button, and then select Properties from the File menu. For detailed information on any of the following... Windows 95 tabs: General, Details, Paper, Graphics, Setting, and Control. Click ? From the Printers folder, you can select the printer and then select the Properties command from the drop down list. Use the right mouse button to click an item on the following...
...of the printing options, you can use Windows 95 on-line Help. then click the What's This? Press F1 From the Printers folder, you can select the printer, click the right mouse button, and then select Properties from the File menu. For detailed information on any of the following... Windows 95 tabs: General, Details, Paper, Graphics, Setting, and Control. Click ? From the Printers folder, you can select the printer and then select the Properties command from the drop down list. Use the right mouse button to click an item on the following...
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It should provide information about changing the printer setup parameters. Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 You can select the Print Setup option available from the File menu of most applications that run in the file menu for ..., Graphics, Setting, and Control. See the next section, The Windows Tabs, for your application, refer to the user's manual supplied with all your printer with the application. Accessing the Printer Options You can access the printing options from the Printers dialog box in the Control Panel, or you can use your Windows 3.1 applications.
It should provide information about changing the printer setup parameters. Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 You can select the Print Setup option available from the File menu of most applications that run in the file menu for ..., Graphics, Setting, and Control. See the next section, The Windows Tabs, for your application, refer to the user's manual supplied with all your printer with the application. Accessing the Printer Options You can access the printing options from the Printers dialog box in the Control Panel, or you can use your Windows 3.1 applications.
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... time-out settings. (You see this tab when you open the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder, but not from which you select you open the properties dialog box from the Printers folder, but not from within a Windows application. Details (Windows 95 only) This tab allows ...you to add comments regarding the printer driver and print test page or a separator page. (You see this tab when you printing options and learn about your printer drivers well as your printer. The Windows Tabs The BJ Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs from within a Windows...
... time-out settings. (You see this tab when you open the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder, but not from which you select you open the properties dialog box from the Printers folder, but not from within a Windows application. Details (Windows 95 only) This tab allows ...you to add comments regarding the printer driver and print test page or a separator page. (You see this tab when you printing options and learn about your printer drivers well as your printer. The Windows Tabs The BJ Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs from within a Windows...
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Control This tab allows you to print test pages, turn off the printer, enable or disable the auto power on this tab are the same for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.) It also allows you to turn off the printer after a certain period of inactivity. (The printing options on feature, and clean the print head.
Control This tab allows you to print test pages, turn off the printer, enable or disable the auto power on this tab are the same for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.) It also allows you to turn off the printer after a certain period of inactivity. (The printing options on feature, and clean the print head.
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... the specified results. To save your settings without exiting, Click the Apply button. To save the settings and exit, click the OK button. Specifying Your Printer Options Be sure to use your on-line help message appears at the bottom of the tab. When you move between the Windows tabs, click...
... the specified results. To save your settings without exiting, Click the Apply button. To save the settings and exit, click the OK button. Specifying Your Printer Options Be sure to use your on-line help message appears at the bottom of the tab. When you move between the Windows tabs, click...
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..., and/or fix or ignore the inconsistencies. If there are contrary to the recommended settings. The inconsistencies appear with check boxes. When you exit the printer driver and accept your printing settings by clicking the OK button, the Setup Analyzer (if enabled) checks to see if any of your choice of... choice of printing settings. Using the Setup Analyzer The Setup Analyzer allows the printer driver to evaluate your settings are no inconsistencies, a dialog box similar to this appears.
..., and/or fix or ignore the inconsistencies. If there are contrary to the recommended settings. The inconsistencies appear with check boxes. When you exit the printer driver and accept your printing settings by clicking the OK button, the Setup Analyzer (if enabled) checks to see if any of your choice of... choice of printing settings. Using the Setup Analyzer The Setup Analyzer allows the printer driver to evaluate your settings are no inconsistencies, a dialog box similar to this appears.
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... color cartridge to the monochrome cartridge. To enable Cartridge Detection, which is not the correct choice to use with your printer. You now have a BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge installed, you printer is on-line and that you 'll see: Performance Tip! Using Cartridge Detection Use Cartridge Detection if you want the...
... color cartridge to the monochrome cartridge. To enable Cartridge Detection, which is not the correct choice to use with your printer. You now have a BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge installed, you printer is on-line and that you 'll see: Performance Tip! Using Cartridge Detection Use Cartridge Detection if you want the...
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When printing in color, there is off Color Model---Monochrome Print Model---Automatic In the BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows, choose the following settings. Standard; When printing with other setting combinations Print Quality---High Color Model---Color Print Model---Automatic For... when you can interpret and translate the full spectrum of colors, up to 16.7 million colors. For Quick Color Printing In the BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows can significantly decrease the time needed to translate the information. However, your print quality will be optimized. Keep in the amount ...
When printing in color, there is off Color Model---Monochrome Print Model---Automatic In the BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows, choose the following settings. Standard; When printing with other setting combinations Print Quality---High Color Model---Color Print Model---Automatic For... when you can interpret and translate the full spectrum of colors, up to 16.7 million colors. For Quick Color Printing In the BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows can significantly decrease the time needed to translate the information. However, your print quality will be optimized. Keep in the amount ...
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... and transmit fewer dots. Limit the number of Black and White rather than Color, or use Draft print quality when printing in your computer. The printer will be able to prepare the print file faster. The print head will need to image fewer dots. The computer will make the image confusing...
... and transmit fewer dots. Limit the number of Black and White rather than Color, or use Draft print quality when printing in your computer. The printer will be able to prepare the print file faster. The print head will need to image fewer dots. The computer will make the image confusing...
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Paper Handling This chapter describes how to load it correctly. You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to use the printer for various print media Automatically loading paper Manually feeding paper Printing on envelopes Using Canon's Specialty Papers To ensure the best performance of your printing operations. It includes: Selecting paper types Setting the paper thickness lever Summary of printer settings for all your printer, you'll want to select the best paper and load it automatically, or you can manually feed one sheet at a time.
Paper Handling This chapter describes how to load it correctly. You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to use the printer for various print media Automatically loading paper Manually feeding paper Printing on envelopes Using Canon's Specialty Papers To ensure the best performance of your printing operations. It includes: Selecting paper types Setting the paper thickness lever Summary of printer settings for all your printer, you'll want to select the best paper and load it automatically, or you can manually feed one sheet at a time.
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...two to produce photo-realistic prints from your Bubble Jet printer is specifically designed for printing one time. Be sure to test a type of paper before you have Glossy Photo Paper loaded.) 250 Chapter 3 Page 2 Banner Paper Canon's Banner Paper is to produce photo-realistic quality output ... of the most plain paper bond papers, including cotton bond and photocopying papers; Your printer produces letter quality print on the glossy side. (In your favorite photographs. Glossy Photo Paper Canon Glossy Photo Paper GP-201 is designed to select the correct paper. The connected sheets...
...two to produce photo-realistic prints from your Bubble Jet printer is specifically designed for printing one time. Be sure to test a type of paper before you have Glossy Photo Paper loaded.) 250 Chapter 3 Page 2 Banner Paper Canon's Banner Paper is to produce photo-realistic quality output ... of the most plain paper bond papers, including cotton bond and photocopying papers; Your printer produces letter quality print on the glossy side. (In your favorite photographs. Glossy Photo Paper Canon Glossy Photo Paper GP-201 is designed to select the correct paper. The connected sheets...
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...visual power to make your unique, personalized cards the look professional. Use this paper.) Fabric Sheets Use Fabric Sheets FS-101 for Canon Bubble Jet printers to print banners, pillow covers, scarves, flags, and other textile items. Use these sheets for appliqués and other card making... on both sides. (In your software application or printer driver must support mirror image printing in order to use T-Shirt Transfer mode through the BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows) so when you are 9.5" x 14". Back Print Film Canon Back Print Film BF-102 has been specially developed ...
...visual power to make your unique, personalized cards the look professional. Use this paper.) Fabric Sheets Use Fabric Sheets FS-101 for Canon Bubble Jet printers to print banners, pillow covers, scarves, flags, and other textile items. Use these sheets for appliqués and other card making... on both sides. (In your software application or printer driver must support mirror image printing in order to use T-Shirt Transfer mode through the BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows) so when you are 9.5" x 14". Back Print Film Canon Back Print Film BF-102 has been specially developed ...