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...have been sold to you have any questions regarding your Canon BJC-4550 Color Bubble Jet Printer. Trademarks Canon, BJ and BJC are registered trademarks and Bubble Jet and the Bubble Jet logo are not intended to your printer or the information in this manual may be an easy to use guide to be, ...nor should they are trademarks of Canon Inc. If you subject to...
...have been sold to you have any questions regarding your Canon BJC-4550 Color Bubble Jet Printer. Trademarks Canon, BJ and BJC are registered trademarks and Bubble Jet and the Bubble Jet logo are not intended to your printer or the information in this manual may be an easy to use guide to be, ...nor should they are trademarks of Canon Inc. If you subject to...
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... included with the BJC-4550 to help you may have about the printer easy and fast on a daily basis. To order Canon Creative, see your computer screen. Quick Start Guide This fold-out card describes the steps you need to start printing in you efficiently use your printer. Canon Creative User's Manual This manual describes how...
... included with the BJC-4550 to help you may have about the printer easy and fast on a daily basis. To order Canon Creative, see your computer screen. Quick Start Guide This fold-out card describes the steps you need to start printing in you efficiently use your printer. Canon Creative User's Manual This manual describes how...
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Conventions This User's Manual uses the following conventions to alert you to yourself. r The names of the printer. r When you type something on the operator panel, and any commands ...
Conventions This User's Manual uses the following conventions to alert you to yourself. r The names of the printer. r When you type something on the operator panel, and any commands ...
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... for Various Print Media 4-8 Loading Paper 4-9 Automatically Feeding Paper 4-9 Auto Feed Guidelines 4-13 Manually Feeding Paper 4-15 Printing on Envelopes 4-18 Using Canon's Specialty Papers 4-22 Canon's High Resolution Paper HR-101 4-22 Fabric Sheets FS-101 4-24 5 Maintaining the Printer...Ink Tank in the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge 5-18 Storing a BJ Cartridge 5-22 Transporting the Printer 5-24 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Using Canon's Support Services 6-1 Identifying Your Printer Problem 6-2 General Problems 6-3 Using the Super Solver (Windows Only 6-3 Clearing Paper Jams 6-4 Technical...
... for Various Print Media 4-8 Loading Paper 4-9 Automatically Feeding Paper 4-9 Auto Feed Guidelines 4-13 Manually Feeding Paper 4-15 Printing on Envelopes 4-18 Using Canon's Specialty Papers 4-22 Canon's High Resolution Paper HR-101 4-22 Fabric Sheets FS-101 4-24 5 Maintaining the Printer...Ink Tank in the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge 5-18 Storing a BJ Cartridge 5-22 Transporting the Printer 5-24 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Using Canon's Support Services 6-1 Identifying Your Printer Problem 6-2 General Problems 6-3 Using the Super Solver (Windows Only 6-3 Clearing Paper Jams 6-4 Technical...
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... Options You can access the printing options from the Printers dialog box in the Control Panel, or you can use the BJC-4550 with all your application, refer to the user's manual supplied with the application. Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 You can select the Print Setup option available from the File menu of...
... Options You can access the printing options from the Printers dialog box in the Control Panel, or you can use the BJC-4550 with all your application, refer to the user's manual supplied with the application. Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 You can select the Print Setup option available from the File menu of...
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...button to save the current settings. for a new document, these settings, use the Balloon Help function. When you choose the Print command later for Canon specialty papers, select Best • Type of document • Collate copies; Choose Print from the File menu. sorts multiple copies r For details on.... r You see next section). starts printing with last page of BJ cartridge installed in printer • Paper feed method: auto or manual • Destination: printer, preview, or PICT file • Reverse order; Chapter 3 Using the Printer With Your Macintosh 3-3
...button to save the current settings. for a new document, these settings, use the Balloon Help function. When you choose the Print command later for Canon specialty papers, select Best • Type of document • Collate copies; Choose Print from the File menu. sorts multiple copies r For details on.... r You see next section). starts printing with last page of BJ cartridge installed in printer • Paper feed method: auto or manual • Destination: printer, preview, or PICT file • Reverse order; Chapter 3 Using the Printer With Your Macintosh 3-3
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... 3 Paper Feed Specify either manual paper feed (one sheet at a time) or automatic paper feed using paper made exclusively for test printing and high speed, select Draft. If the scale value that the paper is loaded in the Scale box. Chooser Button Display the BJC-4550 Plug-In Chooser dialog box...or Fabric Sheet media. For example, for BJ printers. Paper Type Select the paper type according to the media to which you are using. Manual feed is positioned correctly. Paper Size Select the paper size you can select the printer port. You can set the following items: Copies Specify...
... 3 Paper Feed Specify either manual paper feed (one sheet at a time) or automatic paper feed using paper made exclusively for test printing and high speed, select Draft. If the scale value that the paper is loaded in the Scale box. Chooser Button Display the BJC-4550 Plug-In Chooser dialog box...or Fabric Sheet media. For example, for BJ printers. Paper Type Select the paper type according to the media to which you are using. Manual feed is positioned correctly. Paper Size Select the paper size you can select the printer port. You can set the following items: Copies Specify...
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... With Your Macintosh Chapter 3 Color Profile Select a color profile to None. Select Off to print with standard color brightness, or select On to adjust brightness manually. You can set the Matching Gamma Correction settings. Color dialog box Use the Color dialog box to make color corrections using ColorSync. Click the OK... matching in documents that use standard color brightness or to adjust the brightness with photos and graphics. Gamma Correction Specify whether or not to the BJC-4550 Plug-In dialog box.
... With Your Macintosh Chapter 3 Color Profile Select a color profile to None. Select Off to print with standard color brightness, or select On to adjust brightness manually. You can set the Matching Gamma Correction settings. Color dialog box Use the Color dialog box to make color corrections using ColorSync. Click the OK... matching in documents that use standard color brightness or to adjust the brightness with photos and graphics. Gamma Correction Specify whether or not to the BJC-4550 Plug-In dialog box.
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Paper Handling 4 This chapter describes how to use the printer for various print media r Automatically loading paper r Manually feeding paper r Printing on envelopes r Using Canon specialty papers To ensure the best performance of your printing operations. Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-1 It includes: r Selecting paper r Setting the paper thickness lever r ... want to load it correctly. You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to select the best paper and load it automatically, or you can manually feed one sheet at a time.
Paper Handling 4 This chapter describes how to use the printer for various print media r Automatically loading paper r Manually feeding paper r Printing on envelopes r Using Canon specialty papers To ensure the best performance of your printing operations. Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-1 It includes: r Selecting paper r Setting the paper thickness lever r ... want to load it correctly. You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to select the best paper and load it automatically, or you can manually feed one sheet at a time.
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... aprons, tablecloths, napkins, tote bags, and anything else your imagination allows! Back Print Film Canon Back Print Film BF-102 has been specially developed for Canon Bubble Jet printers to the manual supplied with sharp and vivid graphics. Back print film is printed on any cotton or cotton/...For best results, use T-Shirt Transfer mode through the BJC-4550 Printer Driver) so when you iron it onto the T-shirt, the image is printed in mirror image and then viewed from Canon is recommended. For more details, ask a Canon Authorized Dealer for information or refer to print banners, ...
... aprons, tablecloths, napkins, tote bags, and anything else your imagination allows! Back Print Film Canon Back Print Film BF-102 has been specially developed for Canon Bubble Jet printers to the manual supplied with sharp and vivid graphics. Back print film is printed on any cotton or cotton/...For best results, use T-Shirt Transfer mode through the BJC-4550 Printer Driver) so when you iron it onto the T-shirt, the image is printed in mirror image and then viewed from Canon is recommended. For more details, ask a Canon Authorized Dealer for information or refer to print banners, ...
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... the large amount of the printer is specifically designed for this printer. Printing with a paper that of graph paper. Brochure Paper Canon's Brochure Paper BP-101 is slightly less than meets the specifications for creating high quality brochures on heavier stock. r If the...half-fold, tri-fold, and full sheet brochures. Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, please remember the following: r Attempting to allow manual duplex printing. r When using graph paper, the lines may damage the BJ cartridge. create cards, invitations, announcements, and more. Combined with...
... the large amount of the printer is specifically designed for this printer. Printing with a paper that of graph paper. Brochure Paper Canon's Brochure Paper BP-101 is slightly less than meets the specifications for creating high quality brochures on heavier stock. r If the...half-fold, tri-fold, and full sheet brochures. Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, please remember the following: r Attempting to allow manual duplex printing. r When using graph paper, the lines may damage the BJ cartridge. create cards, invitations, announcements, and more. Combined with...
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... move this lever after loading paper in the sheet feeder. r Be sure to the front position only when loading envelopes or glossy paper, or when manually feeding paper. r The front position is for automatically feeding plain paper. Setting the Paper Selection Lever r The back position is for...
... move this lever after loading paper in the sheet feeder. r Be sure to the front position only when loading envelopes or glossy paper, or when manually feeding paper. r The front position is for automatically feeding plain paper. Setting the Paper Selection Lever r The back position is for...
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r Extend the paper support for manually feeding paper. Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-7 r Lower the paper support for automatically loading a stack of paper. Setting the Paper Support Set the paper support before loading paper and do not move it after loading paper.
r Extend the paper support for manually feeding paper. Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-7 r Lower the paper support for automatically loading a stack of paper. Setting the Paper Support Set the paper support before loading paper and do not move it after loading paper.
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... Gloss Film (HG-101) Center Front Down Manual 1 Fabric sheet (FS-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 T-Shirt Transfers (TR-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 Greeting Cards (GC-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 Brochure Paper (BP-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 Other heavier-weight print media Right Front Down Manual 1 Envelopes Stacked Single Right Right Front Front...
... Gloss Film (HG-101) Center Front Down Manual 1 Fabric sheet (FS-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 T-Shirt Transfers (TR-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 Greeting Cards (GC-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 Brochure Paper (BP-101) Right Front Down Manual 1 Other heavier-weight print media Right Front Down Manual 1 Envelopes Stacked Single Right Right Front Front...
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If you can manually feed one sheet at a time. Load them in the sheet feeder. r Left for the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge. You can stack approximately 50 sheets ... at a time. r Center for the BC-20 Black BJ Cartridge. The path that the paper travels through the printer is the same for automatic and manual feeding. PAPER THICKNESS LEVER Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-9
If you can manually feed one sheet at a time. Load them in the sheet feeder. r Left for the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge. You can stack approximately 50 sheets ... at a time. r Center for the BC-20 Black BJ Cartridge. The path that the paper travels through the printer is the same for automatic and manual feeding. PAPER THICKNESS LEVER Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-9
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... dry completely before storing it is approximately 15 minutes. this is recommended even if you are manually feeding thick paper, set the paper thickness Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-15 The complete drying time required for Canon's transparencies or back print film is delivered. Do not allow film sheets to 105 g / m2...
... dry completely before storing it is approximately 15 minutes. this is recommended even if you are manually feeding thick paper, set the paper thickness Paper Handling Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-15 The complete drying time required for Canon's transparencies or back print film is delivered. Do not allow film sheets to 105 g / m2...
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...single sheet. r The printer will automatically load the paper into position. r After manually feeding a sheet of the sheet feeder. r After printing on other paper types. Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-17 r Slide in the BJC-4550 printer driver for about two seconds. r Adjust the paper guide to the left or... center position before printing on thick paper or envelopes, set the paper selection lever to accept manually fed paper. r Align the sheet with the right...
...single sheet. r The printer will automatically load the paper into position. r After manually feeding a sheet of the sheet feeder. r After printing on other paper types. Chapter 4 Paper Handling 4-17 r Slide in the BJC-4550 printer driver for about two seconds. r Adjust the paper guide to the left or... center position before printing on thick paper or envelopes, set the paper selection lever to accept manually fed paper. r Align the sheet with the right...
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.... r Envelopes with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper. You may damage your printer. however, Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance on envelopes, follow these steps to stack envelopes in the sheet feeder. (You can manually feed envelopes one at a time. Printing on Envelopes You can stack up to 15 envelopes in... because they may cause jams or smears, or may be able to stack envelopes of other than COM10 and DL. U.S. When you can also manually feed envelopes one at a time.) Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set 4-18 Paper Handling Chapter 4
.... r Envelopes with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper. You may damage your printer. however, Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance on envelopes, follow these steps to stack envelopes in the sheet feeder. (You can manually feed envelopes one at a time. Printing on Envelopes You can stack up to 15 envelopes in... because they may cause jams or smears, or may be able to stack envelopes of other than COM10 and DL. U.S. When you can also manually feed envelopes one at a time.) Make sure that the paper thickness lever is set 4-18 Paper Handling Chapter 4
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... waste ink. Maintaining the Printer Chapter 5 Maintaining the Printer 5-7 N r Perform the print head cleaning only when you execute the print head cleaning while paper is manually loaded, the printer will eject the paper and then perform the cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Operator Panel If you want to clean...
... waste ink. Maintaining the Printer Chapter 5 Maintaining the Printer 5-7 N r Perform the print head cleaning only when you execute the print head cleaning while paper is manually loaded, the printer will eject the paper and then perform the cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head Using the Operator Panel If you want to clean...
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This may damage the printer. Lift the green lock lever on the 5-12 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 5 r The POWER light blinks while the cartridge holder is positioned in the center of the printer. r The printer beeps and moves the cartridge holder to move the cartridge holder manually. CARTRIDGE BUTTON N Do not attempt to the center of the printer. Press the CARTRIDGE button.
This may damage the printer. Lift the green lock lever on the 5-12 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 5 r The POWER light blinks while the cartridge holder is positioned in the center of the printer. r The printer beeps and moves the cartridge holder to move the cartridge holder manually. CARTRIDGE BUTTON N Do not attempt to the center of the printer. Press the CARTRIDGE button.