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... print quality and speed in both color and black and white Options and supplies BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges Print media Power supply Available options Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer Selecting a location for your printer Examining the printer Front view Rear view Operation panel ...Installing the battery pack Connecting the printer to your computer Connecting the parallel interface Setting up the IrDA ...
... print quality and speed in both color and black and white Options and supplies BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges Print media Power supply Available options Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer Selecting a location for your printer Examining the printer Front view Rear view Operation panel ...Installing the battery pack Connecting the printer to your computer Connecting the parallel interface Setting up the IrDA ...
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. g gp Installing a printer driver for Windows 95/3.1 Installing a printer driver for DOS applications Selecting a DOS printer driver from your software application Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Paper Handling Selecting paper types Plain paper Special media Envelopes Loading paper and other media Performing Test Prints Starting the test prints Sample test prints Demonstration Printer settings Ripple pattern 36 36 36 38 38 38 39 39 40 45 45 47 47 48 48 3 .
. g gp Installing a printer driver for Windows 95/3.1 Installing a printer driver for DOS applications Selecting a DOS printer driver from your software application Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Paper Handling Selecting paper types Plain paper Special media Envelopes Loading paper and other media Performing Test Prints Starting the test prints Sample test prints Demonstration Printer settings Ripple pattern 36 36 36 38 38 38 39 39 40 45 45 47 47 48 48 3 .
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...50 Chapter 5 Color Printing and Black-and-White Printing 51 Switching between color printing and black-and-white printing 51 Printing with Windows 51 Printing with DOS applications 51 Preparing your printer 52 Changing the BJ Cartridges 52 Printing with a color BJ Cartridge 57 The benefits of color...Selecting the print media 57 Understanding your software application's capabilities 58 Matching Colors displayed on your monitor with printouts ... 59 Color and cost 61 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer 62 Recharging and replacing the battery pack 62 Recharging the battery pack...
...50 Chapter 5 Color Printing and Black-and-White Printing 51 Switching between color printing and black-and-white printing 51 Printing with Windows 51 Printing with DOS applications 51 Preparing your printer 52 Changing the BJ Cartridges 52 Printing with a color BJ Cartridge 57 The benefits of color...Selecting the print media 57 Understanding your software application's capabilities 58 Matching Colors displayed on your monitor with printouts ... 59 Color and cost 61 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer 62 Recharging and replacing the battery pack 62 Recharging the battery pack...
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Cleaning the printer 78 Before you start cleaning 78 Cleaning inside and outside the printer 79 Cleaning the print head 80 Preparing the printer for travel or storage 81 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 Check List 83 Errors indicated by the CHARGE/ERROR lamp 84 Clearing paper jams 86 Operational problems 87 Print quality problems 89 White streaks, dots missing, or irregular dots 89 Color printing problems 92 Other printing problems 94 Where to Find More Help 97 4 . .
Cleaning the printer 78 Before you start cleaning 78 Cleaning inside and outside the printer 79 Cleaning the print head 80 Preparing the printer for travel or storage 81 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 83 Check List 83 Errors indicated by the CHARGE/ERROR lamp 84 Clearing paper jams 86 Operational problems 87 Print quality problems 89 White streaks, dots missing, or irregular dots 89 Color printing problems 92 Other printing problems 94 Where to Find More Help 97 4 . .
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...Printing area Paper and special media Envelopes Appendix B Code Pages and Character Sets Code pages Character sets BJ mode LQ mode Appendix C Printer Command Summaries Entering a setup string in Lotus 1-2-3 BJ mode command summary Basic control codes ESCape sequence codes Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM... printing LQ mode command summary Basic control codes ESCape sequence codes ESCape sequence code for color printing Appendix D Options and Supplies Consumables Paper and special media Available options Appendix E Specifications Printer Specifications . 5 99 99 99 99 100 100 101 102 102 108 108 111...
...Printing area Paper and special media Envelopes Appendix B Code Pages and Character Sets Code pages Character sets BJ mode LQ mode Appendix C Printer Command Summaries Entering a setup string in Lotus 1-2-3 BJ mode command summary Basic control codes ESCape sequence codes Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM... printing LQ mode command summary Basic control codes ESCape sequence codes ESCape sequence code for color printing Appendix D Options and Supplies Consumables Paper and special media Available options Appendix E Specifications Printer Specifications . 5 99 99 99 99 100 100 101 102 102 108 108 111...
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... on your purchase of eight sections. Chapter 5 color Printing and Black-and-White Printing Provides helpful hints on caring for setting up the printer and managing the printer features. The BJC-50 is compact, lightweight, and offers excellent color print quality. The manual consists of the Canon BJC-50 Bubble Jet Printer. Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer Gives instructions for your...
... on your purchase of eight sections. Chapter 5 color Printing and Black-and-White Printing Provides helpful hints on caring for setting up the printer and managing the printer features. The BJC-50 is compact, lightweight, and offers excellent color print quality. The manual consists of the Canon BJC-50 Bubble Jet Printer. Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer Gives instructions for your...
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...installation of the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. Advice or suggestions. (p12) A number preceded by this mark and enclosed in this illustrated guide to get set tables, printer commands, accessories and specifications. This sheet also shows you use the printer safely and efficiently....that will help you how to remove the tape and packing material from the printer. . 7 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer Explains how to replace ink cartridges and BJ Cartridges, clean the print head and printer, and describes the proper procedures for setting up as quickly as possible. 7...
...installation of the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. Advice or suggestions. (p12) A number preceded by this mark and enclosed in this illustrated guide to get set tables, printer commands, accessories and specifications. This sheet also shows you use the printer safely and efficiently....that will help you how to remove the tape and packing material from the printer. . 7 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer Explains how to replace ink cartridges and BJ Cartridges, clean the print head and printer, and describes the proper procedures for setting up as quickly as possible. 7...
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... with graphic images. An advanced ink formula eliminates many problems common to operate the printer without connecting the AC adapter. Quiet Printing The BJC-50's non-impact printing operates quietly. The Color BJ Cartridge BC-i le has three main parts: a color ink cartridge, a black ink cartridge, and a print head unit. Excellent print quality and speed...
... with graphic images. An advanced ink formula eliminates many problems common to operate the printer without connecting the AC adapter. Quiet Printing The BJC-50's non-impact printing operates quietly. The Color BJ Cartridge BC-i le has three main parts: a color ink cartridge, a black ink cartridge, and a print head unit. Excellent print quality and speed...
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...color ink cartridge used in the Color BJ Cartridge • BCI-11 Color: This Cartridge BC-11e. If your Canon marketing representative. Options and supplies Canon offers the following options and supplies. Whenever you can turn the printer into a color image scanner. Scanner feature By switching the black or color... . 9 Wireless Connection The BJC-50 has a built-in infra-red IrDA interface which enables a wireless interface with the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS12, you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your computer...
...color ink cartridge used in the Color BJ Cartridge • BCI-11 Color: This Cartridge BC-11e. If your Canon marketing representative. Options and supplies Canon offers the following options and supplies. Whenever you can turn the printer into a color image scanner. Scanner feature By switching the black or color... . 9 Wireless Connection The BJC-50 has a built-in infra-red IrDA interface which enables a wireless interface with the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS12, you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your computer...
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...one you must install and use the printer as a scanner, you received with the BJC-50. 10 . Black: This is a replacement for this scanner driver do not work correctly with your printer into the position normally occupied by the BJ Cartridge. Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 This optional... the IS 1.20 scanner driver or higher. You must have the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12, Windows 95, and a Canon Printer Cable BJFC-50 (the IrDA interface is more cost-effective for storing a partially used Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e or Black BJ Cartridge BC-10.
...one you must install and use the printer as a scanner, you received with the BJC-50. 10 . Black: This is a replacement for this scanner driver do not work correctly with your printer into the position normally occupied by the BJ Cartridge. Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 This optional... the IS 1.20 scanner driver or higher. You must have the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12, Windows 95, and a Canon Printer Cable BJFC-50 (the IrDA interface is more cost-effective for storing a partially used Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e or Black BJ Cartridge BC-10.
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...offers an affordable alternative to achieve stunning photo images. It can produce sharp and vivid color output on a high-quality, non-glossy paper. It is fully compatible with your printer, Canon offers several types of special print media. When viewed with a more natural appearance.... High Resolution Paper HR-101 Use this paper produces sharp and vivid color output with a light box, Back Print Film provides a...
...offers an affordable alternative to achieve stunning photo images. It can produce sharp and vivid color output on a high-quality, non-glossy paper. It is fully compatible with your printer, Canon offers several types of special print media. When viewed with a more natural appearance.... High Resolution Paper HR-101 Use this paper produces sharp and vivid color output with a light box, Back Print Film provides a...
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... The battery pack will recharge while the printer is installed inside the printer to _ power the printer without a mains supply. A power cord appropriate for your country comes with your Canon color inks. You can gain sharper and more vivid color output with High Gloss Film than with ...this medium, refer to the instruction sheet provided with this film for Canon Bubble Jet printers. T-Shirt Transfers are available. Use this printer. . 12 High Gloss Film HG-101 The printer produces sharp and brilliant color output on this printable white, cotton fabric to produce your country....
... The battery pack will recharge while the printer is installed inside the printer to _ power the printer without a mains supply. A power cord appropriate for your country comes with your Canon color inks. You can gain sharper and more vivid color output with High Gloss Film than with ...this medium, refer to the instruction sheet provided with this film for Canon Bubble Jet printers. T-Shirt Transfers are available. Use this printer. . 12 High Gloss Film HG-101 The printer produces sharp and brilliant color output on this printable white, cotton fabric to produce your country....
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For details, contact your printer into a color scanner. BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10 Use to stack and feed more than one sheet at a time for use with this printer. Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 Turns 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 store partially used BJ Cartridges. 13 . . 13 Available options The following options are available for multi-sheet print jobs.
For details, contact your printer into a color scanner. BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10 Use to stack and feed more than one sheet at a time for use with this printer. Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 Turns 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 store partially used BJ Cartridges. 13 . . 13 Available options The following options are available for multi-sheet print jobs.
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...the front of the printer and to extremely high temperatures. 14 . Place the printer where the temperature is stable and comfortable. z Avoid excessive heat or humidity, and avoid direct sunlight. Even if you have already set up the BJC-50. It offers guidelines on... finding a suitable location for your printer in a vehicle, where it may be exposed to handle paper output at the back of the printer's components. z Do not leave the printer in order to unpack the printer, and gives an overview of the printer. . 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer...
...the front of the printer and to extremely high temperatures. 14 . Place the printer where the temperature is stable and comfortable. z Avoid excessive heat or humidity, and avoid direct sunlight. Even if you have already set up the BJC-50. It offers guidelines on... finding a suitable location for your printer in a vehicle, where it may be exposed to handle paper output at the back of the printer's components. z Do not leave the printer in order to unpack the printer, and gives an overview of the printer. . 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer...
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... on the top of the printer. Examining the printer Familiarise yourself with the printer's parts and functions as described below. The top cover should be closed unless you are changing BJ Cartridges or replacing an ink cartridge. 15 . z Do not subject the printer to strong physical shock or ...vibration z Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation can prevent proper functioning of the printer. Top cover Covers the paper and BJ Cartridge during printing. z The top cover...
... on the top of the printer. Examining the printer Familiarise yourself with the printer's parts and functions as described below. The top cover should be closed unless you are changing BJ Cartridges or replacing an ink cartridge. 15 . z Do not subject the printer to strong physical shock or ...vibration z Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation can prevent proper functioning of the printer. Top cover Covers the paper and BJ Cartridge during printing. z The top cover...
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...Battery pack The Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50 provides power to the left, you cannot switch the printer on accidentally while it . When the battery pack is not connected. Front cover When closed, covers the battery pack. Open the front cover only when you are going to the printer. When the AC...to a power outlet. Always align the left edge of the sheet with the left . Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 connector Connects the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 to store the printer for printing. Do not remove the battery pack unless you are feeding paper or other media for a prolonged period ...
...Battery pack The Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50 provides power to the left, you cannot switch the printer on accidentally while it . When the battery pack is not connected. Front cover When closed, covers the battery pack. Open the front cover only when you are going to the printer. When the AC...to a power outlet. Always align the left edge of the sheet with the left . Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 connector Connects the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 to store the printer for printing. Do not remove the battery pack unless you are feeding paper or other media for a prolonged period ...
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IrDA interface Provides wireless connection between the printer and a computer equipped with enough space to the centre for switching BJ Cartridges or replacing ink cartridges. 17 . Place the printer on a flat clean surface with an IrDA interface. . 17 Paper output slot Ejects paper after it is printed. Operation panel CARTRIDGE button Press to move the cartridge holder to support printed sheets as they are ejected. Parallel interface connector Connects the printer to the computer via the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50.
IrDA interface Provides wireless connection between the printer and a computer equipped with enough space to the centre for switching BJ Cartridges or replacing ink cartridges. 17 . Place the printer on a flat clean surface with an IrDA interface. . 17 Paper output slot Ejects paper after it is printed. Operation panel CARTRIDGE button Press to move the cartridge holder to support printed sheets as they are ejected. Parallel interface connector Connects the printer to the computer via the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50.
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...an ink cartridge, replacing a BJ Cartridge, changing BJ Cartridges, or replacing the BJ Cartridge with the RESUME button, from the operation panel with the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. . 18 POWER button Press to the normal operation mode. The POWER lamp flashes in the feed slot. You can also...head cleaning. ( 80) 18 . Count the number of beeps then release to select the type of data. RESUME button Press to indicate that the printer is flashing to signal that data remains to be printed, insert a sheet of a print job does not print. If the POWER lamp is ready for...
...an ink cartridge, replacing a BJ Cartridge, changing BJ Cartridges, or replacing the BJ Cartridge with the RESUME button, from the operation panel with the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. . 18 POWER button Press to the normal operation mode. The POWER lamp flashes in the feed slot. You can also...head cleaning. ( 80) 18 . Count the number of beeps then release to select the type of data. RESUME button Press to indicate that the printer is flashing to signal that data remains to be printed, insert a sheet of a print job does not print. If the POWER lamp is ready for...
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...over two seconds until the printer beeps three times then release to resume normal operation. When the printer is recharging. Install only a Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50 battery pack. You must install the battery pack and leave it installed in the printer. The POWER lamp flashes during... print head flushing. (8O) CHARGE/ERROR lamp When the printer is off . Remove...
...over two seconds until the printer beeps three times then release to resume normal operation. When the printer is recharging. Install only a Canon Li-Ion Battery LB-50 battery pack. You must install the battery pack and leave it installed in the printer. The POWER lamp flashes during... print head flushing. (8O) CHARGE/ERROR lamp When the printer is off . Remove...
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Push in place 5. . 20 3. Close the front cover. 20 . Align the marks ( ) on the battery pack and the printer, and insert the battery pack at a slight angle to align the connector slots on the right side of the battery pack to lock it in on the battery pack with the prongs inside the printer. 4.
Push in place 5. . 20 3. Close the front cover. 20 . Align the marks ( ) on the battery pack and the printer, and insert the battery pack at a slight angle to align the connector slots on the right side of the battery pack to lock it in on the battery pack with the prongs inside the printer. 4.