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... and the screens are for details. 1 Refer to the "Quick Start Guide" and the printer driver help screens for Windows 95. If you can use ...10 Compatible media ...12 Printer maintenance ...14 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 16 Cleaning the print heads 17 Replacing BJ tanks ......19 Replacing BJ Cartridges 22 Cleaning the printer...27 Troubleshooting ...28 Appendix Printer part names and functions 40 Specifications...43 Windows 98 and Windows 3.1 users All the Printer Properties dialog boxes shown in precisely the same way. If you are running ...
... and the screens are for details. 1 Refer to the "Quick Start Guide" and the printer driver help screens for Windows 95. If you can use ...10 Compatible media ...12 Printer maintenance ...14 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 16 Cleaning the print heads 17 Replacing BJ tanks ......19 Replacing BJ Cartridges 22 Cleaning the printer...27 Troubleshooting ...28 Appendix Printer part names and functions 40 Specifications...43 Windows 98 and Windows 3.1 users All the Printer Properties dialog boxes shown in precisely the same way. If you are running ...
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...not described in this manual as alcohol or thinners. If flammable solvents come in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively...power cord is shared with other equipment (power board, double adapter, etc.). Never use the printer safely. A loose or poorly inserted plug could cause a fire or electric shock. Power ... your hands are wet. This could cause an electric shock. Continuing to switch the printer off and always unplug the power cord. This could cause a fire or electric shock. Warning Choosing a ...
...not described in this manual as alcohol or thinners. If flammable solvents come in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Never damage, modify, stretch or excessively...power cord is shared with other equipment (power board, double adapter, etc.). Never use the printer safely. A loose or poorly inserted plug could cause a fire or electric shock. Power ... your hands are wet. This could cause an electric shock. Continuing to switch the printer off and always unplug the power cord. This could cause a fire or electric shock. Warning Choosing a ...
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... such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If flammable solvents come in a location with electrical components inside the printer. Safety Precautions Warning Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to a heating appliance or fireplace. Always unplug the printer from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. 3 Fibres or dust entering the...
... such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. If flammable solvents come in a location with electrical components inside the printer. Safety Precautions Warning Cleaning the printer Use a damp cloth to a heating appliance or fireplace. Always unplug the printer from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. 3 Fibres or dust entering the...
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...ends. Other Never put your hands or fingers in the country of purchase. When you are carrying the printer, always use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the printer while it and cause injury. Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct... power supply voltage and frequency is printing. Unplugging the power cord by both hands and hold the printer by pulling on top of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Caution When you are moving parts that could cause injury. Do not place metal ...
...ends. Other Never put your hands or fingers in the country of purchase. When you are carrying the printer, always use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the printer while it and cause injury. Using the incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. The correct... power supply voltage and frequency is printing. Unplugging the power cord by both hands and hold the printer by pulling on top of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. Caution When you are moving parts that could cause injury. Do not place metal ...
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... very hot and could cause the ink to the printer will cause printer malfunctions. The metal parts may make further printing impossible. 5 Notes on using the printer near fluorescent lamps Allow at least 15 cm clearance between the printer and any ink, consult a physician immediately. Notes... on switching the printer off To switch the printer off, always press the POWER button on a BJ Cartridge...
... very hot and could cause the ink to the printer will cause printer malfunctions. The metal parts may make further printing impossible. 5 Notes on using the printer near fluorescent lamps Allow at least 15 cm clearance between the printer and any ink, consult a physician immediately. Notes... on switching the printer off To switch the printer off, always press the POWER button on a BJ Cartridge...
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Make sure the printer is ready. Check that the printer is switched on . If the POWER lamp is off press the POWER button to switch the printer on and that you have completed the printer setup before you try to print. Printing Read the "Quick Start Guide" and ensure that the paper is loaded into the sheet feeder. (page 8) The printouts are fed out this way. 6 POWER lamp If no paper is loaded, load some paper into the printer.
Make sure the printer is ready. Check that the printer is switched on . If the POWER lamp is off press the POWER button to switch the printer on and that you have completed the printer setup before you try to print. Printing Read the "Quick Start Guide" and ensure that the paper is loaded into the sheet feeder. (page 8) The printouts are fed out this way. 6 POWER lamp If no paper is loaded, load some paper into the printer.
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...and click Properties in the application software. When you have different methods for opening the Printer Properties dialogue box and starting a print job. Canon BJC-8000 Click to the user manual supplied with your application software for the type of document you are ...printing. Select the BJ Cartridge you are using. (page 10) Canon BJC-8000 Canon BJC-8000 You should specify the paper size in the Reference application software. Reference Different application programs have finished specifying the print settings,...
...and click Properties in the application software. When you have different methods for opening the Printer Properties dialogue box and starting a print job. Canon BJC-8000 Click to the user manual supplied with your application software for the type of document you are ...printing. Select the BJ Cartridge you are using. (page 10) Canon BJC-8000 Canon BJC-8000 You should specify the paper size in the Reference application software. Reference Different application programs have finished specifying the print settings,...
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...2 Fan the edges of the paper and then align the edges neatly by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Note that the printer is fully dry. Paper rest Paper output tray Restriction Whenever possible hold the paper by tapping them against the left side of the paper stack...side of the sheet feeder. 2 Slide the paper guide snug against a flat surface. Any scratching or soiling of the Canon special media, see "Compatible media" (page 12). 1 Pull out the printer's paper rest and paper output tray and check that the time required for different media types (page 13). 8 For ...
...2 Fan the edges of the paper and then align the edges neatly by the edges and avoid touching the print side. Note that the printer is fully dry. Paper rest Paper output tray Restriction Whenever possible hold the paper by tapping them against the left side of the paper stack...side of the sheet feeder. 2 Slide the paper guide snug against a flat surface. Any scratching or soiling of the Canon special media, see "Compatible media" (page 12). 1 Pull out the printer's paper rest and paper output tray and check that the time required for different media types (page 13). 8 For ...
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...for more information on opening the Printer Properties window. If you are printing on the features of photos downloaded from a digital camera or scanner using other print modes, but only four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) will be used. Canon BJC-8000 Properties This completes the print settings....High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards When you print using these media, specify the appropriate settings in the printer driver Printer Properties dialog box. 9 You can print using the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge, you must select the correct print settings in ...
...for more information on opening the Printer Properties window. If you are printing on the features of photos downloaded from a digital camera or scanner using other print modes, but only four colors (cyan, magenta, yellow and black) will be used. Canon BJC-8000 Properties This completes the print settings....High Gloss Photo Film • Glossy Photo Cards When you print using these media, specify the appropriate settings in the printer driver Printer Properties dialog box. 9 You can print using the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge, you must select the correct print settings in ...
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... of BJ Cartridges suits your needs. Ink Optimizer This is recomended you use Reference Explanations are the printer components that you obtain the best possible print quality. q BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge and BC-...62e Photo BJ Cartridge - BJ Cartridges you can use Canon Specialty Papers to ensure that contain the fine nozzles used to eject the ink onto the paper...BJ Cartridge This BJ Cartridge contains black ink and Ink Optimizer. The BJC-8000 always has 2 BJ Cartridges installed. When the ink runs out, replace the BJ Cartridge. (page 22) BC...
... of BJ Cartridges suits your needs. Ink Optimizer This is recomended you use Reference Explanations are the printer components that you obtain the best possible print quality. q BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge and BC-...62e Photo BJ Cartridge - BJ Cartridges you can use Canon Specialty Papers to ensure that contain the fine nozzles used to eject the ink onto the paper...BJ Cartridge This BJ Cartridge contains black ink and Ink Optimizer. The BJC-8000 always has 2 BJ Cartridges installed. When the ink runs out, replace the BJ Cartridge. (page 22) BC...
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... print head and can be used for printing that uses only the normal cyan, magenta and yellow inks. • The BJ tank is for the BJC-7000 printer cannot be replaced when the ink runs out. (page 19) When the print head wears out, replace the BJ Cartridge. When you order a BJ... BCI-61 Color • The BJ tank is the best choice for natural images such as photographs. If you can also be used on the BJC-8000. Specify the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge. These additional colors make the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge the best choice for printing ordinary colour documents...
... print head and can be used for printing that uses only the normal cyan, magenta and yellow inks. • The BJ tank is for the BJC-7000 printer cannot be replaced when the ink runs out. (page 19) When the print head wears out, replace the BJ Cartridge. When you order a BJ... BCI-61 Color • The BJ tank is the best choice for natural images such as photographs. If you can also be used on the BJC-8000. Specify the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge. These additional colors make the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge the best choice for printing ordinary colour documents...
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... Glossy Photo Paper. Transparencies These can obtain full-bleed card printing by applying a gloss coating to prepare materials for bubble jet printers. The printed image is laterally inverted (mirrored). should be used. High Resolution Paper Provides more vivid colors than 0.8mm as slides...are recommended to 30 lb. s Envelopes Standard U.S. COM#10 and European DL size envelopes can use backlighting to 9.5"× 23"(W × L). s Canon special media These special media are as Glossy Photo Paper. Bubble Jet Paper Plain paper made from 3.95" × 3.95" (W × L)...
... Glossy Photo Paper. Transparencies These can obtain full-bleed card printing by applying a gloss coating to prepare materials for bubble jet printers. The printed image is laterally inverted (mirrored). should be used. High Resolution Paper Provides more vivid colors than 0.8mm as slides...are recommended to 30 lb. s Envelopes Standard U.S. COM#10 and European DL size envelopes can use backlighting to 9.5"× 23"(W × L). s Canon special media These special media are as Glossy Photo Paper. Bubble Jet Paper Plain paper made from 3.95" × 3.95" (W × L)...
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...adversely affect the print quality. Do not touch the print side of printouts until the ink is dry. Reference When you are printing on Canon's specialty papers, observe the usage notes written on the packaging for each page as it in its original packaging and avoid locations that are... High Resolution Paper, remove the printouts every 20 sheets. 13 Such media not only give poor print results but can also cause paper jams and printer faults. • Folded paper • Curled paper • Creased or crumpled paper • Damp or wet paper • Excessively thin media (weighing ...
...adversely affect the print quality. Do not touch the print side of printouts until the ink is dry. Reference When you are printing on Canon's specialty papers, observe the usage notes written on the packaging for each page as it in its original packaging and avoid locations that are... High Resolution Paper, remove the printouts every 20 sheets. 13 Such media not only give poor print results but can also cause paper jams and printer faults. • Folded paper • Curled paper • Creased or crumpled paper • Damp or wet paper • Excessively thin media (weighing ...
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... a Nozzle Check Pattern (page 16) Clean the print heads (page 17) Replace BJ tanks (page 19) Replace BJ Cartridges (page 22) 14 ¬¬¬ Printer maintenance To maximize the operating life of the print heads and, if necessary, replace the BJ tank or BJ Cartridge. When the printed text is... if the BJ Cartridge print head nozzles are blocked or the print heads are wrong, use the procedure below to check the status of your printer, you should clean off any soiling quickly and replace consumable items such as BJ Cartridges at the appropriate intervals. s When the printout is faint ...
... a Nozzle Check Pattern (page 16) Clean the print heads (page 17) Replace BJ tanks (page 19) Replace BJ Cartridges (page 22) 14 ¬¬¬ Printer maintenance To maximize the operating life of the print heads and, if necessary, replace the BJ tank or BJ Cartridge. When the printed text is... if the BJ Cartridge print head nozzles are blocked or the print heads are wrong, use the procedure below to check the status of your printer, you should clean off any soiling quickly and replace consumable items such as BJ Cartridges at the appropriate intervals. s When the printout is faint ...
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... (page 22) BC-62e Photo or BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge → Replacing BJ tanks (page 19) s The printer needs cleaning. Canon BJC-8000 -LPT1: • The BJ Printer Status Monitor appears on the Printer Status tab. Printer maintenance To install a new ink tank or BJ Cartridge, refer to view the appropriate response and proceed as directed...
... (page 22) BC-62e Photo or BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge → Replacing BJ tanks (page 19) s The printer needs cleaning. Canon BJC-8000 -LPT1: • The BJ Printer Status Monitor appears on the Printer Status tab. Printer maintenance To install a new ink tank or BJ Cartridge, refer to view the appropriate response and proceed as directed...
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...17). Hold down the RESUME button and release it after the third beep. 3 Click OK. Canon BJC-8000 The Nozzle Check Pattern shown in Step 3 is switched on opening the Printer Properties window. BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge or BC-61 Color Cartridge nozzle status If these patterns...-60 Black BJ Cartridge nozzle status (Black ink) If these patterns are blurred, see "Cleaning the print heads" (page 17). Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon. Reference You can also print ...
...17). Hold down the RESUME button and release it after the third beep. 3 Click OK. Canon BJC-8000 The Nozzle Check Pattern shown in Step 3 is switched on opening the Printer Properties window. BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge or BC-61 Color Cartridge nozzle status If these patterns...-60 Black BJ Cartridge nozzle status (Black ink) If these patterns are blurred, see "Cleaning the print heads" (page 17). Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon. Reference You can also print ...
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... See page 7 for more information on . Hold down the RESUME button and release it is switched on opening the Printer Properties window. Canon BJC-8000 4 Click OK. There are using Windows 3.1, refer to be cleaned and click the Execute button. If normal print head cleaning does... two minutes, after the first beep. 17 Reference You can also perform print head cleaning from the printer itself. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the print head cleaning icon. All Colors --
... See page 7 for more information on . Hold down the RESUME button and release it is switched on opening the Printer Properties window. Canon BJC-8000 4 Click OK. There are using Windows 3.1, refer to be cleaned and click the Execute button. If normal print head cleaning does... two minutes, after the first beep. 17 Reference You can also perform print head cleaning from the printer itself. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the print head cleaning icon. All Colors --
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... still no effect, perform print head deep cleaning. Refer to 3 minutes, after the second beep. 3 Click OK. Reference See page 7 for information on opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 2 Click the print head deep cleaning icon. Reference You can also perform print head deep cleaning from the...
... still no effect, perform print head deep cleaning. Refer to 3 minutes, after the second beep. 3 Click OK. Reference See page 7 for information on opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 2 Click the print head deep cleaning icon. Reference You can also perform print head deep cleaning from the...
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... Replacing BJ tanks When the ink in the printer driver. If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to replace the BJ tank. Canon BJC-8000 2 Wait two or three seconds and then open the front cover. When you are purchasing a replacement BJ tank, specify the "BCI-... window. Reference See page 7 for the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge. 1 Check that the printer is switched on the indicators for BJ tank replacement. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Change Ink Tank icon. Reference See pages 14 to...
... Replacing BJ tanks When the ink in the printer driver. If you are using Windows 3.1, refer to replace the BJ tank. Canon BJC-8000 2 Wait two or three seconds and then open the front cover. When you are purchasing a replacement BJ tank, specify the "BCI-... window. Reference See page 7 for the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge. 1 Check that the printer is switched on the indicators for BJ tank replacement. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Change Ink Tank icon. Reference See pages 14 to...
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... tank and remove the BJ tank. This could cause the ink to excessive vibration. Caution Do not drop ink tanks or subject them in the printer and remove only the BJ tank. Leave the print head installed in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. 20 Photo (BCI-62 Photo) Protective...
... tank and remove the BJ tank. This could cause the ink to excessive vibration. Caution Do not drop ink tanks or subject them in the printer and remove only the BJ tank. Leave the print head installed in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. 20 Photo (BCI-62 Photo) Protective...