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... window differs slightly and the screens are used in this Guide are used differently as a result. Refer to the "Quick Start Guide" and the printer driver help screens for Windows 95. If you are running Windows 3.1, the design of Contents Safety Precautions ...2 Printing ...6 Loading the paper ...8 Printing...are using Windows 98, the screens are almost identical and are for details. 1 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...
... window differs slightly and the screens are used in this Guide are used differently as a result. Refer to the "Quick Start Guide" and the printer driver help screens for Windows 95. If you are running Windows 3.1, the design of Contents Safety Precautions ...2 Printing ...6 Loading the paper ...8 Printing...are using Windows 98, the screens are almost identical and are for details. 1 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...
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...This could cause a fire or electric shock. 2 If you use the printer in these circumstances could cause a fire or electric shock. Continuing to switch the printer off and always unplug the power cord. Never plug the printer into a power socket that you detect smoke, unusual odours or strange noises ... the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. This could cause a fire or electric shock. Never use the printer in any way not described in this manual as alcohol or thinners. Call for service. Power leaking from a damaged power cord could cause...
...This could cause a fire or electric shock. 2 If you use the printer in these circumstances could cause a fire or electric shock. Continuing to switch the printer off and always unplug the power cord. Never plug the printer into a power socket that you detect smoke, unusual odours or strange noises ... the power outlet or unplug the power cord when your hands are wet. This could cause a fire or electric shock. Never use the printer in any way not described in this manual as alcohol or thinners. Call for service. Power leaking from a damaged power cord could cause...
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...come in the spray could cause a fire or electric shock. Always unplug the printer from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. 3 Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, or close to excessive vibration. To avoid the risk of...with a deep pile. Caution Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location with electrical components inside the printer. If you mistakenly switch the printer on rugs or carpets with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a fire or electric shock if they come ...
...come in the spray could cause a fire or electric shock. Always unplug the printer from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. 3 Do not install the printer in direct sunlight, or close to excessive vibration. To avoid the risk of...with a deep pile. Caution Choosing a location Do not install the printer in a location with electrical components inside the printer. If you mistakenly switch the printer on rugs or carpets with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a fire or electric shock if they come ...
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...Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of purchase. Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the printer while it and cause injury. Using the incorrect voltage could cause injury. Unplugging the power cord by both hands and hold the...is as follows: USA/Canada: AC 100-120V, 50-60Hz UK/Australia: AC 220-240V, 50-60Hz 4 Such objects could fall or spill into the printer could cause a fire or electric shock. Other Never put your hands or fingers in the country of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. This can damage the...
...Do not place metal objects (paper clips, staples, etc.) or containers of purchase. Do not use a power supply voltage other than that supplied in the printer while it and cause injury. Using the incorrect voltage could cause injury. Unplugging the power cord by both hands and hold the...is as follows: USA/Canada: AC 100-120V, 50-60Hz UK/Australia: AC 220-240V, 50-60Hz 4 Such objects could fall or spill into the printer could cause a fire or electric shock. Other Never put your hands or fingers in the country of flammable solvents (alcohol, thinners. This can damage the...
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...ink tanks out of the reach of a qualified engineer. This could cause burns. Switching the printer off by a fluorescent lamp placed too close to the printer will cause printer malfunctions. Regulations for the United Kingdom This equipment is approved under approval number NS/G/12345/J/100003... apparatus in the United Kingdom, i.e. The metal parts may make further printing impossible. 5 Do not touch the metal contacts on the printer and check that apparatus. If a child inadvertently licks a BJ Cartridge or ink tank or ingests any fluorescent lamp. when connected to ...
...ink tanks out of the reach of a qualified engineer. This could cause burns. Switching the printer off by a fluorescent lamp placed too close to the printer will cause printer malfunctions. Regulations for the United Kingdom This equipment is approved under approval number NS/G/12345/J/100003... apparatus in the United Kingdom, i.e. The metal parts may make further printing impossible. 5 Do not touch the metal contacts on the printer and check that apparatus. If a child inadvertently licks a BJ Cartridge or ink tank or ingests any fluorescent lamp. when connected to ...
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If the POWER lamp is off press the POWER button to print. Make sure the printer is ready. Check 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 switched on . Printing Read the "Quick Start Guide" and ensure that you have completed the printer setup before you try to switch the printer on and that the printer is loaded, load some paper into the printer.
If the POWER lamp is off press the POWER button to print. Make sure the printer is ready. Check 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 switched on . Printing Read the "Quick Start Guide" and ensure that you have completed the printer setup before you try to switch the printer on and that the printer is loaded, load some paper into the printer.
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...page 12) Select the appropriate icon for the type of document you are using. (page 10) Canon BJC-8000 Canon BJC-8000 You should specify the paper size in the Reference application software. Canon BJC-8000 Click to the user manual supplied with your application software for details. However, the first time you...the size specified in the Print window. Specify the print settings. Select Print from your PC. Open the printer driver Printer Properties dialogue box. Printing The next steps are performed from the File menu in your application program and click Properties in ...
...page 12) Select the appropriate icon for the type of document you are using. (page 10) Canon BJC-8000 Canon BJC-8000 You should specify the paper size in the Reference application software. Canon BJC-8000 Click to the user manual supplied with your application software for details. However, the first time you...the size specified in the Print window. Specify the print settings. Select Print from your PC. Open the printer driver Printer Properties dialogue box. Printing The next steps are performed from the File menu in your application program and click Properties in ...
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... that the loaded paper does not exceed the load limit mark on the sheet feeder. 2 Fan the edges 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 the ink to 130 sheets of A4... pages have been output Take care not to touch the printed side of the print side will adversely affect the print quality. Note that the printer is fully dry.
... that the loaded paper does not exceed the load limit mark on the sheet feeder. 2 Fan the edges 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 the ink to 130 sheets of A4... pages have been output Take care not to touch the printed side of the print side will adversely affect the print quality. Note that the printer is fully dry.
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... Cartridge, you want to obtain the best possible image quality using these media, specify the appropriate settings in the printer driver Printer Properties dialog box. 9 The media listed below give nearphotographic quality printouts with superb colour reproduction. This explanation describes ...Caannoonn BBJJC--88000000 PPrrooppeertrietsies Choose Print Mode box. If you must select the correct print settings in the printer driver Printer Properties dialog box. Canon BJC-8000 Properties This completes the print settings. Because this setting uses Ink Optimizer (page 10), the printed ...
... Cartridge, you want to obtain the best possible image quality using these media, specify the appropriate settings in the printer driver Printer Properties dialog box. 9 The media listed below give nearphotographic quality printouts with superb colour reproduction. This explanation describes ...Caannoonn BBJJC--88000000 PPrrooppeertrietsies Choose Print Mode box. If you must select the correct print settings in the printer driver Printer Properties dialog box. Canon BJC-8000 Properties This completes the print settings. Because this setting uses Ink Optimizer (page 10), the printed ...
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... ink dries up or the print heads become soiled, the nozzles can become blocked so that ink can use Canon Specialty Papers to ensure that you use Reference Explanations are the printer components that renders the inks used on these pages. q BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge and BC-62e Photo... is set to the far left position Print Heads The print heads are given below for printing business graphics and ordinary colour documents. The BJC-8000 always has 2 BJ Cartridges installed. Best for printing images such a photographs. Black BJ Cartridge This BJ Cartridge contains black ink and Ink Optimizer...
... ink dries up or the print heads become soiled, the nozzles can become blocked so that ink can use Canon Specialty Papers to ensure that you use Reference Explanations are the printer components that renders the inks used on these pages. q BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge and BC-62e Photo... is set to the far left position Print Heads The print heads are given below for printing business graphics and ordinary colour documents. The BJC-8000 always has 2 BJ Cartridges installed. Best for printing images such a photographs. Black BJ Cartridge This BJ Cartridge contains black ink and Ink Optimizer...
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... year and ink tanks within six months of small children. These additional colors make the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge the best choice 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. magenta and photo-yellow... order a Photo BJ Cartridge... Ink tank BCI-61 Color • The BJ tank is separate from the print head and can be used on the BJC-8000.
... year and ink tanks within six months of small children. These additional colors make the BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge the best choice 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. magenta and photo-yellow... order a Photo BJ Cartridge... Ink tank BCI-61 Color • The BJ tank is separate from the print head and can be used on the BJC-8000.
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...can obtain full-bleed card printing by applying a gloss coating to produce finished goods while still in the product design stage. 12 s Canon special media These special media are recommended to show a printed image in paper thicker than High Resolution Paper made from 100% cotton. To...specifically for use with the gloss feel of those media. Ideal for T-shirts. s Plain Paper Standard plain paper intended for bubble jet printers. Reference Paper size The standard paper sizes that it extends beyond the perforations. Bubble Jet Paper Plain paper made from the same stock ...
...can obtain full-bleed card printing by applying a gloss coating to produce finished goods while still in the product design stage. 12 s Canon special media These special media are recommended to show a printed image in paper thicker than High Resolution Paper made from 100% cotton. To...specifically for use with the gloss feel of those media. Ideal for T-shirts. s Plain Paper Standard plain paper intended for bubble jet printers. Reference Paper size The standard paper sizes that it extends beyond the perforations. Bubble Jet Paper Plain paper made from the same stock ...
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... 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 ... instructions provided with the media. Do not touch the printed side of printouts until the media is dry. Reference When you are printing on Canon's specialty papers, observe the usage notes written on media Do not use the following is dry. To avoid bending or wrinkling the paper,...
... 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 ... instructions provided with the media. Do not touch the printed side of printouts until the media is dry. Reference When you are printing on Canon's specialty papers, observe the usage notes written on media Do not use the following is dry. To avoid bending or wrinkling the paper,...
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Printer maintenance To maximize the operating life of the print heads and, if necessary, replace the BJ tank or BJ Cartridge. Print a Nozzle Check Pattern (page ... 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.
Printer maintenance To maximize the operating life of the print heads and, if necessary, replace the BJ tank or BJ Cartridge. Print a Nozzle Check Pattern (page ... 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.
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... Cartridges (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. Click the Guide tab to view the appropriate response and proceed as directed by pressing the RESUME button...
... Cartridges (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. Click the Guide tab to view the appropriate response and proceed as directed by pressing the RESUME button...
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...Perform a Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are faint or the color tones are blurred, see "Cleaning the print heads" (page 17). Canon BJC-8000 The Nozzle Check Pattern shown in Step 3 is switched on and load a stack of left and right BJ Cartridge print heads If the lines... window. BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge nozzle status (Black ink) If these patterns are being correctly ejected from the printer. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon. If you are using Windows ...
...Perform a Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are faint or the color tones are blurred, see "Cleaning the print heads" (page 17). Canon BJC-8000 The Nozzle Check Pattern shown in Step 3 is switched on and load a stack of left and right BJ Cartridge print heads If the lines... window. BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge nozzle status (Black ink) If these patterns are being correctly ejected from the printer. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon. If you are using Windows ...
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Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 ...cleaning. 1. Reference See page 7 for more information on . Printer maintenance 3 Select the print head to be cleaned and click the Execute button. Canon BJC-8000 4 Click OK. The POWER lamp flashes and print head cleaning begins. ... BJ Cartridges. Hold down the RESUME button and release it is switched on opening the Printer Properties window. Cleaning the print heads Print head cleaning clears out any blockages in the BC-60 ...
Canon BJC-8000 Properties 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. 2 ...cleaning. 1. Reference See page 7 for more information on . Printer maintenance 3 Select the print head to be cleaned and click the Execute button. Canon BJC-8000 4 Click OK. The POWER lamp flashes and print head cleaning begins. ... BJ Cartridges. Hold down the RESUME button and release it is switched on opening the Printer Properties window. Cleaning the print heads Print head cleaning clears out any blockages in the BC-60 ...
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... print head deep cleaning was effective. 3. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 2 Click the print head deep cleaning icon. Reference You can also perform print head deep cleaning from the printer itself. Refer to check whether the print ...lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Deep cleaning takes 2 to Quick Start Guide. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. The POWER lamp flashes and print head deep cleaning begins...page 22) 18 Reference See page 7 for information on opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Canon BJC-8000 4.
... print head deep cleaning was effective. 3. Canon BJC-8000 Properties 2 Click the print head deep cleaning icon. Reference You can also perform print head deep cleaning from the printer itself. Refer to check whether the print ...lamp stops flashing and remains lit. Deep cleaning takes 2 to Quick Start Guide. 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box and click the Maintenance tab. The POWER lamp flashes and print head deep cleaning begins...page 22) 18 Reference See page 7 for information on opening the Printer Properties dialog box. Canon BJC-8000 4.
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... the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge or BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge runs out, use the procedure below to replace the BJ tank. 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 Quick Start... Guide. 3 Click OK. 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 2 Wait two or three seconds and then open the front cover...
... the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge or BC-62e Photo BJ Cartridge runs out, use the procedure below to replace the BJ tank. 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 Quick Start... Guide. 3 Click OK. 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 2 Wait two or three seconds and then open the front cover...
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... Color) Dispose of used protective caps. This could cause the ink to excessive vibration. Protective cap Restriction Do not reattach used BJ tanks in the printer and remove only the BJ tank. Leave the print head installed in accordance with your clothing or the surroundings. 3 Press the release button on the...
... Color) Dispose of used protective caps. This could cause the ink to excessive vibration. Protective cap Restriction Do not reattach used BJ tanks in the printer and remove only the BJ tank. Leave the print head installed in accordance with your clothing or the surroundings. 3 Press the release button on the...