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... and computer 23 Connecting the printer to a power source 25 Switching the printer power on/off 26 Installing the BJ Cartridges...27 Installing the ink tanks ...33 Installing and loading the paper cassette 37 Installing the paper output receiver 42 Loading paper in the sheet feeder 44 Installing the printer... print heads ...49 Printing on paper and other media 52 Media you can use with this printer 52 Colour set and media selection 53 Ink Optimizer and the selected media 54 Quick reference media loading table 55 Paper sizes that can be used with this printer 56 Printing area...57...
... and computer 23 Connecting the printer to a power source 25 Switching the printer power on/off 26 Installing the BJ Cartridges...27 Installing the ink tanks ...33 Installing and loading the paper cassette 37 Installing the paper output receiver 42 Loading paper in the sheet feeder 44 Installing the printer... print heads ...49 Printing on paper and other media 52 Media you can use with this printer 52 Colour set and media selection 53 Ink Optimizer and the selected media 54 Quick reference media loading table 55 Paper sizes that can be used with this printer 56 Printing area...57...
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... on Fabric Sheet ...78 Using manual feed ...81 Installing Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo 83 Changing BJ Cartridges...90 Printer maintenance 92 Replacing an ink tank ...92 Maintaining print quality...96 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 96 How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern 97 Cleaning the print heads ...98 Replacing...: Printing Blurred 127 Problem: Vertical lines are broken 127 Problem: Page streaked, faint, or patchy 127 Problem: Printed colours appear streaked or uneven, too much ink 128 Problem: Ink on the back of printed sheets 128 4 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
... on Fabric Sheet ...78 Using manual feed ...81 Installing Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo 83 Changing BJ Cartridges...90 Printer maintenance 92 Replacing an ink tank ...92 Maintaining print quality...96 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 96 How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern 97 Cleaning the print heads ...98 Replacing...: Printing Blurred 127 Problem: Vertical lines are broken 127 Problem: Page streaked, faint, or patchy 127 Problem: Printed colours appear streaked or uneven, too much ink 128 Problem: Ink on the back of printed sheets 128 4 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
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... missing 132 Problem: Printed colour does not match screen colour 133 Problem: Poor colour texture 133 Problem: Edge of the printed page stained with ink 133 Problem: Ink on the printed surface of the page is smeared 134 Page content, format, layout 134 Problem: Printout is not what you expected 134 Problem...
... missing 132 Problem: Printed colour does not match screen colour 133 Problem: Poor colour texture 133 Problem: Edge of the printed page stained with ink 133 Problem: Ink on the printed surface of the page is smeared 134 Page content, format, layout 134 Problem: Printout is not what you expected 134 Problem...
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... A manual feed slot is a summary of the printer, the printer is installed, it can deliver more printed pages. s Large ink supply The large ink tanks can supply an additional 250 sheets for special print jobs, you can print approximately 500 sheets of A4 pages with a paper ...print quality at low cost. s Large paper supply In addition to regular black and colour inks. If the optional universal paper cassette is equipped with about 7.5% coverage. 6 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual The black ink tank can print up to approximately 1,000 pages (1500 characters) of normal A4 text before...
... A manual feed slot is a summary of the printer, the printer is installed, it can deliver more printed pages. s Large ink supply The large ink tanks can supply an additional 250 sheets for special print jobs, you can print approximately 500 sheets of A4 pages with a paper ...print quality at low cost. s Large paper supply In addition to regular black and colour inks. If the optional universal paper cassette is equipped with about 7.5% coverage. 6 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual The black ink tank can print up to approximately 1,000 pages (1500 characters) of normal A4 text before...
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...-81, a newly developed Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo is easy to replace an ink tank when it runs out of colour photographic images. Although plain paper can be adjusted to maintain The ink supply is also available for the Macintosh. Welcome! 7 s Windows or Macintosh Printer drivers...used with High Resolution Paper HR-101, or High Gloss Photo Film HG-201, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo produces superior reproductions of ink. s Excellent quality with a standard IEEE parallel printer port for Windows users and an RS422 Standard serial printer port for this printer, see ...
...-81, a newly developed Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo is easy to replace an ink tank when it runs out of colour photographic images. Although plain paper can be adjusted to maintain The ink supply is also available for the Macintosh. Welcome! 7 s Windows or Macintosh Printer drivers...used with High Resolution Paper HR-101, or High Gloss Photo Film HG-201, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo produces superior reproductions of ink. s Excellent quality with a standard IEEE parallel printer port for Windows users and an RS422 Standard serial printer port for this printer, see ...
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...Colour is mounted on the right. Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Welcome! Ink Tank BCI-8Y. The BJ Cartridges and ink tanks described below were designed for two ink tanks and is reproduced with this printer.... Never attempt to regular black and color inks which are easily and quickly replaced when they run out of ink. Welcome BJ Cartridges and ink tanks The printing unit consists of two BJ Cartridges mounted on the BJC-8500...
...Colour is mounted on the right. Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Welcome! Ink Tank BCI-8Y. The BJ Cartridges and ink tanks described below were designed for two ink tanks and is reproduced with this printer.... Never attempt to regular black and color inks which are easily and quickly replaced when they run out of ink. Welcome BJ Cartridges and ink tanks The printing unit consists of two BJ Cartridges mounted on the BJC-8500...
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One container is not being used. Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo. Holds special photo Cyan ink. Additional containers (if required) can be purchased from the left side of the cartridge holder so the photo BJ cartridge can be removed from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 Stores an extra...
One container is not being used. Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo. Holds special photo Cyan ink. Additional containers (if required) can be purchased from the left side of the cartridge holder so the photo BJ cartridge can be removed from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 Stores an extra...
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... spills into the printer, press the POWER button to disassemble the printer. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to lift the printer. High voltage points inside the printer generate high temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Call for service immediately. s To avoid personal injury or damage to the printer...
... spills into the printer, press the POWER button to disassemble the printer. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to lift the printer. High voltage points inside the printer generate high temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Call for service immediately. s To avoid personal injury or damage to the printer...
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... is equipped with large paper, pull out the paper output tray extension. Open the top cover only when you have to install BJ Cartridges and ink tanks or to the correct position for very large sizes (B). s Paper output tray Holds printed sheets after you release it. s Paper cassette Holds up to...
... is equipped with large paper, pull out the paper output tray extension. Open the top cover only when you have to install BJ Cartridges and ink tanks or to the correct position for very large sizes (B). s Paper output tray Holds printed sheets after you release it. s Paper cassette Holds up to...
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... cartridge holder. Lower and raise to lock and unlock the BJ Cartridge on the left so you can install or replace the BJ cartridges and ink tanks. When the printer is not in place. s Cartridge holder Holds the black and colour BJ Cartridge (or Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo)... BC-80 (or Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo) in use, the cartridge holder remains on the right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Inside the printer REPLACE button Cartridge holder Paper release lever Right cartridge lock lever Left cartridge lock lever s Paper release lever Press and...
... cartridge holder. Lower and raise to lock and unlock the BJ Cartridge on the left so you can install or replace the BJ cartridges and ink tanks. When the printer is not in place. s Cartridge holder Holds the black and colour BJ Cartridge (or Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo)... BC-80 (or Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo) in use, the cartridge holder remains on the right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Inside the printer REPLACE button Cartridge holder Paper release lever Right cartridge lock lever Left cartridge lock lever s Paper release lever Press and...
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... warming up, during print head cleaning, when the printer is printing, and while a BJ Cartridge or ink tank is no paper loaded in the printer, press once to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual To prevent wear on and the printer beeps twice, this means a service call or operator...
... warming up, during print head cleaning, when the printer is printing, and while a BJ Cartridge or ink tank is no paper loaded in the printer, press once to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual To prevent wear on and the printer beeps twice, this means a service call or operator...
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... s Turning the printer power on the back of the printer. If you have any questions, contact your Canon Authorised Dealer. 1 Switch off s Installing and loading the paper cassette s Installing the BJ Cartridges s Installing the ink tanks s Installing the printer driver s Loading paper in this section, we will describe the following procedures: s Connecting...
... s Turning the printer power on the back of the printer. If you have any questions, contact your Canon Authorised Dealer. 1 Switch off s Installing and loading the paper cassette s Installing the BJ Cartridges s Installing the ink tanks s Installing the printer driver s Loading paper in this section, we will describe the following procedures: s Connecting...
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... print heads clean themselves automatically. After you press the POWER button, the power will not go off immediately. You must install the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks. ( 27, 33) -or- If no BJ Cartridges are capped automatically to switch the printer off. This operation will take a few moments to switch the... the AC power outlet. ( 25) 2 Press the POWER button on 1 Make sure the printer is connected to the home position and will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Switching the printer power on/off To switch the printer on the printer.
... print heads clean themselves automatically. After you press the POWER button, the power will not go off immediately. You must install the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks. ( 27, 33) -or- If no BJ Cartridges are capped automatically to switch the printer off. This operation will take a few moments to switch the... the AC power outlet. ( 25) 2 Press the POWER button on 1 Make sure the printer is connected to the home position and will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Switching the printer power on/off To switch the printer on the printer.
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... protective cap. Setting up and using the printer Setting up and using the printer 27 s The Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo holds three ink tanks (Cyan, Black, Magenta). Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Always follow these important.... Installing the BJ Cartridges This section describes how to install the BJ Cartridges in the printer before you are delicate and the ink tanks contain wet ink, so always handle them carefully. For details about the driver settings for this special BJ Cartridge, refer to install a BJ Cartridge of ...
... protective cap. Setting up and using the printer Setting up and using the printer 27 s The Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo holds three ink tanks (Cyan, Black, Magenta). Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Always follow these important.... Installing the BJ Cartridges This section describes how to install the BJ Cartridges in the printer before you are delicate and the ink tanks contain wet ink, so always handle them carefully. For details about the driver settings for this special BJ Cartridge, refer to install a BJ Cartridge of ...
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...always store the extra cartridge in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 to prevent it down on . 2 Open the top cover of children. The ink tanks are installed after the BJ Cartridges are installed in the printer. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the printer on the print heads.... s After the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks have been installed, never remove them unnecessarily. Never touch the print head or the metal contacts around the print heads. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If you raise the top cover, the cartridge holder ...
...always store the extra cartridge in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 to prevent it down on . 2 Open the top cover of children. The ink tanks are installed after the BJ Cartridges are installed in the printer. 1 Press the POWER button to turn the printer on the print heads.... s After the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks have been installed, never remove them unnecessarily. Never touch the print head or the metal contacts around the print heads. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If you raise the top cover, the cartridge holder ...
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... BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to turn the printer on the levers to make sure they are ready to install the ink tanks. 32 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If the BJ Cartridge is not locked in place. Now you may not be able to insert the BJ Cartridge correctly. Just...
... BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to turn the printer on the levers to make sure they are ready to install the ink tanks. 32 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If the BJ Cartridge is not locked in place. Now you may not be able to insert the BJ Cartridge correctly. Just...
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...into the BJ Cartridges in the direction of the orange film strip x and pull it away to tear open the shrink-wrap. Setting up the Ink Tank BCI-8Y (Yellow) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap. While pressing on the orange protective cap y, turn it immediately. ... remove the protective cap, discard it in the order described below. Installing the ink tanks 1 Collect the four BCI-8 ink tanks and the Ink Optimizer. Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Tank BCI-8M Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8Y Setting up and using the printer 33 x Do not remove ...
...into the BJ Cartridges in the direction of the orange film strip x and pull it away to tear open the shrink-wrap. Setting up the Ink Tank BCI-8Y (Yellow) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap. While pressing on the orange protective cap y, turn it immediately. ... remove the protective cap, discard it in the order described below. Installing the ink tanks 1 Collect the four BCI-8 ink tanks and the Ink Optimizer. Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Tank BCI-8M Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8Y Setting up and using the printer 33 x Do not remove ...
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...place. 4 Install the other colour ink tanks in place. Install the Ink Tank BCI-8C (Cyan) in the centre slot of the ink tank until it locks into the right slot of ink to the ink tank. PUSH PUSH 34 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Do not touch ink port! 3 Install the Ink Tank BCI-8Y (Yellow). Pick... up the Ink Tank BCI-8C (Cyan) and remove the shrink-...
...place. 4 Install the other colour ink tanks in place. Install the Ink Tank BCI-8C (Cyan) in the centre slot of the ink tank until it locks into the right slot of ink to the ink tank. PUSH PUSH 34 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Do not touch ink port! 3 Install the Ink Tank BCI-8Y (Yellow). Pick... up the Ink Tank BCI-8C (Cyan) and remove the shrink-...
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...-wrap and orange protective cap (see Step 2 above ). Press down on top of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in the left slot of the black BJ Cartridge. Pick up the Ink Tank BCI-8M (Magenta) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap (see Step... 2 above ). PUSH PUSH 5 Install the Ink Tank BCI-8BK (Black) in place. Install the Ink Tank BCI-8M (Magenta) in place. PUSH PUSH Setting up and using the printer Setting up and using the printer 35 Insert the...
...-wrap and orange protective cap (see Step 2 above ). Press down on top of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in the left slot of the black BJ Cartridge. Pick up the Ink Tank BCI-8M (Magenta) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap (see Step... 2 above ). PUSH PUSH 5 Install the Ink Tank BCI-8BK (Black) in place. Install the Ink Tank BCI-8M (Magenta) in place. PUSH PUSH Setting up and using the printer Setting up and using the printer 35 Insert the...
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...sure they are installed in the black BJ Cartridge. Insert the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF into the left slot of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in place. 36 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual 6 Install the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF in the correct slots. Black BJ Cartridge... BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 WF BK MCY Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Arrangement of...
...sure they are installed in the black BJ Cartridge. Insert the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF into the left slot of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in place. 36 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual 6 Install the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF in the correct slots. Black BJ Cartridge... BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 WF BK MCY Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Arrangement of...