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Table of Contents Welcome 6 Important terms and visual cues 8 What the manuals contain ...8 BJ Cartridges and ink tanks ...9 General precautions 11 If you use a cardiac pacemaker 11 In an emergency ...11 Choosing a location ...11 Using a power source ...12 Using the ... printer 23 Connecting the printer 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...
Table of Contents Welcome 6 Important terms and visual cues 8 What the manuals contain ...8 BJ Cartridges and ink tanks ...9 General precautions 11 If you use a cardiac pacemaker 11 In an emergency ...11 Choosing a location ...11 Using a power source ...12 Using the ... printer 23 Connecting the printer 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...
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... T-Shirt Transfers 77 Printing 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...to use the Nozzle Check Pattern 97 Cleaning the print heads ...98 Replacing a BJ Cartridge ...99 Cleaning the printer ...104 Using the BJ Cartridge container 106 Moving the printer ...107 Some advice about colour printing 109 Selecting paper or... too much ink 128 Problem: Ink on the back of printed sheets 128 4 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
... T-Shirt Transfers 77 Printing 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...to use the Nozzle Check Pattern 97 Cleaning the print heads ...98 Replacing a BJ Cartridge ...99 Cleaning the printer ...104 Using the BJ Cartridge container 106 Moving the printer ...107 Some advice about colour printing 109 Selecting paper or... too much ink 128 Problem: Ink on the back of printed sheets 128 4 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
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... paper supply The universal cassette can be 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 Windows or Macintosh Printer drivers are provided on one CD-ROM for Windows 3.1, Windows 95... the possibilities for the Macintosh. s Variety of print media A variety of print media are also available for special print jobs s Colour photo cartridge In addition to accept a variety of standard paper sizes. You only have to maintain. Paper and other media can be loaded in the sheet...
... paper supply The universal cassette can be 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 Windows or Macintosh Printer drivers are provided on one CD-ROM for Windows 3.1, Windows 95... the possibilities for the Macintosh. s Variety of print media A variety of print media are also available for special print jobs s Colour photo cartridge In addition to accept a variety of standard paper sizes. You only have to maintain. Paper and other media can be loaded in the sheet...
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... the packing material and preparing the printer for daily operations like loading paper, selecting and using other print media, changing and switching BJ Cartridges, troubleshooting, and other important functions. 8 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Quick Start Guide Use these concise instructions to install the printer driver for a Macintosh computer. Contains all users of the...
... the packing material and preparing the printer for daily operations like loading paper, selecting and using other print media, changing and switching BJ Cartridges, troubleshooting, and other important functions. 8 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Quick Start Guide Use these concise instructions to install the printer driver for a Macintosh computer. Contains all users of the...
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...Ink Tank BCI-8C. The Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 is mounted on the left side of ink. The ink optimizer is used for printing on special media or for use any other type of two BJ Cartridges mounted on the BJC-8500. Welcome BJ Cartridges and ink tanks The printing unit consists ...of BJ Cartridge or ink tank with the CMYK method (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF ...
...Ink Tank BCI-8C. The Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 is mounted on the left side of ink. The ink optimizer is used for printing on special media or for use any other type of two BJ Cartridges mounted on the BJC-8500. Welcome BJ Cartridges and ink tanks The printing unit consists ...of BJ Cartridge or ink tank with the CMYK method (cyan, magenta, yellow, black). Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF ...
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...BCI-8PC Photo Ink Tank BCI-8M Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo. Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo. Additional containers (if required) can be purchased from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Holds special photo Cyan ink. ...Holds special photo black ink. s Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Contains slots for three ink tanks and is stored in its place. When ...
...BCI-8PC Photo Ink Tank BCI-8M Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo. Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo. Additional containers (if required) can be purchased from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Holds special photo Cyan ink. ...Holds special photo black ink. s Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Contains slots for three ink tanks and is stored in its place. When ...
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...temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Call for service immediately. With one person on the left side and one on the right side, insert one hand into the lift slot on the BJ Cartridges. Handling and storing supplies s Store BJ Cartridges and ink tanks out of reach... of the printer, lift together, then slide your hand inside the printer, never attempt to disassemble the printer. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to turn it off and disconnect it is operating. These parts become extremely hot during operation which could fall ...
...temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Call for service immediately. With one person on the left side and one on the right side, insert one hand into the lift slot on the BJ Cartridges. Handling and storing supplies s Store BJ Cartridges and ink tanks out of reach... of the printer, lift together, then slide your hand inside the printer, never attempt to disassemble the printer. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to turn it off and disconnect it is operating. These parts become extremely hot during operation which could fall ...
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s Paper output tray Holds printed sheets after you have to install BJ Cartridges and ink tanks or to clean inside the printer. Paper output receiver Paper output tray (cassette lid) (A) Paper output tray extension Paper cassette Paper output ...
s Paper output tray Holds printed sheets after you have to install BJ Cartridges and ink tanks or to clean inside the printer. Paper output receiver Paper output tray (cassette lid) (A) Paper output tray extension Paper cassette Paper output ...
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...and hold to the left side of the cartridge holder. s Right cartridge lock lever Holds the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 in place. s Left cartridge lock lever Holds the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 (or Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo) in place. Lower ...Cartridges are automatically capped to lock and unlock the BJ Cartridge on the left so you can install or replace the BJ cartridges and ink tanks. s REPLACE button Press the REPLACE button to move the cartridge holder to release paper jammed in use, the cartridge holder remains on the right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500...
...and hold to the left side of the cartridge holder. s Right cartridge lock lever Holds the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 in place. s Left cartridge lock lever Holds the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 (or Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo) in place. Lower ...Cartridges are automatically capped to lock and unlock the BJ Cartridge on the left so you can install or replace the BJ cartridges and ink tanks. s REPLACE button Press the REPLACE button to move the cartridge holder to release paper jammed in use, the cartridge holder remains on the right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500...
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... will beep once. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off , the printer moves the cartridge holder to the home position and automatically caps the print heads to the home position where the print heads are cleaned. Press and hold it ... switch the printer off . The POWER button is ready to use the POWER button to switch the printer off , the printer beeps once and the cartridge holder moves automatically to keep them from drying out. Press the POWER button again and hold down . When you press the POWER button to switch...
... will beep once. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off , the printer moves the cartridge holder to the home position and automatically caps the print heads to the home position where the print heads are cleaned. Press and hold it ... switch the printer off . The POWER button is ready to use the POWER button to switch the printer off , the printer beeps once and the cartridge holder moves automatically to keep them from drying out. Press the POWER button again and hold down . When you press the POWER button to switch...
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... 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 waiting to be printed, press once to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Press and hold down the RESUME button for over three seconds until...
... 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 waiting to be printed, press once to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Press and hold down the RESUME button for over three seconds until...
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... printer cable to the parallel port 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 the sheet feeder Connecting the printer and...
... printer cable to the parallel port 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 the sheet feeder Connecting the printer and...
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...disconnecting the power plug, the print heads will not return to the home position and will hear the cartridge holder return to the home position where the print heads are installed, the POWER lamp flashes, the ERROR... four times. Switching the printer power on/off To switch the printer on the printer. If the BJ Cartridges have been installed, the printer beeps once, the POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up, and the... Always press the POWER button to complete. You must install the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks. ( 27, 33) -or- You will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
...disconnecting the power plug, the print heads will not return to the home position and will hear the cartridge holder return to the home position where the print heads are installed, the POWER lamp flashes, the ERROR... four times. Switching the printer power on/off To switch the printer on the printer. If the BJ Cartridges have been installed, the printer beeps once, the POWER lamp flashes while the printer warms up, and the... Always press the POWER button to complete. You must install the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks. ( 27, 33) -or- You will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
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...Cyan, Black, Magenta). s Install a BJ Cartridge in the cartridge holder. s Each BJ Cartridge is designed to replace the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 for special print jobs. s Do not unwrap a BJ Cartridge until you unwrap it . The BJ Cartridges must always be installed in the printer. For ...details about the driver settings for the BJ Cartridges. Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Always follow these important guidelines regarding BJ Cartridges: s Never attempt to install the BJ Cartridges in the printer before you install the ink...
...Cyan, Black, Magenta). s Install a BJ Cartridge in the cartridge holder. s Each BJ Cartridge is designed to replace the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 for special print jobs. s Do not unwrap a BJ Cartridge until you unwrap it . The BJ Cartridges must always be installed in the printer. For ...details about the driver settings for the BJ Cartridges. Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Always follow these important guidelines regarding BJ Cartridges: s Never attempt to install the BJ Cartridges in the printer before you install the ink...
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... the printer. 1 Press the POWER button to install the BJ Cartridges. s After the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks have been installed, never remove them unnecessarily. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Always hold a BJ Cartridge by the sides. Never touch the print head or the metal contacts around the print heads. The ink tanks are...
... the printer. 1 Press the POWER button to install the BJ Cartridges. s After the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks have been installed, never remove them unnecessarily. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Always hold a BJ Cartridge by the sides. Never touch the print head or the metal contacts around the print heads. The ink tanks are...
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4 On both sides of the cartridge holder, raise both cartridge lock levers to their upright positions until they stop. Always hold a BJ Cartridge by its package. Setting up and using the printer Setting up and using the printer 29 Remove the colour BJ Cartridge from its sides as shown in the printer. Make sure each cartridge lock lever is in the upright position. 5 Prepare the BJ Cartridges for installation in the illustration.
4 On both sides of the cartridge holder, raise both cartridge lock levers to their upright positions until they stop. Always hold a BJ Cartridge by its package. Setting up and using the printer Setting up and using the printer 29 Remove the colour BJ Cartridge from its sides as shown in the printer. Make sure each cartridge lock lever is in the upright position. 5 Prepare the BJ Cartridges for installation in the illustration.
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Never attempt to reattach it to remove it. Never touch the contacts. Never touch the print heads. Print heads Contacts 30 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual An accidental discharge of static electricity may affect the performance of the BJ Cartridge. The BJ Cartridge will not print correctly if the print heads are damaged or contaminated by its sides. Always hold the BJ Cartridge by dust or dirt. Pull the orange protective cap away from the BJ Cartridge to the BJ Cartridge. Discard the orange protective cap immediately.
Never attempt to reattach it to remove it. Never touch the contacts. Never touch the print heads. Print heads Contacts 30 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual An accidental discharge of static electricity may affect the performance of the BJ Cartridge. The BJ Cartridge will not print correctly if the print heads are damaged or contaminated by its sides. Always hold the BJ Cartridge by dust or dirt. Pull the orange protective cap away from the BJ Cartridge to the BJ Cartridge. Discard the orange protective cap immediately.
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...To insert the colour BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder, align the guides on the back of the cartridge holder. s Set the colour BJ Cartridge in place. s To insert the black BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder, align the guides on the back of the BJ Cartridge. If the BJ Cartridge does not insert smoothly on... the first attempt, do not press down firmly until it again to insert the BJ Cartridge correctly. To clear such an error, re-install the BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to switch the printer off then press it locks in place then ...
...To insert the colour BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder, align the guides on the back of the cartridge holder. s Set the colour BJ Cartridge in place. s To insert the black BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder, align the guides on the back of the BJ Cartridge. If the BJ Cartridge does not insert smoothly on... the first attempt, do not press down firmly until it again to insert the BJ Cartridge correctly. To clear such an error, re-install the BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to switch the printer off then press it locks in place then ...
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To clear such an error, re-install the BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to turn the printer off then press it again to turn the printer on the cartridge to install the ink tanks. 32 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If you insert the print head first you are locked in place. If... the BJ Cartridge does not insert smoothly on the first attempt, do not press down on...
To clear such an error, re-install the BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to turn the printer off then press it again to turn the printer on the cartridge to install the ink tanks. 32 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If you insert the print head first you are locked in place. If... the BJ Cartridge does not insert smoothly on the first attempt, do not press down on...
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... the arrow. As you insert each ink tank, match its colour with the colour key above the cartridge holder. 2 Pick up and using the printer The ink tanks must be installed into the BJ Cartridges in the direction of the orange film strip x and pull it away to tear open the shrink...
... the arrow. As you insert each ink tank, match its colour with the colour key above the cartridge holder. 2 Pick up and using the printer The ink tanks must be installed into the BJ Cartridges in the direction of the orange film strip x and pull it away to tear open the shrink...