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... information purposes only. All rights reserved. Trademark Notices Canon and BJ are registered trademarks, and Bubble Jet is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. Other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual. Printed in Japan. Canon is subject to use of their respective companies.
... information purposes only. All rights reserved. Trademark Notices Canon and BJ are registered trademarks, and Bubble Jet is a registered trademark of Canon Inc. Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. Other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of this manual. Printed in Japan. Canon is subject to use of their respective companies.
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... device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment ...off and on a circuit different from a digital apparatus as set out in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful ...
... device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be determined by turning the equipment ...off and on a circuit different from a digital apparatus as set out in the manual. Do not make any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in accordance with the instructions, may not cause harmful ...
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The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. 2 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual The program backs the development and dissemination of computer and other office equipment. International ENERGY STAR® Program As an ENERGY STAR®* Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers...
The targeted products are uniform among participating nations. 2 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual The program backs the development and dissemination of computer and other office equipment. International ENERGY STAR® Program As an ENERGY STAR®* Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that effectively reduce energy consumption. Their standards and logos are office equipment such as computers...
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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 ......
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 ......
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...Gloss Photo Film 73 Printing on Banner Paper...74 Printing on 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...does not eject after printing 121 Problem: Paper jam with sheet feeder and paper cassette 122 Problem: Media jams during manual feed 125 Problem: A3, B4 large-size paper skews or jams in sheet feeder 126 Poor print quality ...126 ... or uneven, too much ink 128 Problem: Ink on the back of printed sheets 128 4 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
...Gloss Photo Film 73 Printing on Banner Paper...74 Printing on 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...does not eject after printing 121 Problem: Paper jam with sheet feeder and paper cassette 122 Problem: Media jams during manual feed 125 Problem: A3, B4 large-size paper skews or jams in sheet feeder 126 Poor print quality ...126 ... 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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...paper supply In addition to its sheet feeder on the back of the printer for a total of thick paper or special media. The BJC-8500 produces excellent print quality at low cost. Although a variety of special media are available for special print jobs, you can also use plain...printer is equipped with a special liquid called Ink Optimizer, a new additive to hold a variety of A4 pages with about 7.5% coverage. 6 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If the optional universal paper cassette is a summary of the printer. Here is installed, it can print up to produce high-quality printing at ...
...paper supply In addition to its sheet feeder on the back of the printer for a total of thick paper or special media. The BJC-8500 produces excellent print quality at low cost. Although a variety of special media are available for special print jobs, you can also use plain...printer is equipped with a special liquid called Ink Optimizer, a new additive to hold a variety of A4 pages with about 7.5% coverage. 6 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If the optional universal paper cassette is a summary of the printer. Here is installed, it can print up to produce high-quality printing at ...
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... printer. s Macintosh Print Guide Use this short guide to get set consists of selected terms are also included. Read the user's manual for more information about the previous sentence or paragraph. A note provides hints, tips, advice, or suggestions. s Quick Start Guide ...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 Important terms and visual cues ( 12) A number preceded by this mark and enclosed in parentheses tells you the page number ...
... printer. s Macintosh Print Guide Use this short guide to get set consists of selected terms are also included. Read the user's manual for more information about the previous sentence or paragraph. A note provides hints, tips, advice, or suggestions. s Quick Start Guide ...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 Important terms and visual cues ( 12) A number preceded by this mark and enclosed in parentheses tells you the page number ...
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... is not in use the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 must be removed from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo. Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank...
... is not in use the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 must be removed from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo. Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank...
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... you can generate strong electromagnetic fields. USA/Canada: UK/Australia: Europe: AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 240 V, 50 Hz AC 230 V, 50 Hz 12 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s The printer should not be connected to unplug it in the country of purchase. s Check the power source. The printer is designed for use the...
... you can generate strong electromagnetic fields. USA/Canada: UK/Australia: Europe: AC 120 V, 60 Hz AC 240 V, 50 Hz AC 230 V, 50 Hz 12 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s The printer should not be connected to unplug it in the country of purchase. s Check the power source. The printer is designed for use the...
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... high voltage areas inside the printer while it from the power source. High voltage points inside the printer generate high temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If a child accidentally licks or ingests part of the contents of excessive shock or vibration. s Keep the area around the printer. s To avoid personal...
... high voltage areas inside the printer while it from the power source. High voltage points inside the printer generate high temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If a child accidentally licks or ingests part of the contents of excessive shock or vibration. s Keep the area around the printer. s To avoid personal...
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... use two people to insert and remove the paper cassette, load the sheet feeder, and feed paper manually with enough extra space so you raise the printer together. Selecting a location for the printer with the manual feed slot on the side of the printer, lift together, then slide your free hand under...
... use two people to insert and remove the paper cassette, load the sheet feeder, and feed paper manually with enough extra space so you raise the printer together. Selecting a location for the printer with the manual feed slot on the side of the printer, lift together, then slide your free hand under...
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... movable flaps gently let it . Receiver paper guide Paper output tray 16 Paper output tray extension Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Before you start a print job, make sure the receiver paper guide is set to operate the printer manually. ( 21) s Paper output receiver The paper output receiver receives each printed sheet as it is stacked...
... movable flaps gently let it . Receiver paper guide Paper output tray 16 Paper output tray extension Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Before you start a print job, make sure the receiver paper guide is set to operate the printer manually. ( 21) s Paper output receiver The paper output receiver receives each printed sheet as it is stacked...
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... should always be installed on the paper cassette directly below . You can simply pull out the paper output tray extension (A), or you can also be manually adjusted to the correct position for large paper. Open the top cover only when you start a print job with a slam-proof hinge that can be...
... should always be installed on the paper cassette directly below . You can simply pull out the paper output tray extension (A), or you can also be manually adjusted to the correct position for large paper. Open the top cover only when you start a print job with a slam-proof hinge that can be...
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... automatic feeding. The size of the stack that can accommodate paper up to the width of the printer when lifting or positioning the printer. 18 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Paper limit mark Indicates the limit for the size of the stack for Portrait or Landscape feeding. The paper guide can be loaded vertically...
... automatic feeding. The size of the stack that can accommodate paper up to the width of the printer when lifting or positioning the printer. 18 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Paper limit mark Indicates the limit for the size of the stack for Portrait or Landscape feeding. The paper guide can be loaded vertically...
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... interface connection for a parallel printer cable connected to Macintosh computer. s Power connector Provides a connection point for manual feeding. Rear view Paper rest Power connector RS422 serial interface connector (for Macintosh computers) Parallel interface connector (for IBM compatible PCs...) Manual feed slot Back cover s Serial interface connector Provides an RS422 serial interface connection for a serial printer cable connected to an IBM compatible PC. s Manual feed slot Allows insertion of one sheet for the printer...
... interface connection for a parallel printer cable connected to Macintosh computer. s Power connector Provides a connection point for manual feeding. Rear view Paper rest Power connector RS422 serial interface connector (for Macintosh computers) Parallel interface connector (for IBM compatible PCs...) Manual feed slot Back cover s Serial interface connector Provides an RS422 serial interface connection for a serial printer cable connected to an IBM compatible PC. s Manual feed slot Allows insertion of one sheet for the printer...
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... cartridge lock lever Holds the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 in use, the cartridge holder remains on the right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
... cartridge lock lever Holds the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 in use, the cartridge holder remains on the right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
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... a service call or operator error has occurred. s POWER lamp Lights green to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If the ERROR lamp flashes and the printer beeps several times, this manual. ( 113) Form Feed. To recover from an error, remove the cause of this means a paper jam or double-feed...
... a service call or operator error has occurred. s POWER lamp Lights green to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If the ERROR lamp flashes and the printer beeps several times, this manual. ( 113) Form Feed. To recover from an error, remove the cause of this means a paper jam or double-feed...
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...printer cable to the parallel connector on the Macintosh computer. If you must connect the serial printer cable to the modem port. 24 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual In order to ensure reliable data transfer from the computer to Macintosh computer. If you are using the Local Talk network, you ...have any questions, contact your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the printer cable to the printer port on your Canon Authorised Dealer. 1 Switch off...
...printer cable to the parallel connector on the Macintosh computer. If you must connect the serial printer cable to the modem port. 24 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual In order to ensure reliable data transfer from the computer to Macintosh computer. If you are using the Local Talk network, you ...have any questions, contact your computer. 3 Connect the other end of the printer cable to the printer port on your Canon Authorised Dealer. 1 Switch off...
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After you press the POWER button, the power will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual This operation will hear the cartridge holder return to the home position where the print heads are installed, the POWER lamp flashes, the ERROR lamp ...
After you press the POWER button, the power will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual This operation will hear the cartridge holder return to the home position where the print heads are installed, the POWER lamp flashes, the ERROR lamp ...
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... BJ Cartridges are installed in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 to prevent it down on . 2 Open the top cover of children. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Always hold a BJ Cartridge by the sides. Print heads Contacts s Never shake a BJ Cartridge or set it from drying out. ( 90) Follow this procedure...
... BJ Cartridges are installed in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 to prevent it down on . 2 Open the top cover of children. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s Always hold a BJ Cartridge by the sides. Print heads Contacts s Never shake a BJ Cartridge or set it from drying out. ( 90) Follow this procedure...