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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 ...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 44 Installing...
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 ...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 44 Installing...
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... 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 tank ...92 Maintaining print quality...96 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 96 How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern 97...: 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
... 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 tank ...92 Maintaining print quality...96 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 96 How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern 97...: 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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... or Landscape printing. s Excellent quality with High Resolution Paper HR-101, or High Gloss Photo Film HG-201, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo produces superior reproductions of consumables and options for Macintosh users. When used with a standard IEEE parallel printer port for ... versatility greatly extends the possibilities for special print jobs s Colour photo cartridge In addition to the standard Color BJ Cartridge BC-81, a newly developed Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo is easy to replace an ink tank when it runs out of special media are also available for printing...
... or Landscape printing. s Excellent quality with High Resolution Paper HR-101, or High Gloss Photo Film HG-201, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo produces superior reproductions of consumables and options for Macintosh users. When used with a standard IEEE parallel printer port for ... versatility greatly extends the possibilities for special print jobs s Colour photo cartridge In addition to the standard Color BJ Cartridge BC-81, a newly developed Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo is easy to replace an ink tank when it runs out of special media are also available for printing...
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..., a new additive to use on the cartridge holder inside the printer. Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Welcome! Welcome BJ Cartridges and ink tanks The printing unit consists of two BJ Cartridges mounted on the BJC-8500. Each BJ Cartridge holds ink tanks which makes the printed image...
..., a new additive to use on the cartridge holder inside the printer. Ink Tank BCI-8BK Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8M Welcome! Welcome BJ Cartridges and ink tanks The printing unit consists of two BJ Cartridges mounted on the BJC-8500. Each BJ Cartridge holds ink tanks which makes the printed image...
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... from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo Ink Tank BCI-8M Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo. Holds special photo black ink. s BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 Stores an...
... from your supplier. 10 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo Ink Tank BCI-8Y Ink Tank BCI-8PBK Photo Ink Tank BCI-8C Ink Tank BCI-8PC Photo Ink Tank BCI-8M Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Ink Tank BCI-8PM Photo. Holds special photo black ink. s BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 Stores an...
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...the printer, never attempt to avoid dropping them and spilling ink. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to disassemble the printer. Handling and storing supplies s Store BJ Cartridges and ink tanks out of reach of a colour ink tank, contact a physician immediately. s To avoid personal ... the printer, press the POWER button to lift the printer. s Store extra BJ Cartridges and ink tanks in a location free of the printer, lift together, then slide your hand inside the printer generate high temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
...the printer, never attempt to avoid dropping them and spilling ink. Handle BJ Cartridges and ink tanks carefully to disassemble the printer. Handling and storing supplies s Store BJ Cartridges and ink tanks out of reach of a colour ink tank, contact a physician immediately. s To avoid personal ... the printer, press the POWER button to lift the printer. s Store extra BJ Cartridges and ink tanks in a location free of the printer, lift together, then slide your hand inside the printer generate high temperatures during printer operation. 14 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual
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... very large sizes (B). Paper can also be installed on the paper cassette directly below . s Paper output tray extension Before you have to install BJ Cartridges and ink tanks or to 250 sheets of the printer. If the optional cassette is equipped with a slam-proof hinge that can also pull out the entire...
... very large sizes (B). Paper can also be installed on the paper cassette directly below . s Paper output tray extension Before you have to install BJ Cartridges and ink tanks or to 250 sheets of the printer. If the optional cassette is equipped with a slam-proof hinge that can also pull out the entire...
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... right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s REPLACE button Press the REPLACE button to move the cartridge holder to the left side of the 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. Inside the printer...
... right side of the cartridge holder. 20 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual s REPLACE button Press the REPLACE button to move the cartridge holder to the left side of the 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. Inside the printer...
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... one beep then release it to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual The POWER lamp flashes when the printer is 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 waiting to be printed, press...
... one beep then release it to start print head cleaning. ( 98) 22 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual The POWER lamp flashes when the printer is 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 waiting to be printed, press...
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... back of the printer, and insert the cable into the connector. 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 computer The...
... back of the printer, and insert the cable into the connector. 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 computer The...
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...times. Never switch off by disconnecting the power cord. You must install the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks. ( 27, 33) -or- You will hear the cartridge holder return to prevent them from drying out. If the BJ Cartridges have been installed, the printer beeps once, the POWER lamp flashes while the ... switch the printer off . Switching the printer power on the printer. After you press the POWER button, the power will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual To switch the printer off 1 Press the POWER button to the home position and will not go off To switch the printer ...
...times. Never switch off by disconnecting the power cord. You must install the BJ Cartridges and ink tanks. ( 27, 33) -or- You will hear the cartridge holder return to prevent them from drying out. If the BJ Cartridges have been installed, the printer beeps once, the POWER lamp flashes while the ... switch the printer off . Switching the printer power on the printer. After you press the POWER button, the power will dry out. 26 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual To switch the printer off 1 Press the POWER button to the home position and will not go off To switch the printer ...
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... Always follow these important guidelines regarding BJ Cartridges: s Never attempt to hold specially designed ink tanks. s Do not unwrap a BJ Cartridge until you unwrap it . This printer employs two BJ Cartridges: the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 and the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81. An additional BJ Cartridge, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, is also available...
... Always follow these important guidelines regarding BJ Cartridges: s Never attempt to hold specially designed ink tanks. s Do not unwrap a BJ Cartridge until you unwrap it . This printer employs two BJ Cartridges: the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 and the Color BJ Cartridge BC-81. An additional BJ Cartridge, the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, is also available...
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... procedure to install the BJ Cartridges. The ink tanks are installed after the BJ Cartridges are installed in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 to the left. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If you exchange the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 and Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, always store the extra cartridge in the printer. 1 Press the...
... procedure to install the BJ Cartridges. The ink tanks are installed after the BJ Cartridges are installed in the BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 to the left. Cartridge holder 28 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual If you exchange the Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 and Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo, always store the extra cartridge in the printer. 1 Press the...
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...in place. To clear such an error, re-install the BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to turn the printer on the cartridge to force it again to install the ink tanks. 32 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Just remove the BJ Cartridge and try again. If you insert the print head first you... are locked in place. Now you may not be able to lock the BJ Cartridges in place when printing ...
...in place. To clear such an error, re-install the BJ Cartridge correctly and press the POWER button to turn the printer on the cartridge to force it again to install the ink tanks. 32 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Just remove the BJ Cartridge and try again. If you insert the print head first you... are locked in place. Now you may not be able to lock the BJ Cartridges in place when printing ...
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...the shrink-wrap. Installing the ink tanks 1 Collect the four BCI-8 ink tanks and the Ink Optimizer. While pressing on the orange protective cap y, turn it in the order described below. Make sure 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 ...
...the shrink-wrap. Installing the ink tanks 1 Collect the four BCI-8 ink tanks and the Ink Optimizer. While pressing on the orange protective cap y, turn it in the order described below. Make sure 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 ...
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...in the centre slot of the colour BJ Cartridge. Pick up the Ink Tank BCI-8C (Cyan) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap (see Step 2 above). PUSH PUSH 34 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual To ensure the smooth flow of the colour BJ Cartridge. PUSH Press down on the top of ...the ink tank as shown in the colour BJ Cartridge. Press down on top of the ink tank until it locks into the right slot of...
...in the centre slot of the colour BJ Cartridge. Pick up the Ink Tank BCI-8C (Cyan) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap (see Step 2 above). PUSH PUSH 34 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual To ensure the smooth flow of the colour BJ Cartridge. PUSH Press down on the top of ...the ink tank as shown in the colour BJ Cartridge. Press down on top of the ink tank until it locks into the right slot of...
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... protective cap (see Step 2 above ). Pick up and using the printer 35 Insert the Ink Tank BCI-8BK into the right slot of the colour BJ Cartridge. PUSH PUSH Setting up and using the printer Setting up the Ink Tank BCI-8BK (Black) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap (see... BCI-8M (Magenta) in place. PUSH PUSH 5 Install the Ink Tank BCI-8BK (Black) in place. Press down on top of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in the black BJ Cartridge. Press down on top of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in...
... protective cap (see Step 2 above ). Pick up and using the printer 35 Insert the Ink Tank BCI-8BK into the right slot of the colour BJ Cartridge. PUSH PUSH Setting up and using the printer Setting up the Ink Tank BCI-8BK (Black) and remove the shrink-wrap and orange protective cap (see... BCI-8M (Magenta) in place. PUSH PUSH 5 Install the Ink Tank BCI-8BK (Black) in place. Press down on top of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in the black BJ Cartridge. Press down on top of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in...
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...8WF in place. Press down each ink tank and make sure they are installed in place. 36 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual PUSH PUSH Check all the installed BCI ink tanks and make sure each ink tank is securely locked in the correct slots. Insert the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF into the ...left slot of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in the black BJ Cartridge. Black BJ Cartridge...
...8WF in place. Press down each ink tank and make sure they are installed in place. 36 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual PUSH PUSH Check all the installed BCI ink tanks and make sure each ink tank is securely locked in the correct slots. Insert the Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF into the ...left slot of the ink tank as shown in the illustration until it locks in the black BJ Cartridge. Black BJ Cartridge...
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...is not available in photo-realistic colour. The Glossy Photo Cards selection is identical in large type on one continuous length of this purpose. 52 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Always test Plain Paper before ordering large quantities. s Bubble Jet Paper LC-301. You can print on either side of paper ... do not absorb ink well and this media with the packet. You can print on the packet. s Fabric Sheet FS-101. Use plain photocopy paper (64~90 gsm) or Bubble Jet Paper LC-301, specially designed for printing colour photographic images with the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo ...
...is not available in photo-realistic colour. The Glossy Photo Cards selection is identical in large type on one continuous length of this purpose. 52 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Always test Plain Paper before ordering large quantities. s Bubble Jet Paper LC-301. You can print on either side of paper ... do not absorb ink well and this media with the packet. You can print on the packet. s Fabric Sheet FS-101. Use plain photocopy paper (64~90 gsm) or Bubble Jet Paper LC-301, specially designed for printing colour photographic images with the Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo ...
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...is used only when printing on Plain Paper and is not used in the left slot of the left BJ Cartridge, contains a special liquid called an ink optimizer, a new additive which BJ Cartridges are even. s To ensure the best print quality and to avoid paper jams, never attempt to print on... printed image extremely smear resistant and water resistant. Standard Colour Set: Photo Colour Set: Left Cartridge Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Right Cartridge Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Here is the key used for printing on special media, or for printing on ...
...is used only when printing on Plain Paper and is not used in the left slot of the left BJ Cartridge, contains a special liquid called an ink optimizer, a new additive which BJ Cartridges are even. s To ensure the best print quality and to avoid paper jams, never attempt to print on... printed image extremely smear resistant and water resistant. Standard Colour Set: Photo Colour Set: Left Cartridge Black BJ Cartridge BC-80 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo Right Cartridge Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Here is the key used for printing on special media, or for printing on ...