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... Features Precautions Chapter 2 Getting Started Identifying the Parts Checking the Package Contents Installing the BJ Cartridge Connecting to an AC Outlet Cleaning the Print Head Testing the Printer Connecting to Your Personal Computer Setting of Your Software for the BJ-20 Testing the Whole System Additional Information Installing the Battery Pack (Optional) Checklist for...
... Features Precautions Chapter 2 Getting Started Identifying the Parts Checking the Package Contents Installing the BJ Cartridge Connecting to an AC Outlet Cleaning the Print Head Testing the Printer Connecting to Your Personal Computer Setting of Your Software for the BJ-20 Testing the Whole System Additional Information Installing the Battery Pack (Optional) Checklist for...
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...Miscellaneous Printer Settings Doing a Hexadecimal Dump Chapter 5 Printer Control Codes Main Control Codes In BJ-l0e Mode In LQ Mode Chapter 6 Maintenance Recharging the Battery Pack Replacing the BJ Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Cabinet Storing and Transporting the Printer Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...the Top Cover Paper Fed from the Bottom Slot Paper Fed from or related to change without notice. Canon is a trademark of this manual. ©1992 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. All information included herein is provided for any damages, direct or indirect, ...
...Miscellaneous Printer Settings Doing a Hexadecimal Dump Chapter 5 Printer Control Codes Main Control Codes In BJ-l0e Mode In LQ Mode Chapter 6 Maintenance Recharging the Battery Pack Replacing the BJ Cartridge Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Cabinet Storing and Transporting the Printer Chapter 7 Troubleshooting...the Top Cover Paper Fed from the Bottom Slot Paper Fed from or related to change without notice. Canon is a trademark of this manual. ©1992 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. All information included herein is provided for any damages, direct or indirect, ...
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... means bringing presentation output capability on again. After turning the power off the printer. Easy Maintenance The BJ cartridge contains both ink and a print head. Flexible Control You can control the BJ-20 from the outlet, do not place obstacles in overseas.) USA/Canadian model: UK/Australian model: AC ...Printer-like Print Quality The 360-dpi resolution gives you output quality of the outlet. When the ink runs out, simply replace the whole cartridge with a new one. Do not unplug the power cable to be used only for 4 seconds or more before turning it cannot be ...
... means bringing presentation output capability on again. After turning the power off the printer. Easy Maintenance The BJ cartridge contains both ink and a print head. Flexible Control You can control the BJ-20 from the outlet, do not place obstacles in overseas.) USA/Canadian model: UK/Australian model: AC ...Printer-like Print Quality The 360-dpi resolution gives you output quality of the outlet. When the ink runs out, simply replace the whole cartridge with a new one. Do not unplug the power cable to be used only for 4 seconds or more before turning it cannot be ...
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prevent the printer from the printer until it has to the air. Do not place objects on top of the printer. The print head will dry out if continually exposed to be replaced. Do not remove the BJ cartridge from operating properly.
prevent the printer from the printer until it has to the air. Do not place objects on top of the printer. The print head will dry out if continually exposed to be replaced. Do not remove the BJ cartridge from operating properly.
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Read the BJ cartridge instruction sheet together with this manual. Checking the Package Contents Make sure the following items are in the package: Notes AC adapter may differ, depending on the country of purchase.
Read the BJ cartridge instruction sheet together with this manual. Checking the Package Contents Make sure the following items are in the package: Notes AC adapter may differ, depending on the country of purchase.
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Before using a new BJ cartridge, perform the head cleaning operation first, otherwise, it may print poorly or not print at all. (For details, see page 21 on "Cleaning the Print Head") 1 Prepare the cartridge by the following the instruction sheet that comes with it. 2 Open the top cover, then the paper cover. Each cartridge can print about 700,000 characters approximately. Installing the BJ Cartridge The BJ cartridge contains ink and a print head for printing.
Before using a new BJ cartridge, perform the head cleaning operation first, otherwise, it may print poorly or not print at all. (For details, see page 21 on "Cleaning the Print Head") 1 Prepare the cartridge by the following the instruction sheet that comes with it. 2 Open the top cover, then the paper cover. Each cartridge can print about 700,000 characters approximately. Installing the BJ Cartridge The BJ cartridge contains ink and a print head for printing.
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3 Lift the lock lever on the carriage. 4 Fit the BJ cartridge slot over the bright yellow mounting base.
3 Lift the lock lever on the carriage. 4 Fit the BJ cartridge slot over the bright yellow mounting base.
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5 Push the lock lever down to lock the cartridge in place. 6 Close the paper cover.
5 Push the lock lever down to lock the cartridge in place. 6 Close the paper cover.
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Cleaning the Print Head To ensure good print quality, clean the print head whenever you install a new BJ cartridge. 1 Turn on the printer. The POWER indicator and the ERROR indicator light. 2 Insert a sheet of paper (see loading standard paper page 45).
Cleaning the Print Head To ensure good print quality, clean the print head whenever you install a new BJ cartridge. 1 Turn on the printer. The POWER indicator and the ERROR indicator light. 2 Insert a sheet of paper (see loading standard paper page 45).
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Checklist for 4 seconds or more, before turning it back on . The BJ cartridge is switched on again. System shut down 1 Turn off the Computer. Traveling with the Printer If you turn off ) in the printer. To use an ... the printer. Caution Whenever you plan to travel with the printer, take the following steps. 1 Remove the AC adapter and printer cable, but leave the BJ cartridge and battery pack (Switch it off automatically if it automatically used the power supplied from the battery pack, the printer will turn off the printer...
Checklist for 4 seconds or more, before turning it back on . The BJ cartridge is switched on again. System shut down 1 Turn off the Computer. Traveling with the Printer If you turn off ) in the printer. To use an ... the printer. Caution Whenever you plan to travel with the printer, take the following steps. 1 Remove the AC adapter and printer cable, but leave the BJ cartridge and battery pack (Switch it off automatically if it automatically used the power supplied from the battery pack, the printer will turn off the printer...
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... LF/FF and FWD ADJ switches simultaneously to emulate three types of printers: the Epson LQ510, the IBM Proprinter X24E, and the Canon BJ-l 30e printers. Selecting Printer Emulation The BJ-20 allows you can put the printer into high speed (110 cps), lower quality mode. They are further grouped under two modes: the... switches simultaneously until the HIGH SPEED indicator goes off. Note When the printer is running at high speed less ink is used, thus extending the BJ cartridge life. you to light the HIGH SPEED indicator.
... LF/FF and FWD ADJ switches simultaneously to emulate three types of printers: the Epson LQ510, the IBM Proprinter X24E, and the Canon BJ-l 30e printers. Selecting Printer Emulation The BJ-20 allows you can put the printer into high speed (110 cps), lower quality mode. They are further grouped under two modes: the... switches simultaneously until the HIGH SPEED indicator goes off. Note When the printer is running at high speed less ink is used, thus extending the BJ cartridge life. you to light the HIGH SPEED indicator.
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Make sure the printer is not clear, or has missing dots even after head cleaning has been done over one year. Replacing the BJ Cartridge The BJ cartridge contains ink and a print head. Replace it if any one of the following conditions is met: z When the cartridge has been used for over five times. z When the print is offline. 1 Open the top cover, then the paper cover. 2 Unlock the BJ cartridge.
Make sure the printer is not clear, or has missing dots even after head cleaning has been done over one year. Replacing the BJ Cartridge The BJ cartridge contains ink and a print head. Replace it if any one of the following conditions is met: z When the cartridge has been used for over five times. z When the print is offline. 1 Open the top cover, then the paper cover. 2 Unlock the BJ cartridge.
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3 Remove the BJ Cartridge. z The print head is a special precision component, so do not touch it in the "Installing the BJ Cartridge" Section on your hands or clothes. Doing so might cuase the ink to spill out on page 15. Caution Avoid touching the electrode on the mounting base. 4 Prepare a new BJ cartridge and follow the installation procedure described in a vinyl bag to physical shock or vibration. z Do not subject the BJ cartridge to avoid the possibility of ink spilling out. Cautions z When discarding a used BJ cartridge, place it .
3 Remove the BJ Cartridge. z The print head is a special precision component, so do not touch it in the "Installing the BJ Cartridge" Section on your hands or clothes. Doing so might cuase the ink to spill out on page 15. Caution Avoid touching the electrode on the mounting base. 4 Prepare a new BJ cartridge and follow the installation procedure described in a vinyl bag to physical shock or vibration. z Do not subject the BJ cartridge to avoid the possibility of ink spilling out. Cautions z When discarding a used BJ cartridge, place it .
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z Do not attempt to do so. (The ink may spill out on your hands or clothes. z Do not disassemble the BJ cartridge, or the ink may dry out, making the cartridge useless.) Doing so cannot improve print quality. z Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer unless it is necessary to refill the BJ cartridges.
z Do not attempt to do so. (The ink may spill out on your hands or clothes. z Do not disassemble the BJ cartridge, or the ink may dry out, making the cartridge useless.) Doing so cannot improve print quality. z Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer unless it is necessary to refill the BJ cartridges.
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z When cleaning the printer, avoid the area near the print head on the BJ cartridge. The print head is turned off before cleaning it. Storing and Transporting the Printer If you need to ship the printer or store if for over one month, take the following steps. 1 Turn off the printer. Do not touch the print head. Cautions z Make sure the printer is recapped automatically. 2 Switch off the battery pack. z Do not clean the printer body with volatile liquids like thinner or benzine. Doing so will damage the surface of the printer.
z When cleaning the printer, avoid the area near the print head on the BJ cartridge. The print head is turned off before cleaning it. Storing and Transporting the Printer If you need to ship the printer or store if for over one month, take the following steps. 1 Turn off the printer. Do not touch the print head. Cautions z Make sure the printer is recapped automatically. 2 Switch off the battery pack. z Do not clean the printer body with volatile liquids like thinner or benzine. Doing so will damage the surface of the printer.
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Remove the interface cable and AC adapter. 3 If the battery pack has been installed, remove it is well cushioned with shock-absorbing packing materials. Do not remove the BJ cartridge. 4 Place the printer in its original carton, making sure that it also.
Remove the interface cable and AC adapter. 3 If the battery pack has been installed, remove it is well cushioned with shock-absorbing packing materials. Do not remove the BJ cartridge. 4 Place the printer in its original carton, making sure that it also.
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...Remedy Very light characters Make sure the HIGH SPEED indicator is off and the printer set the DIP switch 2 to ON to Printing the BJ-20. Irregular dot printing or dot missing The print head may be dirty. If printing is locked. Blurred characters Make sure the paper in...z Make sure the paper cover is using the correct printer driver to connect to enable the TextScale function. If the problem persists, replace the BJ cartridge with 6 lines/inch line spacing and 66 lines/page, set to the appropriate position (page 46). Incorrect Make sure the application program is closed...
...Remedy Very light characters Make sure the HIGH SPEED indicator is off and the printer set the DIP switch 2 to ON to Printing the BJ-20. Irregular dot printing or dot missing The print head may be dirty. If printing is locked. Blurred characters Make sure the paper in...z Make sure the paper cover is using the correct printer driver to connect to enable the TextScale function. If the problem persists, replace the BJ cartridge with 6 lines/inch line spacing and 66 lines/page, set to the appropriate position (page 46). Incorrect Make sure the application program is closed...
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...: About 40 pages per charge (continuous use) Other than printer paper, the only consumable required for the BJ-20 printer. To order either of these items, contact your local Canon dealer. Function Emulation Print quality Print pitch Font Line spacing Page length Code page Character set Horizontal tabs Print... 279 mm (11") 437 (USA) Set 1 Every 8 positions Bi-directional 37 KB 0 KB All DIP switches are available for the BJ-20 printer is the BJ cartridge. Appendix D: Options and Supplies The following settings. See specifications on page 128. Appendix C: Default Settings When shipped the...
...: About 40 pages per charge (continuous use) Other than printer paper, the only consumable required for the BJ-20 printer. To order either of these items, contact your local Canon dealer. Function Emulation Print quality Print pitch Font Line spacing Page length Code page Character set Horizontal tabs Print... 279 mm (11") 437 (USA) Set 1 Every 8 positions Bi-directional 37 KB 0 KB All DIP switches are available for the BJ-20 printer is the BJ cartridge. Appendix D: Options and Supplies The following settings. See specifications on page 128. Appendix C: Default Settings When shipped the...
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...condensed Pica condensedenlarged Elite Elite enlarged Elite condensed Elite condensedenlarged Micron Micron enlarged Proportional spacing Pitch 10 cpi 5 cpi 17 cpi 8.5 cpi 12 cpi 6 cpi 20 cpi 10 cpi 15 cpi 7.5 cpi Varies 80column 80 cpl 40 cpl 137 cpl 68 cpl 96 cpl 48 cpl 160 cpl 80 cpl 120...: Paper Type: Plain paper Paper Weight: 64 to 105 g/m2 Paper Thickness: Max. 0.2 mm Paper Size: B5, A4, letter and legal Envelope: Commercial 10 only BJ Cartridge: Type: Print Head: Ink Color: Single cartridge ink supply 64 bubble jet nozzles Black Number of characters printed: A 700 000 h / id
...condensed Pica condensedenlarged Elite Elite enlarged Elite condensed Elite condensedenlarged Micron Micron enlarged Proportional spacing Pitch 10 cpi 5 cpi 17 cpi 8.5 cpi 12 cpi 6 cpi 20 cpi 10 cpi 15 cpi 7.5 cpi Varies 80column 80 cpl 40 cpl 137 cpl 68 cpl 96 cpl 48 cpl 160 cpl 80 cpl 120...: Paper Type: Plain paper Paper Weight: 64 to 105 g/m2 Paper Thickness: Max. 0.2 mm Paper Size: B5, A4, letter and legal Envelope: Commercial 10 only BJ Cartridge: Type: Print Head: Ink Color: Single cartridge ink supply 64 bubble jet nozzles Black Number of characters printed: A 700 000 h / id
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Ink Amount: Approx. 700,000 chrs/cartridge Approx. 28 g (0.9 oz) Acoustic Noise Level: Under 45 dB (A) Operating Environment Temperature: 5 C to 35C (41F to 95 F) Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (no condensation) Power Supply AC adapter or optional NiCd battery pack Power Source USA/Canada: AC 120 V 60 Hz 30 W UK/Australia: AC 240 V 50 Hz 25 W Europe: AC 230 V 50 Hz 25 W Physical Dimensions Size: 310.0 mm (W) x 216.5 mm (L) x 51.5 mm (H) (12.2" x 8.5" x 1.9") Weight: About 2.0 kg (4.0 lbs) (excluding battery pack and ASF)
Ink Amount: Approx. 700,000 chrs/cartridge Approx. 28 g (0.9 oz) Acoustic Noise Level: Under 45 dB (A) Operating Environment Temperature: 5 C to 35C (41F to 95 F) Humidity: 10% to 90% RH (no condensation) Power Supply AC adapter or optional NiCd battery pack Power Source USA/Canada: AC 120 V 60 Hz 30 W UK/Australia: AC 240 V 50 Hz 25 W Europe: AC 230 V 50 Hz 25 W Physical Dimensions Size: 310.0 mm (W) x 216.5 mm (L) x 51.5 mm (H) (12.2" x 8.5" x 1.9") Weight: About 2.0 kg (4.0 lbs) (excluding battery pack and ASF)