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Contents Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Basic Printing Procedures Examining the Printer Printing Your Document Loading Plain Paper Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Notes on Handling Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Using BJ Cartridges Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Contents 2
Contents Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Basic Printing Procedures Examining the Printer Printing Your Document Loading Plain Paper Paper Handling Paper and Other Print Media Notes on Handling Print Media Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Printing on Special Media Types Printing Photographs Using BJ Cartridges Types of BJ Cartridges BJ Cartridge Guidelines Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Contents 2
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... Box Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Page Size Confirming the Paper Feed Using Online Help Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Selecting a Printer Driver Changing the Page Setup Dialog Box Settings Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings Using Balloon Help Using Background Printing...
... Box Selecting the Print Mode Setting the Page Size Confirming the Paper Feed Using Online Help Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Selecting a Printer Driver Changing the Page Setup Dialog Box Settings Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings Using Balloon Help Using Background Printing...
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Troubleshooting Printout Is Unsatisfactory Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-job Paper Jams or Does Not Feed An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Specifications Printing Specifications Printing Area Using the Optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems Contents 4
Troubleshooting Printout Is Unsatisfactory Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-job Paper Jams or Does Not Feed An Error Message Appears Other Problems Before You Call for Help Getting Help From Canon Specifications Printing Specifications Printing Area Using the Optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Using the Scanner Using the Scanner With Windows Using the Scanner With Macintosh Scanner Problems Contents 4
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Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Introduction 5
Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Introduction 5
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... for purchasing the BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. I User's Manual (this manual) Shows you everything you how to set up the printer and prepare it for operation according to your printer consists of these items: I Quick Start Guide Shows you need your printer, it's a ...to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions. To maximize the life of your computer manual for your computer system. Printer Documentation The documentation for reference during setup. Introduction 6 Welcome Thank you for identifying and solving printing problems. This User's ...
... for purchasing the BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. I User's Manual (this manual) Shows you everything you how to set up the printer and prepare it for operation according to your printer consists of these items: I Quick Start Guide Shows you need your printer, it's a ...to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions. To maximize the life of your computer manual for your computer system. Printer Documentation The documentation for reference during setup. Introduction 6 Welcome Thank you for identifying and solving printing problems. This User's ...
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... tips, and suggestions that are intended to help you to ways to avoid injury to yourself, damage to the printer, or the loss of valuable data. Printer Documentation I Conventions This User's Manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you can find ...more efficiently with the printer. This arrow and blue text indicate a link to indicate important information. Introduction 7 Windows Indicates information for iMacTM and Power Macintosh...
... tips, and suggestions that are intended to help you to ways to avoid injury to yourself, damage to the printer, or the loss of valuable data. Printer Documentation I Conventions This User's Manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you can find ...more efficiently with the printer. This arrow and blue text indicate a link to indicate important information. Introduction 7 Windows Indicates information for iMacTM and Power Macintosh...
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... intended to be, nor should they be understood to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with your Canon BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. has reviewed this manual may not be , representations or warranties concerning the products described. Introduction 10 All statements, technical information, and recommendations in...
... intended to be, nor should they be understood to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with your Canon BJC-2100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. has reviewed this manual may not be , representations or warranties concerning the products described. Introduction 10 All statements, technical information, and recommendations in...
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... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model BJC-2100 This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or...
... does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model BJC-2100 This device complies with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one or...
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Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Printer Location Power Supply and Power Cord Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Working Around the Printer BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14
Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Printer Location Power Supply and Power Cord Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Working Around the Printer BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14
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...41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and humidity of fires or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with electrical components inside the printer. If flammable solvents come in locations that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install ...the printer in contact with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a fire or electric shock. Safety Precautions I Printer Location Do not place the printer close to a heating appliance or fireplace. Do not...
...41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and humidity of fires or electric shocks, install the printer in a location with electrical components inside the printer. If flammable solvents come in locations that is unstable or subject to excessive vibration. Do not install ...the printer in contact with electrical components inside the printer, such substances could cause a fire or electric shock. Safety Precautions I Printer Location Do not place the printer close to a heating appliance or fireplace. Do not...
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... another location, keep it stable so that you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends. When you do not drop it and cause injury. Introduction 16 Fibers or dust entering the printer could prevent you can unplug the power cord at any time.... Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. Safety...
... another location, keep it stable so that you are carrying the printer, always use both hands and hold the printer by both ends. When you do not drop it and cause injury. Introduction 16 Fibers or dust entering the printer could prevent you can unplug the power cord at any time.... Keep the power outlet for the printer free of all obstacles so you from unplugging the printer when a printer fault occurs and cause a fire or electric shock. Safety...
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... a fire or electric shock. Do not use the printer in the country of purchase. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Using incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. Getting Help From Canon Always grasp the plug when you detect smoke, unusual smells or... strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the power cord. The correct power supply voltage and frequency is bundled or knotted...
... a fire or electric shock. Do not use the printer in the country of purchase. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Using incorrect voltage could cause a fire or electric shock. Getting Help From Canon Always grasp the plug when you detect smoke, unusual smells or... strange noises around the printer, immediately unplug the power cord. The correct power supply voltage and frequency is bundled or knotted...
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...and suffer injury. If flammable solvents come in this guide. Do not attempt to clean the printer. Introduction 19 There are cleaning the printer. Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. Never attempt any maintenance ...procedure other than the ones described in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Safety Precautions I Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Use a damp cloth to disassemble or modify the printer. Always unplug the printer from the power outlet when you could cause a fire or electric ...
...and suffer injury. If flammable solvents come in this guide. Do not attempt to clean the printer. Introduction 19 There are cleaning the printer. Do not use flammable solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners. Never attempt any maintenance ...procedure other than the ones described in contact with electrical components inside the printer. Safety Precautions I Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Use a damp cloth to disassemble or modify the printer. Always unplug the printer from the power outlet when you could cause a fire or electric ...
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...;re or electric shock. Safety Precautions I Working Around the Printer Do not put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Such objects could fall or spill into the printer could cause injury. Getting Help From Canon Introduction 20 The printer contains moving parts that could cause fire or electric...
...;re or electric shock. Safety Precautions I Working Around the Printer Do not put your hands or fingers in the printer while it is printing. Such objects could fall or spill into the printer could cause injury. Getting Help From Canon Introduction 20 The printer contains moving parts that could cause fire or electric...
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... Printing Procedures 23 To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for printing. Examining the Printer This section describes the parts of the printer and how they are automatically fed into the auto sheet feeder. It can also press this button to install or replace ... lever, or clear a paper jam. Paper Rest Supports the media loaded in use. Auto Sheet Feeder Holds sheets of the sheet loaded into the printer one sheet at a time. You can start printing. I Front View Paper Guide Align this cover to resume printing. Front Cover Open this guide ...
... Printing Procedures 23 To avoid wasting ink, do not press and hold the RESUME button for printing. Examining the Printer This section describes the parts of the printer and how they are automatically fed into the auto sheet feeder. It can also press this button to install or replace ... lever, or clear a paper jam. Paper Rest Supports the media loaded in use. Auto Sheet Feeder Holds sheets of the sheet loaded into the printer one sheet at a time. You can start printing. I Front View Paper Guide Align this cover to resume printing. Front Cover Open this guide ...
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...head cleaning consumes ink. I Back View Power Cord Connect the power cord to the back of the printer then connect the other end of the print head, the printer automatically cleans the print head every time it is plugged in or the front cover is no power button... or power light on automatically after being open for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer. Examining the Printer Note To ensure optimum performance of the printer cable to your computer. Parallel Interface Connector Connect the printer cable here and connect the other end to a power outlet.
...head cleaning consumes ink. I Back View Power Cord Connect the power cord to the back of the printer then connect the other end of the print head, the printer automatically cleans the print head every time it is plugged in or the front cover is no power button... or power light on automatically after being open for connecting a USB interface cable to the printer. Examining the Printer Note To ensure optimum performance of the printer cable to your computer. Parallel Interface Connector Connect the printer cable here and connect the other end to a power outlet.
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Set this lever for the type of media that you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge. Cartridge Lock Lever Unlocks the cartridge holder so you are using. Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge. Examining the Printer Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Basic Printing Procedures 25 I Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper.
Set this lever for the type of media that you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge. Cartridge Lock Lever Unlocks the cartridge holder so you are using. Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge. Examining the Printer Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Basic Printing Procedures 25 I Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper.
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... printing. For Windows users For Macintosh users Basic Printing Procedures 26 Now you are using. 2 Make sure that the printer is set up properly. • Make sure that the printer is plugged in the printer driver dialog box. This section describes how to print a document on plain paper. 1 Create a document using an application...
... printing. For Windows users For Macintosh users Basic Printing Procedures 26 Now you are using. 2 Make sure that the printer is set up properly. • Make sure that the printer is plugged in the printer driver dialog box. This section describes how to print a document on plain paper. 1 Create a document using an application...
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Refer to the documentation for printing, make sure the Canon BJC-2100 is selected as the default printer, and then click the Properties button. (Depending on the application program you use, the print operation procedure may be different. Windows For Windows users Printing Your Document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select the command used for your application program.) Basic Printing Procedures 27
Refer to the documentation for printing, make sure the Canon BJC-2100 is selected as the default printer, and then click the Properties button. (Depending on the application program you use, the print operation procedure may be different. Windows For Windows users Printing Your Document 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box. Select the command used for your application program.) Basic Printing Procedures 27