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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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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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Printer Location Power Supply and Power Cord Cleaning and Maintaining the Printer Working Around the Printer BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks Introduction 14 Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in this could result in this manual as 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 Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in this could result in this manual as this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely.
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Safety Precautions I BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks For safety reasons store BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. This could cause burns. Introduction 21 Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. If a child inadvertently licks a BJ cartridge or ink tank or ingests any ink, consult a physician immediately. Do not subject BJ cartridges or ink tanks to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause the ink to shocks or excessive vibration.
Safety Precautions I BJ® Cartridges and Ink Tanks For safety reasons store BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. This could cause burns. Introduction 21 Do not touch the metal contacts on a BJ cartridge after printing. If a child inadvertently licks a BJ cartridge or ink tank or ingests any ink, consult a physician immediately. Do not subject BJ cartridges or ink tanks to leak out and stain your clothing or the surroundings. The metal parts may be very hot and could cause the ink to shocks or excessive vibration.
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... the printed sheets when they function. Paper Rest Supports the media loaded in use. Front Cover Open this button to install or replace the BJ cartridge, change the paper thickness lever, or clear a paper jam. You can be folded up while the printer is not in the auto sheet feeder. Auto...
... the printed sheets when they function. Paper Rest Supports the media loaded in use. Front Cover Open this button to install or replace the BJ cartridge, change the paper thickness lever, or clear a paper jam. You can be folded up while the printer is not in the auto sheet feeder. Auto...
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I Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper. Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge. Cartridge Lock Lever Unlocks the cartridge holder so you are using. Examining the Printer Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Basic Printing Procedures 25 Set this lever for the type of media that you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge.
I Inside the Printer Paper Thickness Lever Adjust the gap between the print head and the paper. Raise the cartridge lock lever to release the BJ cartridge and lower it to lock the BJ cartridge. Cartridge Lock Lever Unlocks the cartridge holder so you are using. Examining the Printer Cartridge Holder Holds the BJ cartridge or the optional IS-22 Color Image Scanner Cartridge. Basic Printing Procedures 25 Set this lever for the type of media that you can remove and replace the BJ cartridge.
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... Printing Procedures 30 Printing Your Document BJ Backgrounder BJ Background Monitor BJ Printer Status Monitor BJ Backgrounder The BJ Backgrounder is displayed in the BJ cartridge and displays a warning message when the ink is minimized on the Windows Taskbar.
... Printing Procedures 30 Printing Your Document BJ Backgrounder BJ Background Monitor BJ Printer Status Monitor BJ Backgrounder The BJ Backgrounder is displayed in the BJ cartridge and displays a warning message when the ink is minimized on the Windows Taskbar.
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... environments. In the printer driver, select Plain Paper for the Media Type when you load this paper. • Bubble Jet Paper (water resistant) The Canon Bubble Jet Paper has been developed for high quality printing with water or damp surfaces, making it a good choice for the Media Type when you... load this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge. • Banner Paper This banner paper allows you a bright white printing surface that use , as well as slides and stained glass. You cannot print ...
... environments. In the printer driver, select Plain Paper for the Media Type when you load this paper. • Bubble Jet Paper (water resistant) The Canon Bubble Jet Paper has been developed for high quality printing with water or damp surfaces, making it a good choice for the Media Type when you... load this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge. • Banner Paper This banner paper allows you a bright white printing surface that use , as well as slides and stained glass. You cannot print ...
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This paper provides nearphotographic quality images with Canon Greeting Cards. In the printer driver, select High Resolution Paper for the Media Type. • High Gloss Film A film sheet with the BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge. You cannot print on this media with a higher gloss than High Resolution Paper because a gloss coating is... Cards Get the most out of your card making software with the glossy feel of photographs, use this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge.
This paper provides nearphotographic quality images with Canon Greeting Cards. In the printer driver, select High Resolution Paper for the Media Type. • High Gloss Film A film sheet with the BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge. You cannot print on this media with a higher gloss than High Resolution Paper because a gloss coating is... Cards Get the most out of your card making software with the glossy feel of photographs, use this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge.
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... materials for use with an overhead projector. To avoid paper jams and other Canon BJ printers, laser printers, or photocopiers. You cannot print on this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge. You cannot print on prints for printing photographs or business documents that include... Printable magnets can make an original T-shirt simply by printing your favorite photograph or illustration onto this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge. • T-Shirt Transfer This is reversed (mirrored) when printed. Ideal for T-shirts. The original image is a media for creating iron...
... materials for use with an overhead projector. To avoid paper jams and other Canon BJ printers, laser printers, or photocopiers. You cannot print on this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge. You cannot print on prints for printing photographs or business documents that include... Printable magnets can make an original T-shirt simply by printing your favorite photograph or illustration onto this media using the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge. • T-Shirt Transfer This is reversed (mirrored) when printed. Ideal for T-shirts. The original image is a media for creating iron...
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... the ink is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing an Artist Canvas. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Set the Page Size setting to 9.5" × 14". •...
... the ink is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing an Artist Canvas. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Set the Page Size setting to 9.5" × 14". •...
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...driver. Print Side (Rough Side) • You can load up . Printed images are reversed (mirrored). • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing back print films. • Load back print film with the printing side (the rougher side) facing up to 10 sheets at...the sheet feeder. • Select Back Print Film as it is semi-transparent film used for the ink to dry. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet of back print film. Paper Handling 48 ...
...driver. Print Side (Rough Side) • You can load up . Printed images are reversed (mirrored). • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing back print films. • Load back print film with the printing side (the rougher side) facing up to 10 sheets at...the sheet feeder. • Select Back Print Film as it is semi-transparent film used for the ink to dry. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet of back print film. Paper Handling 48 ...
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Paper Handling 49 These are joined together to make one long strip. If the BJ cartridge is dry. Printing on banner paper consumes a great deal of letter-size sheets that are used for printing long posters or banners (up to touch your desk or floor until the ink is low on ink, replace it. • Position the printer so that the banner paper can hang straight down as it emerges. • Do not allow the banner to six sheets in length). • Printing on Special Media Types I Banner Paper Banner Paper consists of ink.
Paper Handling 49 These are joined together to make one long strip. If the BJ cartridge is dry. Printing on banner paper consumes a great deal of letter-size sheets that are used for printing long posters or banners (up to touch your desk or floor until the ink is low on ink, replace it. • Position the printer so that the banner paper can hang straight down as it emerges. • Do not allow the banner to six sheets in length). • Printing on Special Media Types I Banner Paper Banner Paper consists of ink.
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Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Select the Banner Printing option in the Page Setup dialog box. For Macintosh, the ...
Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Select the Banner Printing option in the Page Setup dialog box. For Macintosh, the ...
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... without white margins. See the Glossy Photo Card instructions for details. • Allow about two minutes for the ink to dry. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the tray as Glossy Photo Paper. Printing on...
... without white margins. See the Glossy Photo Card instructions for details. • Allow about two minutes for the ink to dry. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the tray as Glossy Photo Paper. Printing on...
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...the Greeting Cards package. • Load one card at a time in the sheet feeder. • Load the 1/4-fold Greeting Cards with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" facing the paper tray. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right. • Set the Media Type setting in the printer ...driver to Glossy Photo Paper. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each printed card as it is ejected from the printer. ...
...the Greeting Cards package. • Load one card at a time in the sheet feeder. • Load the 1/4-fold Greeting Cards with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" facing the paper tray. • Set the paper thickness lever to the right. • Set the Media Type setting in the printer ...driver to Glossy Photo Paper. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each printed card as it is ejected from the printer. ...
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Paper Handling 55 Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the output tray as it is highly suitable ... High Resolution Paper. I High Gloss Film You can print high quality photographs using this media type with a BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge with High Gloss Film. • Load this film with the printing side (the whiter side) facing up. • Load...
Paper Handling 55 Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • After printing, remove each sheet from the output tray as it is highly suitable ... High Resolution Paper. I High Gloss Film You can print high quality photographs using this media type with a BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge with High Gloss Film. • Load this film with the printing side (the whiter side) facing up. • Load...
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..., you need to help reduce sheet feeding problems. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Paper Handling 56 Printing on Special Media Types Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • You can allow up to 20 sheets to stack in the pack of paper...
..., you need to help reduce sheet feeding problems. Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Paper Handling 56 Printing on Special Media Types Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • You can allow up to 20 sheets to stack in the pack of paper...
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...8226; Return unused Magnet Sheets to Glossy Photo Paper. Store the sheets in the printer driver to the original package. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Remove each printed sheet as it is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature..., and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge with Magnet Sheets. Paper Handling 59 Printing on Special Media Types • Set the Media Type setting in a flat, dry, cool ...
...8226; Return unused Magnet Sheets to Glossy Photo Paper. Store the sheets in the printer driver to the original package. Windows Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Macintosh Changing the Print Dialog Box Settings • Remove each printed sheet as it is ejected from direct sunlight, high temperature..., and high humidity. • Do not use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge with Magnet Sheets. Paper Handling 59 Printing on Special Media Types • Set the Media Type setting in a flat, dry, cool ...
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... surface. Printing Surface (Curled Side) Paper Handling 60 Do not use transparencies for other types of printers or for use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing transparencies. • Do not leave transparencies exposed to one side.
... surface. Printing Surface (Curled Side) Paper Handling 60 Do not use transparencies for other types of printers or for use the BC-22e Photo BJ Cartridge when printing transparencies. • Do not leave transparencies exposed to one side.