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Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance Printing Photographs Tips for Printing Photographic Images About Photo Optimizer Routine Maintenance Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace the BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Replacing the Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Transporting the Printer Contents 4
Using the Macintosh Printer Driver Printer Driver Basics Preparing and Executing a Print Job Print Mode Settings Executing Special Functions Printer Maintenance Printing Photographs Tips for Printing Photographic Images About Photo Optimizer Routine Maintenance Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer BJ Cartridge Maintenance When to Replace the BJ Cartridge Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Replacing the Ink Tanks Replacing the BJ Cartridge Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Printer Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Transporting the Printer Contents 4
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Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of paper or other media for printing. Paper Rest Raise to remove a paper jam. Front Cover Open to install/replace/switch BJ cartridges or to support the paper, especially a larger paper size. ...the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder feed straight into the printer one sheet at a time. Paper Guide Ensures that are printing on. The auto sheet feeder holds multiple sheets that sheets from the printer. Operation Panel Paper Output Tray Holds printed sheets after they are ejected from the paper stack in the...
Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of paper or other media for printing. Paper Rest Raise to remove a paper jam. Front Cover Open to install/replace/switch BJ cartridges or to support the paper, especially a larger paper size. ...the paper loaded in the auto sheet feeder feed straight into the printer one sheet at a time. Paper Guide Ensures that are printing on. The auto sheet feeder holds multiple sheets that sheets from the printer. Operation Panel Paper Output Tray Holds printed sheets after they are ejected from the paper stack in the...
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..., depending on how many times you let the light flash. • If you release the button after the light flashes once: Print head cleaning is performed. • If you release the button after the light flashes twice: A Nozzle Check Pattern is performed. Cleaning the Paper... Feed Rollers • You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver. Using the Windows Printer Driver Parts and Functions of High Resolution Paper) in the auto sheet feeder before pressing the RESUME button. In this case, you...
..., depending on how many times you let the light flash. • If you release the button after the light flashes once: Print head cleaning is performed. • If you release the button after the light flashes twice: A Nozzle Check Pattern is performed. Cleaning the Paper... Feed Rollers • You can also perform these tasks from the printer driver. Using the Windows Printer Driver Parts and Functions of High Resolution Paper) in the auto sheet feeder before pressing the RESUME button. In this case, you...
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The print head automatically moves back to the home position on the power cord. Caution If you do not intend to use the printer for an extended period, press the POWER button to pull it out. Do not pull on the right and the POWER light turns off. Connecting and Turning On the Printer 35..., the cartridge holder will not return to the home position and may dry out, making further printing impossible. • If you need to unplug the power cord, grasp the plug itself to turn off the printer and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet while the POWER light is still...
The print head automatically moves back to the home position on the power cord. Caution If you do not intend to use the printer for an extended period, press the POWER button to pull it out. Do not pull on the right and the POWER light turns off. Connecting and Turning On the Printer 35..., the cartridge holder will not return to the home position and may dry out, making further printing impossible. • If you need to unplug the power cord, grasp the plug itself to turn off the printer and then unplug the power cord from the power outlet while the POWER light is still...
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Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Before you are printing on Paper and Other Media 46 Printing on . Media type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Transparency Back Print Film Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Banner Paper Magnet Sheets Artist Canvas Greeting Cards Position Up Down Up Up Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Down Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the paper you print, be sure to set the paper thickness lever as listed below.
Setting the Paper Thickness Lever Before you are printing on Paper and Other Media 46 Printing on . Media type Plain Paper Envelope High Resolution Paper Transparency Back Print Film Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo Film Glossy Photo Cards Banner Paper Magnet Sheets Artist Canvas Greeting Cards Position Up Down Up Up Up Up Up Up Down Down Down Down Paper Thickness Lever Adjusts the gap between the print head and the surface of the paper you print, be sure to set the paper thickness lever as listed below.
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... the Ink Tanks Ink tanks Black BCCIyI-naC3knBTaaKnnkoMBnaCgIeI-nnC3ktCTaaannkYoBeCnlIlI-noC3kMTaannkBoCnII-nC3kTYaannkon BJ Cartridge Using BJ Cartridges 101 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-33 Color BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge includes pigment black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. This cartridge is composed of the print head and four replaceable ink tanks.
... the Ink Tanks Ink tanks Black BCCIyI-naC3knBTaaKnnkoMBnaCgIeI-nnC3ktCTaaannkYoBeCnlIlI-noC3kMTaannkBoCnII-nC3kTYaannkon BJ Cartridge Using BJ Cartridges 101 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-33 Color BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge includes pigment black, cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. This cartridge is composed of the print head and four replaceable ink tanks.
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...3Y Ink Tank Replacing the Ink Tanks BlPahcokto PBhCoICt-yIoPn3aCkhPnTaoaBntKnkooMangPPBehhCnooItttI-aoonC3kPTaaCnnYPkoBehClonIltI-ooCn3kaPTaMnnBkoCInI-nC3kTYaannkon Using BJ Cartridges 102 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-34 Photo BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge includes Photo Black, Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta (which are slightly lighter than .... The BC-34 Photo BJ Cartridge is best for producing natural images such as photographs, and when you replace only that color's ink tank. The photo cartridge is composed of the print head and four replaceable ink tanks.
...3Y Ink Tank Replacing the Ink Tanks BlPahcokto PBhCoICt-yIoPn3aCkhPnTaoaBntKnkooMangPPBehhCnooItttI-aoonC3kPTaaCnnYPkoBehClonIltI-ooCn3kaPTaMnnBkoCInI-nC3kTYaannkon Using BJ Cartridges 102 BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-34 Photo BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge includes Photo Black, Photo Cyan and Photo Magenta (which are slightly lighter than .... The BC-34 Photo BJ Cartridge is best for producing natural images such as photographs, and when you replace only that color's ink tank. The photo cartridge is composed of the print head and four replaceable ink tanks.
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Replacing the Ink Tanks BlackBCII-nC3kBTaaKnnkon Using BJ Cartridges 103 The BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge is intended for printing monochrome documents. BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge contains pigment black ink, which takes longer to dry than general dye ink, but produces extremely sharp, water-resistant text and graphics. This is composed of black ink, you replace only the ink tank. When this BJ cartridge runs out of the print head and one replaceable ink tank, the BCI-3BK Ink Tank.
Replacing the Ink Tanks BlackBCII-nC3kBTaaKnnkon Using BJ Cartridges 103 The BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge is intended for printing monochrome documents. BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer I BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge This BJ cartridge contains pigment black ink, which takes longer to dry than general dye ink, but produces extremely sharp, water-resistant text and graphics. This is composed of black ink, you replace only the ink tank. When this BJ cartridge runs out of the print head and one replaceable ink tank, the BCI-3BK Ink Tank.
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BCIICn-ka3TBannKok n Black Using BJ Cartridges 104 The print head becomes very hot during printing and can cause a minor burn. Touching the print head could damage it and make further printing impossible. • To avoid ink spills and stains on Handling BJ Cartridges I When you handle BJ cartridges... Notes on your clothing or the surrounding area, do not touch the print head of a BJ cartridge. Caution • To avoid personal injury or damage to the print head, do not drop or shake BJ cartridges or ink tanks.
BCIICn-ka3TBannKok n Black Using BJ Cartridges 104 The print head becomes very hot during printing and can cause a minor burn. Touching the print head could damage it and make further printing impossible. • To avoid ink spills and stains on Handling BJ Cartridges I When you handle BJ cartridges... Notes on your clothing or the surrounding area, do not touch the print head of a BJ cartridge. Caution • To avoid personal injury or damage to the print head, do not drop or shake BJ cartridges or ink tanks.
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...performed properly when you replace an ink tank or BJ cartridge... The BC-30 Black, BC-33 Color, and BC-34 Photo BJ Cartridges contain replaceable ink tanks. Otherwise the ink will dry and print jobs may not be used up within six months or a year respectively, after opening the original...items. After an ink tank runs out of them . Observe all local regulations regarding the location and method of disposing of ink, or after a print head wears out, replace the item. Using BJ Cartridges 106 Replacing the BJ Cartridge Replacing the Ink Tanks Note • When you replace an ink tank...
...performed properly when you replace an ink tank or BJ cartridge... The BC-30 Black, BC-33 Color, and BC-34 Photo BJ Cartridges contain replaceable ink tanks. Otherwise the ink will dry and print jobs may not be used up within six months or a year respectively, after opening the original...items. After an ink tank runs out of them . Observe all local regulations regarding the location and method of disposing of ink, or after a print head wears out, replace the item. Using BJ Cartridges 106 Replacing the BJ Cartridge Replacing the Ink Tanks Note • When you replace an ink tank...
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... Box When you must open the Printer Properties dialog box from the File menu) in your application program. Depending on the application program you use maintenance functions such as print head cleaning, you specify the print settings or use , different menu items may be used for printing (for example, "Print" or "Print Setup" from your application program...
... Box When you must open the Printer Properties dialog box from the File menu) in your application program. Depending on the application program you use maintenance functions such as print head cleaning, you specify the print settings or use , different menu items may be used for printing (for example, "Print" or "Print Setup" from your application program...
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Using the Windows Printer Driver 114 This method is displayed, click the "Canon BJC-3000" icon. Point to use maintenance functions such as print head cleaning without starting up an application program. 1 Click the Start button. Getting to Know the Printer Driver From the Start menu When you wish to Settings, then click Printers. 2 When the Printer window is also helpful when you wish to specify print settings that are common to all application programs, open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu.
Using the Windows Printer Driver 114 This method is displayed, click the "Canon BJC-3000" icon. Point to use maintenance functions such as print head cleaning without starting up an application program. 1 Click the Start button. Getting to Know the Printer Driver From the Start menu When you wish to Settings, then click Printers. 2 When the Printer window is also helpful when you wish to specify print settings that are common to all application programs, open the Printer Properties dialog box from the Start menu.
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... printouts are reproduced by the ink dots ejected from the nozzles of intermediate tones. Print Quality: When you wish to improve the print quality, drag the Print Quality slide bar to the setting of the Printer Driver 2 Click the Quality tab and set Print Quality and Halftoning, as needed. Halftoning determines the color boundaries of the print head.
... printouts are reproduced by the ink dots ejected from the nozzles of intermediate tones. Print Quality: When you wish to improve the print quality, drag the Print Quality slide bar to the setting of the Printer Driver 2 Click the Quality tab and set Print Quality and Halftoning, as needed. Halftoning determines the color boundaries of the print head.
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Using Maintenance Functions Cleaning the Print Head Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Turning the Printer On and Off Using the Special Settings Using ECP Mode Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver Using the Windows Printer Driver 188
Using Maintenance Functions Cleaning the Print Head Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Aligning the Print Head Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers Turning the Printer On and Off Using the Special Settings Using ECP Mode Uninstalling the BJ Printer Driver Using the Windows Printer Driver 188
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... Windows Printer Driver 189 Normal print head cleaning 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the normal print head cleaning icon in the Print Head Cleaning box. Using Maintenance Functions I Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the print head clears the nozzles. There are two ways to clean the print head: normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning. Always execute normal print head cleaning...
... Windows Printer Driver 189 Normal print head cleaning 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the normal print head cleaning icon in the Print Head Cleaning box. Using Maintenance Functions I Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the print head clears the nozzles. There are two ways to clean the print head: normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning. Always execute normal print head cleaning...
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... and then click the OK button. Print head cleaning begins. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Windows Printer Driver 190 Using Maintenance Functions 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that the printer is turned on and then click the OK button. Print head cleaning begins. Deep print head cleaning 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the...
... and then click the OK button. Print head cleaning begins. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Windows Printer Driver 190 Using Maintenance Functions 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that the printer is turned on and then click the OK button. Print head cleaning begins. Deep print head cleaning 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the...
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Using Maintenance Functions I Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern The Nozzle Check Pattern confirms whether the inks are not correct, or after performing print head cleaning. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon in the Test Prints box. Using the Windows Printer Driver 191 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are streaked or the color tones are being correctly ejected from the print head nozzles and whether the print head on the BJ cartridge is correctly aligned.
Using Maintenance Functions I Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern The Nozzle Check Pattern confirms whether the inks are not correct, or after performing print head cleaning. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Open the Printer Properties dialog box, then click the Maintenance tab. 2 Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon in the Test Prints box. Using the Windows Printer Driver 191 Print the Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are streaked or the color tones are being correctly ejected from the print head nozzles and whether the print head on the BJ cartridge is correctly aligned.
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After cleaning the print head several times, if the Nozzle Check Pattern is turned on. 4 Click the OK button. 5 Look at the check patterns and perform the correction procedure. Replacing the BJ Cartridge Using the Windows Printer Driver 192 Note If the cleaning had no effect, perform normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning again. Using Maintenance Functions 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is not satisfactory, the print head may be worn out and the BJ cartridge must be replaced.
After cleaning the print head several times, if the Nozzle Check Pattern is turned on. 4 Click the OK button. 5 Look at the check patterns and perform the correction procedure. Replacing the BJ Cartridge Using the Windows Printer Driver 192 Note If the cleaning had no effect, perform normal print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning again. Using Maintenance Functions 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that paper is loaded in the printer and the printer is not satisfactory, the print head may be worn out and the BJ cartridge must be replaced.
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... you replace a BJ cartridge or switch BJ cartridges for a special print job, you must align the print head to print the standard head alignment pattern. 4 When the pattern is loaded, and then click the OK button. The printer starts to ensure optimum results in the Test Prints box. 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that...
... you replace a BJ cartridge or switch BJ cartridges for a special print job, you must align the print head to print the standard head alignment pattern. 4 When the pattern is loaded, and then click the OK button. The printer starts to ensure optimum results in the Test Prints box. 3 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that...
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..., click the OK button. 8 Click the OK button. This completes the manual print head alignment procedure. Using Maintenance Functions 5 Check all the patterns in lines (B1) and (B2) again. The printer starts to print the high-resolution head alignment pattern. 7 Check all the patterns in lines (B1) and (B2). ...For each line, enter the appropriate number where you see the lines most perfectly aligned in (B1) and (B2). Using the Windows Printer Driver 194 When you finish entering numbers, click the OK button. 6 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that the...
..., click the OK button. 8 Click the OK button. This completes the manual print head alignment procedure. Using Maintenance Functions 5 Check all the patterns in lines (B1) and (B2) again. The printer starts to print the high-resolution head alignment pattern. 7 Check all the patterns in lines (B1) and (B2). ...For each line, enter the appropriate number where you see the lines most perfectly aligned in (B1) and (B2). Using the Windows Printer Driver 194 When you finish entering numbers, click the OK button. 6 When a confirmation message appears, make sure that the...