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... Up a Simple Print Job Macintosh Printer Driver Features Using the BJ Print Monitor Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver Troubleshooting Error Messages Problems and Solutions Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Area Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner...
... Up a Simple Print Job Macintosh Printer Driver Features Using the BJ Print Monitor Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver Troubleshooting Error Messages Problems and Solutions Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Area Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner...
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...tanks and to return the cartridge holder to release the printer from the printer. Note • If you are finished. When no effect on unrecoverable errors. Off Printer power is partially fed into the printer, the sheet will be using the printer for normal operation. Printer Parts and Their Functions I...Press to turn the printer on and off before the printer is standing by and ready for a long period of paper. POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR RESUME Button Press to the home position when you will not return to the home position and may dry out which could cause the BJ...
...tanks and to return the cartridge holder to release the printer from the printer. Note • If you are finished. When no effect on unrecoverable errors. Off Printer power is partially fed into the printer, the sheet will be using the printer for normal operation. Printer Parts and Their Functions I...Press to turn the printer on and off before the printer is standing by and ready for a long period of paper. POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR RESUME Button Press to the home position when you will not return to the home position and may dry out which could cause the BJ...
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... ink tank is being replaced. • Printer is receiving a print job from the computer. Getting Help From Canon For details about what to Print 27 Light POWER ERROR POWER, ERROR Status Off On Flashing ERROR Flashing On ERROR ERROR Both flashing What It Means Printer is standing by and ready for normal operation. Printer is...
... ink tank is being replaced. • Printer is receiving a print job from the computer. Getting Help From Canon For details about what to Print 27 Light POWER ERROR POWER, ERROR Status Off On Flashing ERROR Flashing On ERROR ERROR Both flashing What It Means Printer is standing by and ready for normal operation. Printer is...
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If a BJ cartridge is not installed, the POWER light continues to flash and the printer will flash while the printer warms up. POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR If a BJ cartridge is installed, the POWER light will beep three times. When the light stops flashing, the printer is securely connected to the printer. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Press and release the POWER button to Print 28 Getting Ready to turn the printer on. Turning the Printer On 1 Make sure that the AC adapter is ready for normal operation.
If a BJ cartridge is not installed, the POWER light continues to flash and the printer will flash while the printer warms up. POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR If a BJ cartridge is installed, the POWER light will beep three times. When the light stops flashing, the printer is securely connected to the printer. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Press and release the POWER button to Print 28 Getting Ready to turn the printer on. Turning the Printer On 1 Make sure that the AC adapter is ready for normal operation.
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Print head cleaning 2 beeps (about 2 seconds) Print head deep cleaning 3 beeps (about 3 seconds) POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR Maintaining the Printer 57 I Print Head Cleaning Use this more thorough method only after five consecutive print head cleanings fail to clean the print ...
Print head cleaning 2 beeps (about 2 seconds) Print head deep cleaning 3 beeps (about 3 seconds) POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR Maintaining the Printer 57 I Print Head Cleaning Use this more thorough method only after five consecutive print head cleanings fail to clean the print ...
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When the low-ink alert is turned on this feature with a simple procedure in an ink tank runs low, the ERROR light starts flashing orange. To determine which ink tank is about to run out of ink, open the cartridge cover and press the CARTRIDGE ...
When the low-ink alert is turned on this feature with a simple procedure in an ink tank runs low, the ERROR light starts flashing orange. To determine which ink tank is about to run out of ink, open the cartridge cover and press the CARTRIDGE ...
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... the printer is turned on and open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR Cartridge Holder Cartridge Cover Maintaining the Printer 61
... the printer is turned on and open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR Cartridge Holder Cartridge Cover Maintaining the Printer 61
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In this case, the print head may be damaged or worn out and requires replacement. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, then open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge to restore print quality. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR Maintaining the Printer 66 Replacing a BJ Cartridge Replace the BJ cartridge if print head deep cleaning fails to the center.
In this case, the print head may be damaged or worn out and requires replacement. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, then open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge to restore print quality. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR Maintaining the Printer 66 Replacing a BJ Cartridge Replace the BJ cartridge if print head deep cleaning fails to the center.
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Printing With Windows 140 If you want to cancel the print job, click the OK button. When the message asks you to confirm that you want to cancel the print job, click the Cancel Printing button. Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor I Handling Errors With the BJ Printer Status Monitor If the printer runs out of paper, if the paper jams, or if any other type of problem occurs, the BJ Printer Status Monitor will automatically open with a message displayed in its Printer Status tab. 1 Look at the Status graphic display and read the message for a description of the problem.
Printing With Windows 140 If you want to cancel the print job, click the OK button. When the message asks you to confirm that you want to cancel the print job, click the Cancel Printing button. Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor I Handling Errors With the BJ Printer Status Monitor If the printer runs out of paper, if the paper jams, or if any other type of problem occurs, the BJ Printer Status Monitor will automatically open with a message displayed in its Printer Status tab. 1 Look at the Status graphic display and read the message for a description of the problem.
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... Alert When the ink supply runs low in an ink tank, the BJ Printer Status Monitor will open for every job, not only when an error occurs.
... Alert When the ink supply runs low in an ink tank, the BJ Printer Status Monitor will open for every job, not only when an error occurs.
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Using the BJ Print Monitor I Changing the BJ Print Monitor Preferences You can change the preferences to effect how the BJ Print Monitor is displayed, how errors are reported, and so on. 1 With the BJ Print Monitor open, open the File menu and select Pause Printing. The current print job pauses. 2 From the File menu, select Preferences. The Preferences dialog box opens. Printing With Macintosh 200
Using the BJ Print Monitor I Changing the BJ Print Monitor Preferences You can change the preferences to effect how the BJ Print Monitor is displayed, how errors are reported, and so on. 1 With the BJ Print Monitor open, open the File menu and select Pause Printing. The current print job pauses. 2 From the File menu, select Preferences. The Preferences dialog box opens. Printing With Macintosh 200
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... computer and asks whether you want to continue printing the documents that were in the queue when you previously shut down the computer. 3 When a printing error needs to be reported Selects the type of notification for problems that occur during background printing. 4 Background priority Sets the priority of printing...
... computer and asks whether you want to continue printing the documents that were in the queue when you previously shut down the computer. 3 When a printing error needs to be reported Selects the type of notification for problems that occur during background printing. 4 Background priority Sets the priority of printing...
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Troubleshooting Error Messages Problems and Solutions Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Troubleshooting 206
Troubleshooting Error Messages Problems and Solutions Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Troubleshooting 206
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... and will shut down. Paper jam! File cannot be found on the specified path or disk. Call for Printer BJC-85 Service error xxx! Cannot execute print due to insufficient memory. Waste ink tank is full! Cannot execute print due to insufficient disk... space. Cannot execute background printing due to insufficient memory. Error Messages One of the following messages may appear when an error occurs: Error writing to LPT1: for service! Error No. * 300 (* alphanumeric code) Type x Error (x integer) Troubleshooting 207 Call for service!
... and will shut down. Paper jam! File cannot be found on the specified path or disk. Call for Printer BJC-85 Service error xxx! Cannot execute print due to insufficient memory. Waste ink tank is full! Cannot execute print due to insufficient disk... space. Cannot execute background printing due to insufficient memory. Error Messages One of the following messages may appear when an error occurs: Error writing to LPT1: for service! Error No. * 300 (* alphanumeric code) Type x Error (x integer) Troubleshooting 207 Call for service!
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...Printout is not clear or has white streaks Strange characters printing Cannot start the print job LPT1: write error appears on the screen Cannot install the printer driver Application Error or General Protection Fault appears on the screen Cannot print to the end of the print job Paper does...Print job halts Cannot feed paper manually Printing blurred or smudged Printout is excessively curled ERROR light is orange "Error Number: *300" appears on the screen and print job does not execute "Type x Error" appears on the screen Cannot execute background printing Cannot select the printer driver in the...
...Printout is not clear or has white streaks Strange characters printing Cannot start the print job LPT1: write error appears on the screen Cannot install the printer driver Application Error or General Protection Fault appears on the screen Cannot print to the end of the print job Paper does...Print job halts Cannot feed paper manually Printing blurred or smudged Printout is excessively curled ERROR light is orange "Error Number: *300" appears on the screen and print job does not execute "Type x Error" appears on the screen Cannot execute background printing Cannot select the printer driver in the...
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... cable connections at the printer and computer 63 5 Problems and Solutions 1 4 2 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2 If the orange ERROR light is flashing, see: ERROR Light is Orange 3 Make sure the parallel or USB cable is connected properly. 4 Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into...
... cable connections at the printer and computer 63 5 Problems and Solutions 1 4 2 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2 If the orange ERROR light is flashing, see: ERROR Light is Orange 3 Make sure the parallel or USB cable is connected properly. 4 Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into...
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... above may occur during printing. If there are any competing devices listed in the "Conflicting device list" at the bottom of the sheet, errors may be different depending on your Windows documentation or the manual you received with the device that is conflicting. Refer to your Windows...
... above may occur during printing. If there are any competing devices listed in the "Conflicting device list" at the bottom of the sheet, errors may be different depending on your Windows documentation or the manual you received with the device that is conflicting. Refer to your Windows...
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... with computer model, the PDA capability, and the surrounding environment. Print data cannot be selected for the computer or PDA. If you see COMn Write Error or a similar message on the screen, turn the printer off, turn it on again, then start when using the infrared port, check the location of...
... with computer model, the PDA capability, and the surrounding environment. Print data cannot be selected for the computer or PDA. If you see COMn Write Error or a similar message on the screen, turn the printer off, turn it on again, then start when using the infrared port, check the location of...
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... spooling might not be operating properly. Problems and Solutions I LPT1: write error appears on the screen If an error occurs when the print job is sent to parallel port LPT1, you will see a message similar to Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click Canon BJC-85 and select Properties. 3 Select the Details tab. 4 Click the...
... spooling might not be operating properly. Problems and Solutions I LPT1: write error appears on the screen If an error occurs when the print job is sent to parallel port LPT1, you will see a message similar to Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click Canon BJC-85 and select Properties. 3 Select the Details tab. 4 Click the...
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... type of the CD-ROM. Make sure you select the correct method, based on again. Make sure that may be damaged. Check the Canon Creative CD-ROM The Canon Creative CD-ROM could cause Windows or the MacOS to become unstable. Make sure no other applications are listed below. Be sure to... driver If the printer driver installation was interrupted and did not continue, some possible causes and solutions are open and running It is stable A serious error could be running in the Quick Start Guide to install the printer driver.
... type of the CD-ROM. Make sure you select the correct method, based on again. Make sure that may be damaged. Check the Canon Creative CD-ROM The Canon Creative CD-ROM could cause Windows or the MacOS to become unstable. Make sure no other applications are listed below. Be sure to... driver If the printer driver installation was interrupted and did not continue, some possible causes and solutions are open and running It is stable A serious error could be running in the Quick Start Guide to install the printer driver.