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... 2.4 Scanner Cartridge (Optional) 2.5 AC Adapter 2.6 DC Power Supply Cable 2.7 Carriage Motor 2.8 Paper Feed Motor 2.9 Paper End Sensor 2.10 Ink Sensor 2.11 Print Position Sensor 2.12 Pump Sensor 3. MISCELLANEOUS 4.1 Similarities and Differences to the BJC-6100 IV Page 5- 1 5- 1 5- 2 5- 3 5- 4 5- 5 5- 5 5- 6 5- 6 5 -11 5 -14 5 -15 5 -16 5 -16 5 -17 5 -17 5 -17 5 -18 5 -18 5 -18 5 -19 5 -19 5 -19 5 -19...
... 2.4 Scanner Cartridge (Optional) 2.5 AC Adapter 2.6 DC Power Supply Cable 2.7 Carriage Motor 2.8 Paper Feed Motor 2.9 Paper End Sensor 2.10 Ink Sensor 2.11 Print Position Sensor 2.12 Pump Sensor 3. MISCELLANEOUS 4.1 Similarities and Differences to the BJC-6100 IV Page 5- 1 5- 1 5- 2 5- 3 5- 4 5- 5 5- 5 5- 6 5- 6 5 -11 5 -14 5 -15 5 -16 5 -16 5 -17 5 -17 5 -17 5 -18 5 -18 5 -18 5 -19 5 -19 5 -19 5 -19...
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... 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 1.2 Features This printer differs from a combination of the Black and Color cartridges or the Color and Photo cartridges Black BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, replaceable ink tank (pigment black), 160 nozzle head Color BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, individually replaceable ink tanks (yellow, .... 1-2 Other functions remain commonly shared with the BJC-6100, as follows. • Laser-printer quality using pigment black ink • Dual-cartridge system High quality printing at high speed from the BJC-6100 in For details, refer to A3 2. Automatic...
... 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 1.2 Features This printer differs from a combination of the Black and Color cartridges or the Color and Photo cartridges Black BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, replaceable ink tank (pigment black), 160 nozzle head Color BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, individually replaceable ink tanks (yellow, .... 1-2 Other functions remain commonly shared with the BJC-6100, as follows. • Laser-printer quality using pigment black ink • Dual-cartridge system High quality printing at high speed from the BJC-6100 in For details, refer to A3 2. Automatic...
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... max. location On the printer frame (visible when the front cover is open : Yes Paper detection: Yes BJ cartridge installed: Yes Ink-out : Yes Print position detection: Yes Waste ink amount: Yes BJ cartridge ...Blue Angel Serial No. resolution paper) Detection functions Cover open ) 1-3 BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 General Specifications 2.1.1 Printer specifications Type Desktop serial color bubble-jet printer Paper feeding method Automatic sheet feeder (no condensation) Power consumption Operating ...
... max. location On the printer frame (visible when the front cover is open : Yes Paper detection: Yes BJ cartridge installed: Yes Ink-out : Yes Print position detection: Yes Waste ink amount: Yes BJ cartridge ...Blue Angel Serial No. resolution paper) Detection functions Cover open ) 1-3 BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 General Specifications 2.1.1 Printer specifications Type Desktop serial color bubble-jet printer Paper feeding method Automatic sheet feeder (no condensation) Power consumption Operating ...
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...SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2.3 BJ Cartridge Specifications Black BJ cartridge Color BJ cartridge Photo BJ cartridge Construction: Separate ink tank Separate ink tank Separate ink tank Print head: 160 nozzles, in-line 144 nozzles, in-line 144 nozzles in-line (48 nozzles x 3) (48 nozzles x 3) Inks: ...pages* Approx. 280 pages** Approx. 280 pages** Cartridge weight: Approx. 60 g Approx. 60 g Approx. 60 g (w/o ink tank) * Monochrome printing ** Color printing (1500-character, HQ mode) (7.5% duty, HQ mode) A3, A4, A5 and B5 sizes 3mm Letter (LTR) and...
...SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 2.3 BJ Cartridge Specifications Black BJ cartridge Color BJ cartridge Photo BJ cartridge Construction: Separate ink tank Separate ink tank Separate ink tank Print head: 160 nozzles, in-line 144 nozzles, in-line 144 nozzles in-line (48 nozzles x 3) (48 nozzles x 3) Inks: ...pages* Approx. 280 pages** Approx. 280 pages** Cartridge weight: Approx. 60 g Approx. 60 g Approx. 60 g (w/o ink tank) * Monochrome printing ** Color printing (1500-character, HQ mode) (7.5% duty, HQ mode) A3, A4, A5 and B5 sizes 3mm Letter (LTR) and...
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3. User's Guide Paper Output Tray Set Up Software & Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Read This First Paper Support Ink Tanks Packing Packing Printer Cartridge Container BJ Cartridges Packing Tape Packing Figure 1-4 Packaging 1-9 PRINTER PACKING After opening the printer box, confirm that all items below are included.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 3. User's Guide Paper Output Tray Set Up Software & Reference Guide Quick Start Guide Read This First Paper Support Ink Tanks Packing Packing Printer Cartridge Container BJ Cartridges Packing Tape Packing Figure 1-4 Packaging 1-9 PRINTER PACKING After opening the printer box, confirm that all items below are included.
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Scanner cartridge - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5. Item Printer - BJ cartridge Black Color Photo Ink tank Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Photo Black Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Cartridge container - Scanning holder for A4, LTR Scanning Holder Scanning holder for the printer, consumables, and options are shown in TABLE 1-1. PRODUCT CODE LIST The product codes for A3...
Scanner cartridge - PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 5. Item Printer - BJ cartridge Black Color Photo Ink tank Black Cyan Magenta Yellow Photo Black Photo Cyan Photo Magenta Cartridge container - Scanning holder for A4, LTR Scanning Holder Scanning holder for the printer, consumables, and options are shown in TABLE 1-1. PRODUCT CODE LIST The product codes for A3...
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... User Service personnel Consumable Black BJ cartridge Color BJ cartridge Photo BJ cartridge Black ink tank for the Black BJ cartridge Cyan, magenta, and yellow ink tanks for the Color BJ cartridge Photo cyan, photo magenta, and photo black ink tanks for the Photo BJ cartridge Scanner ...cartridge (Optional) None 1.2 List of Periodical Maintenance Level User Service personnel None None Location 2-1 BJC-6500...
... User Service personnel Consumable Black BJ cartridge Color BJ cartridge Photo BJ cartridge Black ink tank for the Black BJ cartridge Cyan, magenta, and yellow ink tanks for the Color BJ cartridge Photo cyan, photo magenta, and photo black ink tanks for the Photo BJ cartridge Scanner ...cartridge (Optional) None 1.2 List of Periodical Maintenance Level User Service personnel None None Location 2-1 BJC-6500...
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... wipers, and the waste ink absorber. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.2 Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly 2.2.1 Precautions for ink stains (ink paths/ink mist) Be careful not to get the ink into your mouth or eyes. CAUTION The ink is stained with plenty of ink, consult a doctor immediately.The ink contains dyes. Ink on hands could stain the printer, work table, or clothes...
... wipers, and the waste ink absorber. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.2 Precautions for Disassembly and Reassembly 2.2.1 Precautions for ink stains (ink paths/ink mist) Be careful not to get the ink into your mouth or eyes. CAUTION The ink is stained with plenty of ink, consult a doctor immediately.The ink contains dyes. Ink on hands could stain the printer, work table, or clothes...
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Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 The BJ cartridge ejects ink onto the paper during servicing. For this reason, avoid touching the ink sensor contacts or the printer's BJ cartridge contacts. 2-4 After the printer is used for damage due to static electricity Static electricity may accumulate in your body. Front Cover Platen Figure 2-2 Ink Mist 2.2.2 Precautions for a long period or...
Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 The BJ cartridge ejects ink onto the paper during servicing. For this reason, avoid touching the ink sensor contacts or the printer's BJ cartridge contacts. 2-4 After the printer is used for damage due to static electricity Static electricity may accumulate in your body. Front Cover Platen Figure 2-2 Ink Mist 2.2.2 Precautions for a long period or...
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BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.2.3 Precautions for transportation, etc., move the carriage to bend the tips of the spurs make contact with printed paper and are capped and the carriage is locked in place at the capping position by hand and secure it . Tape MAINTENANCE Figure 2-3 Capping Position 2.2.4 Precautions on it with ink..., will not stain the printed paper. Spurs Figure 2-4 Spur Unit 2-5 When the printer cannot be powered off by the POWER button for transporting the printer When turned off by the POWER button, the BJ cartridges are contaminated with tape before...
BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.2.3 Precautions for transportation, etc., move the carriage to bend the tips of the spurs make contact with printed paper and are capped and the carriage is locked in place at the capping position by hand and secure it . Tape MAINTENANCE Figure 2-3 Capping Position 2.2.4 Precautions on it with ink..., will not stain the printed paper. Spurs Figure 2-4 Spur Unit 2-5 When the printer cannot be powered off by the POWER button for transporting the printer When turned off by the POWER button, the BJ cartridges are contaminated with tape before...
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.... (Page 2-14) Reinstalling the Idler Pulley Carriage belt tension 1 min. (Page 2-13) Control Board replacement Resetting the EEPROM 1 min. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.4 Adjustment/Setting Procedures 2.4.1 Adjustments (item, adjustment points, tools) (1) User Level Item Adjustment point Time BJ Cartridge Print head...position adjustment 2 min. (Page 2-12) Tools 1 sheet of head-paper screw Head gap (Page 2-16) 5 min. Waste Ink Absorber (Page 2-13) replacement Carriage unit related parts Print head position adjustment 2 min. Tools (Page 2-2) Lock pin or paperclip Tension...
.... (Page 2-14) Reinstalling the Idler Pulley Carriage belt tension 1 min. (Page 2-13) Control Board replacement Resetting the EEPROM 1 min. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.4 Adjustment/Setting Procedures 2.4.1 Adjustments (item, adjustment points, tools) (1) User Level Item Adjustment point Time BJ Cartridge Print head...position adjustment 2 min. (Page 2-12) Tools 1 sheet of head-paper screw Head gap (Page 2-16) 5 min. Waste Ink Absorber (Page 2-13) replacement Carriage unit related parts Print head position adjustment 2 min. Tools (Page 2-2) Lock pin or paperclip Tension...
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... print head position adjustment in service mode. Set at least one of the utilities the printer driver package provides. To correct this printer, even a slight difference in size or seating position between them may be smeared with ink. 2-12 For the procedures, refer to perform print head position adjustment As there are two... sheet of B5 (or larger) plain paper in the ASF, and select the print head position alignment pattern in the test print area of the printer driver's Utility sheet. Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 2.4.2 When to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page 3-8).
... print head position adjustment in service mode. Set at least one of the utilities the printer driver package provides. To correct this printer, even a slight difference in size or seating position between them may be smeared with ink. 2-12 For the procedures, refer to perform print head position adjustment As there are two... sheet of B5 (or larger) plain paper in the ASF, and select the print head position alignment pattern in the test print area of the printer driver's Utility sheet. Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 2.4.2 When to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page 3-8).
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... been reached. However, frequently powering on the control board stores total amount of sheets passed, waste ink amount, etc., except for other information specific to the printer. Since the EEPROM data of a replacement control board is more than 7% filled, and reset the EEPROM....set the model or reset the EEPROM For details, refer to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page 3-8). 1) On replacement of the waste ink absorbers. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 2.4.3 When to reset the EEPROM The EEPROM (IC11) on /off, replacing the BJ cartridge, opening the front cover...
... been reached. However, frequently powering on the control board stores total amount of sheets passed, waste ink amount, etc., except for other information specific to the printer. Since the EEPROM data of a replacement control board is more than 7% filled, and reset the EEPROM....set the model or reset the EEPROM For details, refer to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page 3-8). 1) On replacement of the waste ink absorbers. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 2.4.3 When to reset the EEPROM The EEPROM (IC11) on /off, replacing the BJ cartridge, opening the front cover...
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...waste ink amount have been cleared. CONFIRMATION OF OPERATION 3.1 Confirmation Methods Confirming the operation of the: Control board Waste ink absorber... version and model name are correct, and that the total waste ink amount has been cleared. 2-18 For procedures, refer to Part...the service/factory test print. After replacing either the control board or the waste ink absorber, in addition to 1) and 2), it is necessary to confirm the ...printing is possible by conducting the following : On replacement of the printer after reassembly is correctly performed and that after 1) that the print...
...waste ink amount have been cleared. CONFIRMATION OF OPERATION 3.1 Confirmation Methods Confirming the operation of the: Control board Waste ink absorber... version and model name are correct, and that the total waste ink amount has been cleared. 2-18 For procedures, refer to Part...the service/factory test print. After replacing either the control board or the waste ink absorber, in addition to 1) and 2), it is necessary to confirm the ...printing is possible by conducting the following : On replacement of the printer after reassembly is correctly performed and that after 1) that the print...
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.... If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the printer with the ink tanks installed in its ink tanks separately. 2-19 To prevent ink leakage, transport the printer with sufficient shock absorbing material. After the printer moves the carriage to the home position and locks the carriage ... 2-5). For details, refer to the capping position by entering the Service Mode and pressing the RESUME button, the printer will go out. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 4. If the carriage is locked in the capping position, move it manually to (Part 3: 2.8 ...
.... If the original packing materials are not available, wrap the printer with the ink tanks installed in its ink tanks separately. 2-19 To prevent ink leakage, transport the printer with sufficient shock absorbing material. After the printer moves the carriage to the home position and locks the carriage ... 2-5). For details, refer to the capping position by entering the Service Mode and pressing the RESUME button, the printer will go out. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 4. If the carriage is locked in the capping position, move it manually to (Part 3: 2.8 ...
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...Page 4-15 Page 4-16 Page 4-16 Page 4-16 Page 4-6 Page 4-17 [Unrecoverable by printing the EEPROM information. See (Page 3-10) 3-2 Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.1.1 Status display via the indicator Display of the status via the indicator is as shown in Orange 10 times No indication 10 times 10 times...18 Note: Internal errors are not displayed, but can be checked by user] ROM error RAM error EEPROM error Home position error Printer temperature sensor error Waste ink full error Head temperature error Head temperature sensor error Cartridge displaced error ASF sensor error [Internal errors...
...Page 4-15 Page 4-16 Page 4-16 Page 4-16 Page 4-6 Page 4-17 [Unrecoverable by printing the EEPROM information. See (Page 3-10) 3-2 Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.1.1 Status display via the indicator Display of the status via the indicator is as shown in Orange 10 times No indication 10 times 10 times...18 Note: Internal errors are not displayed, but can be checked by user] ROM error RAM error EEPROM error Home position error Printer temperature sensor error Waste ink full error Head temperature error Head temperature sensor error Cartridge displaced error ASF sensor error [Internal errors...
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... high. Ink checking is only performed at power-on the EEPROM information printout in the error history section. 3-3 The scanner cartridge is installed in the color (right)...ink, even when there is none. This error should occur earlier than the head temperature sensor error. 16) Head temperature sensor error The thermal sensor in the BJ cartridge is defective. 17) Cartridge displaced error The printer... be checked on during initialization, and it will be reported that there is ink. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION OPERATION Description of Error Indications Errors recoverable by users: 9) ...
... high. Ink checking is only performed at power-on the EEPROM information printout in the error history section. 3-3 The scanner cartridge is installed in the color (right)...ink, even when there is none. This error should occur earlier than the head temperature sensor error. 16) Head temperature sensor error The thermal sensor in the BJ cartridge is defective. 17) Cartridge displaced error The printer... be checked on during initialization, and it will be reported that there is ink. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION OPERATION Description of Error Indications Errors recoverable by users: 9) ...
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Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.1.2 Status display via the BJ status monitor The BJ status monitor window shows the printer's conditions and print-job progress. Print-jobs can be cancelled from this window. (1) Main functions of the BJ status monitor 1) Show the printer's conditions and progress in ...Show the types of the BJ cartridges installed and the ink-out warnings of ink tanks by icon and name. 4) Abort the current print-job. (2) Items displayed on the BJ status monitor 1) Printer designation 2) Document name 3) Printer conditions (including error codes and recommended recovery methods) 4) ...
Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.1.2 Status display via the BJ status monitor The BJ status monitor window shows the printer's conditions and print-job progress. Print-jobs can be cancelled from this window. (1) Main functions of the BJ status monitor 1) Show the printer's conditions and progress in ...Show the types of the BJ cartridges installed and the ink-out warnings of ink tanks by icon and name. 4) Abort the current print-job. (2) Items displayed on the BJ status monitor 1) Printer designation 2) Document name 3) Printer conditions (including error codes and recommended recovery methods) 4) ...
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...Printer power off for less than 72 hours. Enabling this printer has no physical function selectors, function settings can be set by using the Canon printer driver. 1.2.1 Function settings using the printer driver The printer... position adjustment following printing), throughput increases. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION 1.2 Operations from 4 to -paper contact is omitted if the printer has been switched off 6) Automatic power ... by default): Printer's response time (ACKNLG) is changed from the Computer As this function is useful for saving ink, especially when the printer's power is ...
...Printer power off for less than 72 hours. Enabling this printer has no physical function selectors, function settings can be set by using the Canon printer driver. 1.2.1 Function settings using the printer driver The printer... position adjustment following printing), throughput increases. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION 1.2 Operations from 4 to -paper contact is omitted if the printer has been switched off 6) Automatic power ... by default): Printer's response time (ACKNLG) is changed from the Computer As this function is useful for saving ink, especially when the printer's power is ...
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...detected in the test print, perform print-head cleaning. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.3 Operations from the auto sheet feeder and print a standard pattern using the printer driver utility. 1.3.2 Nozzle check pattern printing With the printer powered on , hold down the RESUME button and confirm the specified number ...to clean only one beep, release the RESUME button. If you want to solve the problem, replace the BJ cartridge with ink. With the printer powered on , hold down the RESUME button and after ejecting the paper. 3-6 NOTE To abort the nozzle check pattern printing,...
...detected in the test print, perform print-head cleaning. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.3 Operations from the auto sheet feeder and print a standard pattern using the printer driver utility. 1.3.2 Nozzle check pattern printing With the printer powered on , hold down the RESUME button and confirm the specified number ...to clean only one beep, release the RESUME button. If you want to solve the problem, replace the BJ cartridge with ink. With the printer powered on , hold down the RESUME button and after ejecting the paper. 3-6 NOTE To abort the nozzle check pattern printing,...