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...printer unit 2.3.4 Removing the ASF unit 2.3.5 Removing the adjustable bushings supporting the carriage shaft 2.3.6 Paper feed gear handling 2.3.7 Spur holder assembly installation 2.3.8 Grease application points 2.4 Adjustment/Setting Procedures 2.4.1 Adjustments (item, adjustment points, tools) 2.4.2 When to perform print head...for ink stains (ink paths/ink mist) 2.2.2 Precautions for damage due to adjust the head gap 3. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 General Specifications 2.1.1 Printer specifications 2.1.2 Product life 2.2 Paper Specifications 2.2.1 Paper sizes 2.2.2 Paper type/settings 2.2.3 Printable...
...printer unit 2.3.4 Removing the ASF unit 2.3.5 Removing the adjustable bushings supporting the carriage shaft 2.3.6 Paper feed gear handling 2.3.7 Spur holder assembly installation 2.3.8 Grease application points 2.4 Adjustment/Setting Procedures 2.4.1 Adjustments (item, adjustment points, tools) 2.4.2 When to perform print head...for ink stains (ink paths/ink mist) 2.2.2 Precautions for damage due to adjust the head gap 3. SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 General Specifications 2.1.1 Printer specifications 2.1.2 Product life 2.2 Paper Specifications 2.2.1 Paper sizes 2.2.2 Paper type/settings 2.2.3 Printable...
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... the Presence of Ink 2.7 Conducting the Print Head Position Adjustment 2.8 Powering Off and Locking the Carriage Part 4: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. TROUBLESHOOTING BY SYMPTOMS 2.1 Troubleshooting by Errors 2. TROUBLESHOOTING BY DISPLAYED ERRORS 1.1 Initial Flowchart 1.2 Error Indications (Indicator, Beeper, Error Code) 1.3 Troubleshooting by Symptoms III TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER 4.1 Procedures for Packing the Printer for Transportation Part 3: OPERATION 1. FUNCTIONS RELATED...
... the Presence of Ink 2.7 Conducting the Print Head Position Adjustment 2.8 Powering Off and Locking the Carriage Part 4: TROUBLESHOOTING 1. TROUBLESHOOTING BY SYMPTOMS 2.1 Troubleshooting by Errors 2. TROUBLESHOOTING BY DISPLAYED ERRORS 1.1 Initial Flowchart 1.2 Error Indications (Indicator, Beeper, Error Code) 1.3 Troubleshooting by Symptoms III TRANSPORTING THE PRINTER 4.1 Procedures for Packing the Printer for Transportation Part 3: OPERATION 1. FUNCTIONS RELATED...
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... Ink Mist Figure 2- 3 Capping Position Figure 2- 4 Spur Unit Figure 2- 5 Unlocking the Carriage Figure 2- 6 Removing the Printer Unit Figure 2- 7 Removing the ASF Unit Figure 2- 8 Adjustable Bushings Supporting the Carriage Shaft Figure 2- 9 Paper Feed Gears ...Head Gap Adjustment 1 Figure 2- 17 Head Gap Adjustment 2 Part 3: OPERATIONS Figure 3- 1 Operation Panel Figure 3- 2 BJ Status Monitor (Sample) Figure 3- 3 Printer Driver Utility (Sample) Figure 3- 4 Nozzle Check Pattern Print (Sample for Black/Color Cartridge) Figure 3- 5 Service/Factory Test Print Figure 3- 6 EEPROM Information Print...
... Ink Mist Figure 2- 3 Capping Position Figure 2- 4 Spur Unit Figure 2- 5 Unlocking the Carriage Figure 2- 6 Removing the Printer Unit Figure 2- 7 Removing the ASF Unit Figure 2- 8 Adjustable Bushings Supporting the Carriage Shaft Figure 2- 9 Paper Feed Gears ...Head Gap Adjustment 1 Figure 2- 17 Head Gap Adjustment 2 Part 3: OPERATIONS Figure 3- 1 Operation Panel Figure 3- 2 BJ Status Monitor (Sample) Figure 3- 3 Printer Driver Utility (Sample) Figure 3- 4 Nozzle Check Pattern Print (Sample for Black/Color Cartridge) Figure 3- 5 Service/Factory Test Print Figure 3- 6 EEPROM Information Print...
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...replaceable ink tank (pigment black), 160 nozzle head Color BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, individually replaceable ink tanks (yellow, magenta and cyan), 144 in-line nozzle head (48 nozzles for each of three colors) Photo BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, individually ...High speed printing (9.0 PPM black printing or 6.0 PPM color printing in the following ways: 1. Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 1.2 Features This printer differs from the BJC-6100 in HS mode) 1440 x 720 dpi high resolution printing • Automatic printing position adjustment Ensures accurate printing position ...
...replaceable ink tank (pigment black), 160 nozzle head Color BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, individually replaceable ink tanks (yellow, magenta and cyan), 144 in-line nozzle head (48 nozzles for each of three colors) Photo BJ cartridge: Drop modulation, individually ...High speed printing (9.0 PPM black printing or 6.0 PPM color printing in the following ways: 1. Part 1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 1.2 Features This printer differs from the BJC-6100 in HS mode) 1440 x 720 dpi high resolution printing • Automatic printing position adjustment Ensures accurate printing position ...
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PRODUCT 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...* 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 legal (LGL) (1) 18...
PRODUCT 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...* 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 legal (LGL) (1) 18...
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...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 4. NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of paper sheets to power on or off . Paper Guide Lightly press this button to align them. Raise it to make the printer ready. ...POWER button Press this guide against the left side of connector interface, USB and parallel, are as shown below. Two types of the carriage holds the Black or Photo BJ cartridge, and the right side hold the Color...cartridges to adjust the gap between the print head and the paper for normal plain paper. Set it to the interface cable from the computer....
...PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS BJC-6500 4. NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of paper sheets to power on or off . Paper Guide Lightly press this button to align them. Raise it to make the printer ready. ...POWER button Press this guide against the left side of connector interface, USB and parallel, are as shown below. Two types of the carriage holds the Black or Photo BJ cartridge, and the right side hold the Color...cartridges to adjust the gap between the print head and the paper for normal plain paper. Set it to the interface cable from the computer....
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For details, refer to 2.4.5 How to adjust the head gap (Page 2-16). Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 2.3.4 Removing the ASF unit The ASF unit is attached to the printer unit such that the ideal head-to-paper gap is maintained for head gap adjustment. Once you have loosened the screws, painted red to protect ..., painted red to protect against careless removal, which fasten the ASF unit to the printer frame, you must readjust the position of the ASF gear with respect to that of the bushings for best print quality. For details, refer to 2.4.6 How to adjust the ASF gear position (Page...
For details, refer to 2.4.5 How to adjust the head gap (Page 2-16). Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 2.3.4 Removing the ASF unit The ASF unit is attached to the printer unit such that the ideal head-to-paper gap is maintained for head gap adjustment. Once you have loosened the screws, painted red to protect ..., painted red to protect against careless removal, which fasten the ASF unit to the printer frame, you must readjust the position of the ASF gear with respect to that of the bushings for best print quality. For details, refer to 2.4.6 How to adjust the ASF gear position (Page...
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BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.3.6 Paper feed gear handling Be careful not to touch the gears (eject roller's, feed roller's) in the paper feed unit, especially the paper ... 2-9 MAINTENANCE Eject Roller Gear Feed Roller Gear Figure 2-9 Paper Feed Gears 2.3.7 Spur holder assembly installation Because removing and installing the spur holder ass'y affects the head gap, be sure to it could affect paper feeding when...
BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.3.6 Paper feed gear handling Be careful not to touch the gears (eject roller's, feed roller's) in the paper feed unit, especially the paper ... 2-9 MAINTENANCE Eject Roller Gear Feed Roller Gear Figure 2-9 Paper Feed Gears 2.3.7 Spur holder assembly installation Because removing and installing the spur holder ass'y affects the head gap, be sure to it could affect paper feeding when...
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... paper Gap gauge MAINTENANCE 2-11 Tools (Page 2-2) Lock pin or paperclip Tension spring None 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. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.4 Adjustment/Setting Procedures 2.4.1 Adjustments (item, adjustment points, tools) (1) User Level Item Adjustment point...
... paper Gap gauge MAINTENANCE 2-11 Tools (Page 2-2) Lock pin or paperclip Tension spring None 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. BJC-6500 Part 2: MAINTENANCE 2.4 Adjustment/Setting Procedures 2.4.1 Adjustments (item, adjustment points, tools) (1) User Level Item Adjustment point...
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.... If a computer is not available, you use paper smaller than B5-sized paper. Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 2.4.2 When to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page 3-8). Use paper of the printer driver's Utility sheet. For the procedures, refer to perform print head position adjustment As there are two BJ cartridges installed in this , after installing the BJ...
.... If a computer is not available, you use paper smaller than B5-sized paper. Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 2.4.2 When to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page 3-8). Use paper of the printer driver's Utility sheet. For the procedures, refer to perform print head position adjustment As there are two BJ cartridges installed in this , after installing the BJ...
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... confirm the following procedures: 1) Offline, perform the print head position adjustment. Confirm that the number of the printer after 1) that the total waste ink amount has been cleared. 2-18 Confirm that the printing is correctly performed and that after reassembly is necessary to...Control board Waste ink absorber Confirm that: On the service/factory test print, that the ROM version and model name are correct, and that the print head position adjustment can be performed. Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 3. For procedures, refer to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page...
... confirm the following procedures: 1) Offline, perform the print head position adjustment. Confirm that the number of the printer after 1) that the total waste ink amount has been cleared. 2-18 Confirm that the printing is correctly performed and that after reassembly is necessary to...Control board Waste ink absorber Confirm that: On the service/factory test print, that the ROM version and model name are correct, and that the print head position adjustment can be performed. Part 2: MAINTENANCE BJC-6500 3. For procedures, refer to Part 3: 2.1 Service Mode Operations (Page...
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SERVICE FUNCTIONS 2.1 Service Mode Operations 2.2 Printing the Service/Factory Test Print 2.3 Printing the EEPROM Information 2.4 Resetting the EEPROM 2.5 Setting the Model 2.6 Checking the Presence of Ink 2.7 Conducting the Print Head Position Adjustment 2.8 Powering Off and Locking the Carriage Part 3 OPERATION Page 3- 1 3- 1 3- 5 3- 6 3- 8 3- 8 3- 9 3 -10 3 -11 3 -11 3 -11 3 -11 3 -11 1. FUNCTIONS RELATED TO PRINTER OPERATION 1.1 Status Display 1.2 Operations from the Computer 1.3 Operations from the Printer 2.
SERVICE FUNCTIONS 2.1 Service Mode Operations 2.2 Printing the Service/Factory Test Print 2.3 Printing the EEPROM Information 2.4 Resetting the EEPROM 2.5 Setting the Model 2.6 Checking the Presence of Ink 2.7 Conducting the Print Head Position Adjustment 2.8 Powering Off and Locking the Carriage Part 3 OPERATION Page 3- 1 3- 1 3- 5 3- 6 3- 8 3- 8 3- 9 3 -10 3 -11 3 -11 3 -11 3 -11 3 -11 1. FUNCTIONS RELATED TO PRINTER OPERATION 1.1 Status Display 1.2 Operations from the Computer 1.3 Operations from the Printer 2.
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...Head position adjustment error Lights in Orange Beeps Error Reference code page 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times Page 4-13 Page 4-13 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...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] Ink sensor error ...
...Head position adjustment error Lights in Orange Beeps Error Reference code page 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times 6 times 7 times 8 times 9 times Page 4-13 Page 4-13 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...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] Ink sensor error ...
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... collected directly following BJ cartridge replacement (disabled by default) · Manually conduct the print head position adjustment (disabled by default) · Economy cleaning (disabled by default) · Enable automatic head position adjustment following printing), throughput increases. OPERATION Figure 3-3 Printer Driver Utility (Sample) 3-5 BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION 1.2 Operations from 4 to 0.9 ms. · Enable pause-between-pages (disabled by...
... collected directly following BJ cartridge replacement (disabled by default) · Manually conduct the print head position adjustment (disabled by default) · Economy cleaning (disabled by default) · Enable automatic head position adjustment following printing), throughput increases. OPERATION Figure 3-3 Printer Driver Utility (Sample) 3-5 BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION 1.2 Operations from 4 to 0.9 ms. · Enable pause-between-pages (disabled by...
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... ejecting the paper. 3-6 The printer will switch itself off after confirming one print head, connect the printer to clean only one beep, release the RESUME button. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.3 Operations from the Printer This printer has operations which must be performed independent of the computer. If print defects are detected in the test print, perform print-head cleaning. NOTE To abort...
... ejecting the paper. 3-6 The printer will switch itself off after confirming one print head, connect the printer to clean only one beep, release the RESUME button. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 1.3 Operations from the Printer This printer has operations which must be performed independent of the computer. If print defects are detected in the test print, perform print-head cleaning. NOTE To abort...
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... and Color BJ cartridges for service-related settings or performing test printing. SERVICE FUNCTIONS This printer has a service mode for the service/factory test printing. The buzzer will sound once. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 2. The operator panel buttons are used for service/factory test printing.) If...the printer powered off itself after performing the function. Press the RESUME button twice in succession, and then release the POWER button. (Each time the RESUME button is not cleared) Waste ink counter clear Model setting Presence of ink information printing Print head position ...
... and Color BJ cartridges for service-related settings or performing test printing. SERVICE FUNCTIONS This printer has a service mode for the service/factory test printing. The buzzer will sound once. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 2. The operator panel buttons are used for service/factory test printing.) If...the printer powered off itself after performing the function. Press the RESUME button twice in succession, and then release the POWER button. (Each time the RESUME button is not cleared) Waste ink counter clear Model setting Presence of ink information printing Print head position ...
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..., it cannot be overwritten with USB standards, so that each printer can be identified when multiple printers are connected to a host computer via USB interface. OPERATION 3-9... pages passed when using Photo / Color cartridges Total number of pages passed when using Black / Color cartridges Not Used Not Used ROM Ver Vx.xx BJF-6000 Use Head HeadTemp0=xxx.x HeadTemp1=xxx.x EnvironmentTemp=...be cleared even when the EEPROM is manufactured. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION 2.2 Printing the Service/Factory Test Print The service/factory test print displays, in conformance with any value.
..., it cannot be overwritten with USB standards, so that each printer can be identified when multiple printers are connected to a host computer via USB interface. OPERATION 3-9... pages passed when using Photo / Color cartridges Total number of pages passed when using Black / Color cartridges Not Used Not Used ROM Ver Vx.xx BJF-6000 Use Head HeadTemp0=xxx.x HeadTemp1=xxx.x EnvironmentTemp=...be cleared even when the EEPROM is manufactured. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION 2.2 Printing the Service/Factory Test Print The service/factory test print displays, in conformance with any value.
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..., with the Black/Color or Photo/Color cartridges, total waste ink absorbed, and records the last three errors recoverable only by service personnel. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 2.3 Printing the EEPROM Information The EEPROM stores such information as a hexadecimal dump in ASCII code for the last 3 errors, except for knowing how heavily the printer has been used...
..., with the Black/Color or Photo/Color cartridges, total waste ink absorbed, and records the last three errors recoverable only by service personnel. Part 3: OPERATION BJC-6500 2.3 Printing the EEPROM Information The EEPROM stores such information as a hexadecimal dump in ASCII code for the last 3 errors, except for knowing how heavily the printer has been used...
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...Conducting the Print Head Position Adjustment The print head position adjustment can be used . (1) Enter Service Mode. (2) Press the RESUME button 7 times. (3) Open the front cover and remove the BJ cartridge(s). (4) Press the POWER button. 3-11 The printer will perform the print head position ...absorber has been replaced. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION OPERATION 2.4 Resetting the EEPROM The EEPROM stores such information as function settings, total sheets passed with an empty ink storage chamber) into the Color BJ cartridge. (2) Select this function, and print out the results. (3)...
...Conducting the Print Head Position Adjustment The print head position adjustment can be used . (1) Enter Service Mode. (2) Press the RESUME button 7 times. (3) Open the front cover and remove the BJ cartridge(s). (4) Press the POWER button. 3-11 The printer will perform the print head position ...absorber has been replaced. BJC-6500 Part 3: OPERATION OPERATION 2.4 Resetting the EEPROM The EEPROM stores such information as function settings, total sheets passed with an empty ink storage chamber) into the Color BJ cartridge. (2) Select this function, and print out the results. (3)...
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...? Replace both BJ cartridges 2. BJ cartridge, control board, empty ink tank. Part 4: TROUBLESHOOTING BJC-6500 7. Head Temperature Error / Head Temperature Sensor Error The print head is not being conducted with power off , head temperature doesn't drop. No Yes Replace ink tank(s) Leave the printer for several It is possible the BJ cartridge head unit minutes with empty ink tank(s).
...? Replace both BJ cartridges 2. BJ cartridge, control board, empty ink tank. Part 4: TROUBLESHOOTING BJC-6500 7. Head Temperature Error / Head Temperature Sensor Error The print head is not being conducted with power off , head temperature doesn't drop. No Yes Replace ink tank(s) Leave the printer for several It is possible the BJ cartridge head unit minutes with empty ink tank(s).