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BUBBLE JET PRINTER Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Preface 1 Shipping Materials 1 Introduction 1 Setting Up 2 Preparing the Printer 2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 2 Installing the Print Head 4 Loading Paper 7 Installing the Printer Driver 8 Aligning the Print Head 12 Basic Operations 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 18 Print Head Maintenance 20 Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21 For Further Details... 21 BE QA7-2381-V1
BUBBLE JET PRINTER Quick Start Guide Table of Contents Preface 1 Shipping Materials 1 Introduction 1 Setting Up 2 Preparing the Printer 2 Connecting the Printer to the Computer 2 Installing the Print Head 4 Loading Paper 7 Installing the Printer Driver 8 Aligning the Print Head 12 Basic Operations 16 Printing with Windows 16 Printing with Macintosh 18 Print Head Maintenance 20 Notes on Handling the USB Interface (for Windows Users) 21 For Further Details... 21 BE QA7-2381-V1
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.... For details on cable types and specifications, refer to the printer. Introduction This Quick Start Guide uses the following items are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are in any form whatsoever without the express written permission. 1 No part of this Quick Start Guide are trademarks of the equipment. Always observe the instructions indicated by incorrect...
.... For details on cable types and specifications, refer to the printer. Introduction This Quick Start Guide uses the following items are registered trademarks of Canon Inc. • Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are in any form whatsoever without the express written permission. 1 No part of this Quick Start Guide are trademarks of the equipment. Always observe the instructions indicated by incorrect...
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... side of plain paper. Close the front cover. paper rest output tray print side 4 Load the paper, aligning it against the left side of the stack of the print head holder to the left when using plain paper, to 150 sheets of the sheet feeder. You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Macintosh: Go to the User's Guide for information on loading envelopes and other media. 3 Pull out the paper rest and the output tray as shown. Set the paper...
... side of plain paper. Close the front cover. paper rest output tray print side 4 Load the paper, aligning it against the left side of the stack of the print head holder to the left when using plain paper, to 150 sheets of the sheet feeder. You now need to install the printer driver: Windows: Go to page 8 Macintosh: Go to the User's Guide for information on loading envelopes and other media. 3 Pull out the paper rest and the output tray as shown. Set the paper...
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... computer or printer not operating correctly. • Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder. 1 Turn on the left appears, click Exit. • To view the User's Guide, please refer to page 21. • If a message prompting you to continue. 10 7 When the screen shown on the Mac. 2 Place the Setup Software & User's Guide CD...
... computer or printer not operating correctly. • Before installing the driver, disable all virus detection programs and automatically loading programs or remove them from your system folder. 1 Turn on the left appears, click Exit. • To view the User's Guide, please refer to page 21. • If a message prompting you to continue. 10 7 When the screen shown on the Mac. 2 Place the Setup Software & User's Guide CD...
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... specified within application. • Refer to set the print quality manually. Canon i850 Guide). Select the type of media loaded in the Main tab. Select this happens, click Start then select Programs - To get the best results, ensure you to change the cursor shape to check the layout before Printing (5) Help (6) ? If this to ?. By clicking on paper other than plain paper. (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Media Type (2) Print Quality (3) Color Adjustment (4) Preview before...
... specified within application. • Refer to set the print quality manually. Canon i850 Guide). Select the type of media loaded in the Main tab. Select this happens, click Start then select Programs - To get the best results, ensure you to change the cursor shape to check the layout before Printing (5) Help (6) ? If this to ?. By clicking on paper other than plain paper. (6) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (1) Media Type (2) Print Quality (3) Color Adjustment (4) Preview before...
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...; Printer parts and their functions • Printer driver functions • Routine maintenance • Printing media • Troubleshooting • Specifications " How to View the User's Guide For Windows For Macintosh (1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer. (1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer. (2) Click Documentation on the screen to instructions on the left of the printer driver does not proceed as the printer driver. If Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later is installed, a message...
...; Printer parts and their functions • Printer driver functions • Routine maintenance • Printing media • Troubleshooting • Specifications " How to View the User's Guide For Windows For Macintosh (1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer. (1) Load the CD-ROM in your computer. (2) Click Documentation on the screen to instructions on the left of the printer driver does not proceed as the printer driver. If Acrobat Reader 3.0 or later is installed, a message...
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Table of Contents Cannot Install the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168 Appendix ...171 For Faster Printing 172 Specifications 175 Index ...187 4
Table of Contents Cannot Install the Printer Driver 121 Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors 123 Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs 140 Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams 147 The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 151 An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen 154 Problems Unique to Windows 164 Problems Unique to the Macintosh 168 Appendix ...171 For Faster Printing 172 Specifications 175 Index ...187 4
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... the printer driver settings. By having the user answer a series of the printer driver. If the button does not appear, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon i850 - Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? Guide. Note ® To see a description of a color document. (5) Preview before printing Click to check the layout before printing. (6) Print Advisor... To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then...
... the printer driver settings. By having the user answer a series of the printer driver. If the button does not appear, click the Start button then select Programs - Canon i850 - Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (3) Color Adjustment Select the method of any item in the Printer Properties dialog box, click the ? Guide. Note ® To see a description of a color document. (5) Preview before printing Click to check the layout before printing. (6) Print Advisor... To make detailed color adjustments, select Manual, then...
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... printer settings. Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to save the settings currently specified in the Printing Profiles list then click this button. Select Current Settings in the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. Click to Profiles... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings...
... printer settings. Current Settings and Default Settings cannot be deleted. You can enter the description when saving the printer settings. (4) Add to save the settings currently specified in the Printing Profiles list then click this button. Select Current Settings in the Main, Page Setup and Effects tabs. Click to Profiles... Printer Properties Dialog Box Description 33 Printer Driver Functions (Windows) (2) Details Displays all the printer settings...
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...fies the media type and print settings to implement a previously registered print setting. (3) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of Print Settings 47 Allows you to register print settings or to be used for the document you are printing. (2) Apply... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for your application program. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Options... Description of paper media loaded in your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in the printer.
...fies the media type and print settings to implement a previously registered print setting. (3) Media Type Ensure this setting matches the type of Print Settings 47 Allows you to register print settings or to be used for the document you are printing. (2) Apply... Specify the output destination, print order and page layout for your application program. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (1) Options... Description of paper media loaded in your print job. To open the Print dialog box, select Print from the File menu in the printer.
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...;ed document. ... Click to change the print order, place the mouse pointer over the name of documents queued for printing. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. If an error occurs, instructions on what to the new position, then release. To change the print order of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging the document name to do are displayed. s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Displays information...
...;ed document. ... Click to change the print order, place the mouse pointer over the name of documents queued for printing. Displays the printer status and ink status with images. If an error occurs, instructions on what to the new position, then release. To change the print order of the document, hold the mouse button down while dragging the document name to do are displayed. s BJ Print Monitor Functions Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) ... Displays information...
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.... 3 Select the i850 icon, then select the printer name in Connected to the network. s Before Setting up each network computer that will use the printer on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. s Printer Setup To use the printer. Using the Printer with a Network Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The printer can be used with a Network 61 Using the Printer with an Ethernet network environment. Follow...
.... 3 Select the i850 icon, then select the printer name in Connected to the network. s Before Setting up each network computer that will use the printer on installation, refer to the Quick Start Guide. • Use a USB cable to connect the printer to the computer that will function as the print server. s Printer Setup To use the printer. Using the Printer with a Network Printer Driver Functions (Macintosh) The printer can be used with a Network 61 Using the Printer with an Ethernet network environment. Follow...
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... printer is used, or installed in the order indicated below. • Yellow: BCI-3eY • Magenta: BCI-3eM • Cyan: BCI-3eC • Black: BCI-3eBK Note ® Damage caused by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is on, and then open...
... printer is used, or installed in the order indicated below. • Yellow: BCI-3eY • Magenta: BCI-3eM • Cyan: BCI-3eC • Black: BCI-3eBK Note ® Damage caused by the Canon warranty. Replacing an Ink Tank Routine Maintenance When replacing an ink tank, check the model number very carefully. The printer will not print properly if the wrong ink tank is on, and then open...
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... message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printer itself. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing...
... message is incorrect. Nozzle check pattern printing can be executed from the Windows and Macintosh printer drivers, or from the print head nozzles, and to verify print head alignment. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Routine Maintenance Print the nozzle check pattern to determine whether the ink sprays normally from the printer itself. Use this function when printed results are blurred or the color is displayed, click OK. ¬ Examining the Nozzle Check Pattern Printing...
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Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 118 Paper Thickness Lever Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table.
Ensure the ink does not stain the table or floor. Banner Paper 118 Paper Thickness Lever Printing Media 3 Place the printer where the printed banner output can hang over the edge of the table.
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Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems Unique to Windows Windows • Problems Unique to the Macintosh Macintosh Troubleshooting 120
Troubleshooting • Cannot Install the Printer Driver • Print Quality is Poor or Contains Errors • Printer Does Not Start or Stops During Print Jobs • Paper Does Not Feed Properly or Paper Jams • The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange • An Error Message is Displayed on the Screen • Problems Unique to Windows Windows • Problems Unique to the Macintosh Macintosh Troubleshooting 120
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... typing in the file name, you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM can be read. Windows Note ® If you are no problems with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. If there is a problem with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Troubleshooting s If the Installer for the printer driver...
... typing in the file name, you insert the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM, open the My Computer window, and then double-click the CD-ROM icon. In a Macintosh, check that the CD-ROM can be read. Windows Note ® If you are no problems with the CD-ROM, contact a Canon service representative. If there is a problem with the Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM. Troubleshooting s If the Installer for the printer driver...
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... problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. After cleaning the print head, print the nozzle check pattern to "Straight Lines are Misaligned". For details on print head alignment, refer to check that the clear film is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the print head. If empty, replace them . Printer Moves But Does Not Print Troubleshooting s Check the ink tanks. s Ensure that you install them . s Check...
... problem is not resolved by cleaning the print head several times, the print head may be worn out. After cleaning the print head, print the nozzle check pattern to "Straight Lines are Misaligned". For details on print head alignment, refer to check that the clear film is plenty of ink but the printer does not print, clean the print head. If empty, replace them . Printer Moves But Does Not Print Troubleshooting s Check the ink tanks. s Ensure that you install them . s Check...
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... longer possible. s Six flashes: No print head installed Install a print head. The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 152 Troubleshooting s Seven flashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head. Also, ensure that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Before the waste ink tank becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Note ® Canon recommends to call for the ink used during print head cleaning.
... longer possible. s Six flashes: No print head installed Install a print head. The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange 152 Troubleshooting s Seven flashes: Defective print head Remove and reinstall the print head. Also, ensure that the waste ink tank is nearly full. Before the waste ink tank becomes completely full, contact a Canon service representative to cancel the error so you can continue printing. Note ® Canon recommends to call for the ink used during print head cleaning.
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... the Windows NT 4.0 manual for information on the Screen 156 In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95, right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95, click the Details tab, Spool Settings and then select Print directly to the printer. An Error Message is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and try printing again. 1 Open the Printer...
... the Windows NT 4.0 manual for information on the Screen 156 In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95, right-click My Computer and select Properties. 2 Click the Hardware tab. In Windows Me, Windows 98 or Windows 95, click the Details tab, Spool Settings and then select Print directly to the printer. An Error Message is enabled, disable it to send the print data directly to the printer and try printing again. 1 Open the Printer...