Canon BJC-85 Support Question
Canon BJC-85 Support Question
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Question posted by burnsy08 on March 12th, 2013
Error Light On.
I press the cartridge button but nothing happens
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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on March 15th, 2013 6:41 PM
tintinb
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The best solution for this is to check both the USB data and power cables of your Canon BJC-85. Make sure that these are connected properly according to the setup instructions in the manual. You can read or download the manual here:
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Canon/BJC85/12052
Check the power cable if properly plugged into the power outlet.
If you have more questions, please don't hesitate to ask here at HelpOwl. Experts here are always willing to answer your questions to the best of our knowledge and expertise.
Regards,
Tintin
Related Canon BJC-85 Manual Pages
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 21
... Ink Tank
Comment
Monochrome printing Black ink for BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge Color printing Color ink for BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge Black ink for BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge Photographic printing Color ink for the BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge Black ink for use with this printer. Safety Precautions
I Options and Consumables
The following options and consumables are...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 26
... on unrecoverable errors. On
Lights green when the printer is warming up after the cause of time, turn off the printer; If the power cord is unplugged before you are finished. Printer Parts and Their Functions
I Operation Panel
POWER Button Press to turn the printer on , or
is receiving a print job from the printer.
Turning the Printer On
CARTRIDGE Button Press to move...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 27
... cartridge is being changed or ink tank is being replaced. • Printer is full. Troubleshooting
Getting Ready to do when these errors occur, see the Troubleshooting section of the printer.
Light POWER
ERROR
POWER, ERROR
Status Off On Flashing
ERROR Flashing
On ERROR
ERROR
Both flashing
What It Means
Printer is low.
Printer Parts and Their Functions
I POWER and ERROR Lights...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 53
... for the printer to the home position and automatically starts cleaning the print head.
So there may be a slight delay after pressing the CARTRIDGE button.
Press Here
8 Close the cartridge cover.
9 Press the CARTRIDGE button. Note
After installing the BJ cartridge in the holder, it locks in place. Printing 53
Changing BJ Cartridges
7 Press down on . The POWER light fl...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 57
... (about 2 seconds)
Print head deep cleaning 3 beeps (about 3 seconds)
POWER CARTRIDGE
RESUME ERROR
Maintaining the Printer 57
I Print Head Deep Cleaning
Use this method to produce a satisfactory Nozzle Check Pattern.
1 Make sure that the printer is turned on.
2 Press and hold down the RESUME button until you hear the required
number of beeps and then release...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 59
... runs low, the ERROR light starts flashing orange.
Using the Low-Ink Alert
This printer employs a low-ink alert that warns you which ink tank is about to run out of ink. To determine which ink tank is about to run out of ink, open the cartridge cover and press the CARTRIDGE button to move the...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 61
... the center.
POWER
RESUME
CARTRIDGE
ERROR
Cartridge Holder Cartridge Cover
Maintaining the Printer 61 Replacing Ink Tanks
When an ink tank runs out of the purchase date and use them within six months after they are installed in the BJ cartridge.
• After replacing an ink tank, always press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to its home...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 65
... cleaning is complete and the printer is ready for operation when the POWER light remains on the left side until you have a BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge installed: • Align the marks on the ink tank with the marks ( ) on the BJ cartridge. • Press down on .
Align Marks
Press Here
6 Close the cartridge cover and press the CARTRIDGE button.
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 66
POWER
RESUME
CARTRIDGE
ERROR
Maintaining the Printer 66 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. Replacing a BJ Cartridge
Replace the BJ cartridge if print head deep cleaning fails to the center.
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 207
... to insufficient memory. Error No. * 300 (* alphanumeric code) Type x Error (x integer)
Troubleshooting 207 Error Messages
One of the following messages may appear when an error occurs: Error writing to insufficient disk space. File cannot be found on the specified path or disk. Paper jam! Cannot execute print due to LPT1: for Printer BJC-85 Service error xxx! Call for...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 208
... in black only Colors are broken or uneven Printing beyond edge of page, or
portions of printed page are missing Printer does not turn on Printer seems to be working but nothing prints Print job halts Cannot feed paper manually Printing blurred or smudged Printout is excessively curled ERROR light is orange "Error Number: *300" appears...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 211
... light, yet sturdy construction of the BJC-85 allows easy set up and operation, even for OHP presentations, back print film, glossy photo paper, high gloss film, or glossy photo cards.
Plain paper, Bubble Jet paper, or Transparencies can use with combinations of large and small dots, resulting in truly stunning color...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 213
... 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...it on.
66
The parallel or USB cable may be defective. Use only a recommended interface cable. Printer Specifications
Troubleshooting 213
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 228
... The Color BJ Cartridges BC-21e and BC-22e Photo employ Canon's new dual drop technology, which produces fine halftones with this printer, like transparencies for OHP presentations, back print film, glossy photo paper, high gloss film, or glossy photo cards. I Simple, compact design The light, yet sturdy construction of the BJC-85...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 248
... Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the BJC-85 icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3 Select the Main tab. Problems and Solutions
I Document prints in black and white.
Check to see if the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge is installed Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center and open...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 250
... Windows
1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the BJC-85 icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3 Select the Main tab. Make sure the correct BJ cartridge and media type are selected for the print job.
Problems and Solutions
Make sure the color settings are selected for the print job...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 263
... sheet feeder, then load some paper. Replacing a BJ Cartridge
Troubleshooting 263 The printer will beep when an error occurs and the orange ERROR light will flash. Check to resume printing. If paper is set a new sheet of error has occurred.
Problems and Solutions
I ERROR light is orange
The orange ERROR light comes on the screen
Paper Jam! Make sure...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 264
... flash and tell you discontinue the BJ cartridge replacement, the printer will beep 3 times and the orange ERROR light will flash. Using the Low-Ink Alert Check to continue BJ cartridge replacement. Troubleshooting 264 Check the ink level in this situation, then press the RESUME button.
Press the CARTRIDGE button to see if you have stopped the BJ...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 265
...flashes continuously.
Change the optional battery pack. Turn the printer off . ERROR Light Lights and remains on
Flashing
Beeps 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 5
Both
1-7
ERROR 9-11
and
POWER
lights flashing
8
Meaning
Paper not set in the printer. Press RESUME to be able to print by pressing the RESUME button but the waste ink tank needs to continue. Call the Canon Customer...
User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 266
... execute the print job again.
1 From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. 2 Click the BJC-85 icon. When the POWER light is flashing green, the printer is green. Service error xxx! Troubleshooting 266 Check interface cable connections at the printer and computer
Check to see if the background printing is operating properly Follow this procedure to...
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