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.. 8Features and benefitsThis section summarises the features and benefits of the BJC-50.Compact portable designThe printer’s extremely compact des

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99Appendix A Paper SpecificationsPaper sizeLetter 8.5 x 11 in.Legal 8.5 x l4in.A4 210 x 297 mmA5 148 x 210 mmB5 182 x 256 mmUS Commercial 10 envel

100Printing areaPaper and special mediaThe shaded portion in the following figure shows the recommended printing area for paper and special media.

101EnvelopesThe shaded portion in the figures below shows the recommended printing areas for a US Commercial No. 10 envelope (9.5 x 4.1 in) and Eu

102Appendix BCode Pages and Character SetsThis section presents information on the character code pages and character sets supported by your print

103The code page tables are shown on the following pages.Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

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.. 9Wireless ConnectionThe BJC-50 has a built-in infra-red IrDA interface which enables a wireless interface with a suitably equipped computer. If

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108Character setsBJ modeEach of the ten code pages, 437, 850, 852, 855, 857, 860, 863, 864, 865 and 869 can be changed to three character sets: Se

109The tables on the following pages show the differences between Character Set 1 and Set 2 from the All Characters Chart. The example below is fr

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.. 10Black BJ Cartridge BC-10This cartridge contains both a print head unit and replaceable black ink cartridge. This cartridge is more cost-effect

111LQ mode In LQ mode, your printer can select one of eight International Character Sets, one of ten code pages, and one of two character tables:

112The international character sets 8 to 13, and 64 can be selected only by using the escape code ESC R. EPSON character tablesTwo character table

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114Appendix CPrinter Command SummariesPrinter control codes are listed under each of the two printer control modes: BJ mode and LQ mode. Printer c

115BJ mode example This part shows that the decimal form the command to specify condensed text is 15 and the character form of the same command is

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.. 11Print mediaTo extend the capabilities of your printer, Canon offers several types of special print media.High Resolution Paper HR-101Use this

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125Appendix DOptions and SuppliesWhenever you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your Canon represent

126Paper and special mediaName Media Type SizesBubble Jet Paper LC-301 Plain Paper A4, LTRGlossy Photo Paper GP-201 Glossy Paper A4, LTRHigh Resol

127Appendix ESpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPrinting MethodBubble jet ink on-demandPaper HandlingAutomatic feedPrint SpeedBC-10 Black print s

128Line Feed Pitch (inch)BJ mode: 1/6, 1/8, n160, n/72, n/180, n/2 16, and n1360LQ mode: 1/6, 1/8, n/180, and n/360 (n: programmable)Printing Char

129Graphic Image PrintData format:Vertical 8, 24, and/or 48-dot formatResolution: Horizontal 60 dpiHorizontal 120 dpiHorizontal 180 dpiHorizontal

.. 12High Gloss Film HG-101The printer produces sharp and brilliant color output on this high grade gloss film. High Gloss Film is fully compatible

130Acoustic Noise Level45 dB or less in HQ mode (Approx. 43 dB in Fine mode) (Per ISO 9296) Operating EnvironmentTemperature: 5 ºC to 35 ºC (41 ºF

131Appendix FInterface SpecificationsParallel interfaceTo connect this printer with a computer via the parallel interface connector provided on th

.. 13Available optionsThe following options are available for use with this printer. For details, contact your local Canon Authorised Dealer or Can

.. 14Chapter 2Setting Up the PrinterThis chapter describes how to set up the BJC-50. It offers guidelines on finding a suitable location for the pr

.. 15 Do not install the printer near devices which contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. Do not subject the printer to strong physical sh

.. 16Operation panelAllows you to operate some functions.Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 connectorConnects the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 to the pr

.. 17Paper output slotEjects paper after it is printed. Place the printer on a flat clean surface with enough space to support printed sheets as th

..Table of Contents 3Chapter 1 Introduction 6How to use this manual6Conventions7Features and benefits 8Compact portable design 8Excellent print qu

.. 18POWER buttonPress to switch the printer on and off. You can also use the POWER button to start test prints by holding down the POWER button af

.. 19 Print head flushing. Press and hold down the RESUME button for over two seconds until the printer beeps three times then release to start pr

.. 203.Align the marks () on the battery pack and the printer, and insert the battery pack at a slight angle to align the connector slots on the ba

.. 21FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHEN STORING AND HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK:A battery pack is not charged when purchased. You must charge the battery p

.. 22Connecting the printer to your computerThis printer is equipped with two interfaces. In addition to a parallel interface, the printer also has

.. 233.Connect the large end of the BIFC-50 printer cable to the back of the computer. Turn the screws on both sides of the connector to fasten it

.. 24Follow this procedure to set up the printer for data transfer via the IrDA interface1.The printer IrDA interface is on the left side of the pr

.. 253.Make sure the computer is set up for IrDA operation.To use IrDA successfully, make sure the following conditions are satisfied: You must use

.. 26Attaching the AC adapter Read the following precautions before attaching the AC adapter.Use only the Universal AC Adapter AD-360U supplied wit

.. 27To connect the AC adapter1.Plug the connector end of the AC adapter into the power connector on the right side of the printer.2.Insert the AC

..ggpInstalling a printer driver for Windows 95/3.1 36Installing a printer driver for DOS applications 36Selecting a DOS printer driver from your soft

.. 282.To switch the printer on, press the POWER button.3.To switch the printer off, press the POWER buttonThe printer has an Auto Power Off featur

.. 29Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Use this cartridge for printing in black and white for draft output. When the BC-l0 is installed your output will pri

.. 30BJ Cartridge installation1.Make sure the AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is installed.2.Press the POWER button.When you switch th

.. 314.Remove the BJ Cartridge from its protective packaging.5.Remove the orange protective cap from the print head and then remove the orange prot

.. 32The illustration shows the installation of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e.7.Press down gently on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it sna

.. 33Always press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the home position. If you fail to press CARTRIDGE button and the cartridge h

.. 344.Slide the paper guide all the way to the right, and align the long side of the sheet with the left side of the feed slot. Slide the paper gu

.. 35The above sample was printed with the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. 35Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

.. 36Installing and using printer driversIn order to use the BJC-50, you must install the correct printer driver on your computer. This section exp

.. 37Here is a list of compatible printer drivers, listed in order of preference.Priority Printer Name Printer Control Mode Remark1 BJC-50 BJ or LQ

.. 4Nozzle Check Pattern49Font Sample 49Hexadecimal dump test 50Chapter 5Color Printing and Black-and-White Printing 51Switching between color prin

.. 38Chapter 3Paper HandlingThis chapter describes how to load plain paper and special media in the printer. To get the best performance from your

.. 39Special mediaSeveral special media have been designed for use with the BJC-50 and other Canon Bubble Jet printers. When you handle special med

.. 40The following envelopes cannot be used:Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and double flaps. Envelopes made with special coa

.. 41On the Paper tab, check the Paper Feed setting and make sure that it is set for Manual Feed. If this setting is set for Auto Feeder, click Man

.. 423.Select one sheet of the media you want to load and hold the print side up at the edge of the feed slot.You must determine the correct print

.. 43Name Media Type Print Side PurposeT-shirt TransferTR-201(TR-101 in the U.S.)T-shirt Transfer Side with green linesface down.Print on the sheet

.. 445. Insert the sheet straight into the printer until it stops. Hold the sheet until the printer roller grabs the sheet and feeds it partially i

.. 45Chapter 4Performing Test PrintsIn this chapter we will show you how to perform all the test prints with the operation panel. These test prints

.. 46In addition to starting the test prints, you can also use the POWER button to change the printer default settings.1.Press the POWER button to

.. 47Sample test printsDemonstrationProvides an attractive demonstration of the printer’s capabilities and describes some of the printer’s importan

..Cleaning the printer 78Before you start cleaning 78Cleaning inside and outside the printer 79Cleaning the print head 80Preparing the printer for tra

.. 48Printer settingsLists the current settings for the printer. If you are using the printer with DOS, this is a convenient way to check the setti

.. 49LQ Mode Ripple Pattern ShapeNozzle Check Pattern Prints a hatch pattern so you can check the performance of the print heads. If the print head

.. 50LQ Mode Font SampleHexadecimal dump testThis printer has a hexadecimal dump function which prints out in hexadecimal form all data sent from t

.. 51Chapter 5Color Printing and Black-and-White PrintingSwitching between colour printing and black-and-white printing Before switching between co

52Preparing your printerDepending on your printing needs, you may need to change the BJ Cartridge. To print in colour, install a Color BJ Cartridg

534.With the tip of your finger, lift up the tab on the corner of the BJ Cartridge then raise the cartridge and green print head unit out of the c

545.After removing the partially used BJ Cartridge, store it in the BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10 supplied with the printer. Turn the cover

557.If you are installing a new BJ Cartridge, remove the orange protective cap and orange protective tape from the BJ Cartridge. To avoid staining

569.Press down on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it snaps into the cartridge holder.10.Close the top cover.11.Wait about three seconds an

57Printing with a color BJ CartridgeThe benefits of color printingColor printing enables you to create documents that are easier to understand, pa

.. 5Appendix A Paper Specifications 99Paper size99Paper type99Paper weight99Printing area 100 Paper and special media 100 Envelopes 101Appendix B

58Film HG- 101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-201, or similar products. The printer will produce even more vivid colors with these media. When printing on

59Matching Colors displayed on your monitor with printoutsColors are displayed on a video monitor by mixing the colours red, green, and blue (the

60Adjustments made to the monitorIf you have high quality monitor capable of finely controlling the amount of light allocated to each component of

61Color and costPrinting in color costs more than printing in black ink only. To reduce the cost of color printing, follow these guidelines:When p

62Chapter 6Maintaining the PrinterThis chapter covers the care and maintenance of your Canon BJC-50 printer including instructions for transportin

631.Press the POWER button to switch the printer off.2.Attach the AC adapater cord to the right side of the printer and plug the other end of the

64Replacing the battery packFollow this procedure to replace the battery pack. You can replace the battery pack at any time. You may want to purch

656.Remove the new battery pack from its packaging.7.Insert the battery pack into the slot at a slight angle to match its connector slots to the p

66Replacing ink cartridgesIn this section we show you how to handle and replace the ink cartridges.Handling ink cartridgesBJ Cartridges and ink ca

67Examining the ink cartridgesThe Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e employs the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color and the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black.The Black BJ

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68Replacing an ink cartridgeReplace an ink cartridge when it runs out of ink. The frequency of changing the ink cartridges will vary according to

69DO NOT TOUCH THE INTERIOR OF THE CARTRIDGE HOLDER, THE BASE OF THE PRINTHEAD UNIT,THE PRINTHEAD,THE FILM CABLE, OR THE INK CARTRIDGE FILTERS WHE

705.Remove the orange protective cap from the new ink cartridge.Do not touch or insert anything into the filter on the ink cartridge. 70Downloa

716.Position the new ink cartridge so that its filter is on the bottom, and insert it as shown in the illustration below.7.Press down gently on th

728.Close the top cover.9.Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the home position and the printer starts cleaning the print he

73If the print head is overheated, it may not move to the centre immediately. Wait a few minutes for the print head to cool down. Never attempt to

743.Open the top cover.4.With the tip of your finger, lift up the green tab on the corner of the BJ Cartridge then raise the cartridge and green p

755.Place the BJ Cartridge with its ink cartridges in a BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10.6.To prevent the print head from drying out, close th

763.Press down gently on the high side of the Scanner Cartridge until it snaps in place.4.Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button

773.Open the top cover.4.With the tip of your finger, lift up the tab on the Scanner Cartridge then raise it out of the cartridge holder.5.Store t

.. 6Chapter 1Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-50 Bubble Jet Printer. We appreciate you choosing this printer to meet your printi

787.Insert the BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder diagonally so the points of the small triangle marks align (yellow-yellow, black-black).8.Pr

79Cleaning inside and outside the printer1.Open the top cover.2.Clean the platen. The platen, which holds the paper in position during ink transfe

803.Clean the underside of the top cover. Ink residues may collect in this area.Cleaning the print head You should start print head cleaning when

81Preparing the printer for travel or storageFollow the procedure below before you transport or store the printer.1.Press the POWER button to swit

827.If you are going to store the printer for a prolonged period (three months or more), remove the battery pack.You do not have to remove the bat

83Chapter 7TroubleshootingIf you experience problems during printing, first cheek your software application settings and make sure you have select

84Problem See PageOther Printing Problems Strange charactersPrint job halts before completionCharacters on the screen do not match printed charact

85CHARGE/ERROR lamp flashes and buzzer beeps once.The printer could not feed the paper or special media correctly. Hold the printer steady with on

86Clearing paper jams1.Gently pull the paper out of the printer with one hand while holding the printer in place with the other. You can pull the

87Operational problemsThis section describes solutions to various problems you may have with the operation of your printer. Each section contains

.. 7Chapter 6 Maintaining the PrinterExplains how to replace ink cartridges and BJ Cartridges, clean the print head and printer, and describes the

88POWER lamp comes on, but printer does not print1.Check the printer cable connection. You must use the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50 supplied with

89Paper does not eject after printingMost software applications instruct the printer to eject the last sheet after printing. However, occasionally

90Normal print sampleTo clean the print head1.If print quality deteriorates as described above, first clean the print head. Press and hold down th

91Printout is not clear1.Make sure that you are using a recommended media. (P42)2.Some copier paper has a right side and a wrong side. If the prin

92Color printing problemsThis section contains solutions for problems you may encounter when printing in color.Printer prints only in black-and-wh

93Colors print incorrectlyIf the colors in your printout do not match the colors on your screen, verify that you have selected the BJC-50 printer

94Other printing problemsThis section contains solutions for printer and printer driver problems.Strange charactersIf strange characters appear in

95Printing job halts before completion1.Open the printer driver.2.Check the port setting. If you are using Windows 95, go on to the next step.-or-

96Characters on the screen do not match printed charactersSpecial symbols and graphics codes may be mapped to different ASCII codes by different c

97Computer indicates a device time-out1.Make sure that the printer is on-line.2.Make sure that the printer’s printer cable is securely connected t