Canon BF-80 User Manual

BJC-80USER’SMANUALCanon

Servicing the PrinterThe Canon BJC-80 Color Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latesttechnology to provide trouble-free operation. The Warranty C

Using the IrDAWireless InterfaceThis printer is equipped with an IrDA 1.0 compatible infrared wirelesscommunication interface port. The IrDA interface

Software RequirementsTo use IrDA successfully, make sure the following conditions are satisfied:Use Windows 95Make sure the Microsoft IR Comm Driver (

Using the Printer With WindowsThis chapter describes how to use the printer with your Windows applications.It includes:Installing a printer driverPrin

Printing a DocumentThis procedure describes the general steps required for printing from variousWindows applications. The exact steps for printing a d

Printer Setup Within Windows 95You can use the printer with all your Windows 95 applications.Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95Yo

Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1You can use your printer with all your Windows 3.1 applications.Accessing the Printing OptionsYou can access the print

Details (Windows 95 only)This tab allows you to specify printer port settings, spool settings, andtime-out settings. (You see this tab when you open t

GraphicsThis tab allows you to specify print quality, color model, and print model.(The printing options on this tab are the same for both Windows 95

ControlThis tab allows you to print test pages, turn off the printer, enable ordisable the auto power feature, and clean the print head. It also allow

Recommended Graphics SettingsYou can select the following printing options from the Graphics tab to achievethe specified results:1 of 2 4/24/98 3:01 P

Driver settingsTo achieve Print quality Color model ResultsFastest B&W outputpossibleDraft180 x 180 dpiMonochrome Uses less ink. Output quality i

Contents1IntroductionSupplies and AccessoriesBJ Cartridges and BJ TanksCanon Specialty PapersColor Image Scanner CartridgePortable Kit, Battery Pack,

Using the Setup AnalyzerThe Setup Analyzer allows the printer driver to evaluate your choice of printingsettings. On the Setting tab, click on the gre

Using Cartridge DetectionUse Cartridge Detection if you want the driver to alert you when the installedBJ cartridge is not the correct choice to use w

For Quick Color PrintingIn the BJ Printer Driver for Windows, choose the following settings. Theseselections allow the printer driver to interpret and

Other Ways to Improve Print Speed in WindowsTo improve printing speed, you cna try the following:Turn off the Print Manager in the Windows Control Pan

Use primary colors when printing presentation graphics.Use black, cyan, yellow, magenta, blue, green, and red when possible. Thecomputer will need to

Paper HandlingThis chapter describes how to use the printer for all your printing operations. Itincludes:Selecting paper typesLoading paperPrinting on

Selecting Paper TypesOne of the most important things you can do to assure the best possibleperformance of your Bubble Jet printer is to select the co

Bubble Jet Paper (water resistant)The Canon bubble Jet Paper LC-301 has been developed for high qualityprinting with minimal or no smering or running

Paper GuidelinesWhen selecting or loading paper, please remember the following:Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can causep

.Automatically Feeding Paper1Make sure thepaper supportis open.The paper support helps keep paper straight and limits the possibility of jams.Make sur

Printing on EnvelopesUsing Canon's Specialty PapersSpecialty Paper Guidelines4Maintaining the PrinterPrinter GuidelinesCleaning the PrinterPrinti

3Slide thestack of sheetfeeder until itstops.Align the edge of the paper with the right edge of paper into the the sheet feeder.Do not force the paper

4Adjust the paperguide to the stackof paper.This keeps the paper feeding straight into the printer and reduces skewing.Be sure there is no gap between

Auto Feed GuidelinesWhen automatically feeding stacks of paper, follow these guidelines:Do not open the front cover while printing. This may cause pap

Printing on EnvelopesYou can stack up to five envelopes in the sheet feeder.U.S. Commercial number 10 (COM10) envelopes and European DL envelopesare r

2Prepare theenvelopes.Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm surface and envelopes. press down firmly on theedges to make the folds crisp.Press arou

4Adjust the paperguide to the stackof envelopes.5Start your printoperations.Make sure the printer is on-line. Using Canon's Specialty PapersThis

each sheet after it is delivered. Do not allow film sheets to stack up. 2 of 2 4/24/98 3:06 PM

Let the printed sheets of film or paper dry completely before storing them.Paper type Drying timeCanon Glossy Photo Paper GP-21010 minutesCanon Fabric

Maintaining the PrinterThis chapter covers the care and maintenance required for your printer. Itincludes:Printer guidelinesCleaning the printerPrinti

Printer GuidelinesFollow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer and harm to you orothers:Set the printer on a stable surface. Do not use an

7TroubleshootingIdentifying Your Printer ProblemGeneral ProblemsClearing Paper JamsAppendix A SpecificationsAppendix B Using the IrDA Wireless Interfa

Cleaning the PrinterYour printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the followingmaintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good ope

3Clean the platenarea.Use a soft, dry cloth.Feed a blank sheet of paper through the printer. 4Clean the exterior of theprinter.Use a soft, dry cloth.C

Printing the Test PagesYou can verify the print quality of your printer by printing any of several testpages.Test AThis test prints a repeating patter

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Starting the Test Pages From the Operator PanelTo print any of the test patterns, make sure the printer is turned off and paper isloaded in the sheet

Cleaning the Print Head From WindowsIf you are using Windows, you can execute the quick cleaning procedure fromthe Control tab of the printer driver.

BJ Cartridge GuidelinesYou can use these BJ cartridges and BJ tanks with the printer.BJ cartridges contain the Bubble Jet print head and BJ tank, whil

SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage BoxStores one BJ cartridge. One box comes with theprinter. 2 of 2 4/24/98 3:10 PM

You can use either the BC-11e or BC-10 BJ Cartridge with the printer. TheBC-11e Color BJ Cartridge contains both color (cyan, magenta, yellow) andblac

Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing the best results for output onBubble Jet printers than any other organization

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-80 Color Bubble JetPrinter. We appreciate our choosing this printer to meet your printin

Hold the BJ cartridge on the sides only. Do not touch the silver plate or circuit area on theprint head unit of the BJ cartridge. The metal area may b

Switching the BJ CartridgesFollow these instructions to change cartridges when you want to switch fromcolor printing to high-speed black printing (or

Open the frontcover.Gently press and pull the cover toward you. 2 of 2 4/24/98 3:11 PM

3Remove the BJcartridge.Press the green tab on the front left edge of the BJ Cartridge cartridge holder.This releases the BJ cartridge.Lift the entire

Store the BJcartridge.When switching cartridges, you must store the cartridge you are not using in theInk Cartridge Box.If you are replacing an old BJ

5Unpack the BJcartridge.If installing a new BJ cartridge, take it out of its protectivepackaging.Peel off the protective foil, and lift the cartridge

Remove theprotective materialfrom the BJcartridge.Lift off the orange cap from the print head.Then remove the orange tape. 2 of 2 4/24/98 3:11 PM

8Press down on theleft side of the BJcartridge. The BJ cartridge snaps into place. 9Close the frontcover.Lift up and gently press the cover into place

8Press down on theleft side of the BJcartridge. The BJ cartridge snaps into place. 9Close the frontcover.Lift up and gently press the cover into place

Replacing a BJ TankIf you perform a print operation correctly but the output is missing one or morecolors, a BJ tank may be out of ink. Perform the pr

Supplies and AccessoriesYour BJC-80 printer supports excellent and unique print media options that willallow you to produce dazzling, professional, an

Do not touch the interior of the cartridge holder, the base of the print head unit, the print head, the filmcable, or the BJ tank's filter when c

Take the new BJtank out of its bag.O Then remove the orange protection cap.2 of 2 4/24/98 3:12 PM

4Carefully slide thethe empty slot onthe BJ cartridge.Insert the BJ tank so the points of the small triangular guide new BJ tank into marksmatch. 51 o

Press down on theleft side of the BJtank until it snapsinto place.2 of 2 4/24/98 3:12 PM

6Make sure the BJtank is correctlyseated in itsrespective slot.If you are replacing both BJ tanks in the BC-11e Color BJ, repeat steps 2 through 5 for

2Carefully set the BJcartridge in thebox.You must insert the cartridge correctly or the storage box will not close.The orange protective cap must be r

Traveling With the Printer Before transporting the printer, follow these steps to protect the printmechanism:1Turn off thepower.Make sure the printer

Follow these additional guidelines:If you are traveling to another country, make sure the AC adaptermatches the power requirements of that country. (T

Storing the PrinterWhen storing the printer, observe the following precautions to protect the printmechanism:Turn off the power. This secures the prin

Installing and Using the Battery PackThis chapter describes how to install and use the battery pack that comes withthe Canon Portable Kit NK-300. You

Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing thebest results for output on Bubble Jet printers than any other organization

Recharge the battery pack only when it is fully discharged. Charging itbefore it is fully discharged reduces the battery capacity.Remove the battery p

From the BackAttaching the Battery Case to the PrinterMake sure the printer is turned off and close the paper support. Then removethe AC adapter and t

2Connect the batterycase the printer.Make sure the battery and interface cable compartments are to facing up.Fit the power connector on the battery ca

4Insert thebattery pack.The battery pack fits into the battery pack compartment.The tab on the upper right side of the battery fits into the slot on t

Turn thePrinter over.Set the printer in the upright position. 2 of 2 4/24/98 3:14 PM

Charging the Battery PackTo charge the battery pack, you attach the AC adapter to the battery case.When the AC adapter is connected, the battery pack

Plug in theAC adapter.Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.The CHARGE light blinks as the battery pack charges. When the bat

Using the Printer With the Battery PackTo print using the battery pack, you must disconnect the AC adapter from thebattery case. If the AC adapter is

Close theinterface cover.2 of 2 4/24/98 3:14 PM

3Open the papersupport.This turns on the battery switch so the printer can receive power from thebattery pack. You can now start your print operations

Color Image Scanner CartridgeThis option instantly turns your printer into a high-quality, color sheet fedscanner. All you have to do is replace the B

printing stops. Any data that has not printed is lost. Press the POWER buttonto turn off the printer.To continue printing, make sure the printer is tu

Discharging the Battery PackIt’s a good idea to let the battery pack completely discharge before you chargeit. This will optimize the charge capacity

You can use the printer while the battery pack is discharging.2 of 2 4/24/98 3:15 PM

Removing a Battery PackMake sure you have completed your current printing job as removing the battery pack erasesall data in the printer’s memory.Turn

Removing a Battery CaseMake sure you the printer is turned off and the paper support is closed.Make sure the AC adapter and the parallel interface cab

Installing the Color ImageScanner CartridgeThe printer can be converted to a color image scanner by installing the optionalIS-12 Color Image Scanner C

Remove theBJ cartridge.With the tip of your finger, life up the green tab on the corner of the BJ cartridgethen raise the entire cartridge unit out of

3Store the BJcartridge.Place the BJ cartridge in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Installing the Scanner Cartridge1Unpack thescanner cartridge.Remove the

Insert thescannercartridge.With the label on the scanner cartridge facing up, insert it into the cartridgeholder diagonally so the points of the small

3Secure the scannercartridge.Press down gently on the left side of the scanner cartridge until it snaps into place. 4Complete theproceduresPress the C

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1Start the procedure.Make sure the printer is on.Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the center.Open the front cover. 2 of 2 4/2

2Lift up thecartridge.Lift up the tab on the left side of the scanner cartridge then raise it out of thecartridge holder. 3Store the scannercartridge.

TroubleshootingDue to today’s rapidly changing personal computer environment, we haveplaced troubleshooting information in a variety of places to ensu

General ProblemsThe most basic problems you may encounter are "the printer does not print" and"your print quality is not satisfactory.&

Clearing Paper JamsWhen a paper jam occurs, remove the stack of paper from the paper support.1Remove the jammedpaper.Gently pull the paper out with on

2Remove any tornpaper.If the paper tears off inside the printer, turn off the printer.Open the front cover and carefully remove the remaining paper.Ta

SpecificationsPrinting MethodBubble Jet ink on-demandPaper HandlingAutomatic FeedSheet Feeder CapacityMaximum thickness of stacked paper: 0.12 inches

Paper Weight17 to 38 lb. (64 to 105 g/m²) with automatic feedPrint SpeedBC-11e Color BJ Cartridge Up to 2 ppm at 15% coverageBC-10 Black BJ cartridgeU

Printable Area -- EnvelopesThe shaded portion in the following figure shows the printing area for a COM10envelope. The table lists the minimum margi

Acoustic Noise Level per ISO 9296Under 45 db (A)InterfaceIEEE 1284-compatible parallellBuilt-in IrDAOperating EnvironmentTemperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C