Canon FS 3.6 User Manual

BJC-250USER’SMANUALCanon

Using the Printer With WindowsThis Chapter describes how to use the printer with your windows applications. Itincludes:o Installing a printer drivero

Printing a DocumentThis product describes the general steps required for printing from various Windowsapplications. The exact steps for printing a doc

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Printer Setup Within Windows 95You can use the printer with all your Windows 95 applicationsOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95You

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

The Windows TabsThe BJ Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs from which you select you printing options and learn about your printer driv

This tab allows you to specify page orientation, paper size, and type of print media. (The printing options on this tab are the same for both Windows

ControlThis tab allows you to print test pages, turn off the printer, enable or disable the auto power on feature, and clean the print head. It also a

Specifying Your Printer OptionsBe sure to use your on-line help to find out about the settings available for each printing options.To move between the

Contents1 Introduction1.1 Supplies and Accessories 1.2 BJ Cartridges 1.2 Canon Specialty Papers 1.4 Getting Help From Canon 1.5 Servicing the Print

Using the Setup AnalyzerThe Setup Analyzer allows the printer driver to evaluate your choice of choice of printing settings. On the Setting tab, click

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

Printing Speed Versus ColorThe BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows can interpret and translate the full spectrum of colors, up to 16.7 million colors.

Other Ways to Improve Print Speed in WindowsTo improve print speed, you can try the following:Turn off the Print Manager in the Windows Control Panel

If you will be printing text in black only, choose a Color Selection of Black and White rather than Grayscale. Print draft documents in Monochrome rat

Paper HandlingThis chapter describes how to use the printer for all your printing operations. It includes:Selecting paper typesSetting the paper thick

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

Use Canon's popular T-Shirt Transfers TR-101 to create and personalize T-shirts, sweatshirts, aprons, tablecloths, napkins, tote bags, and anythi

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

Setting the Paper Thickness LeverTo ensure trouble-free paper handling, you'll want to set the paper thickness lever before loading paper.Set the

Fabric Sheets FS-101 3.21 Printing on Banner Paper 3.234 Maintaining the Printer4.1 Printer Guidelines 4.2 Cleaning the Printer 4.3 Printing the Te

Printer Setting for Various Print Media

Loading PaperYou can stack paper in the sheet feeder to load it automatically, or you can manually feed one sheet at a time through the manual feed sl

2Pull the Paper Support up until it stops.3For best results, fan the paper before loading it.Always fan a stack of paper along the edge that will Fan

4Align the edge of the paper with the right edge of the sheet feeder.Secure the stack with the paper guideSlide the stack of paper into the sheet feed

Manually Feeding PaperYou use the manual feed function when printing on heavier-weight print media (17 lb to 28 lb or 64 g/m² to 105 g/m²).1If you are

3Slide in the paper into the manual feed slot on the back of the printer until it stops inside the sheet feeder.Align the sheet with left edge of the

Printing on EnvelopesYou can stack up to 15 envelopes in the sheet feeder or you can manually feed envelopes one at a time.U.S. Commercial number 10 (

2Make sure the paper support is raised.3Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm surface and press down firmly on the edges to make the folds crisp.Pr

4Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it stops.Align the edge of the paper guide with the left edge of the stack of envelopes.Insert

Using Canon's Specialty PapersThis section provides guidelines for printing on Canon's Specialty Papers and describes special procedures for

Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet™Printer. We appreciate your choosing this printer

Uncurling Back Print FilmIf Back Print Film becomes curled, follow these steps to uncurl it:1Cover the non-glossy side of the film with a sheet of pla

High Resolution Paper HR-101Canon's High Resolution Paper HR-101 is designed for high quality printing. This paper is specially coated to produce

Printing on a Fabric Sheet1Make sure the paper thickness lever is to the right position.Make sure the paper support is extended.Setup the printer.2Ins

3In the Paper tab, select A4 for the Paper Size and select Fabric Sheet for the Print Media.In the graphics tab, select High for the Print Quality.Sta

Printing on Banner PaperFor best results, use Canon Banner Paper.To set up a print job on banner paper, you must decide on the number of sheets you ne

1Open the front cover. Use both hands to open the front cover.Set the paper thickness lever to the right.Close the front cover.Set the paper thickness

3Align the first sheet of paper with the right edge of the sheet feeder and slide it into the printer until it stops.Then adjust the paper guide to th

5Clear space in front of the paper output slot of the printer for at least one sheet.Make sure the paper exit area is clear.6Open the Windows applicat

Maintaining the PrinterThis chapter covers the care required for your printer. It includes:Printer guidelinesCleaning the printerPrinting the test pag

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

Supplies and AccessoriesYour BJC-250 Series printer supports excellent and unique print mediaoptions that will allow you to produce dazzling, professi

Cleaning the PrinterYour Printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the following maintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good op

Printing the Test PagesYou can print these test pages to check the operation of your printer and your print quality.Test AThis test prints a repeating

DemonstrationThis test prints a sample page describing the printer's features.

Nozzle TestUse this test print to check that each print head nozzle is operating properly.When the BC-05 Color BJ cartridge is installed, the pattern

Printing the Test Page From WindowsYou use the Test option on the Control tab in your BJC-250 Printer Driver for Windows to print a self test, demonst

Printing the Test Pages Using the Operator PanelTo print a test page, make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded.Press and hold the POWER

Cleaning the Print HeadYour printer is equipped with a print head cleaning function to ensure constant high quality printing.Cleaning the Print Head F

Cleaning the Print Head Using the Operator PanelIf you want to clean the print head from the operator panel, follow these steps:1Make sure the green P

BJ Cartridge GuidelinesYou can use these cartridges with the printer.BC-05 Color BJ CartridgeUse this cartridge for all your color printing needs.BC-0

BJ Cartridge MaintenanceThe most important thing you can do to extend the life of your printer and to ensure optimum print quality is to take care of

particular damage has been properly repaired.For optimum printing results, Canon recommend thatyou use only Canon BJ cartridgesYou can also purchase t

Replacing the BJ CartridgeThe following procedure describes how to replace the bc-05 Color BJ cartridge with the BC-02 Black BJ Cartridge. Follow the

3If you are replacing an old BJ cartridge, dispose of the old cartridge properly.If you are switching cartridges, you must store the cartridge you are

6Avoid touching the yellow mounting base on which you place the cartridge--especially the circuit board on the side of the mounting base and the film

Do not manually move the mechanism that houses the BJ cartridge. Attempting to move the BJ cartridge holder will damage the printer.Be sure there is n

Storing a BJ CartridgeWhenever you unwrap a BJ cartridge, you must either install it in the printer or store it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box to pr

3Press in on the storage box right below the tab.Then press down to lock the cover in place.Close the storage box.Whenever you remove a BJ cartridge f

Transporting the PrinterWhile the printer is small and compact, it is not a portable printer and need to take care when transporting it. The printers&

3Return the paper support and paper output tray to their original positions.Close the front cover.4Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer or

TroubleshootingDue to today's rapidly changing personal computer environment, we have placed troubleshooting information in a variety of places t

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

Canon Specialty PapersCanon manufactures numerous specialty papers, including:o Glossy Photo Paper GP-201o Banner Papero High Resolution Paper HR-101o

Clearing Paper JamsWhen a paper jam occurs, the POWER light turns orange and the printer goes off-line.1Press the POWER buttonTurn off the printer.2Ge

Technical NotesCompaq Presario 7170/7180Problem A [k prints at the top of the page when printing from Windows 95 on a Compaq Presario 7170/7180CauseCo

SolutionThis corrected configuration should provide correct output. CMOS value for LPT1 is Standard Bi-directional LPT.VXD v4.00.503 file size 35,487.

SolutionChange the Resource Setting of LPT1.Right Click on My ComputerSelect PropertiesSelect Device Manager TabDouble-click Ports (COM & LPT)Doub

SpecificationsPrinting Method BubbleJet ink on-demandPaper Handling Automatic FeedManual FeedSheet Feeder Capacity - Auto Feed OnlyMaximum thickness o

Automatic Feed 17 to 24 lb. (64 to 90 g/m²)Manual Feed 17 to 28 lb. (64 to 105 g/m²)Print SpeedBC-05 Standard Mode - 0.52 ppmHigh Quality Mode- 0.46

Printable Areas - EnvelopesThe shaded portion in the following figure shows the printing area for an envelope.

BJ CartridgesBC-05 Color BJ CartridgePrint head 16 nozzles for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow)Life Expectancy Approx 300 pages at 15% coverageBC -

Getting Help From CanonCanon Computer Systems, Inc. offers a full range of customer technical support optionsincluding*:o 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, toll

Servicing the PrinterThe Canon BJC-250 Series Color Bubble Jet Printers are designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. The