Canon BJC-8200 User Manual

BJC-8200USERMANUALCanon

About your guidesWith the BJC-8200 you are provided with three guides, in addition to the on-line Help in the printerdriver. Read the “Quick Start Gui

9About your guidesRefer to the Reference Guides on the CD-ROM for full descriptions ofthe printer features and how to use the printer. Two guides arep

Printing101Is everything ready?Before you begin, make sure that you have everything that you need.Make sure that you have read the Quick Start Guide a

Printing photographsThe BJC-8200 is designed to reproduce the highest quality reproduction of color in photographicimages, and in order to achieve thi

12WindowsFollow this procedure to print a photograph.Set the media in the printer.• The procedure to set the media may differ dependingon the media yo

PrintingPrinting photographs13Click the Properties button.• The Printer Properties dialog box opens.Click the SuperPhoto for the Print Mode and select

14MacintoshWhen you want to print image data, follow the instructions below.Set the media in the printer.• The procedure to set the media may differ d

PrintingAbout your guides15Click the (Photo) icon for the Print Mode.Select the Media Type for your print job.Click the Print button.• The image begi

16Using the Scanner CartridgeYour printer can also perform as a scanner. To convert the printer to scanner, install the optionalColor Image Scanner Ca

17Using the Scanner CartridgePrintingSummary of the scanning proceduresHere is a brief summary of the general steps required to convert the printer in

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18The Scanner Cartridge is installed after removing the BJ Print Head.Switch on the printer and open the front cover.• The BJ Print Head moves to the

The first time that you use the scanner, you must perform white level calibration with the whitecalibration sheet provided with the Scanner Cartridge.

Now you are ready to use the Scanner Cartridge installed in the printer to scan the originalphotograph.Click the Capture Photo button.Set the original

PrintingUsing the Scanner Cartridge21You can select a portion of the scanned image, name it, and save to a file.Select the portion of the scanned imag

22Set the media in the printer.• For details about loading paper in the sheet feeder,see Chapter 3.Start the print job.1 Click the Print button.2 Clic

Printing23Using the Scanner CartridgeMacintoshThe first time that you use the scanner, you must perform white level calibration with whitecalibration

24Now you are ready to use the Scanner Cartridge installed in the printer to scan the originalphotograph.Click the Menu button and select Settings fro

PrintingUsing the Scanner Cartridge25You can select a portion of the scanned image, name it, and save to a file.Select the portion of the scanned imag

26Install the BJ Print Head.1 Install the BJ Print Head in the BJ Print Head holder where youremoved the Scanner Cartridge.2 Lower the lock lever to l

PrintingPrinting a photograph from a digital camera27Printing a photograph from a digitalcameraThis section describes how to print a photograph taken

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28• For details about loading paper in the printer, see Chapter 3.ReferenceUse the software application provided with the digital camera to capture th

PrintingPrinting a photograph from a digital camera29MacintoshIn order to print a photograph taken with a digital camera at the best possible quality,

Using the Printer Driver302This chapter describes the printer driver options which are available for setting up a variety of printjobs. We will show y

31Using the Printer DriverUsing the Printer DriverWindowsFollow this procedure to open the printer driver. In this example we will show you how to ope

32Selecting the printer driver options22In the printer driver you can select various options set the paper size, select the media type, set thescale f

Using the Printer Driver33Choosing a print mode33This step describes the print modes that are available for selection based on the content of the file

34You can also select a page size other than the size selected for you after selecting the printmode.If you do not change the settings, the page size

Using the Printer Driver35Using the Printer DriverMacintoshHere we will show you how to open the printer driver with Simple Text provided with Macinto

36In the printer driver you can select various options to set the paper size, select the media type,set the scale for enlargement or reduction of the

Using the Printer Driver37Using the Printer DriverSelecting a print mode33The palette provides selections for a variety of print jobs. Just click the

2Using the Printer SafelyRead and follow all of these cautions and warnings to ensure the safe use of the printer. To avoidthe hazards of fire, person

You can also select a paper size other than the size selected for you after selecting the PrintMode.From the File menu, select Page Setup to open theP

For general printingLoading Paper and Special Print Media393This chapter describes the media that you can use with the printer and how to load it. To

40Canon media for quality image printingPhoto Paper Pro PR-101Thick paper coated with a glossy surface, ideal for reproducing the natural colorof phot

Loading Paper and Special Print Media41Loading Paper and Special Print MediaPaper thicknessHere are some important points to keep in mind when selecti

42Setting media correctlyFollow the instructions below to load the paper in the printer.• For details about loading Transparencies (OHP film), T-Shirt

Loading Paper and Special Print Media43Loading Paper and Special Print MediaRaise the paper thickness lever to the mark.Raise the paper rest, lower a

44Raise the paper thickness lever to the mark.Raise the paper rest, lower and pull out the paper outputtray.Slide the paper guide completely to the l

Loading Paper and Special Print Media45Loading Paper and Special Print MediaLoading Glossy Photo Paper GP - 301Raise the paper thickness lever to the

46Raise the paper thickness lever to the mark.Raise the paper rest, lower and pull out the paper outputtray.Slide the paper guide completely to the l

Loading Paper and Special Print Media47Loading Paper and Special Print MediaLower the paper thickness lever to the mark.Lower and pull out the paper

3About your guidesCleaning the printerUse only a slightly damp cloth to clean theprinter. Never use flammable solvents likealcohol, benzene, thinner,

48Other media for creative printingIn addition to the paper and special media described in previous sections, the following specialmedia are available

49TroubleshootingTroubleshootingTroubleshooting4Refer to this section if you experience problems with the printer. This chapter provides solutions for

Cannot install the printerdriver or the scanner driverCheck the following items if you cannot install the printer driver or thescanner driver. If you

Printer prints meaningless characters and symbolsTroubleshootingPrinter prints meaninglesscharacters and symbolsCheck the items below if the printer p

The BJ Backgrounder dialog box is displayed on the screen while printing data is being sent tothe printer. Follow this procedure to cancel the print j

Printing on a Thick PaperTroubleshooting53Printing on thick paperWhen you print on thick paper, feed manually from the manual feed slot inthe back of

Paper JamsFollow the procedure below to clear a paper jam.Remove the paper from the sheet feeder.Pull the jammed sheet slowly out of the feed slot or

Paper JamsTroubleshooting55Pull the jammed sheet slowly out of the manual feed slotor the paper output slot, whichever is easier.• If the paper tears

Low ink alertWhen the ink supply becomes low in an ink tank, Windows displays a lowink alert with the BJ Status Monitor and Macintosh displays the low

Printer beeps and it does not printTroubleshooting57Printer beeps and it doesnot printWhen an error occurs, the POWER/ERROR lamp will light or flash o

Always carry the printer with both handsgripping both ends of the printer.To avoid dropping the printer andcausing injury, always carry itcarefully wh

The BJ Status Monitor opens and displays a message when an error occurs.• The BJ Status Monitor uses graphics and messages to display information abou

Error message appearsTroubleshooting59If the error messages below are displayed and printing halts, this indicates a problem in yoursystem, so check t

Open the printer driver, select the Print Modeon the Main sheet, and click the Advancedbutton.Drag the Print Quality slide bar to the Finesetting.2.1.

Open the printer driver and click theAdvanced button on the Main tab.On the Quality sheet, click and check on thePhoto Optimizer box.2.1.Printing qua

Aligning the print headIf the printed image appears blurred or uneven, aligning the print head could solve the problem.To align the print head correct

TroubleshootingPrinting quality is unsatisfactory63WindowsMake sure that the printer is switched on, raise the paperthickness lever to the mark, and

Make sure that the printer is switched on, raise the paperthickness lever to the mark, and set one sheet ofHigh Resolution Paper in the sheet feeder

Printing quality is unsatisfactoryTroubleshooting465• Click the up or down-arrow in the spinboxes to select anumber. Horizontal AlignmentFor (A)~(E) s

Open the printer driver and click theAdvanced button on the Main tab.Click the Color tab and click the Color Adjustmentcheck box to enable the Color B

A printout is unclear, fadedTroubleshooting67A printout is unclear, fadedThe following conditions could cause unclear or faded printing. Printed outpu

BJ Print Head and ink tanksFor safety always store BJ Print Head and inktanks out of the reach of small children.If a child accidentally licks oringes

Make sure that the printer is switched on, then load asheet of plain paper into the Sheet Feeder.•Loading plain paper or High Resolution Paper HR-101(

A printout is unclear, fadedTroubleshooting69Make sure the printer is switched on, then load a sheetof plain paper in the printer.• Loading plain pape

Make sure the printer is switched on.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and clickPrinters.Right-click the Canon BJC-8200 icon and selectProper

TroubleshootingA printout is unclear, faded71Make sure that the printer is switched ON.In the software application, from the File menu, selectPage Set

Make sure the printer is switched on.Click the Start button, point to Settings, and clickPrinters.Right-click the Canon BJC-8200 icon and selectProper

A printout is unclear, fadedTroubleshooting73Make sure the printer is switched on.In the software application, from the File menu, selectPage Setup.•

When an ink tank runs out of ink, follow this procedure to replace the ink tank.Make sure the printer is switched on then open the frontcover.•The BJ

Color is strangeTroubleshooting75Color is strangeInserting an ink tank in the wrong slot of the BJ Print Head will causecolors to print incorrectly.Ch

Scanner Cartridge doesnot operate correctlyIf the Scanner Cartridge does not operate after it is installed, follow theprocedure below to correct the p

Replacing the BJ Print HeadTroubleshooting77Replacing the BJ PrintHeadAfter cleaning and deep cleaning the print head, and replacing empty inktanks, i

Table of ContentsUsing the Printer Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2About your guides . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Insert the BJ Print Head into the BJ Print Head holder.Lower the lock lever until you hear it lock.Install the ink tanks in the new BJ Print Head.• Yo

79AppendicesSpecifications●BJC-8200 PrinterPrinting methodPrinting resolutionPrint speed (Printing Canon standard pattern)Print directionPrint widthRe

Sheetfed Scanner (Band method)CCD3-Color LED (RGB)600 x 600 dpi, 300 x 300 dpi, 200 x 200 dpi, 150 x 150 dpi, 75 x 75 dpi208.2 mm (8.2 in.)10.8 mm (0.

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● ComputerIBM compatible PC capable of running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT 4.0, with a 36-pin parallel port connection or USB connection.Apple

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7Chapter 4 TroubleshootingCannot install the printer driver or the scanner driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Printer prints meaningless character