Canon BJC-55 Specifications

10Introduction Trademarks Canon, BCI, BJ, BJC and Bubble Jet are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon Inc. Print Planet is a ser

100Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Select Properties from the File menu. Or, right-click on the Canon

101Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE Selecting the Print Mode The following default Print Mode settings are available:This Print Mode selects s

102Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CESelecting the Print Mode Specifying the Print Mode In the Main tab of the printer Properties dialog box,

103Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CESelecting the Print Mode Make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are correct for the BJ cart

104Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CESelecting the Print Mode Adjusting and Saving Print Mode Settings If you change any of the default setti

105Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CESelecting the Print Mode To save a new print mode After changing the setting(s), right-click the User-modifie

106Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CESelecting the Print Mode Click the Title box and enter a name for the Print Mode settings.Click the Save but

107Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE Changing the Page Size You usually select the page size with a setting in your software application.The firs

108Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEChanging the Page Size If the Page Size setting is not the same as the setting in the software application,

109Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE Using Online Help When you want to learn about a particular topic, the online help function provides the ne

11Introduction FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10196This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

110Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing Online Help Finding Information on an Operation Procedure Click the Help button on the lower right

111Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing Online Help Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box After specifying the necessary print setting

112Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE Windows Printer Driver Features The printer Properties dialog box has four tabs with buttons and check boxe

113Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Current Settings Displays the currently selected icon.If you change any sett

114Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Illustrated guideline The (A) graphic displays the current selections for th

115Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Page Layout Tab Page Size Usually the Page Size is set with the software

116Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Printing Type Click the appropriate radio button to select how you want to l

117Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Background Printing Allows printing jobs to execute in the background while

118Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Duplex Printing Selects whether each sheet is printed on both sides (front a

119Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Printer setup Click this box to conduct printer setup while the print durin

12IntroductionCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC

120Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features On the Page Layout tab, click the Duplex Printing box.For the binding method

121Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Printing Type Settings You make the Printing Type settings on the Page L

122Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Scaled Printing Scaled Printing allows you to automatically enlarge or reduc

123Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesPage Layout PrintingUse Page Layout Printing to print two or four pages at red

124Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesPage Order Select the order in which you want the pages to print on the sheet.

125Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesInsert blank page Determines how pages are arranged.None All pages printed in

126Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesPoster PrintingPoster Printing allows you to print an original enlarged to pri

127Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesImage divisions Click the radio button to select the number of pages for the i

128Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Stamp/Background TabA selection of default stamps (IMPORTANT, CONFIDENTIAL,

129Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesClick this button to adjust the settings of the selected stamp or to create a

13Introduction Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Do not attempt t

130Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Using the Stamp Settings Properties Dialog BoxClick the Define Stamp button

131Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Using the Background Settings Properties Dialog BoxClick the Select Backgro

132Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Maintenance TabUse the Maintenance tab to perform routine tasks like cleani

133Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesDeep cleaning the print heads consumes ink. Deep clean the print heads only af

134Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesChange BJ Cartridge Click the appropriate button when you need to replace a BJ

135Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesOpens the Custom Setting dialog box.Click the check box to turn on the low-ink

136Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver Features Print Mode Properties Dialog BoxYou open the Print Mode Properties dialog b

137Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesPaper Feed Make sure the paper feed method is set to Manual Feed.Print Quality

138Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesHalftoning Select one of the four methods to create mid-range color tones for

139Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesWhole Page Allows you to adjust multiple graphic images on the document page.

14IntroductionSafety Precautions Printer Location The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation. To avoid causing

140Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesSpecial Effects tabSimulate Illustration Enabling this feature converts a 256-

141Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesTip: You can turn on Simulate Illustration feature and then select one of the

142Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesColor tabColor Adjustment Click the check box to enable all the Color Balance

143Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesTip:• This check box appears only when the printer driver has been installed f

144Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesColor Balance Drag the buttons on the slide bars to the left or right, or clic

145Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesBrightness Adjusts the contrast between intermediate tones that fall between w

146Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesMove icon buttons Allow you to change the order of appearance of the print mod

147Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEWindows Printer Driver FeaturesClick this button to save all the tab settings (Quality, Special Effects, Colo

148Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Background MonitorThe BJ Background Monitor allows you to monitor the progress of document print

149Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Background MonitorThe BJ Background Monitor opens and displays the names of the documents queued

15IntroductionSafety Precautions Power Outlet and Power Cord The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessib

150Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Background Monitor Changing the Print Order in the BJ Background Monitor• The print job that i

151Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Background MonitorWhen you release the mouse button, the document will be in the new position.

152Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Background MonitorFrom the Edit menu, select Delete.A message asks you to confirm that you want t

153Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Background Monitor Closing the BJ Background MonitorFrom the File menu, select Quit.The BJ Bac

154Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ BackgrounderWhile the BJ Backgrounder is displayed on the screen, you can use it to cancel or pa

155Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Backgrounder Pausing a Print Job With the BJ BackgrounderClick the Pause button on the BJ Back

156Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status MonitorThe BJ Printer Status Monitor displays the status of the current print job

157Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status MonitorClick the button for “Enable bi-directional support for this printer” to e

158Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status Monitor Viewing the BJ Printer Status MonitorThe BJ Printer Status Monitor open

159Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status Monitor• To open the BJ Printer Status Monitor when a print job is not executing,

16IntroductionSafety Precautions To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not knot the power cord or wrap it around itself.To avoid damaging th

160Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status Monitor Handling Errors With the BJ Printer Status MonitorIf the printer runs o

161Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status MonitorClick the Guide tab to display a solution for the problem.If the Next butt

162Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status Monitor Setting the BJ Printer Status Monitor Display for Every Print JobIf you

163Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEUsing the BJ Printer Status MonitorClick the Ink Information tab to display more details about the BJ tanks.F

164Printing With Windows 2000Printing With Windows 2000Printer Driver BasicsOpening the Printer Properties Dialog BoxSetting Up the Printer DriverUsin

165Printing With Windows 2000Printer Driver BasicsThe printer driver is a program that converts text or image files you have created with an applicatio

166Printing With Windows 2000Opening the Printer Properties Dialog BoxTo specify the print settings or use maintenance functions such as print head cl

167Printing With Windows 2000Opening the Printer Properties Dialog BoxIf another printer name is displayed, click the down-arrow and then select Canon

168Printing With Windows 2000Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Directly From the Start MenuTo specify print settings that are common to all

169Printing With Windows 2000Setting Up the Printer DriverBefore you start a print job, open the Canon BJC-55 Properties or Canon BJC-55 Printing Pref

17IntroductionSafety Precautions Cleaning the Printer Use only a damp, clean cloth to clean the surfaces of the printer. The electrical contacts

170Printing With Windows 2000Using the Print AdvisorThe Print Advisor wizard takes you through a simple step-by-step question-and-answer sequence to fi

171Printing With Windows 2000Using the TabsYou can specify printer driver settings manually with the different tabs in the Printer Properties dialog b

172Printing With Windows 2000Using the TabsClick the down-arrow in the BJ Cartridge box and select the appropriate cartridge specification from the dro

173Printing With Windows 2000Using the Tabs Setting the Page SizeSet the page size you want to use from within your application before printing.Also

174Printing With Windows 2000Using the Tabs Changing the page size Click the Page Setup tab.Click the down-arrow in the Page Size box, then select t

175Printing With Windows 2000Using the Tabs Confirming the Paper Source You can set the Paper Source on the Main tab. The BJC-55 supports Manual F

176Printing With Windows 2000 Using Online Help To find out about a particular topic, use the online help function to display information on your comp

177Printing With Windows 2000Using Online Help Getting Information on an Operation Procedure Click Help at the bottom right of the Canon BJC-55 P

178Printing With Windows 2000 Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box After specifying the necessary print settings, close the Canon BJC-55 Propert

179Printing With Windows 2000Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click OK.The print settings are applied and the dialog box closes.• If you do

18IntroductionSafety Precautions General Warnings There are high voltage points inside the printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not at

180Printing With Windows 2000 Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Main Tab BJ Cartridge Specify the type of BJ cartridge installed in the print

181Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Don’t Print in Color Click this box to print a color document in grayscale. Media

182Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Page Setup Tab Scaled Printing Click this box to enable scaled printing. Prin

183Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Scaling Click this box to scale your print job. Then enter the percentage of enlar

184Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Effects Tab Simulate Illustration Click here to make a photographic image look

185Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Monochrome Effects Click here to print the document as a single color. Choose one

186Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Profiles Tab Printing Profiles Lists the names of all printing profiles availabl

187Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Description Describes the Printing Profiles list. You entered this description when

188Printing With Windows 2000Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features Maintenance Tab Cleaning Click the left button to clean the print head. Click

189Printing With Windows 2000 Making the Most of the Printer Driver Printing Enlarged and Reduced Documents (Scaled Printing) The Scaled Printing

19IntroductionSafety Precautions To avoid damage to the printer from objects falling into it, resulting in a fire or electrical shock, do not place an

190Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Confirm the layout of the printout in the graphic and click OK.To change back to th

191Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Scaling to order Use this method to apply a specific scaling factor even though you

192Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Confirm the layout of the printout in the graphic and click OK.To change the scalin

193Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Printing a Banner You can print banners by loading special banner paper in the

194Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Optimizing Images Low-resolution images, such as web-page graphics downloaded

195Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Changing the Print Quality/Halftoning If your printouts are not satisfactory,

196Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer Driver Set Print Quality and Halftoning the way you want. Print Quality To improve the pr

197Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer DriverClick OK.The Printer Properties dialog box closes.Depending on the BJ Cartridge and

198Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer DriverSelect Manual for Color Adjustment and click the Set… button.The Manual Color Adjust

199Printing With Windows 2000Making the Most of the Printer DriverEnable ICM Check this box to turn on the Image Color Management function built into

2Contents Contents Introduction WelcomeHow to Use This ManualCopyrightDisclaimerTrademarksFCC RegulationsCanadian Radio Interference Regulations Safe

20IntroductionSafety Precautions Do not heat the battery nor attempt to incinerate it. Do not use or store the battery near an open flame or other hig

200Printing With Windows 2000Using Maintenance FunctionsWith the printer driver’s Maintenance tab, you can access various functions that affect how yo

201Printing With Windows 2000Using Maintenance FunctionsNormal print head cleaningOpen the Canon BJC-55 Properties or Canon BJC-55 Printing Preference

202Printing With Windows 2000Using Maintenance FunctionsAlways execute normal print head cleaning first. Only when the normal print head cleaning does

203Printing With Windows 2000Using Maintenance Functions Changing the BJ CartridgeOpen the Canon BJC-55 Properties or Canon BJC-55 Printing Preferen

204Printing With Windows 2000Using Maintenance FunctionsSetting the Auto-Power featureOpen the Canon BJC-55 Properties or Canon BJC-55 Printing Prefer

205Printing With MacintoshPrinting With MacintoshOverview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer DriverSelecting the Printer Driver in ChooserOpening

206Printing With MacintoshOverview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer DriverAfter you have created a document with your software application and y

207Printing With MacintoshOverview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer DriverAfter you select the printer driver, you do not need to select it agai

208Printing With MacintoshOverview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer DriverClick the print mode icon appropriate for the print job.In the softwar

209Printing With MacintoshOverview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer DriverStart the print job.Click the Print button to start the print job.The

21IntroductionSafety Precautions Do not attempt to connect the battery to an external power source, such as a home power outlet or a cigarette lighte

210Printing With MacintoshSelecting the Printer Driver in ChooserBefore you can execute a print job, go to the Apple menu and select Chooser. Make sur

211Printing With MacintoshSelecting the Printer Driver in ChooserIf the BJC-55 icon is not displayed, check the printer and make sure that it is turne

212Printing With MacintoshSelecting the Printer Driver in ChooserClick the Close box to close the Chooser and save the selection. Turning On Backgro

213Printing With MacintoshOpening the Macintosh Printer DriverUse the printer driver screens to select the paper size and other important options for

214Printing With MacintoshOpening the Macintosh Printer Driver Opening the Page Setup Dialog BoxIn the software application, open the File menu and

215Printing With MacintoshOpening the Macintosh Printer Driver Opening the Print Dialog BoxIn the software application, open the File menu and selec

216Printing With MacintoshUsing Balloon HelpIf you want more information about an option displayed in a dialog box, turn on Balloon Help. With Balloon

217Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Page Setup Dialog BoxPaper Size Click this option and from the pop-up menu select a pape

218Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesPreview area Graphically displays the print area and orientation of the document, relative

219Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Custom Dialog BoxClick the Paper Size item and select Custom1, Custom2, or Custom3 to en

22IntroductionSafety Precautions At any time if you notice that the battery is leaking or emitting smoke or noxious odors, or if the battery case is

220Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesClick this button to register the new paper size under the name you entered. The next time

221Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesPrint Head Cleaning panelIn the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and sel

222Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesTest Print panelIn the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and select Test

223Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesChange BJ Tank panelIn the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and select C

224Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesClick to replace both the black and color BJ tanks in the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or BC-1

225Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesSpecial Settings panelIn the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and select

226Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Print Dialog BoxPages To print all the pages in the document, click the All button on. T

227Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Media Type Click this item or the icon and then select the name of the media type from t

228Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesPrint Mode Select the icon that best matches the content of the print job. Selecting a prin

229Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesClick this button to open the Register Settings dialog box. Use this dialog box to register

23IntroductionSafety Precautions Do not carry the printer in a briefcase or handbag with loose, small metal objects (such as fasteners or jewelry). L

230Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Detailed Setting Dialog BoxTo open the Detailed Setting dialog box, in the Print dialog

231Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Print Quality Slide the button on the slide bar to the left or right to adjust the Print

232Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesPhoto Optimizer Select to adjust the color balance of a photographic image scanned or captu

233Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesSpecial Effects panelIn the Print dialog, click the Manual icon under Print Mode then clic

234Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesTip: You turn on the Simulate Illustration feature then select one of the Monochrome Effect

235Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesColor panelIn the Print dialog, click the Manual icon under Print Mode then click the Deta

236Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesMatching Method Click this item or the arrows icon and select a setting from the pop-up me

237Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesColor Balance For each color, move the slide left and right to adjust the saturation of eac

238Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Options Dialog BoxIn the Print dialog box, click the Options button to display the Optio

239Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesPrint in reverse order Prints in reverse order, from the last page to the first.Check the bo

24Introduction Options and Supplies The following options and consumables are available for use with this printer. To get more information, visit our

240Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesFrame After you have set Page Layout to print more than one document per sheet, click this

241Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Displaying a Print Preview of the DocumentThe Preview dialog box allows you to view the

242Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Saving a Document as a PICT FileTo save your document as a PICT file, click the Options b

243Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesType in the name under which you want to save and click the Save button.The document data i

244Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Register Settings Dialog BoxIn the Print dialog box, click the Apply button to open the

245Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesClick this button to open the New Settings Name dialog box. You can register all the previo

246Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesSelect the name of the setting in the list that you want to select for the default setting

247Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver Features Setting Up a Print Job ManuallyYou can select the Manual icon and select the Print Qual

248Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesClick the OK button to close the dialog box and return to the Print dialog box.The settings

249Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesType in the name you want to use to register the current settings and click OK.Click the Cl

25IntroductionOptions and Supplies Paper and special print media Media Back Print FilmBrilliant White PaperBubble Jet Paper Glossy Photo CardsGlossy

250Printing With MacintoshMacintosh Printer Driver FeaturesTo remove registered print settingsOpen the Print dialog box and click the Apply button.Cli

251Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print MonitorThe BJ Print Monitor allows you to monitor and manage the print jobs printing in the background. Y

252Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print MonitorThe name of the print job currently executing and the names of all print jobs queued for printing

253Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print Monitor Use the BJ Print Monitor to Perform These Tasks• Change the order of the documents in the print

254Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print Monitor Changing the BJ Print Monitor PreferencesYou can change the preferences to effect how the BJ Pr

255Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print MonitorFrom the File menu, select Preferences.The Preferences dialog box opens.2BJC-55.book Page 255 Tu

256Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print MonitorClick the check boxes on for the settings you want, then click the OK button.Show BJ PrintMonitor

257Printing With MacintoshUsing the BJ Print Monitor Closing the BJ Print Monitor After Print Jobs Are CompletedFrom the File menu, select Close Sta

258Printing With MacintoshUninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver• You must use this procedure to remove the printer driver from yoursystem when it

259Printing With MacintoshUninstalling the Macintosh Printer DriverDouble-click the BJ Installer icon.Read the License Agreement and click the Agree b

26Getting Ready to Print Getting Ready to Print Printer Parts and Their FunctionsTurning the Printer On and OffUsing a USB ConnectionSetting Up and U

260Printing With MacintoshUninstalling the Macintosh Printer DriverClick the Custom remove tab and click the check boxes for the items that you want t

261TroubleshootingTroubleshootingError MessagesProblems and SolutionsBefore You Call For ServiceGetting Help From CanonServicing the PrinterBJC-55.boo

262TroubleshootingError MessagesOne of the following messages may appear when an error occurs: Error writing to USBPRNxx: for Printer BJC-55Service er

263TroubleshootingPrintout is not clear or has whitestreaksStrange characters printingCannot start the print jobUSBPRNxx: write error appears on the s

264TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Printout is not clear or has white streaksLow ink could cause faded characters and white lines to appear on

265TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsIf print quality is not restored after cleaningPerform print head deep cleaning to flush the nozzles. Print a N

266TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if the orange protective cap or tape has been re-attached to the print headReattaching the orange

267TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Strange characters printingThe text or the image on the screen appears normal but the printer prints strang

268TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if the BJC-55 printer is selected as the default printerSelect the Canon BJC-55 as the default pr

269TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck interface cable connections at the printer and computerThe interface cable could be defective. Replace i

27Getting Ready to Print Printer Parts and Their Functions This section describes important parts of the printer and how they function. Front Vie

270TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if a print job has been canceled before completionIf you cancel a print job during printing, the

271TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Cannot start the print jobThe printer does not respond when the print job is executed from the computer.Che

272TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions• Make sure that the power outlet is usable by connecting another electrical appliance to it and turning it on

273TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsRight-click Canon BJC-55 and then click Properties.Click the Details tab.Go to “Print to the following port” a

274TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsChecking the operation status of USBPRNxx:Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel.Double-click t

275TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to make sure that the printer has been selected with the ChooserMake sure that the BJC-55 is selected wi

276TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck the BJ cartridge by printing a Nozzle Check PatternUse the printer operation panel to print a Nozzle Che

277TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCannot print via the infrared portIf the print job does not start when using the infrared port, check the loca

278TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions USBPRNxx: write error appears on the screenIf an error occurs when the print job is sent to USB port USBPRN

279TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsClick the button on for “Print directly to the printer” (this turns off spooling).Make sure the printer port (

28Getting Ready to PrintPrinter Parts and Their Functions Back ViewPaper Output SlotPrinted sheet exits here.IrDA Interface PortProvides a wirele

280TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if the printer driver is installed properlyIt is possible that the printer driver may not be inst

281TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Cannot install the printer driverIf the printer driver installation was interrupted and did not continue, s

282TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if the following message is displayedFile cannot be found on the specified path or disk.Make sure

283TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions• If you see Canon BJC-55 displayed, the USB driver is installed correctly.• If you see an exclamation mark (!

284TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsDisconnect the USB cable from the computer.On the desktop, click the Start button, and then click Shut Down.Cl

285TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsRefer to the software application manual for the amount of memory required to run the program. Add more memory

286TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Cannot print to the end of the print jobPart of the text is missing at the bottom of the last page printed

287TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck the printer and interface cableCheck the printer status and the interface cable connections. Check inte

288TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if you have disrupted the infrared data transfer in progress or activated another infrared commun

289TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Paper does not feed manuallyIf you cannot feed paper or other media with manual feed, check the points belo

29Getting Ready to PrintPrinter Parts and Their Functions Operation Panel • If you will not be using the printer for a long period of time, turn

290TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions• Do not load the following type of paper in the Feed Slot.Excessively thin paper (64 g/m2 or less)Excessively

291TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsFor the Paper Feed option, select Manual Feed.Selecting Manual FeedFrom the File menu select Print (or similar

292TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Printout rotated 90 degreesIf the printout is rotated 90 degrees, the Orientation setting is not correct. C

293TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsClick Portrait to print lengthwise to the direction of paper feed.Some software applications allow you to sele

294TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsSelecting the orientationFrom the File menu, select Page Setup.For the Orientation setting, click the icon.

295TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck the Print Quality settingUse the Print Quality slide bar to select Fine.Selecting Fine for Print Quality

296TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsSelecting Fine for Print QualityFrom the File menu, select Print. Under Print Mode, click the Manual icon.Cli

297TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions BJ cartridge does not return to the home position after installationAfter replacing the BJ cartridge or a B

298TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Cannot print via wireless infrared connectionsThe print job does not execute when the computer is set up fo

299TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsClick the check box on for “Enable infrared communication.”Check the connection speed to see if it is checked

3Contents Changing or Replacing a BJ CartridgeCleaning the PrinterTransporting the Printer Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE Printer Driver Basi

30Getting Ready to PrintPrinter Parts and Their Functions POWER and CHARGE/ERROR LightsThe POWER light flashes in the following situations:• During p

300TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if you are using anything other than PC/AT compatible The computer must be PC/AT compatible to pr

301TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsClick the down-arrow for “Print to the following port” and select “COM4: (Infrared Serial (COM) Port).”Make su

302TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsMake sure that BJC-55 is listed as the currently active infrared device.If you do not see BJC-55 displayed, fir

303TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Paper skews or jams during feedingIf a sheet of paper skews and jams, a message is displayed:Paper Jam!Make

304TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsPress the POWER button to turn on the printer again. The printer is now ready to print.Open the top cover and

305TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsMake sure the printed sheets are not sticking to the surface below due to static clingStatic cling between the

306TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsDetermine if only certain colors are unsatisfactoryAdjust the printer driver color setting to match the colors

307TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsAdjusting the colorFrom the File menu, select Print.Under Print Mode, click the Manual icon.Click the Details

308TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsMake sure that Grayscale Print is turned offWhile Grayscale Print is selected, all colors will print in black

309TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsTurning Grayscale Print offFrom the File menu, select Print.In the Print dialog box, click the Print Grayscale

31Getting Ready to PrintTurning the Printer On and OffPress the POWER button to turn the printer on and off.When you turn off the printer, the BJ cart

310TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Colors are broken or unevenPrinted colors are faded, broken or uneven, compared to the colors on the screen

311TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsSelecting the BJ Cartridge and Media TypeFrom the File menu, select Print.In the Print dialog box, select the

312TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Printing beyond the edge of a page, or portions of a printed page are missingThe print start position is in

313TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions• If the print area shifts to the top, increase the top margin, and decrease the bottom margin.• If the print

314TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsDetermine if the top margin value in the software application is too largeReduce the top margin value to the m

315TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsMake sure the battery is fully chargedWhen you are using the printer on battery power only, you cannot turn on

316TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Printer seems to be working but nothing printsThe printer is operating but only blank pages are ejected.Rem

317TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsIf the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print ...Execute a print head cleaning and deep print head cleaning. Cle

318TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsDetermine how long the printer has been in constant operationContinuous printing for an extended length of tim

319TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Printing blurred or smudgedDetermine if you are printing on plain paper with Print Quality set for FinePrin

32Getting Ready to PrintTurning the Printer On and OffThe printer has an energy saving Auto Power Off feature that powers off the printer automaticall

320TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Printout is excessively curledThe printed sheet is excessively curled, wrinkled, or warped.Determine if you

321TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsLowering the Density settingFrom the File menu, select Print.In the Print dialog box, click the Manual icon th

322TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions CHARGE/ERROR light is orange The orange CHARGE/ERROR light comes on, the printer beeps, and the printer doe

323TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsFlashing 1 Paper not set in feed slot correctlyRemove the paper from the feed slot and load it correctly.2 Ink

324TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsThe following messages may also be displayed in the BJ Printer Status Monitor.Waste ink absorber full! Call fo

325TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsCheck to see if you have installed the wrong BJ cartridge for the print jobIf the BJ cartridge is not appropri

326TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions “Error Number: *300” appears on the screen and print job does not executeThis is a Macintosh error message

327TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsClick the Backgrounding button off.If you cannot execute background printing, correct this problem as soon as

328TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions “Type x Error” appears on the screenThis is a Macintosh printer error where “x” is replaced with a number.D

329TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsDetermine if the printer driver has been installed properlyThere may be a problem with the printer driver. Uni

33Getting Ready to PrintUsing a USB ConnectionThe connector for the USB interface cable is on the side of the printer.You can disconnect the USB inter

330TroubleshootingProblems and SolutionsTurning on background printingFrom the Apple menu, choose the Chooser.Click the BJC-55 icon.Click the Backgrou

331TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Cannot select the printer driver in the ChooserCheck the following items if you cannot select the printer d

332TroubleshootingBefore You Call For ServiceBefore you call for service, please gather some information that will help the Canon Customer Care Center

333TroubleshootingBefore You Call For Service Describing Your SystemFollow the simple procedures below to obtain the important information about you

334TroubleshootingBefore You Call For ServiceObtaining the OS version number and amount of memoryFrom the Apple menu, select About This Computer.Write

335TroubleshootingBefore You Call For ServiceDetermining the amount of free disk space availableDouble-click the My Computer icon.Right-click the Hard

336TroubleshootingBefore You Call For ServiceDetermining the amount of free disk space availableOn the desktop, click the Macintosh HD icon.From the F

337TroubleshootingBefore You Call For Service Obtaining the version number of the printer driver Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers.Rig

338TroubleshootingBefore You Call For ServiceObtaining the version number of the printer driverOn the desktop, double-click the icon of the startup di

339TroubleshootingGetting Help From CanonCanon Computer Systems, Inc. offers a full range of customer technical support* options including:• For e-mai

34Getting Ready to PrintUsing a USB ConnectionWait at least five seconds before disconnecting the USB interface cable.If you must disconnect the USB in

340TroubleshootingServicing the PrinterYour Canon printer is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. The warranty card

341SpecificationsSpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsBJ CartridgesPaper SpecificationsPrinting AreaBJC-55.book Page 341 Tuesday, August 15, 2000 2:08 A

342SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsPrinting Method Serial Bubble JetResolution (max.) 720 × 360 dpi (horizontal × vertical)Paper Handling Manual Fee

343SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsCharacters per Line (max.) 10 cpi 80 chars./line12 cpi 96 chars./line15 cpi 120 chars./lineproportional 68 to 160

344SpecificationsPrinter SpecificationsDimensions 11.9 × 4.4 × 2.0 in. (W × D × H) (302 × 112.5 × 50 mm)Weight Approx. 2.0 lb. (0.9 kg) with BJ cartridg

345SpecificationsBJ CartridgesBC-10 Black BJ Cartridge Cartridge 128 nozzlesInk color BlackBJ tank BCI-10 Black BJ TankCapacity 3000 pages @ 5% coverag

346SpecificationsPaper Specifications Paper SizeLetter 8.5 × 11 in.Legal 8.5 × 14 in.A4 210 × 297 mmA5 148 × 210 mmB5 182 × 256 mmUS Commercial 10 env

347SpecificationsPaper Specifications Paper TypeMedia Name Media Type SettingPlain paper Plain PaperBack Print Film Back Print FilmBrilliant White Pap

348SpecificationsPrinting AreaThis section describes the dimensions of the printing areas for print media. The shaded portions in these illustrations s

349SpecificationsPrinting Area Right Margin for Custom SizePaper Width > 8.27 in. (210 mm) Paper width - 8.0 in (203.2 mm) - Left margin widthPaper

35Getting Ready to PrintSetting Up and Using a Wireless ConnectionIf you have a computer with an infrared port for wireless data transmission, you can

350SpecificationsPrinting Area0.28 in.0.12 in.4.1 in.0.25 in.9.5 in9.5 in0.87 in.1.25 in.0.87 in.0.25 in.7 mm3 mm110 mm6.4 mm220 mm22 mm10.4 mm22 mm4.1

351Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerUsing the Scanner With

352Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerScanner Driver BasicsUnpacking the Scanner CartridgeInstalling the IS Scan S

353Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Scanner Driver BasicsInstalling the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Ca

354Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerTo use the scanner cartridge, you must install the IS Scan software, which i

355Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Unpacking the Scanner CartridgeMake sure you have the following items.IS-

356Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerWhite Calibration SheetYou use this sheet to maintain the correct color bala

357Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Installing the IS Scan SoftwareMake sure the BJC-55 printer driver is ins

358Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Installing the Scanner Cartridge• The scanner cartridge is composed of pr

359Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerReplacing a BJ Cartridge With the Scanner CartridgeMake sure that the printe

36Getting Ready to PrintSetting Up and Using a Wireless Connection Confirming That the Infrared Transmission Driver Has Been InstalledClick Start, se

360Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerRemove the scanner cartridge from its protective case. With the label on the

361Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerClose the cartridge cover.Press the CARTRIDGE button. The scanner cartridge

362Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerLift up the tab on the scanner cartridge to remove it from the cartridge hol

363Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerRemove the BJ cartridge from its container and install it in the holder.Clos

364Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Basic Scanning ProcedureAfter installing the IS Scan scanner driver, you

365Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerThe first time you use the scanner, you need to perform the White Level Calib

366Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Using the White Calibration SheetThe white calibration sheet provided wit

367Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerLoad the white calibration sheet with the cropped corner at lower right. Ali

368Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner• Do not leave the white calibration sheet in locations that are exposed to

369Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Scanning Area Guidelines • The scanning area varies according to conditio

37Getting Ready to PrintSetting Up and Using a Wireless Connection Using Infrared Data TransmissionThe printer IrDA interface is on the side of the

370Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner Loading an ImageSlide the paper guide to the left edge of the auto sheet

371Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerOpen the cover and slide the paper guide completely to the right.3A4BJC-55.b

372Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerAlign the scanning holder with the original enclosed with the left side of t

373Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the ScannerSlide the paper guide to the right edge of the scanning holder.• This comple

374Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsUsing IS ScanChanging the Scanning ModeUsing the Customized Sca

375Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using IS ScanThis section describes how to scan an image whe

376Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsSpecify the basic settings.• Click the down-arrow on the right

377Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows• Release the mouse button. The Selection Box appears on the im

378Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsLoad the image you wish to scan in the auto sheet feeder again.

379Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows• Some TWAIN-compliant graphics application programs do not dis

38Getting Ready to PrintSetting Up and Using a Wireless ConnectionThe distance between the computer and printer may be different for some units; for d

380Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Changing the Scanning ModeYou can select a scanning mode acc

381Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsWhen you select FAX or OCR, the document is scanned and process

382Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using the Customized Scanning ModeWhen you select Custom in

383Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsStandard ValueYou change the standard values for the default se

384Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsCharacter EmphasisDetermines whether or not Image Trust process

385Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsClick the OK button to return to the main dialog box.Make sure

386Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Saving the SettingsYou can save the settings in the main IS

387Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using the Saved SettingsOpen the file in which the desired se

388Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Other IS Scan FeaturesWhite Level CalibrationUse this featur

389Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsDevice InformationWhen you select Device Information from the O

39Getting Ready to PrintSetting Up and Using a Wireless Connection• If you are using Windows 98, make sure a COM port has been selected for IrDA with

390Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using IS Scan PlusIS Scan Plus is a utility program that all

391Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsCopyScan and immediately print an image without editing. Using

392Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsUsing Online HelpWhen you need detailed instructions, click the

393Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsIS Scan ButtonsReturns to the main IS Scan Plus screen.Moves ba

394Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using CopyUse the Copy feature when you wish to print an ima

395Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Specify any required settings:• Select Color or Monochrome in

396Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsWhen you click the Copy button, a message box appears. Click OK

397Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using Capture ImageUse the Capture Image feature to scan an

398Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Select the most appropriate icon in the Scanning Mode box of

399Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Using Capture PhotoUse the Capture Photo feature to scan a p

4Contents Printing With Macintosh Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer DriverSelecting the Printer Driver in ChooserOpening the Macintosh

40Paper HandlingPaper HandlingPaper and Other Print MediaLoading Paper in the PrinterBJC-55.book Page 40 Tuesday, August 15, 2000 2:08 AM

400Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsSpecify these settings:• Select Color or Black & White in t

401Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Editing a Scanned ImageYou can edit or enhance a scanned ima

402Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsYou can select these editing options. For details on each featu

403Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsBackgroundAllows you to add a background to a monochrome image.

404Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Printing a Scanned ImageYou can print a scanned image acquir

405Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsIf you are using Capture Photo, the Photo Print Options dialog

406Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Windows Saving a Scanned ImageIS Scan Plus allows you to save a scan

407Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With WindowsClick the down-arrow for “Save as type” and select a format for

408Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshScanning Images With Application SoftwareUsing the Main IS Sc

409Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Scanning Images With Application SoftwareThis section expl

41Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media• Always read any special instructions that come with the print media.• Always handle paper and special pri

410Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Using the Main IS Scan Dialog BoxMenu buttonSelects the IS

411Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshScan, Prescan, or Clear buttonClick this button to start scan

412Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Scanning an ImageClick the Menu button and then select Set

413Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh• Place a check mark in the Prescan check box. Prescan perfor

414Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh• To create a Selection Box, position the cursor over one cor

415Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshIf the image displayed in the Preview Area is not what you ex

416Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Scanning Images With IS ScanYou can use IS Scan as a stand

417Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshIS Scan starts and the main dialog box displays.The contents

418Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshSaving Scanned ImagesClick the Save button.1BJC-55.book Page

419Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshMake the necessary settings.• Select the location to which yo

42Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Media You Can Use With This PrinterYou can use any of the media listed in the table below.Before you exe

420Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Changing the Scanning ModeYou can select a scanning mode a

421Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshFAX Scans by converting a monochrome image into the data suit

422Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh• The Settings dialog box displays when you select Settings a

423Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Customizing the Scanning SettingsWhen you select Custom fo

424Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshMake the appropriate settings for the image to be scanned.Ima

425Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshEdge EmphasisThis function is valid only when Image Type is s

426Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Copying a Scanned Image to the ClipboardIf you copy a scan

427Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Adjusting an ImageIf you are not satisfied with a scanned i

428Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshMove each slide bar to the right or left to adjust the image.

429Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Modifying an ImageYou can modify a scanned image so that i

43Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Printing AreaPrint within the area marked by the darkest shading in the illustration below. Specification

430Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Applying Special Effects to an ImageSpecial effects such a

431Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshSelect a desired function from the list.The following is an e

432Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshOnce you are satisfied with the adjustment, click the OK butto

433Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Other IS Scan FunctionsWhite Level CalibrationTo achieve t

434Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshUsing the Online HelpClicking the Help button on the main dia

435Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh Using the Copy UtilityUse this utility to scan an object a

436Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshDrag the Copy Utility for BJC-55 folder and copy it to any lo

437Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshClick the Copy Utility icon.The Copy Utility starts and the m

438Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With MacintoshCopying the ImageClick the Color or Black & White button

439Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeUsing the Scanner With Macintosh• To print the same image again, click the Reprint button.• T

44Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Plain Paper• Use Canon Bubble Jet Paper or any plain copier paper that meets the requirements listed bel

440Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsScanning Result Is UnsatisfactoryScanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN-compatib

441Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Scanning Result Is UnsatisfactoryScanned Image Blurred or DistortedQuality of Scanned Imag

442Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsScanned Image Blurred or DistortedCheck 1 ARE YOU USING A CLEAR IMAGE FOR SCA

443Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsQuality of Scanned Image Is UnevenThe scanned image is coarse and/or blurry.C

444Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsWhite Portion Becomes GrayishCheck 1 DID YOU PERFORM WHITE LEVEL CALIBRATION?

445Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCheck 3 DID YOU SCAN A MONOCHROME IMAGE USING THE COLOR OR GRAYSCALE SETTING?

446Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsParts of an Image Missing or Not Aligned ProperlyCheck 1 DID YOU PLACE AN IMA

447Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsImage Contains Unexpected Colors, or Is Too Light or Too DarkThe appearance o

448Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCheck 2 IS COLOR MATCHING ENABLED?The colors displayed on your display may no

449Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Scanner Cannot Be Used With a TWAIN-compatible Application ProgramCannot Launch IS Scan Fr

45Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Back Print Film• Canon’s Back Print Film is recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this m

450Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCannot Launch IS Scan From Within the TWAIN-compatible Graphics Application P

451Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCannot Transfer to TWAIN-compatible Graphics Application ProgramCheck DOES TH

452Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Other Scanner ProblemsCannot Install Scanner DriverDoes Not Launch With Default Settings

453Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCannot Install Scanner DriverCheck 1 DID YOU FOLLOW THE SCANNER DRIVER INSTAL

454Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCheck 4 IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH THE CD-ROM? The printer driver CD-ROM may be

455Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsDoes Not Launch With Default Settings Check DID YOU LAUNCH IS SCAN FROM A TW

456Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsImproper Colors Displayed in the Dialog BoxCheck IS THE NUMBER OF DISPLAY COL

457Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsScanning Too SlowScanning is requiring an unusually long time.Check ARE YOU U

458Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsCommunication Error OccursCheck 1 DID YOU LAUNCH IS SCAN OR IS SCAN PLUS IMME

459Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner CartridgeScanner ProblemsError Message AppearsCheck REFER TO THE ONLINE HELP.From the main IS Scan scr

46Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Glossy Photo Paper• Canon’s Glossy Photo Paper is recommended for use with this printer. This high quali

460GlossaryGlossaryACAlternating current. The type of electrical current available from a wall outlet.ASCIIAcronym for American Standard Code for Info

461GlossarybufferA temporary storage area in computer or printer memory in which data for input or output is stored until it can be processed.cartridg

462GlossarycplCharacters per line. A unit of measurement that indicates the number of characters printed per line. cpsCharacters per second. A unit of

463GlossaryfontA complete set of characters of the same size and style; a particular implementation of a typeface. For example, 12 point, Courier bold

464Glossaryhost computerThe computer that is connected to a printer and can be used to drive the printer when the printer is online.hueA color in the

465Glossarylandscape orientationLandscape orientation refers to printing across the length of the page, as opposed to portrait orientation, which is p

466Glossarypoint sizeCharacter height is defined in points; one point is 1/72 inch.printer cableThe cable used to connect your printer and a computer.p

467GlossaryRAMRandom Access Memory. Printer memory that is used for temporary storage of information you want to print and for downloaded fonts.reside

468Glossarytrue blackContrary to “composite black”, true black color on a printout is obtained with the use of black ink.typefaceThe design of charact

47Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media High Gloss Film• Canon’s High Gloss Film is recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this m

48Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Transparencies• Canon’s Transparencies are recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this me

49Paper HandlingPaper and Other Print Media Envelopes• Use only US Commercial #10 or European DL envelopes with this printer.• Before loading an env

5Introduction Introduction WelcomeHow to Use This ManualCopyrightDisclaimerTrademarksFCC RegulationsCanadian Radio Interference RegulationsSafety Pre

50Paper HandlingLoading Paper in the PrinterPaper and other media must be loaded one sheet at a time.Open the front cover and slide the paper guide co

51Paper HandlingLoading Paper in the PrinterInsert the sheet aligning the left edge with the tab on the left side of the front cover. Adjust the paper

52Paper HandlingLoading Paper in the PrinterHold the sheet until it automatically feeds into the printer.Set up the print job with the printer driver

53Maintaining the PrinterMaintaining the PrinterUsing the Battery PackPrinting a Nozzle Check PatternCleaning the Print HeadUsing the Low-Ink AlertMai

54Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Battery PackInstall and use only a Canon LB-50 Li-Ion Battery in this printer. You must install the battery pack an

55Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Battery PackConnect the power cord to the AC adapter, insert the DC plug into the printer, and insert the power cor

56Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Battery Pack Replacing the Battery PackYou can replace the battery pack at any time. You may want to purchase and

57Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Battery PackPush the battery pack release button to the right. The battery pack will spring slightly out of the pri

58Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Battery PackAlign the mark on the printer ( ) with the mark on the battery pack ( ) and insert the left end of the

59Maintaining the PrinterPrinting a Nozzle Check PatternIf you see colors missing or broken in your printed output, print a Nozzle Check Pattern to de

6Introduction Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Canon BJC-55 Color Bubble Jet ™ Printer.This User’s Manual provides complete explanations of th

60Maintaining the PrinterPrinting a Nozzle Check Pattern Normal Nozzle Check PatternHere is a sample of a normal Nozzle Check Pattern printed with t

61Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the Print HeadClean the print head whenever the print quality is poor. There are two methods for cleaning the print

62Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the Print HeadPrint head cleaning begins.The POWER light flashes during print head cleaning. When print head cleaning

63Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Low-Ink AlertThis printer employs a low-ink alert that warns you when ink in a BJ tank runs low. Before the printer

64Maintaining the PrinterUsing the Low-Ink Alert Resetting the Low-Ink Alert After Replacing a BJ TankYou can reset the low-ink alert manually with

65Maintaining the PrinterMaintaining BJ Cartridges and BJ TanksBe sure to use BJ cartridges and BJ tanks within six months of purchase to ensure optim

66Maintaining the PrinterMaintaining BJ Cartridges and BJ TanksThe BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge holds two BJ tanks: the BCI-11 Color BJ Tank and the BCI-

67Maintaining the PrinterMaintaining BJ Cartridges and BJ TanksThe BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge holds only one BJ tank.BCI-10 Black BJ TankWhen the black

68Maintaining the PrinterReplacing BJ TanksWhen a BJ tank runs out of ink, only the tank requires replacement.Make sure the printer is turned on and t

69Maintaining the PrinterReplacing BJ TanksIf you have the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge installed:• Press in and lift the white tab to remove the BCI-11

7Introduction How to Use This Manual To view this User’s Manual , please use Acrobat Reader 4.0, which is included on your CD-ROM.Use this button wh

70Maintaining the PrinterReplacing BJ Tanks• Do not touch the green tab.• You do not remove the BJ cartridge when you replace a BJ tank. Leave the BJ

71Maintaining the PrinterReplacing BJ TanksSelect a new BJ tank; be sure to use the same type that you removed from the printer. Remove the new BJ tan

72Maintaining the PrinterReplacing BJ TanksInstall the BJ tank.With the label up, set the BJ tank into the BJ cartridge at a slight angle, then gently

73Maintaining the PrinterReplacing BJ TanksClose the top cover and press the CARTRIDGE button.The printer moves the cartridge holder to the home posit

74Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgeYou can use these BJ cartridges with this printer.BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks Use for:BC-1

75Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgeReplace the BJ cartridge if deep print head cleaning fails to restore print quality. In t

76Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgeRemove the BJ cartridge.Lift the green tab to remove the BJ cartridge from the holder.Alw

77Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgeIf you are changing cartridges, immediately store the BJ cartridge you just removed in an

78Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgePrepare the new BJ cartridge.If you are installing a previously used BJ cartridge, remove

79Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ Cartridge• To avoid damage to the printer, make sure you always remove the orange protective cap a

8IntroductionHow to Use This Manual This column displays a table of contents for the User’s Manual . Click the desired item to jump to the topic.Cli

80Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgeWith the label side up, set the BJ cartridge into the cartridge holder at a slight angle.

81Maintaining the PrinterChanging or Replacing a BJ CartridgePress down on the raised side of the BJ cartridge until it locks in place.Close the top c

82Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the PrinterClean the printer regularly to avoid printing problems. Follow these precautions and guidelines:• Before

83Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the PrinterOpen the top cover.1Film cableBJC-55.book Page 83 Tuesday, August 15, 2000 2:08 AM

84Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the PrinterClean the platen.The platen, which holds the paper in position during ink transfer, may be soiled after a

85Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the PrinterClean the underside of the top cover. Ink residues may collect in this area.3BJC-55.book Page 85 Tuesda

86Maintaining the PrinterTransporting the PrinterFollow this procedure to pack the printer carefully for transporting to a service center or for long

87Maintaining the PrinterTransporting the PrinterIf you are going to store the printer for a prolonged period (three months or more), remove the batte

88Maintaining the PrinterTransporting the PrinterReplace the printer and accessories in the original packing materials for storage, or place them in a

89Maintaining the PrinterTransporting the Printer Travelling Abroad With the PrinterHere are some points to remember while travelling:• You can use

9Introduction Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this ma

90Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEPrinting With Windows 98 or Windows CEPrinter Driver BasicsGetting Ready to PrintOpening the Printer Propertie

91Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEPrinter Driver BasicsThe printer driver controls communication between the printer and your computer. To use t

92Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEGetting Ready to PrintAfter you have created a document with your software application and you are ready to pr

93Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEGetting Ready to Print Click the print mode icon best suited for the print job.By clicking a print mode icon

94Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEGetting Ready to Print When you are finished with the print settings, click OK to close the printer Properties

95Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEGetting Ready to Print Start the print job.The procedure to start the print job may differ slightly, dependin

96Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEGetting Ready to Print A screen like the one below is displayed during printing.BJ Background MonitorClick th

97Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box When you specify the print settings or use maintenance functions s

98Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box Click the Properties button. The Printer Properties dialog box open

99Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CEOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box From the Start Menu When you wish to specify print settings tha