Page 3 - iii; Using Your Documentation; Contents of This Manual
iii Using Your Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the BJ-30 to help youefficiently use your new printer. Please read and use the manuals accordingto your requirements. Quick Start GuideThis fold-out card summarizes the steps you follow to unpack and set upyour printer. If you...
Page 4 - iv; Conventions
iv Chapter 5 Using the Operator PanelExplains how to control the printer from the operator panel for usersprinting from MS-DOS rather than Windows. Chapter 6 Maintaining the PrinterPresents printer guidelines and BJ cartridge guidelines, and describesroutine cleaning of the printer, how to clean the...
Page 5 - Contents
v Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................... 2 Supplies and Accessories ...............................
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vii Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer ................................................................................ 75 Printer Guidelines ........................................................................................... 75 Cleaning the Printer ..............................................
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viii Appendix A Specifications .................................................................................................. 143 Portable Kit Specifications ............................................................................. 148 Appendix B Application Notes ..............................
Page 9 - Bubble Jet Printer; User’s Manual; Canon Computer Systems Help Desk:
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Page 11 - Features and Benefits
Features and Benefits The BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer produces high quality printing by incorporatingmany useful features. Compact DesignThe printer is very compact and lightweight (3.1 lb/1.4 kg). It is perfect foruse in your home where space is valuable, and its ultra-compact designmakes the printer ...
Page 12 - Supplies and Accessories; BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank
Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Introduction Supplies and Accessories Your BJ-30 printer supports excellent and unique print media options thatwill allow you to produce dazzling, professional, and fun presentations. Allof these print media are specially designed and manufactured to work withyour printer so...
Page 13 - Portable Kit, Battery Pack, and Universal Adapter; NiMH Battery Pack NB-300; Related Publication
4 Introduction Chapter 1 Canon Back Print Film BF-102This unique glossy paper allows you to print extremely high quality coloroutput, such as required for photographic images and graphics. The backprint film is capable of being viewed by rear illumination, such as a lightbox, or as regular prints wi...
Page 14 - Customer Support
Chapter 1 Introduction 5 Introduction Customer Support Help deskCanon provides customer support and service for all Canon printerproducts. If you have any questions regarding your new printer, call theCanon Computer Systems help desk at 1-800-423-2366. Help is availableMonday through Friday from 8 A...
Page 15 - Servicing the Printer
6 Introduction Chapter 1 Servicing the Printer The Canon BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latest technology toprovide trouble-free operation. The warranty card that comes with yourprinter describes Canon’s limited two-year warranty for its Bubble Jetprinters. Be sure to read the warrant...
Page 16 - Chapter 2; Unpacking Your Printer
Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 7 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to unpack the printer, examines the printer’scomponents, and explains how to attach the AC adapter and interface cableand how to install the BJ cartridge. It also describes how to lo...
Page 18 - Selecting a Location for Your Printer
Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 9 Selecting a Location for Your Printer Whether at home, in the office, or traveling, you need to find a comfortable,convenient and safe location for the printer. Follow these guidelines: ❏ Choose a flat, sturdy surface with enough space for th...
Page 19 - Examining the Printer; From the Front
10 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Examining the Printer Before setting up the printer, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with itsparts and understand their functions. From the Front From the Back OPERATOR PANEL—CONTROLS THE PRINTERAND DEFINES BASICPRINTER OPERATIONS. FRONT COVER—ALLOWS ACCE...
Page 20 - Operator Panel
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 11 Setting Up the Printer Operator Panel POWER BUTTON—TURNS THE PRINTER’S POWER ON OR OFF. ON LINE LIGHT—LIGHTS WHILE THE PRINTER IS ON-LINE,INDICATING THE PRINTER IS READY FOR PRINTING. ON LINE BUTTON—SETS THE PRINTER ON-LINEOR OFF-LINE. FF BUTTON—FORCES A FORM FEED...
Page 21 - Attaching the AC Adapter
Attaching the AC Adapter C ❏ Use the AC adapter that is appropriate for the voltage and frequency ofyour power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.5 A. This is standard for anelectrical outlet in the United States or Canada. ❏ Use only the AC adapter that came with the printer. Use of any otheradapter may da...
Page 22 - Connecting Your Printer to the Computer
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 13 Setting Up the Printer Connecting Your Printer to the Computer Your printer has an 8-bit parallel interface port, which allows you to use itwith IBM PCs and compatible computers. You need to purchase aCentronics-compatible, parallel interface cable from your deale...
Page 23 - Installing the BJ Cartridge
14 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Installing the BJ Cartridge Now you are ready to install the BJ cartridge. Open the BJ cartridge package only when you are ready to install thecartridge. N Canon makes numerous BJ cartridges; the BC-10 is designed specially forthe BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer and is t...
Page 28 - Loading a Stack of Paper
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 19 Setting Up the Printer Loading a Stack of Paper These steps show how to load a stack of plain paper and test your printer.In the next chapter, you’ll learn how to print on different types of printmedia. You can stack about 30 sheets of plain paper in the sheet fee...
Page 30 - Printing a Test Pattern
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 21 Printing a Test Pattern To check that you have properly set up the printer, you can print one of theprinter’s test patterns. The test patterns are described in detail in Chapter 3,Using the Printer. For now, print the Demo pattern. 1. Make sure that the sheet feed...
Page 31 - Installing a Printer Driver; Installing the Windows Printer Driver
22 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Installing a Printer Driver Before you can print documents from your software applications, you mustinstall the appropriate printer driver on your computer. The printer drivertakes the information from your application program and translates it intoa language the ...
Page 33 - Using the BJ-30 Windows Driver
24 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Using the BJ-30 Windows Driver When you first install the Canon BJ-30 driver for Windows, it’s a good ideato run the Setup program and select the printer settings that you willnormally use. Later, from within each of your software applications, youcan select print...
Page 34 - Printing From Windows
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 25 7. In the Drives scroll menu, select the appropriate drive where thediskette is located. The fonts appear in the List of Fonts box. 8. Select the fonts by clicking on the fonts you want to add. To select allthe fonts, click the Select All button. 9. Click on OK. T...
Page 35 - Managing Your Printer’s Features; Software Applications
26 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Managing Your Printer’s Features You select and control the printing features of the BJ-30 printer with yoursoftware application, with the printer’s operator panel, or with the printer’sFUNCTION settings. Each method allows you to select some or all of theprinting...
Page 36 - FUNCTION Settings; Line Printers Versus Page Printers; Line Printers and Processing
Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer 27 FUNCTION Settings The printer’s FUNCTION settings allow you to set the default printerconfiguration settings, such as horizontal print position, text lines per page,character sets, and so on. See Chapter 8, Customizing the Printer, for details. Line Printers Versu...
Page 37 - Page Printers and Processing; Congratulations
28 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 2 Page Printers and Processing With page printers, the computer and the printer share the processing load.The computer translates information from the application into theappropriate page description language and sends this to the printer. Theprinter processes this ...
Page 38 - Chapter 3; Turning the Printer On and Off
Using the Printer Chapter 3 Using the Printer 29 Chapter 3 Using the Printer This chapter describes how to use the printer for all your printingoperations. It describes how to turn the printer on and off, how to select andload paper, how to print on legal-size paper and in landscape orientation,and ...
Page 40 - Selecting Paper Types
Chapter 3 Using the Printer 31 Selecting Paper Types One of the most important things you can do to assure the best possibleprint quality from your bubble jet printer is to select the correct paper. Yourprinter produces letter quality output on most plain bond papers, includingcotton bond and photoc...
Page 41 - Loading Paper
32 Using the Printer Chapter 3 Loading Paper You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to load it automatically, or you canmanually feed one sheet at a time. The path that the paper travels throughthe printer is the same for automatic and manual feeding. You can place approximately 30 sheets of plain ...
Page 44 - Auto Feed Guidelines
Chapter 3 Using the Printer 35 Auto Feed Guidelines When automatically feeding stacks of paper, follow these guidelines: ❏ Do not open the front cover while printing. ❏ Do not leave paper stacked in the printer for long periods of time;longer sheets of paper may become bent or curled over time. This...
Page 45 - Printing on Envelopes
36 Using the Printer Chapter 3 Printing on Envelopes You can stack up to five envelopes in the sheet feeder. U.S. Commercialnumber 10 (COM10) envelopes and European DL envelopes arerecommended. You may be able to stack envelopes of other sizes in thesheet feeder; however, Canon cannot guarantee cons...
Page 48 - Printing on Legal-size Paper
Chapter 3 Using the Printer 39 Printing on Legal-size Paper You can print on legal-size paper by selecting a page size of 8.5 x 14 inchesfrom within your software application or from the printer setup programwithin the application. For example, if you are using Windows, simply select Legal for your ...
Page 49 - Printing in Landscape Orientation
40 Using the Printer Chapter 3 Printing in Landscape Orientation The BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer does not have built-in landscape fonts.However, you can print in landscape orientation through the Windowsenvironment. If you are not using Windows, you can consider many other softwarepackages that offer l...
Page 50 - Printing the Test Patterns; All Modes Pattern
Chapter 3 Using the Printer 41 Printing the Test Patterns You can verify the print quality of your printer by printing any of severaltest patterns: All modes pattern, Ripple pattern, Nozzle pattern, Demopattern, and Font pattern. All Modes Pattern When the printer is set to BJ mode, you can print a ...
Page 51 - Ripple Pattern; Nozzle Pattern
42 Using the Printer Chapter 3 Ripple Pattern Print the Ripple pattern to verify the operation of your printer. All available characters are printed in a repeating pattern using the defaultprint mode and character pitch. The following sample shows the Ripplepattern in BJ mode. Nozzle Pattern Print t...
Page 52 - Font Pattern
Chapter 3 Using the Printer 43 Font Pattern Print the Font pattern to display the fonts the printer supports. The printerprints all characters in the available print styles and pitches in each controlmode. The following sample shows the Font pattern in BJ mode. Starting the Test Patterns To print an...
Page 53 - To cancel printing
44 Using the Printer Chapter 3 3. Press the button until the number that corresponds to the test pattern you wish to print is displayed: Test Pattern Number Current settings pattern 1 All modes pattern 2 Ripple pattern 3 Nozzle pattern 4 Hexadecimal dump 5 Demo pattern 6 Font pattern 7 4. Press the ...
Page 54 - Traveling With the Printer
Chapter 3 Using the Printer 45 Traveling With the Printer Before transporting the printer, follow these steps to protect the printmechanism: 1. Turn off the power. This secures the cartridge holder in the homeposition. 2. Remove any paper from the printer. 3. Disconnect the interface cable and the A...
Page 56 - Chapter 4
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 47 Using the Printer With Software Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software Your printer will work with a wide variety of applications, such asspreadsheet, word processing, and graphics programs. This chapterdescribes how to set up your software a...
Page 57 - Printer Setup Within Windows
48 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 Printer Setup Within Windows After you install the Canon BJ-30 printer driver, you can run the WindowsSetup program to change the printer settings. You can access the Setup program from the Printers dialog box in theControl Panel, or you can select t...
Page 58 - Selecting Printing Options; Paper Size option
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 49 Selecting Printing Options This section describes the printing options available to you through the BJ-30 printer driver. N If other options appear in the dialog box, they are provided by theapplication you are using. Refer to that application’s docu...
Page 59 - Media Type option
50 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 Media Type option Click on the arrow next to the Media Type setting to select one of thefollowing types of paper from the drop-down list: When you select the Media Type, the Windows driver changes printermodes. You can experiment with different setti...
Page 60 - Paper Source option
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 51 Paper Source option Click on the arrow next to the Paper Source setting to select one of thefollowing paper sources from the drop-down list: N When using manual feed, it is a good idea to turn off the Print Manager inthe Printers dialog box. If you a...
Page 61 - Print Quality option
52 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 Print Quality option Click on the Print Quality selections you want to use: Adjust the Print Quality setting to match your printing needs: ❏ High Speed (left position)—Use this mode for your fastest printingspeed at a lower resolution of 180 x 180 dp...
Page 62 - Orientation option; Other selections
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 53 Orientation option Click on the Orientation setting you want to use: The page orientation determines the direction of printing on the page: Other selections ❏ Click on Options to access the special options provided by the BJ-30 printer driver for Win...
Page 63 - Special Options; Halftone
54 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 Special Options The BJ-30 printer driver for Windows provides several special options.From the Canon BJ-30 Setup dialog box, click on the Options button. Yousee this screen: These options allow you to select the halftone method you want to use andinc...
Page 64 - Intensity
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 55 Pattern 1 uses a four-dot pattern and Pattern 2 uses an eight-dot pattern,which creates more white space. Diffusion This setting randomly places individual dots to create shades of gray. Byrandomly placing dots, the printer can achieve subtle gradati...
Page 65 - Recommended driver settings; Printing a Document
56 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 Recommended driver settings You can select the following printer settings in your Windows driver toachieve the specified results. Driver settings To achieve Print Color Print Quality Halftone Results The fastest B&W Black & White High speed O...
Page 66 - Ways to Improve Print Speed in Windows
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 57 5. Select OK to close the Printer Setup window. 6. Choose Print from the File menu. 7. After making any necessary changes to the printing parameters, selectOK to start the print job. N It’s a good idea to turn off the Print Manager if you are feeding...
Page 67 - Using the Windows Print Manager; Background printing
58 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 ❏ Add RAM to your computer.The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster. ❏ Use a computer with a faster processor.The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster. Using the Windows Print Manager The Print Manager is part of t...
Page 68 - Foreground printing; Setting Up MS-DOS Application Programs; Selecting a Printer Driver
Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software 59 Foreground printing If the Print Manager is not active (turned off), the print file that yourapplication and printer driver create is sent directly to the printer. Thismeans you are printing in the foreground and you cannot use yourcomputer for other...
Page 69 - Selecting a Printer Control Mode
60 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 To use the printer in BJ mode, select one of the following printers. They arelisted in order of preference. Canon BJ-30 (X24E)Canon BJ-200/200e (X24E)Canon BJ-230 (X24E)*Canon BJ-20/BJ-10e/BJ-10ex/BJ-10sx (X24E)IBM Proprinter X24E/XL24E*IBM Proprinte...
Page 71 - Software and Printer Compatibility
62 Using the Printer With Your Software Chapter 4 Software and Printer Compatibility Your software sends information and instructions to the printer over thecable that connects the printer to the computer. In addition to data, theinstructions may include special command sequences known as controlcod...
Page 72 - Chapter 5
Using the Operator Panel Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel 63 Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel This chapter provides information on using the operator panel located onthe top of your printer. You can control basic printer operations andmechanics through the operator panel. The display reflects th...
Page 73 - Operator Panel Display
64 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 5 Operator Panel Display The operator panel provides you information about the printer. ❏ Ready to print—When you turn on the printer and it is ready to startprinting, the LCD display shows you the current modes: ❏ Receiving data from the computer—When the printer...
Page 75 - Feeding Paper; Form Feeding; Ejecting Paper
66 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 5 Feeding Paper You can use the FF (Form Feed) button to load a new sheet of paper or eject a sheet of paper in the printer. Form Feeding If you are loading the first sheet of paper to its top of form, follow thesesteps: 1. Stack the paper properly in the sheet fe...
Page 76 - Selecting a Print Mode
Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel 67 Selecting a Print Mode Your printer incorporates different print modes that allow you to selectprint quality, density of ink, and paper type. The control panel enables youto select two of these print modes, HQ and HS: ❏ HQ mode—Set the printer for High quality m...
Page 77 - Using the Reduction Modes; Two-thirds Reduction Mode
68 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 5 Using the Reduction Modes The printer supports two Reduction modes for printing spreadsheets andother wide documents on regular paper. You can reduce the printer’soutput to two-thirds or one-half of its full size. Two-thirds Reduction Mode In Two-thirds Reductio...
Page 78 - One-half Reduction Mode
Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel 69 One-half Reduction Mode In One-half Reduction mode, the printer automatically sets the printdimensions as follows: Top margin: 0.12 inch Left margin: 0.85 inch Print width (max.): 6.8 inches When using Reduction mode, you must select the correct paper size withi...
Page 79 - Selecting the Reduction Mode
70 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 5 Selecting the Reduction Mode We recommend that you use Reduction mode with MS-DOS applicationsonly (not Windows applications). Windows applications have a fit-to-pagefeature that is not compatible with Reduction mode. To select the reduction mode, follow these s...
Page 80 - Selecting a Control Mode
Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel 71 Selecting a Control Mode The printer’s Control mode determines whether the BJ-30 printer functionsin Canon BJ mode or Epson LQ mode. In Canon BJ mode, the printeremulates any Canon Bubble Jet printer or the IBM Proprinter X24E. InEpson LQ mode, the printer emula...
Page 81 - Selecting a Font
72 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 5 Selecting a Font You can select one of the six fonts listed below. The factory default isCourier. Courier Script Prestige Roman Gothic Draft To select a font, follow these steps: 1. Press the MENU button once. ❏ The printer beeps once when it enters Menu mode. 2...
Page 82 - Using the Low Ink Warning Function
Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel 73 N When printing from an MS-DOS software application, the font selectedfrom the software application normally overrides the font selected usingthe operator panel. You can ensure that the font selected from the operatorpanel overrides the MS-DOS application by ena...
Page 84 - Printer Guidelines
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer This chapter covers the care and maintenance required for your Canon BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer. It includes printer guidelines, cleaning the printer,cleaning the print head unit, BJ cartridge guidelines, replacing a BJcartridge, replacing the ink tank, and storing th...
Page 86 - Cleaning the Printer
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer 77 Cleaning the Printer Your printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the followingmaintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good operatingcondition. Be very careful when cleaning the printer. Follow these steps: 1. Make sure the BJ cartridge is...
Page 88 - Cleaning the Print Head; Starting Print Head Cleaning
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer 79 Cleaning the Print Head The print head contains nozzles through which ink is propelled onto thepaper. The print head nozzles must be free from paper particles and dust inorder to maintain a high level of print quality. The printer has an automatic cleaning functi...
Page 89 - BJ Cartridge Guidelines
80 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 6 N ❏ Clean the print head only when you encounter a print quality problem.Unnecessary and repetitious print head cleaning wastes ink. ❏ Do not clean the print head during printing. Attempting to do socauses the printer to eject the current page and data that has n...
Page 90 - BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank Maintenance
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer 81 BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank Maintenance The most important thing you can do to extend the life of your BJ-30 and toensure optimum print quality is take care of the BJ cartridge. To ensure excellent print quality, follow these guidelines for maintainingthe BJ cartri...
Page 91 - Ink Tank Capacity; Ink tanks continually run out of ink
82 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 6 To avoid spilling ink, follow these precautions: ❏ Do not attempt to disassemble or refill an ink tank. ❏ Do not unpack a BJ cartridge or an ink tank until you are ready toinstall it. ❏ Do not remove a BJ cartridge or an ink tank unless you need to replace it. ❏ ...
Page 92 - Using Ink
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer 83 Using Ink The print head is the device that projects the ink onto the paper. During aprint operation, the printer heats the ink to boiling point in the nozzle toform a bubble. The bubble expands until there is no room left in the nozzlefor the ink. The printer th...
Page 93 - Replacing the BJ Cartridge
84 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 6 Replacing the BJ Cartridge The following procedure describes how to replace the BC-10 Black BJcartridge. You only need to replace a BJ cartridge if for some reason theprint head becomes damaged (see Appendix A, Specifications, for BJcartridge life expectancy). If...
Page 97 - Replacing an Ink Tank
88 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 6 Replacing an Ink Tank If you perform a print operation correctly but the output is blank, the inktank may be out of ink. Perform the print head cleaning two or three times.If the output is still blank, replace the empty ink tank in the BJ cartridge. Leave the BJ ...
Page 99 - Storing the Printer
90 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 6 9. Press the CARTRIDGE button . ❏ The cartridge holder moves to the home position on the right. ❏ The ON LINE light stops blinking and turns off. ❏ Make sure the Bk indicator turns on. N ❏ If you are not satisfied with the print quality after replacing the inktan...
Page 100 - Chapter 7; Check List
Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 91 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This chapter contains information to help you solve printer problems. Aproblem may have one or a combination of causes, including a malfunctionin your computer, software, the printer cable, or the printer. Many printingproblems a...
Page 103 - Errors Indicated on the Display
94 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Errors Indicated on the Display Errors indicated on the display are divided into the three categories andassigned error codes as shown in the table below. WarningsThe printer is alerting you to a particular state; printing is temporarilydisabled. ❏ A short buzzer sounds ...
Page 106 - Operational Problems
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 97 Problem Cause Solution Blinking F and other Other service call If you see a message number errors consisting of the letter F in combination with a number(such as F1 or F2 ) and the printer beeps for about fiveseconds, turn the printer offand reconnect your ACadapter. If ...
Page 109 - Printing Problems
100 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Printing Problems If you are having printing problems, check the problems and solutions inthe following table. Problem Cause Solution Data from computer is There may be a communica- Check the computer or the printed, but is not what tion problem between the application ...
Page 113 - Paper Loading Problems
104 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Paper Loading Problems If you are having paper loading problems, check the problems andsolutions in the following table. After solving a paper loading problem,remove the paper and load it correctly. Then press the ON LINE button to set the printer on-line again. Any of ...
Page 116 - Print Quality Problems
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting 107 Print Quality Problems If your print quality is not what you expect it to be, check the problems andsolutions listed in the following table. Problem Cause Solution Print is not clear The paper you are using Make sure you are using the may not be supported by recommended...
Page 119 - Windows Problems
110 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Windows Problems The following table contains problems and solutions related to using yourprinter with Windows applications. Problem Cause Solution Printer does not print Cable connections may Check that the cable and or prints garbage not be secure. power cord connecti...
Page 125 - Clearing Paper Jams
116 Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Clearing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, the printer sounds a short buzzer twice, andalternately displays E and 2 . The printer goes off-line. Clear the paper jam as follows: 1. Remove the stack of paper from the paper support. 2. Gently pull the paper out with one ...
Page 128 - Chapter 8; Changing the FUNCTION Settings
Chapter 8 Customizing the Printer 119 Customizing the Printer Chapter 8 Customizing the Printer This chapter describes the factory default settings of the printer and thesteps you follow to customize these settings for your particular printingneeds. You will find that the factory default settings pr...
Page 129 - Verifying the Current Settings
120 Customizing the Printer Chapter 8 4. Press the ❍ / ● button. ❏ This causes either a ● or a ❍ to appear. ❏ Select ● to set the FUNCTION setting to ON and ❍ to set it to OFF. 5. Press the ON LINE button. ❏ The ON LINE light comes on. ❏ The printer is ready to print with the new settings. Verifying...
Page 130 - Returning All Settings to Their Factory Defaults
Chapter 8 Customizing the Printer 121 Returning All Settings to Their Factory Defaults You can return the printer’s settings to their factory defaults at any time.Follow these steps: 1. Make sure that the printer’s power is on. 2. Press and hold down both the ON LINE and CLEANING buttons until the p...
Page 131 - Factory Default Settings
122 Customizing the Printer Chapter 8 Factory Default Settings The following table shows the factory default settings of the printer: Function Setting Printer control mode* BJ mode Character pitch 10 characters per inch (cpi) Line spacing 6 lines per inch (lpi) Beeper Enabled Automatic line feed (LF...
Page 133 - BJ Mode
124 Customizing the Printer Chapter 8 BJ Mode When the printer is in BJ mode, you use the FUNCTION settings to controlthe printer: Function Description OFF ON 1 Horizontal print Letter size or A4 size position envelope 2 Page length 11 inches 12 inches 3 Text scale mode Disabled Enabled 4-5 Top marg...
Page 137 - Epson LQ Mode
128 Customizing the Printer Chapter 8 Epson LQ Mode When the printer is in Epson LQ mode, you can use these FUNCTIONsettings to control the printer: FUNCTION Description OFF ON 1 Horizontal print Letter size or A4 size position envelope(see page 124) 2 Not used 3 Text scale mode Disabled Enabled (se...
Page 140 - Chapter 9
Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 131 Installing/Using the Battery Pack Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack This chapter describes how to install and use the battery pack that comeswith the Canon Portable Kit NK-300. You can purchase the Portable Kit asan option for your BJ...
Page 141 - Examining the Battery Case
132 Installing and Using the Battery Pack Chapter 9 C Always turn off the printer before unplugging the AC adapter or closingthe paper support—this allows the print head to return to the homeposition and prevents it from drying out. Examining the Battery Case Examine the battery case before you atte...
Page 142 - Attaching the Battery Case to the Printer
Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 133 Attaching the Battery Case to the Printer Follow these steps to attach the battery case to the printer: 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and close the paper support. 2. Remove the AC adapter and the interface cable from the printer. 3. Turn t...
Page 144 - Charging the Battery Pack
Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 135 8. Turn the printer over and set it in the upright position. Charging the Battery Pack To charge the battery pack, you attach the AC adapter to the battery case.When the AC adapter is connected, the battery pack charges whenever theprinter is idle ...
Page 146 - Using the Printer With the Battery Pack
Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 137 Using the Printer With the Battery Pack To print using the battery pack, follow these steps: 1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the battery case. ❏ If the AC adapter is connected, the printer will not print. 2. Attach the parallel connector to conne...
Page 148 - Battery Pack Capacity; Printing With a Low Battery; Discharging the Battery Pack
Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 139 Battery Pack Capacity With a fully charged battery pack, you may be able to print up to 180 pageswithout the use of AC power. The actual printing time depends on thecomplexity of the data you are printing. Printing With a Low Battery When you are u...
Page 150 - Removing a Battery Pack; Removing the Battery Case
Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 141 Removing a Battery Pack N Make sure you have completed your current printing job as removing thebattery pack erases all data in the printer’s memory. Follow these steps to remove the battery pack: 1. Turn the printer upside down. 2. Press in on the...
Page 157 - Portable Kit Specifications
148 Specifications Appendix A Acoustic Noise Level Per ISO 9296Under 45 dB(A) Operating EnvironmentTemperature 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C) Humidity 10% to 90% RH (no condensation) Storing EnvironmentTemperature 32° F to 95° F (0° C to 35° C) Humidity 5% to 95% RH (no condensation) Power SourceUSA...
Page 158 - Appendix B; Printing Envelopes in Microsoft Windows
Appendix B Application Notes 149 Appendix B Application Notes This appendix contains information on using specific software applicationswith your Canon BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer. Many popular applications arecovered here. Although the software versions described may not be thelatest, or may not be th...
Page 159 - Microsoft Publisher; Method 1
150 Application Notes Appendix B Microsoft Publisher Method 1 To print envelopes in Microsoft Publisher, follow these steps: 1. Start Microsoft Publisher. 2. Select and run the Envelope Page Wizard design assistant. 3. From the Envelope Page Wizard, select the options you want. 4. After the envelope...
Page 160 - Method 2
Appendix B Application Notes 151 Method 2 To print envelopes in Microsoft Publisher, follow these steps: 1. Start the Windows Control Panel. 2. Double-click the printers icon. 3. Select the Canon BJ-30 Color Bubble Jet Printer. 4. Set up the following options on the printer: Portrait, Envelope, andM...
Page 161 - Microsoft Word for Windows; Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows
152 Application Notes Appendix B Microsoft Word for Windows Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows To print on envelopes in Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows, follow thesesteps: 1. Select Tools. 2. Select Envelopes and Labels. 3. Click on the Feed button. 4. In the feed method, select the first envelope from t...
Page 162 - WordPerfect
Appendix B Application Notes 153 To print on envelopes, follow these steps: 1. Type your destination address within your document and thenhighlight it. 2. In the top menu bar, select Tools and then select SetPrinterHeuristic. 3. In the Envelope orientation box, select the Force Portrait button. 4. I...
Page 164 - Works 3.0 for Windows
Appendix B Application Notes 155 Printing envelopes other than the first time 1. Choose the Envelope Macro from the Main Screen. 2. If you have set up the envelope size, go to Layout and choose Page. 3. Choose Paper Size. Make sure the size is 9.5 x 4.12 inches and thediagram shows the paper in wide...
Page 166 - Glossary
Glossary Glossary 157 Glossary A AGMAlternate Graphics Mode. Available in BJ mode for IBM Proprinter X24Eemulation. All modes patternOne of the test patterns produced by the printer, all characters available ineach of the different print pitch and style modes are printed. Automatic emulation switchi...
Page 176 - Index
O/ ● button: 11 button: 11 180 dpi: 147180 x 180 dpi: 52360 dpi: 124, 147360 x 360 dpi: 2, 52720 dpi: 124, 147720 x 360 dots per inch: 2 A AC adapter: 8, 75–76, 135–136 attaching: 12 AC outlet: 12AC power receptacle: 10, 12, 133 battery case: 132 Accessories: 3Acoustic noise level: 148All characters...