Canon BJC50- User Manual

. . 8 Features and benefits This section summarises the features and benefits of the BJC-50. Compact portable design The printer’s extremely compact design and light weight allow it to fit easily into a briefcase. Despite its small size the printer has full color printing capability on plain paper a...

. . 9 Wireless Connection The BJC-50 has a built-in infra-red IrDA interface which enables a wireless interface with a suitably equipped computer. If your computer has an IrDA interface, this gives improved portability. Scanner feature By switching the black or color BJ Cartridge with the optional C...

. . 11 Print media To extend the capabilities of your printer, Canon offers several types of special print media. High Resolution Paper HR-101 Use this coated high-grade matt paper to achieve stunning photo images. The coating used on this paper is of a unique formula that ensures full compatibility...

. . 12 High Gloss Film HG-101 The printer produces sharp and brilliant color output on this high grade gloss film. High Gloss Film is fully compatible with your Canon color inks. Use this film for trade show displays or other special presentations. You can gain sharper and more vivid color output wi...

. . 13 Available options The following options are available for use with this printer. For details, contact your local Canon Authorised Dealer or Canon marketing representative. Canon Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 This optional sheet feeder can be easily and quickly installed on the front of the printer...

. . 14 Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to set up the BJC-50. It offers guidelines on finding a suitable location for the printer, explains how to unpack the printer, and gives an overview of the printer’s components. Even if you have already set up the printer by followin...

. . 15 z Do not install the printer near devices which contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. z Do not subject the printer to strong physical shock or vibration z Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation can prevent proper functioning of the printer. z Do not place objects on the top of the p...

. . 17 Paper output slot Ejects paper after it is printed. Place the printer on a flat clean surface with enough space to support printed sheets as they are ejected. Parallel interface connector Connects the printer to the computer via the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50. IrDA interface Provides wireles...

. . 18 POWER button Press to switch the printer on and off. You can also use the POWER button to start test prints by holding down the POWER button after you switch the printer on. Count the number of beeps then release to select the type of test print you want to perform. ( 45) POWER lamp Flashes f...

. . 19 z Print head flushing. Press and hold down the RESUME button for over two seconds until the printer beeps three times then release to start print head flushing. The POWER lamp flashes during print head flushing. (8O) CHARGE/ERROR lamp When the printer is off and the AC adapter is connected to...

. . 22 Connecting the printer to your computer This printer is equipped with two interfaces. In addition to a parallel interface, the printer also has a built-in IrDA interface for wireless connection to a host computer equipped with an IrDA interface. Connecting the parallel interface A parallel in...

. . 23 3. Connect the large end of the BIFC-50 printer cable to the back of the computer. Turn the screws on both sides of the connector to fasten it securely. Setting up the IrDA wireless interface This printer is equipped with an IrDA 1.0 compatible infra-red wireless communication interface port ...

. . 26 Attaching the AC adapter Read the following precautions before attaching the AC adapter. Use only the Universal AC Adapter AD-360U supplied with the printer. z Always use the AC adapter indoors, never outdoors. z In case of trouble (smoke, odd smells, etc.), unplug the AC adapter immediately....

. . 27 To connect the AC adapter 1. Plug the connector end of the AC adapter into the power connector on the right side of the printer. 2. Insert the AC adapter plug into a wall outlet. z If the printer is not switched on and the battery requires recharging, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will light green an...

. . 28 2. To switch the printer on, press the POWER button. 3. To switch the printer off, press the POWER button The printer has an Auto Power Off feature which will shut the printer down automatically to save power if the printer remains idle for over 30 minutes. To disable this feature, open the p...

. . 29 Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Use this cartridge for printing in black and white for draft output. When the BC-l0 is installed your output will print faster. The BC-l0 is also more cost effective for monochrome printing because it can print more pages per cartridge than the BC-11e BJ Cartridge gui...

. . 30 BJ Cartridge installation 1. Make sure the AC adapter is connected and the battery pack is installed. 2. Press the POWER button. When you switch the printer on, the cartridge holder moves to the centre if a BJ Cartridge is not yet installed. 3. Raise the top cover. Never move the cartridge ho...

. . 32 The illustration shows the installation of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e. 7. Press down gently on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it snaps in place. 8. Close the top cover. 9. Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button once. 9. After the BJ Cartridge is installed, the pri...

. . 33 Always press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the home position. If you fail to press CARTRIDGE button and the cartridge holder stays in the centre, after five minutes the buzzer beeps three times and the cartridge holder automatically returns to the home position to preve...

. . 36 Installing and using printer drivers In order to use the BJC-50, you must install the correct printer driver on your computer. This section explains the printer drivers and gives you some hints on DOS driver selection. Installing a printer driver for Windows 95/3.1 Printer drivers for both Wi...

. . 38 Chapter 3 Paper Handling This chapter describes how to load plain paper and special media in the printer. To get the best performance from your printer, use the media most appropriate for the task and make sure that you follow these instructions to load it correctly. Selecting paper types One...

. . 39 Special media Several special media have been designed for use with the BJC-50 and other Canon Bubble Jet printers. When you handle special media other than plain paper (e.g. Coated Paper), follow these guidelines: z Store the media in its original package until you are ready to use it. Expos...

. . 40 The following envelopes cannot be used: z Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and double flaps. z Envelopes made with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper. z Envelopes using peel-off sealing strips. z Envelopes in which letters have already been enclosed. z Warped e...

. . 41 z On the Paper tab, check the Paper Feed setting and make sure that it is set for Manual Feed. If this setting is set for Auto Feeder, click Manual Feed. To open the printer driver for Windows 3.1 z In your software application, pull down the Print Setup menu to open the Print Setup dialog. z...

. . 42 3. Select one sheet of the media you want to load and hold the print side up at the edge of the feed slot. You must determine the correct print side of the sheet, based on the type of media you are using. Refer to the table below. Loading Table for Manual Feed Name Media Type Print Side Purpo...

. . 44 5. Insert the sheet straight into the printer until it stops. Hold the sheet until the printer roller grabs the sheet and feeds it partially into the printer then release the sheet. If the sheet is not set straight, or if the sheet is less than 90 mm wide, the sheet will not feed and will be ...

. . 45 Chapter 4 Performing Test Prints In this chapter we will show you how to perform all the test prints with the operation panel. These test prints can also be executed from the Windows printer driver. Starting the test prints Follow this general procedure to perform any test print. To avoid fou...

. . 47 Sample test prints Demonstration Provides an attractive demonstration of the printer’s capabilities and describes some of the printer’s important features. 47 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

. . 48 Printer settings Lists the current settings for the printer. If you are using the printer with DOS, this is a convenient way to check the settings for BJ Mode or LQ Mode emulation. Status In formation Sample Ripple pattern The ripple pattern prints a stream of continuous characters from one e...

. . 49 LQ Mode Ripple Pattern Shape Nozzle Check Pattern Prints a hatch pattern so you can check the performance of the print heads. If the print heads become clogged, the lines will appear broken or not complete. Normally, print head cleaning or print head flushing will correct print head performan...

. . 50 LQ Mode Font Sample Hexadecimal dump test This printer has a hexadecimal dump function which prints out in hexadecimal form all data sent from the host computer. This function may be used to check data being sent to the printer. To turn on the hexadecimal dump mode 1. Switch the printer off a...

. . 51 Chapter 5 Color Printing and Black-and-White Printing Switching between colour printing and black-and-white printing Before switching between colour printing and black-and-white printing, you must adjust the settings with your software application and prepare your printer by installing an app...

57 Printing with a color BJ Cartridge The benefits of color printing Color printing enables you to create documents that are easier to understand, particularly if you are using colored graphs for a presentation. Selecting the print media The correct choice of media is particularly important for colo...

58 Film HG- 101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-201, or similar products. The printer will produce even more vivid colors with these media. When printing on High Gloss Film or Glossy Paper, print on the glossy side only. z For overhead presentations, use Transparencies CF- 102. Do not use copier transparenci...

59 Matching Colors displayed on your monitor with printouts Colors are displayed on a video monitor by mixing the colours red, green, and blue (the three primary colors of visible light) in the amounts required to produce any given color. This sort of display technology is called RGB. In the RGB met...

61 Color and cost Printing in color costs more than printing in black ink only. To reduce the cost of color printing, follow these guidelines: z When printing monochrome images, install the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. z When printing spreadsheet-type graphs, choose coloured hatch patterns instead of s...

62 Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer This chapter covers the care and maintenance of your Canon BJC-50 printer including instructions for transporting, storing, and cleaning the printer, replacing BJ Cartridges, and cleaning the print head. Your printer requires little maintenance but to keep it in ...

64 Replacing the battery pack Follow this procedure to replace the battery pack. You can replace the battery pack at any time. You may want to purchase and carry extra battery packs for emergencies. However, please remember that new battery packs must be fully charged before you can use them. Before...

65 6. Remove the new battery pack from its packaging. 7. Insert the battery pack into the slot at a slight angle to match its connector slots to the prongs inside the left corner of the battery pack slot. 8. Push in the right side of the battery pack to lock it in place. 9. Close the front cover. 10...

66 Replacing ink cartridges In this section we show you how to handle and replace the ink cartridges. Handling ink cartridges BJ Cartridges and ink cartridges should be used within six months of purchase to ensure optimum printing. To avoid leaking or drying, follow these simple precautions: z Never...

67 Examining the ink cartridges The Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e employs the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color and the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black. The Black BJ Cartridge BC- 10 employs only one ink cartridge. 67 Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

68 Replacing an ink cartridge Replace an ink cartridge when it runs out of ink. The frequency of changing the ink cartridges will vary according to how the printer is used. If you frequently print images of heavy density, you will need to change the ink cartridges more often. For details about cartr...

72 8. Close the top cover. 9. Press the CARTRIDGE button. The cartridge holder moves to the home position and the printer starts cleaning the print head. Replacing BJ Cartridges Follow this procedure to replace or exchange a BJ Cartridge. Before you replace a worn BJ Cartridge... When a print head b...

73 If the print head is overheated, it may not move to the centre immediately. Wait a few minutes for the print head to cool down. Never attempt to move the cartridge manually by pushing it or pulling on the film cable. 3. Remove the BJ Cartridge and install a new BJ Cartridge. Follow the same proce...

75 5. Place the BJ Cartridge with its ink cartridges in a BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10. 6. To prevent the print head from drying out, close the lid on the container tightly. If the print head dries out, it will no longer be able to print. Installing the Scanner Cartridge Follow this procedur...

76 3. Press down gently on the high side of the Scanner Cartridge until it snaps in place. 4. Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button once. After the Scanner Cartridge is installed, the printer requires at least two seconds to detect the presence of the Scanner Cartridge, then the Sc...

78 7. Insert the BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder diagonally so the points of the small triangle marks align (yellow-yellow, black-black). 8. Press down gently on the BJ Cartridge until it clicks into place. 9. Press the CARTRIDGE button once. The printer starts cleaning the print head. After ...

79 Cleaning inside and outside the printer 1. Open the top cover. 2. Clean the platen. The platen, which holds the paper in position during ink transfer, may be soiled after a paper jam or other paper feed problems. When the platen is soiled with ink, the back or edge of the printed sheet may be smu...

80 3. Clean the underside of the top cover. Ink residues may collect in this area. Cleaning the print head You should start print head cleaning when your print quality is poor. There are two methods of print head cleaning: z Cleaning: Requires about 30 seconds and can improve print quality. z Flushi...

81 Preparing the printer for travel or storage Follow the procedure below before you transport or store the printer. 1. Press the POWER button to switch off the power. This secures the cartridge holder in the home position. 2. On the right side of the printer, slide the power lock switch to the left...

83 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you experience problems during printing, first cheek your software application settings and make sure you have selected the correct printer driver, page size, and so on. Print a demonstration or one of the test patterns. (p45) If the test prints successfully, the prob...

84 Problem See Page Other Printing Problems Strange charactersPrint job halts before completionCharacters on the screen do not match printed charactersPrinting beyond edge of pageIrDA printing stops and paper is ejectedPrinter prints incorrect number of lines on a pageComputer indicates a device tim...

85 CHARGE/ERROR lamp flashes and buzzer beeps once. The printer could not feed the paper or special media correctly. Hold the printer steady with one hand and then pull the sheet from the printer slowly. Reload the sheet straight into the printer with the left edge of the sheet perfectly aligned wit...

86 Clearing paper jams 1. Gently pull the paper ou t of the printer with one hand while holding the printer in place with the other. You can pull the paper out from the front or the rear of the printer. 2. If the paper tears off inside the printer, switch off the printer and open the top cover. Remo...

87 Operational problems This section describes solutions to various problems you may have with the operation of your printer. Each section contains several solutions. Try them in the order listed. Printer does not switch on When you switch on the printer, the POWER lamp flashes until automatic print...

88 POWER lamp comes on, but printer does not print 1. Check the printer cable connection. You must use the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50 supplied with this printer. Make sure the connections are secure on the printer and on the computer. 2. If you are using an IrDA connection, make sure the IrDA inter...

89 Paper does not eject after printing Most software applications instruct the printer to eject the last sheet after printing. However, occasionally you may need to eject a sheet manually. 1. If there is data waiting to print, the POWER lamp flashes. 2. To print the last sheet, press the RESUME butt...

91 Printout is not clear 1. Make sure that you are using a recommended media. (P42) 2. Some copier paper has a right side and a wrong side. If the print quality is poor, try turning the paper over and printing on the other side. 3. If the printout is faint, you may be printing in HS mode, which uses...

92 Color printing problems This section contains solutions for problems you may encounter when printing in color. Printer prints only in black-and-white If you are printing from a software application that supports color printing but your output is only in black ink, follow these steps. 1. Make sure...

94 Other printing problems This section contains solutions for printer and printer driver problems. Strange characters If strange characters appear in your output, there may be a communication problem between the printer and your computer. If your printout does not match your expectations, follow th...

95 Printing job halts before completion 1. Open the printer driver. 2. Check the port setting. If you are using Windows 95, go on to the next step.-or-If you are using Windows 3.1, go to step 4. 3. At the startup screen of Windows 95, click the Start button. Click Settings then click Printers. z Use...

96 Characters on the screen do not match printed characters Special symbols and graphics codes may be mapped to different ASCII codes by different computers and printers. Compare the character set in your computer manual with the printer character set shown in Appendix B. Printing beyond edge of pag...

97 Computer indicates a device time-out 1. Make sure that the printer is on-line. 2. Make sure that the printer’s printer cable is securely connected to both the printer and the computer. Printouts are incomplete (only 50% to 75% of the page) or printed with large white bands On windows 95, make sur...

99 Appendix A Paper Specifications Paper size Letter 8.5 x 11 in. Legal 8.5 x l4in. A4 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm B5 182 x 256 mm US Commercial 10 envelope 9.5 x 4.1 in.European DL size envelope 220 x 110 mm Paper type Media Name Media Type* Plain paper Plain Paper Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Plain Pa...

100 Printing area Paper and special media The shaded portion in the following figure shows the recommended printing area for paper and special media. The printer’s mechanical printing area is inside the 3 mm top/bottom margins. However, we recommend setting the margins greater than 22 mm because the...

102 Appendix B Code Pages and Character Sets This section presents information on the character code pages and character sets supported by your printer. The character sets accessed by your printer at any time are determined by the printer control mode being used: BJ mode or LQ mode. Code pages Your ...

103 The code page tables are shown on the following pages. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine

108 Character sets BJ mode Each of the ten code pages, 437, 850, 852, 855, 857, 860, 863, 864, 865 and 869 can be changed to three character sets: Set 1, Set 2 and All Characters Chart. The code page tables shown on the previous pages are All Characters Charts. Each of the 10 code pages corresponds ...

111 LQ mode In LQ mode, your printer can select one of eight International Character Sets, one of ten code pages, and one of two character tables: the EPSON Italics and the EPSON Graphics character tables. International character sets By selecting an International Character Set, you can print charac...

112 The international character sets 8 to 13, and 64 can be selected only by using the escape code ESC R. EPSON character tables Two character tables—the Italics character table and the Graphics character table—are available in LQ mode. The Italics character table has control codes in two places: be...

114 Appendix C Printer Command Summaries Printer control codes are listed under each of the two printer control modes: BJ mode and LQ mode. Printer control codes tell the printer how to print a job. You can send commands in several ways: z You can use your software application to automatically embed...

115 BJ mode example This part shows that the decimal form the command to specify condensed text is 15 and the character form of the same command is SI. To access condensed (17 cpi) text in Lotus 1-2-3 when you are in BJ mode, follow this procedure. Each number in the decimal form of the command must...

125 Appendix D Options and Supplies Whenever you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your Canon representative. Consumables Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Contains both a print head unit and replaceable black ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black Used in the...

127 Appendix E Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Method Bubble jet ink on-demand Paper Handling Automatic feed Print Speed BC-10 Black print speed*: HQ mode 346 cps HS mode 434 cps BC-11e Color print speed: Fine mode 0.26 ppm HQ mode 1.8 ppm HS mode 2.1 ppm Printing Direction Uni-direct...

131 Appendix F Interface Specifications Parallel interface To connect this printer with a computer via the parallel interface connector provided on the printer, you must use the Canon Printer Cable BIFC-50 provided with printer (or its equivalent). Interface type: Parallel Centronics with 1mm-pitche...