Canon BJC6000- User Manual

1-2 Introduction Chapter 1 BJ ® Cartridges and BJ Tanks You can use the following BJ cartridges with the BJC-6000 Series printers: ■ BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge ■ BC-31 Color BJ Cartridge ■ BC-32 Photo BJ Cartridge You can purchase the following BJ tanks for use in the BJ cartridges: ■ For the BC-30 Bl...

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3 Introduction Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing thebest results for output on Bubble Jet printers than any other organization. Canondoes not prohibit the use of third-party inks and the use of third-party inks doesnot invalidate the pr...

Customer Care Center Canon Computer Systems, Inc. offers a full range of customer technical support* optionsincluding: ■ 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, toll-free automated support for troubleshooting issues onmost current products (1-800-423-2366) ■ Speak to a technician free of service charge (currently Mo...

Servicing the Printer The Canon BJC-6000 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latesttechnology to provide trouble-free operation. The Warranty Card that comeswith the printer describes Canon’s limited warranty for your Bubble Jet printer.Be sure to read the warranty information to fi...

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-1 Using the Printer W ith W indows This chapter describes how to use the printer with your Windows ® applications. It includes: ■ Using a printer driver ■ Printing a document ■ Printer setup within Windows 98 and Windows 95 ■ Printer setup within Windows 3....

2-2 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2 Printing a Document This procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windowsapplications. The exact steps for printing a document may vary depending on theapplication program you are using. Refer to your software application’s...

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-3 Using the Printer W ith W indows Printer Setup Within Windows 98 and Windows 95 You can use the printer with all your Windows 98 and Windows 95 applications. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 98 and Windows 95 You can open the Propertie...

Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 You can use the printer with all your Windows 3.1 applications. Accessing the Printing Options You can access the printing options from the Printers dialog box in the ControlPanel, or you can select the Print Setup option available from the File menu ofmost applicati...

The Windows Tabs The BJC-6000 Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs from which you canselect your printing options. Be sure to use the Windows help features to learn moreabout using these settings. The General Tab This tab allows you to add comments regarding the printer driver and prin...

2-6 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2 The Details Tab This tab allows you to specify printer port settings, spool settings, and time-outsettings. (You see this tab in Windows 98 and Windows 95 only and only whenyou open the Properties dialog box from the Printers folder, not from within aWind...

The Main Tab This tab allows you to select your Print Mode and specify your Media Type.(The printing options on this tab are the same for Windows 98, Windows 95,and Windows 3.1.) Using the Printer W ith W indows Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-7 SELECT YOUR PRINT MODE,WHICH INCLUDES PRINT...

The Paper Tab This tab allows you to specify paper size and page orientation. (The printing options on this tab are the same for Windows 98, Windows 95,and Windows 3.1.) 2-8 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2 SPECIAL PRINTINGFEATURES:• SCALED—TURN ON TO ENLARGE OR REDUCE PRINTING • PAGE LAYOUT...

The Features Tab This tab allows you to specify background printing features, which includemultiple copies and page layout. (The printing options on this tab are the same for Windows 98, Windows 95, and Windows 3.1.) Using the Printer W ith W indows Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-9 ENABL...

The Maintenance Tab This tab allows you to initiate print head cleaning, roller cleaning, and test prints.You can also turn the printer on or off and start the BJ Printer Status Monitor.(The printing options on this tab are the same for Windows 98, Windows 95, andWindows 3.1.) 2-10 Using the Printer...

Specifying Your Printing Options on the Windows Tabs Be sure to use your online help to find out about the settings available for eachprinting option. ■ To move between the Windows tabs, click on any of the tabs. ■ To save the settings and exit, click the OK button. ■ To cancel your setting selectio...

Customizing the Print Mode On the Main tab, you can click the Advanced button to customize the selected PrintMode. You see the following three tabs. The Quality Tab On the Quality tab, you specify the settings for your customized print mode. Using the Printer W ith W indows Chapter 2 Using the Print...

The Color Tab On the Color tab, you can adjust the color and intensity settings for yourcustomized print mode. 2-14 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2 ENABLE ORDISABLE COLORADJUSTMENT(USING COLORADJUSTMENTREDUCESPRINTING SPEED) RESTORES THEDEFAULT SETTINGS ADJUSTS THELUMINOSITY OF THEFOUR COLO...

The Save Tab You use the Save tab to save your customized print mode. Be sure to save your new setting if you want to use it in the future. Using the Printer W ith W indows Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-15 DISPLAYS CURRENTPRINT MODES SPECIFY A NEWNAME FOR THISPRINT MODE SPECIFY A NEW IC...

Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor The BJ Printer Status Monitor shows the printer status and the progress of documentsprinting in Windows. The BJ Printer Status Monitor is automatically enabled; therefore, you will see thefollowing screen whenever you initiate a print operation. You can also start...

Printing Speed Versus Color The BJC-6000 Series Printer Driver for Windows can interpret and translate the fullspectrum of colors, up to 16.7 million colors. When printing in color, there is asignificant increase in the amount of information that the driver has to interpret andtranslate. When printi...

Paper Handling Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-1 This chapter describes how to use the printer for all your printing operations. It includes: ■ Selecting paper types ■ Printer settings for various print media ■ Loading paper ■ Printing on envelopes ■ Using Canon Specialty Papers To ensure the best perfor...

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-5 Paper Handling Assorted Paper Starter Kit If you would like to try some of the papers described above, look for Canon’sStarter Kit. It contains an assortment of five paper types. If you are printing in an application outside Windows, your software applicationor printer d...

3-6 Paper Handling Chapter 3 Printer Settings for Various Print Media Paper Paper Feed Media thickness lever Method Limit (Sheets) Plain paper Up Auto Approx. 130 High Gloss Film Up Auto 1 Glossy Photo Paper Up Auto 10 (with Loading Support Sheet A) Glossy Photo Cards Up Auto 10 Banner Paper Up Auto...

Loading Paper You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to load it automatically, or you can manually feedone sheet at a time through the manual feed slot. You can place approximately 130 sheets of plain paper (20 lb or 64 g/m 2 ) in the sheet feeder at a time. You can stack approximately 30 sheets of...

Load the stack of paper. Slide the stack of paper intothe sheet feeder until it stops. Align the edge of the paperwith the right edge of the sheetfeeder. Secure the stack with the paperguide. Make sure the stack does notexceed the limit mark. Start your print operation. Make sure that the printer is...

■ If paper curls after printing, remove it immediately; otherwise, paper jamsmay occur. ■ Depending on the density of your printed pages, the ink may need time todry. Within two to three seconds, the ink becomes smudge resistant. Afterdrying for several minutes, the ink becomes water resistant. ■ Do...

Printing on Envelopes You can stack up to 15 envelopes in the sheet feeder or you can manually feed envelopesone at a time. U.S. Commercial number 10 (COM10) envelopes, and European DL envelopes arerecommended. You may be able to stack envelopes of other sizes in the sheet feeder;however, Canon cann...

Using Canon’s Specialty Papers This section provides guidelines for printing on some of Canon’s Specialty Papers. Specialty Paper Guidelines Be sure to read any instructions that come with your Canon specialty paper.These instructions provide important information regarding how to achieve thehighest...

■ To avoid smudging caused by fingerprints, handle film by holding the edgesonly. ■ To avoid fading, do not expose the printed film to prolonged sunlight. ■ Store unused papers and films flat. Do not remove papers from theirprotective packaging until you are ready to use them. ■ Store unused film at...

Using the Cleaning Sheet for High Resolution Paper Canon’s High Resolution Paper is designed for high quality printing. This paperis specially coated to produce delicate color output. After using a package of High Resolution Paper (100 sheets), you need to use thecleaning sheet enclosed with the pap...

Printing on Fabric Sheets The Fabric Sheets for Canon printers come with a booklet that describes specialhandling procedures. Be sure to look through this booklet for special informationregarding the Fabric Sheets. This section describes specific steps for using FabricSheets with the printer. Be sur...

See the booklet that comes with the fabric sheets for details on drying and washing. Printing on Banner Paper For best results, use Canon Banner Paper. To set up a print job on banner paper, you must decide on the number of sheetsyou need. You can print banners from 2 to 6 sheets in length. Always l...

Start printing. Click OK or Print to start theprint job. Clear enough space in front ofthe printer for at least onesheet of paper to rest afterprinting. As the sheets print, allow theprinted sheets to hang over the edge of the desk or work table. Loading Glossy Photo Paper When you load Glossy Photo...

Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-1 This chapter covers the care required for your printer. It includes: ■ Printer guidelines ■ Cleaning the printer ■ Performing maintenance ■ Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern ■ Cleaning the print heads ■ Deep cleaning the print heads ■ BJ ...

Printer Guidelines Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer and harm to you or others: ■ Set the printer on a stable surface. Do not use an angled printer stand. Avoidsetting the printer in direct sunlight. ■ Keep the front cover closed when printing. ■ Do not set anything on top of t...

Cleaning the Printer Your printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the followingmaintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good operating condition. Before cleaning the printer, be sure to turn off the printer and unplug the powercord. Do not clean the exterior of the printer wit...

Performing Maintenance If your printed output appears streaked or blurred, open the printer’s front cover andvisually check the level of the ink in all the BJ tanks. If a BJ tank is low or has run out ofink, replace it. When a BJ tank runs out of ink, the printer beeps four times and the BJ PrinterS...

Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern The Nozzle Check Pattern confirms whether the inks are being correctly ejected from theprint head nozzles and whether the print heads on the two BJ cartridges are correctlyaligned. Perform a Nozzle Check Pattern when your printouts are streaked or the colortones on ...

Cleaning the Print Heads Your printer is equipped with two print head cleaning functions to ensure constant highquality printing. Always execute normal print head cleaning first. If this does not correctthe problem, execute deep print head cleaning. The printer automatically performs normal print he...

Follow the instructions on the screen. A message appears warning you NOT to start another operation until deep printhead cleaning is finished. Click the OK button. The BJ Printer Status Monitor displays a message during deep print headcleaning. The POWER light flashes during print head deep cleaning...

■ Make sure you store any opened BJ cartridge (that is not being used in theprinter) in the SB-30 Ink Cartridge Storage Box. ■ Keep BJ cartridges and BJ tanks in their sealed containers until you are readyto use them. ■ Do not remove the BJ tank(s) from the BJ cartridge unnecessarily. This maycause ...

Replacing a BJ Tank in a BJ Cartridge When a BJ tank runs out of ink, the printer will beep four times and the POWER light will flash orange. When you purchase extra BJ tanks, make sure you get the correct BJ tanks for each BJ cartridge. ■ For BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge BCI-3BK Black BJ Tank ■ For BC-...

Replacing a BJ Cartridge If the print quality of your output remains poor even after replacing the BJ tanks andcleaning the print heads, the print heads are worn out and you must replace the BJcartridge. The following procedure describes how to replace a BJ cartridge. When switching from the BC-30 B...

Aligning the Print Heads Important! Every time you replace a BJ cartridge or switch BJ cartridges for a specialprint job, you must align the print heads to ensure optimum printing. Make sure paper is loaded and start the printer driver. Windows 98 and Windows 95: Click Start, point to Settings, and ...

Simply follow the instructions on the screens. The driver performs either an automatic or manual print head alignment. Thedefault setting is to automatically align the print heads. However, you can requestthat the driver align the print heads manually through the Custom Setting optionon the Maintena...

Aligning the Print Heads Manually If your printer driver is set up to align the print heads manually, follow thesesteps. Follow the instructions on each screen. Read each screen and click OKas needed to continue. Check the line patterns on thetest print. For each pattern, notethe number where the li...

Storing a BJ Cartridge Whenever you unwrap a BJ cartridge, you must either install it in the printer or store it in the SB-30 Ink Cartridge Storage Box to prevent the print head from drying andclogging. The storage box is for the BC-30 Black BJ Cartridge or BC-32 Photo BJ Cartridge only.The BC-31 Co...

Transporting the Printer If you plan to move the printer from one location to another, or if you want to store it,follow these steps. Turn off the printer. Make sure the print head is in the home position on the right side of the printer. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. Detach the interface ...

T roubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1 Due to today’s rapidly changing computer environment, we have placed troubleshootinginformation in a variety of places to ensure that the most accurate information possible isavailable. The best way to find current information is through our online supp...

The serial number is located on the label on the back of the printer: Attempting to repair the printer yourself may void the limited warranty as to that repair. See the limited warranty information that came with your printer for details. Basic Problems This section describes these basic problems: ■...

Cannot Install the Printer Driver Installation was Install the printer driver interrupted Refer to the Quick Start Guide and install the printerdriver using the correct procedure. If you are reinstallingthe printer driver, remove the installed BJ printer driverand then install the printer driver aga...

Paper Does Not Feed From Sheet Feeder Paper is too thick Feed manually Paper within the range of 17 to 24 lb (64 to 105 g/m 2 ) can be loaded in the sheet feeder. Thicker paper mustbe fed manually one at a time from the back of theprinter. The printer does not support paper thickerthan 0.6 mm. Sheet...

An Error Message Appears Printing does not start due to an error writing to LPT1 Printer is not on Check the POWER light The POWER light should be green. If the POWER light is flashing, the printer is warming up. Printer cable not Check the parallel cable connected correctly Make sure the parallel c...

Internal file or Rebuild the document and print it again application software If there is no problem with the new document, the problem original file was probably faulty. If the same problemoccurs with the new file, visit Canon’s Web site or call the Canon Customer Care Center for help (seepage 1-4)...

Printout Is Unsatisfactory Meaningless characters or symbols are printing NORMAL PRINTOUT MEANINGLESS CHARACTERS Previous print job was Restart print operation cancelled before it was Turn off the printer and computer, turn them on finished again, and try printing again. Not using the correct Restar...

Printed pages curled/warped/wrinkled Excess ink is being Check your media type absorbed by the paper If you are printing on very thin paper, try a differentpaper type. Print on special print media such as HighResolution Paper or Glossy Photo Paper. Print density is set Reduce the print intensity in ...

Clearing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, the POWER light flashes orange and the printer beeps two or three times. If possible, remove the jammed sheet. Slowly pull the paper out either fromthe paper feed side or the paper output side, whichever is easier. Now press RESUME . If the paper tears of...

Using the Operator Panel ■ POWER button Press to switch the printer on and off. ■ POWER light Indicates the status of the printer: • Off—Printer power off • On—Standby and ready for operation • Flashes green—Print job in progress • Flashes orange—Error; remove cause of error before you resume printi...

Sheet Feeder Capacity—auto feed only Maximum thickness of stacked paper: 0.5 inches (13 mm)Plain paper (20 lb or 64 g/m 2 ) Approx. 130 sheets (0.5" stack) High gloss photo film 1 sheet Glossy photo paper 10 sheets (with Loading Support Sheet A) Glossy photo cards 10 cards Banner paper 1 (2 to 6...

Printable Area The printable area includes the recommended printing area and the actual printable area. Recommended Printing Area Canon recommends that you print within this area. Printable Area The area in which it is possible to print. However, printing in this area can adverselyaffect the print q...

Fabric Sheets Printable Area (width x length) Fabric Sheet Letter: 8" × 10.6" A4: 203.2 mm × 287.0 mm U.S. Commercial No. 10 Envelope Printable Area (width x length) U.S. Commercial #10 8" × 3.6" European DL Envelope Printable Area (width x length) European DL 220 mm × 110 mm Banner ...

Power Source USA/Canada AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.65 A Power Consumption Standby Approx. 5.5 watts Printing Approx. 35 watts Off Approx. 3.2 watts Dimensions 18.7 in. (475 mm) W × 12.8 in. (325 mm) D × 8.1 in. (205 mm) H Paper support and paper output trays closed Weight Approx. 13.0 lb (5.9 kg) Hardware a...

Glossary Glossary G-1 Automatic feed Refers to one way in which paper can be fed into the printer when the sheet feeder is used. BJ cartridge The printing mechanism that contains the print head unit and BJ tanks. Bubble Jet printing An ink jet type of printing that heats the ink to a boiling point i...

Resolution The density of dots for any given output device. Expressed in terms of dots per inch (dpi).Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged appearance. Higherresolution means smoother curves and angles as well as a better match to traditionaltypeface designs. Resolution...

Index 486 PC processor: A-6 A A4, A4+, A5, B5 paper sizes: A-2–3Accessories: 1-1–2Acoustic noise level: A-5Advanced button, Main tab: 2-7Aligning print heads: 2-10, 4-20–24Alignment pattern: 4-21–24Application error: 5-8Assorted Paper Starter Kit: 3-4Authorized Service Facility: 1-5Auto feed guideli...

FCC Regulations FCC-1 FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thisequipm...