Page 2 - Contents; Introduction
Contents 1 Introduction Supplies and Accessories BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks Canon Specialty Papers Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer 2 Using the Printer With Windows Installing a Printer Driver Printing a Document Printer Setup Within Windows 95 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box ...
Page 5 - Supplies and Accessories; BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks
Supplies and Accessories Your BJC-7000 Series printer supports excellent and unique print mediaoptions that will allow you to produce dazzling, professional, and funpresentations. All of these print media are specially designed andmanufactured to work with your Canon color printer so you can produce...
Page 6 - Canon Specialty Papers; Paper Handling
Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providingthe best results for output on Bubble et printer than any other organization.Canon does not prohibit the use of third-party inks and the use of third-partyinks does not invalidate the product's limited warranty. However, Canonca...
Page 7 - Getting Help From Canon; Canon Canada; In other countries contact your Canon Dealer.
Getting Help From Canon Canon Computer Systems, Inc. offers a full range of customer technical supportoptions including*: o 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, toll free automated support for troubleshootingissues on most current products ( 1-800-423-2366 ) o Speak to a technician free of service charge (current...
Page 8 - Servicing the Printer; Save your sales receipt for proof of purchase.; In the event that your
Servicing the Printer The Canon BJC-7000 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latesttechnology to provide trouble-free operation. The Warranty Card that comes withthe printer describes Canon's limited one-year warranty for your Bubble Jetprinter. Be sure to read the warranty informat...
Page 9 - Using the Printer With Windows; Quick Start; Installing a Printer Driver; Quick Start Guide
Using the Printer With Windows This chapter describes how to use the printer with your Windows applications. Itincludes: o Installing a printer driver o Printing a document o Printer setup within Windows 95 o Printer setup within Windows 3.1 o The Windows tabs o Printing speed versus color Before us...
Page 10 - Printing a Document; Setup; Printer Setup; OK
Printing a Document This procedure describes the general steps required for printing from variousWindows applications. The exact steps for printing a document may varydepending on the application program you are using. Refer to your softwareapplication's documentation for the exact printing procedur...
Page 11 - Printer Setup Within Windows 95; Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95; Print; Using the Printer Driver in Windows 95
3 ChoosePrintfrom theFilemenu. After making any necessary changes to the printer parameters,select OK to start to the print job. Printer Setup Within Windows 95 You can use the printer with all your Windows 95 applications. Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95 You can open the Pro...
Page 12 - Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1; You can use the printer with all your Windows 3.1 applications.; Accessing the Printing Options; Print Setup; option available from the File menu of
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 of most applicat...
Page 13 - The Windows Tabs
The Windows Tabs The BJC-7000 Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs from whichyou can select your printing options and learn about your printer driver as well asyour printer. o General (Windows 95 only) This tab allows you to add comments regarding the printer driver and printa test pag...
Page 14 - Main
o Main This tab allows you to select your Print Mode. (The printing options onthis tab are the same for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Page 15 - Paper
o Paper This tab allows you to specify paper size and page orientation. (the Printinoptions on this tab are the same for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1.) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Page 17 - Control
o Control This tab allows you to initiate print head cleaning, print test pages, movethe BJ cartridge so you can change a BJ tank or the cartridge itself, or turnthe printer off. (The printing options on this tab are the same for bothWindows 95 and Windows 3.1.) Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com ma...
Page 18 - Specifying Your Printing Options; To move between the Windows tabs, click on any of the tabs.; Recommended Print Mode Settings
Specifying Your Printing Options Be sure to use your on-line help to find out about the settings available for eachprinting option. o To move between the Windows tabs, click on any of the tabs. o To save the settings and exit, click the OK button. o To cancel your setting selections on a tab, click ...
Page 20 - Changing the Print Mode; On the Main tab, you can click the; Change; button to customize the selected Print; Quality
Changing the Print Mode On the Main tab, you can click the Change button to customize the selected Print Mode. You see three tabs. o Quality o Color Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Page 21 - Save; Using Cartridge Detection and Pause Page
o Save Using Cartridge Detection and Pause Page On the Control tab, click on Custom Setting to enable or disable Photo CartridgeDetection and/or Pause Page. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Page 22 - Printing Speed Versus Color; Ways to Improve Print Speed in Windows; To improve printing speed, you can try the following:
Printing Speed Versus Color The BJC-7000 Series Printer Driver for Windows can interpret and translate thefull spectrum of colors, up to 16.7 million colors. When printing in color, there isa significant increase in the amount of information that the driver has to interpretand translate. When printi...
Page 25 - Selecting Paper Types; Plain Paper
Selecting Paper Types One of the most important things you can do to assure the best possibleperformance of your Bubble Jet printer is to select the correct paper. Your printerproduces letter quality print on most plain bond papers, including cotton bond andphotocopying papers; it does not require s...
Page 27 - Paper Guidelines; When selecting or loading paper, please remember the following:
Paper Guidelines When selecting or loading paper, please remember the following: o Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can causepaper jams and poor print quality. o Use cut-sheet paper only. You cannot use multipart paper. o When using graph paper, the lines may not match be...
Page 28 - Printer Settings for Various Print Media; Paper Feed
Printer Settings for Various Print Media Paper Feed Media Method Limit (Sheets) Plain Paper Auto Approx. 130 High Gloss Photo FilmHG-201 Auto 1 Glossy Photo PaperGP-201 Auto 1 High Resolution PaperHR-101 Auto Approx. 100 T-Shirt TransfersTR-101 Auto 1 Greeting CardsGC-101 Manual 1 Fabric SheetFS-101...
Page 29 - Loading Paper; You can place approximately 130 sheets of plain paper (20 lb or 64 g/m; Automatically Feeding Paper
Loading Paper You can stack paper in the sheet feeder to load it automatically, or you canmanually feed one sheet at 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 t...
Page 31 - Auto Feed Guidelines
Auto Feed Guidelines When automatically feeding stacks of paper, follow these guidelines: o Do not open the front cover while printing. This may cause paper jams,smudges, or malfunctions. o Do not leave paper stacked in the printer for long periods of time; longersheets of paper may become bent or c...
Page 32 - Manually Feeding Paper; On the Main tab, click on the; button. Then in the Quality; Manual Feed; for the Paper Feed type.
o Do not try to load paper into the sheet feeder beyond the paper limit markor the tab on the right side of the sheet feeder; stacking too much papermay cause paper feeding or printing problems o Make sure there are no gaps between the stack of paper and the paperguide nor the right edge of the shee...
Page 33 - Slide the paper into the manual feed slot in the back of the printer.; Printing On Envelopes
3 Insert the single sheet. o Slide the paper into the manual feed slot in the back of the printer. o Align the sheet with the left edge of the manual feed slot. o Hold the sheet with the print side facing up. o The printer will automatically load the paper into position. Printing On Envelopes You ca...
Page 34 - Envelopes in which letters have been enclosed.; Make sure any curls are removed from the flaps of each envelope.
o Envelopes made with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper. o Envelopes using peel-off sealing strips. o Envelopes in which letters have been enclosed. When you are ready to print on envelopes, follow these steps to stack envelopesin the sheet feeder. (You can also manually feed envelopes o...
Page 35 - Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it stops.; Make sure the printer is on.
2 Insert the envelopes. o Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it stops. o Align the edge of the paper guide with the left edge of the stack ofenvelopes. 3 Start your print operation. o Make sure the printer is on. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Page 36 - Using Canon's Specialty Papers; Specialty Paper Guidelines; Paper type
Using Canon's Specialty Papers This selection provides guidelines for printing on Canon's Specialty Papers anddescribes special procedures required for High Resolution Paper and FabricSheets. Specialty Paper Guidelines Be sure to read any instructions that come with your Canonspecialty paper. These ...
Page 37 - Using the Cleaning Sheet; Make sure the paper support and paper output trays are extended.
o Before loading transparencies or back print film, insert one sheet of plainpaper as the last sheet in the stack. o Do not leave the film in the sheet feeder for long periods of time. Dust anddirt may accumulate on the film resulting in spotty printing. o To avoid fading, do not expose the printed ...
Page 38 - RESUME
2 Insert the cleaning sheet. o Remove the two pieces of tape from the sheet. o Insert the sheet with the stick side out (toward you) and down(going into the sheet feeder). o Adjust the paper guide to the edge of the cleaning sheet. 3 Feed the sheet. o Make sure the printer is on. o Press and hold th...
Page 39 - Printing On a Fabric Sheet; Make sure the paper support and paper output tray are extended.
Fabric Sheet FS-101 The Fabric Sheet FS-101 for Canon printers comes with a booklet that describesspecial handling procedures. Be sure to look through this booklet for specialinformation regarding the Fabric Sheets. This section describes specific steps forusing Fabric Sheets with the printer. Be su...
Page 41 - When dry, peel the film backing from the printed fabric sheet.
4 Dry and then wash the fabric sheet. o Let the printed fabric sheet set for about one hour to allow the inkto completely dry. o When dry, peel the film backing from the printed fabric sheet. o Wash the printed fabric sheet for about three minutes underlukewarm running water to remove extra ink. o H...
Page 42 - Maintaining the Printer
Maintaining the Printer This chapter covers the care required for your Canon BJC-7000 Color Bubble JetPrinter. It includes: o Printer guidelines o Cleaning the printer o Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern o Cleaning the print heads o Deep cleaning the print heads o BJ cartridge guidelines o Replacing...
Page 43 - Printer Guidelines; Keep the front cover closed when printing.; POWER; button on the
Printer Guidelines Follow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer and harm to you orothers: o Set the printer on a stable surface. Do not use an angled printer stand. Avoid setting the printer in direct sunlight. o Keep the front cover closed when printing. o Do not set anything on top of t...
Page 44 - Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Printer Your printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the followingmaintenance, as necessary, to keep your printer in good operating condition. o Before cleaning the printer, make sure the printer is turned off and theAC adapter is unplugged. o Do not clean the exterior of t...
Page 45 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern; Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern From Windows; Click the Start button, select Settings, and then click; Then click the Test Prints icon on the left.
Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern You use the Test Prints option on the Control tab in your BJC-7000 Series PrinterDriver for Windows to print a Nozzle Check Pattern. You can use this pattern tocheck the operation of your printer and your print quality. Before selecting the Test Prints option, make ...
Page 46 - Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Operators Panel
3 Click OK to print the Nozzle Check Pattern. o Check the results of the Nozzle Check Patter. See the sampleprintout on page 4-6. o If any portion of the Nozzle Check Pattern is incorrect, clean theprint head. See page 4-7 for details. Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Operators Panel 1 Lo...
Page 47 - Checking the Nozzle Check Pattern
Checking the Nozzle Check Pattern The Nozzle Check Pattern looks like this when the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge isinstalled: If any portion of the Nozzle Check Pattern is incorrect, clean the print head. Seethe next section for details. Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine
Page 48 - Cleaning the Print Heads; Cleaning the Print Heads From Windows; Now click the first Print Head Cleaning icon.
Cleaning the Print Heads Your printer is equipped with a print head cleaning function to ensure constanthigh quality printing. The printer automatically performs print head cleaning each time you turn it on. Cleaning the Print Heads From Windows If you are using Windows, you can execute print head c...
Page 49 - Cleaning the Print Heads Using the Operator Panel; Make sure the green
2 Click one of the option buttons. o To clean both print heads, select All Colors. o To clean only the print head of the Black BJ Cartridge, choose Black. o To clean only the print head of the Color BJ Cartridge, select Color. 3 Click Execute and follow the instructions on the screen. o To check the...
Page 50 - Perform the print head cleaning; only; when you encounter a print; button until the printer
2 Press the RESUME button until the printer beeps once. o The POWER light blinks for several seconds while the print headis being cleaned, then lights when cleaning is complete. o This is the same cleaning procedure the printer conductsautomatically every time it is turned on. Both print heads arecl...
Page 51 - Deep Cleaning the Print Heads; button on the printer.; Deep Cleaning Using the Printer Driver; Make sure paper is loaded in the sheet feeder.; Click the second Print Head Cleaning icon.
Deep Cleaning the Print Heads o Perform print head deep cleaning only after print head cleaning fails tocorrect the problems in the test print. o You can start print head deep cleaning with the printer driver or with the RESUME button on the printer. o Deep cleaning the print heads consumes ink (mor...
Page 52 - Deep Cleaning Using the RESUME Button
2 Follow the instructions on the screen. o A message appears to warn you NOT to start another operationuntil deep print head cleaning is finished. Click the OK button. o The POWER light flashes during print head deep cleaning and thenlights again when deep cleaning is complete. o To check the print ...
Page 53 - BJ Cartridge Guidelines; BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge
If the results of the Nozzle Check Pattern are not satisfactory, repeat these steps inthe following order: 1. Clean the print head. 2. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. 3. Deep clean the print head. 4. Print the Nozzle Check Pattern. If the problem has not been corrected after deep cleaning the print ...
Page 54 - Replacing BJ Tanks and BJ Cartridges; Specifications
o BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge Contains the print head unit and one replaceable color BJ tank, (cyan,magenta, yellow). You can replace the BJ tank without replacing theprint head unit when you run out of any of the color inks. Use the BCI-61Color BJ Tank with the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge only. o BC-62 P...
Page 56 - BJ Cartridge and BJ Tank Maintenance
BJ Cartridge and BJ Tank Maintenance The most important thing you can do to extend the life of your printer and toensure optimum print quality is take care of the BJ cartridges. Spilled ink can stain any surface. Open BJ cartridges and BJ tanks carefully,and follow the guidelines presented here to p...
Page 57 - Replacing the BJ Cartridges
Hold the BJ cartridge on the sides only. Do not touch the silver plate onthe bottom of the BJ cartridge or the silver metal or circuit area on theside. The metal area may become hot during printing. Replacing the BJ Cartridges The following procedure describes how to replace the BC-60 Black Cartridg...
Page 58 - CARTRIDGE
If the print head is hot, it may not move until it has cooled down. Neverattempt to force the cartridge holder to the left manually. Wait a fewminutes for the print head to cool down, then press the CARTRIDGE button again. 2 Remove the BJ cartridge. o If you are removing the BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge...
Page 59 - If you are discarding a used BJ cartridge, do so immediately.
3 Discard or store the removed BJ cartridge immediately. o If you are discarding a used BJ cartridge, do so immediately. o Handle the used BJ cartridge with care to avoid spilling ink onyour hands or clothing. o If you are switching the color cartridges, store the cartridge youremoved in the SB-60 I...
Page 60 - Now perform the print head alignment procedure (see the
o If you are inserting a BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge or BC-62 Photo BJCartridge, insert it into the right side of the cartridge holder. o Insert the BJ cartridge slightly diagonally into the holder. Make sure thecartridge is aligned with the guides, then press down on the cartridge at thecircle mark to...
Page 61 - The color cartridge is on the right.
Replacing a BJ Tank in the BC-61 Color or BC-62Photo BJ Cartridge The BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge or BC-62 Photo BJ Cartridge each contain onereplaceable color BJ tank. When the color BJ tank runs out of ink, the printer willbeep four times and the error indicator will come on. Leave the BJ cartridge i...
Page 64 - Storing a BJ Cartridge
Storing a BJ Cartridge Whenever you unwrap a BJ cartridge, you must either install it in the printer orstore it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box to prevent the print head from dying andclogging. The storage box is for the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge or BC-62 Photo BJ Cartridgeonly. The BC-60 Black BJ C...
Page 65 - Be sure the lid snaps closed.; Transporting the Printer; Remove any paper from the sheet feeder.
3 Close the storage box. o Be sure the lid snaps closed. Whenever you remove a BJ cartridge from the printer, store the cartridgein the storage box (unless you are disposing it). Transporting the Printer If you plan to move the printer from one location to another, or if you want tostore it, follow ...
Page 66 - Tape both ends so the printer cover will remain closed.
3 Tape the printer. o Tape both ends so the printer cover will remain closed. o On the front of the printer, tape the original protective cover overthe paper output slot. o If the protective cover is not available, you can use a piece ofheavier-weight paper (such as card stock). Cut the paper so tha...
Page 67 - Pack the printer in its original box with the packing supports.
4 Pack the printer. o Pack the printer in its original box with the packing supports. o Make sure the box is marked FRAGILE or HANDLE WITHCARE. o Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer or ship a BJcartridge or a BJ tank from which you have removed theprotective cap. An opened BJ cartridge o...
Page 68 - Troubleshooting; See
Troubleshooting Due to today's rapidly changing computer environment, we have placedtroubleshooting information in a variety of places to ensure that the most accurateinformation possible is available. The best way to find current information isthrough our on-line support services and through our Fa...
Page 69 - Identifying Your Printer Problem
Identifying Your Printer Problem Before contacting Canon, identify your printer problem and make sure you havethe following information: o Product name o Serial number o Place of purchase o Nature of problem o Steps you have taken to solve the problem and the results The serial number is located on ...
Page 70 - Basic Problems; If the printer does not print
Basic Problems The most basic problems you may encounter are "the printer does not print" and "your print quality is not satisfactory." o If the printer does not print • Check all your cable connections • Check your printer driver setup • Check your computer configuration o If your p...
Page 71 - Clearing Paper Jams; Turn off the printer.
Clearing Paper Jams When a paper jam occurs, the ERROR light comes on and the printer beepstwice. If possible, remove the jammed sheet and press RESUME . If this does not clear the jam, follow these steps: 1 Press the POWER button. o Turn off the printer. 2 Gently pull the paper out with one hand wh...
Page 72 - Printing Specifications; Printing Method
Specifications Printing Specifications Printing Method Bubble Jet ink on-demand Paper Handling Automatic feedManual feed Sheet Feeder Capacity - auto feed only Maximum thickness of stacked paper: 0.5 inches (13mm) Plain Paper (20 lb or 75 g/m²) Approx. 130 sheets (0.5" stack) High gloss photo fi...
Page 74 - Printable area; Margins; Printable area for envelopes
Printable area Margins Margins for full-bleed L 0.25 in. (3 mm) L 0.20 in. (5 mm) R 0.25 in. (3 mm) R 0.20 in. (5 mm) T 0.12 in. (3 mm) T 1.10 in. (27 mm) B 0.28 in. (7 mm) B 1.10 in. (27 mm) Printable area for envelopes To ensure the best print quality, make sure printing on envelopes is well withi...
Page 75 - BJ Cartridges
BJ Cartridges BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge Print head 608 nozzles = Black and Ink Optimizer Capacity Approx. 900 pages / cartridge (at 1500characters/ page) BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge Print head 240 nozzles, 80 nozzles for each color(cyan, magenta, yellow) Capacity Approx. 4000 pages / cartridge (at 15%co...
Page 76 - General
General Interface IEEE 1284 compatible parallel interface Acoustic Noise Level Approx. 49 db (A) per ISO 9296 Operating Environment Temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C) Humidity 10% to 90% RH (nocondensation) Storing Environment Temperature 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) Humidity 5% to 90% RH (noconde...
