This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Canon is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. © 1999 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. Trademark Notice: Canon and BJ, BJC, and Bubble Jet are trademarks of Canon Inc. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows Logo and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the US and other countries.
■ FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10158 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
■ Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital Apparatus”, ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada.
■ Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.....................................................................................6 How to use this manual.....................................................................6 Conventions ................................................................................7 Features and benefits ........................................................................8 Compact portable design.............................................................
Ripple pattern ............................................................................48 Nozzle Check Pattern................................................................49 Font Sample ..............................................................................49 Hexadecimal dump test .............................................................50 4 Chapter 5 Colour Printing and Black-and-White Printing ........................51 Switching between colour printing and black-and-white printing .
Appendix A Paper Specifications......................................................................99 Paper size ........................................................................................99 Paper type .......................................................................................99 Paper weight ...................................................................................99 Printing area..................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-50 Bubble Jet Printer. We appreciate you choosing this printer to meet your printing needs. The BJC-50 is compact, lightweight, and offers excellent colour print quality. We hope you will be satisfied with this advanced Bubble Jet technology.
Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer Explains how to replace ink cartridges and BJ Cartridges, clean the print head and printer, and describes the proper procedures for printer transportation and storage. Also describes installation of the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. 1 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Gives detailed instructions for solving common problems. If you have any difficulties, refer to this section.
■ 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 colour printing capability on plain paper and a variety of other media. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack allows you to operate the printer without connecting the AC adapter.
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. 1 Scanner feature By switching the black or colour BJ Cartridge with the optional Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12, you can turn the printer into a colour image scanner. ■ Options and supplies Canon offers the following options and supplies.
Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 This cartridge contains both a print head unit and replaceable black ink cartridge. This cartridge is more cost-effective for black-and-white printing and enables faster output. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black Print head unit • BCI-10 Black: This is a replacement for the black ink cartridge used in the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10.
Print media To extend the capabilities of your printer, Canon offers several types of special print media. 1 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 with your Canon colour inks. Use this paper for crisp colour on a high-quality, non-glossy paper. A4 and Letter sizes are available.
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 have detachable edges that you can remove after printing so that prints look like borderless photographs. This media is ideal for printing items such as invitation cards. Feed paper using the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50. For detailed instructions about using this media, refer to the instruction sheet provided with each packet of Glossy Photo Cards FM-101.
Available options The following options are available for use with this printer. For details, contact your local Canon Authorised Dealer or Canon marketing representative. 1 Canon Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 This optional sheet feeder can be easily and quickly installed on the front of the printer and allows you to stack and feed more than one sheet at a time for multi-sheet print jobs. Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12 Turns your printer into a colour scanner.
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 following the instructions in the Quick Start Guide, read this section to become familiar with the parts of the printer and how to use them more efficiently.
• Do not install the printer near devices which contain magnets or generate magnetic fields. • Do not subject the printer to strong physical shock or vibration. • Keep the printer clean. Dust accumulation can prevent proper functioning of the printer. • Do not place objects on the top of the printer. 2 • The top cover and front cover should be closed when the printer is not being used. ■ Examining the printer Familiarise yourself with the printer’s parts and functions as described below.
Operation panel Allows you to operate some functions. Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 connector Connects the optional Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 to the printer. Power connector Connects the printer to the AC adapter. Power lock switch After the power lock switch is slid to the right, you can press the POWER button to switch the printer on and off. After the power lock switch is slid to the left, you cannot switch the printer on, even if you press the POWER button.
Rear view Half-pitched parallel interface connector 2 Paper output slot IrDA interface 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 wireless connection between the printer and a computer equipped with an IrDA interface.
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 for a few moments after power on and then lights and stays on to indicate that the printer is ready for normal operation.
• 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. (☞80) CHARGE/ERROR lamp When the printer is off and the AC adapter is connected to the printer and plugged into the power mains, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp lights and stays on while the battery pack inside the printer is recharging. After the battery pack is fully charged, this lamp will go off.
20 3. Align the mark on the printer ( ) with the mark on the battery pack ( ) and insert the left end of the battery pack into the printer at a slight angle. 4. Push in on the right side of the battery pack to lock it in place. 5. Close the front cover.
FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WHEN STORING AND HANDLING THE BATTERY PACK: • A battery pack is not charged when purchased. You must charge the battery pack for about 4 to 6 hours for it to reach full charge. • For best results, use the battery pack at room temperature. At low temperatures the capacity of the battery pack is diminished and it will print fewer sheets between recharging sessions.
■ 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 interface port is provided for connection to IBM compatible PC computers. Follow the procedure below to connect the printer to the host computer with the BIFC-50 printer cable.
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. 2 Setting up the IrDA wireless interface This printer is equipped with an IrDA 1.0 compatible infra-red wireless communication interface port (115.2 kbps). The IrDA interface is very popular among notebook or laptop computer users because no cable connection between the printer and computer is required.
Follow this procedure to set up the printer for data transfer via the IrDA interface 1. The printer IrDA interface is on the left side of the printer, below the parallel interface connector. IrDA interface 2. Locate the IrDA interface on the computer. Arrange the printer so the IrDA interface ports are facing one another. The IrDA interface ports must face one another and be approximately level, within a range of 15 degrees left or right, 15 degrees up or down and not more than 1 metre (3 ft.) apart.
3. Make sure the computer is set up for IrDA operation. To use IrDA successfully, make sure the following conditions are satisfied: • You must use Windows 95. • Make sure the infra-red driver Microsoft IR Comm Driver Ver. 2.0 has been installed. • Make sure a COM port has been selected for IrDA with the Printer Wizard. Allocation of a port for an IrDA wireless interface may depend on the computer you are using. Usually COM4 can be selected as an external serial (COM) communications port.
■ 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. • Always use the AC adapter indoors, never outdoors. • In case of trouble (smoke, odd smells, etc.), unplug the AC adapter immediately. • Do not place anything in front of your power outlet that may obstruct your access to the power supply or put pressure on the AC adapter or its cord.
3 1 2 2 • If the printer is not switched on and the battery requires recharging, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will light green and remain on to indicate that the battery pack is recharging. • To recharge the battery pack, switch off the printer and connect the AC adapter if it is not already connected. When the battery pack is fully charged, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will go off. (☞62) ■ Switching the printer on and off 1.
2. 3. To switch the printer on, press the POWER button. To switch the printer off, press the POWER button. The printer has an energy saving Auto Power Off feature which will power off the printer automatically if the printer remains idle for 30 minutes. To turn this feature off, or to set the idle time interval, open the printer driver and adjust these settings on the Control tab.
Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Use this cartridge for printing in black and white for draft output. When the BC-10 is installed your output will print faster. The BC-10 is also more cost effective for monochrome printing because it can print more pages per cartridge than the BC-11e. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black When the black ink runs out, replace only this ink cartridge.
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 printer beeps three times and the cartridge holder moves to the centre if a BJ Cartridge is not installed. 3. Raise the top cover. • Never move the cartridge holder to the centre by pulling the film cable.
4. Remove the BJ Cartridge from its protective packaging. Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e or 5. 2 Remove the orange protective cap from the print head and then remove the orange protective tape. Protective cap Be sure to remove the protective tape To avoid staining your clothing or articles in your work area, do not drop or shake the BJ Cartridge. The ink in the BJ Cartridge can stain fabric permanently. 6. Point the print head down, and insert the BJ Cartridge as shown below.
This illustration shows the installation of the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e. Insert the BJ Cartridge to align the marks ( ). 7. Press down gently on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it snaps in place. 8. 9. Close the top cover. Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button once.
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 prevent the print head from drying out. ■ Performing a test print 2 To check the printer installation, print a Demonstration. This and other test prints are described in detail in Chapter 4. (☞45) 1.
4. Slide the paper guide ➊ to the mark for the size of the media you are loading. 5. Hold the sheet with the print side up and align the left edge of the sheet with the stopper ➋ on the left side of the front cover. Stopper 2 3 A 4 Mark for the size 1 Paper guide 6. Insert the paper straight into the printer ➌ (about 5 cm) until it stops. Push the sheet in slightly and hold it in place for about two seconds. The sheet will feed partially into the printer.
2 The above sample was printed with the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10.
■ 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 98/Windows 95/Windows 3.1 Printer drivers for both Windows 98/Windows 95 and Windows 3.1 are provided with the printer. For installation instructions, see the Quick Start Guide or the Windows Print Guide.
Selecting a DOS printer driver from your software application Most DOS software applications include an installation or setup procedure that you must perform in order to install a printer driver. During this procedure you are asked to select the appropriate driver from a list of drivers provided with the software application. Even if you do not see a driver for the BJC-50, and this will be the case for older programs, you can still use the BJC-50 printer if you select a compatible driver.
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 of the most important things you can do to ensure the best possible performance from your printer is to select the correct print media.
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: • Store the media in its original package until you are ready to use it. Exposing media to direct sunlight or air may lower the print quality. • Avoid high temperature and high humidity. Store media in a comfortable environment that is not subject to wide changes in temperature or humidity.
The following envelopes cannot be used: • Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and double flaps. • Envelopes made with special coated paper or deeply embossed paper. • Envelopes using peel-off sealing strips. • Envelopes in which letters have already been enclosed. • Warped envelopes or envelopes that have been folded. ■ Loading paper and other media Paper and other media must be loaded one sheet at a time.
• With Canon BJC-50 displayed in the Name line, click the Properties button. • The Paper and Graphics control sheets contain the settings for setting up a print job. For details, refer to the Windows Print Guide. • 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 • In your software application, pull down the Print Setup menu to open the Print Setup dialog.
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 42 Name Plain paper Media Type Plain Paper Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Plain Paper presentations, etc.
Name Media Type T-shirt Transfer TR-201 (TR-101 in the U.S.) T-shirt Transfer Side with green lines face down. Print Side Purpose Print on the sheet then transfer the colour image to a cotton or polyestercotton blend T-shirt with a hot iron. Media Type: This is the name of the Media Type you will see after you pull down the list for Media Type on the Paper control sheet of the Windows printer driver. 4. Slide the paper guide ➊ to the mark for the size of the media you are loading. 5.
6. Insert the paper straight into the printer ➌ (about 5 cm) until it stops. Push the sheet in slightly and hold it in place for about two seconds. The sheet will feed partially into the printer. If the sheet is too narrow (less than 100 mm), or if the sheet is inserted diagonally, the buzzer will beep once, the CHARGE/ERROR lamp will light orange, and the printer will eject the paper from the feed slot.
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 fouling the platen with wet ink, never attempt to perform a test print on paper smaller than A4 or Letter size. You can print on either side of plain paper. 1.
Samples and descriptions of each test print are provided on the following pages. In addition to starting the test prints, you can also use the POWER button to change the printer default settings. 1. 2. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off. Press and hold down the POWER button and count the number of beeps. Release the POWER button when you hear the number of beeps for the defaults you want to set.
■ Sample test prints Demonstration Provides an attractive demonstration of the printer’s capabilities and describes some of the printer’s important features.
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 Information Sample Ripple pattern The ripple pattern prints a stream of continuous characters from one edge of the printable area to the other. This test print confirms that the printer is printing uniformly over the entire page.
LQ Mode Ripple Pattern Sample 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 performance. (☞80) 4 Font Sample Prints a font sample. If you are using the printer with DOS, the font sample will print for the current emulation mode, BJ Mode or LQ Mode.
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 and wait for the print head to return to the home position. 2. Press and hold down the POWER button. Wait for the printer to beep 5 times then release the POWER button. 3. 4.
Chapter 5 Colour Printing and Black-andWhite Printing ■ Switching between colour printing and blackand-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 appropriate BJ Cartridge. Printing with Windows Changing printer driver settings You can change the settings of the Canon BJC-50 Printer Driver from the Printer Setup dialogue box.
Preparing your printer Depending on your printing needs, you may need to change the BJ Cartridge. To print in colour, install a Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e. To print a number of pages in black-and-white, install a Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. For black-and-white print jobs, we recommend that you use the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10, not the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e. The BC-10’s 128 nozzles deliver printing at higher speed. Changing the BJ Cartridges Follow the procedure below to change the BJ Cartridges.
4. With the tip of your finger, lift up the tab on the corner of the BJ Cartridge then raise the cartridge and green print head unit out of the cartridge holder. Hold the green tab to remove the BJ Cartridge. Always hold a BJ Cartridge by its sides and never touch the wet print head or metal contacts.
5. After removing the partially used BJ Cartridge, use the BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10 supplied with the printer. Align the marks on the BJ Cartridge with the marks on the container and insert the BJ Cartridge into the container. 6. Screw the lid onto the storage container until it stops then continue twisting the lid until the mark on the lid is aligned with the mark on the body of the storage container. Always screw the lid on tightly to prevent the BJ Cartridge from drying out. Mark 7.
8. If you are installing a new BJ Cartridge, remove the orange protective cap and orange protective tape from the BJ Cartridge. Protective tape Protective cap To avoid staining your clothing or articles in your work area, do not drop or shake the BJ Cartridge. The ink in the BJ Cartridge can stain fabric permanently. 9. Insert the BJ Cartridge as shown below. Align the marks on the BJ Cartridge and the cartridge holder (yellow-yellow, black-black). Insert the BJ Cartridge to align the marks ( ).
10. Press down on the high side of the BJ Cartridge until it snaps into the cartridge holder. 11. 12. Close the top cover. Wait about three seconds and press the CARTRIDGE button once. After the BJ Cartridge is installed, the printer requires at least two seconds to detect the presence of the BJ Cartridge. The cartridge holder moves to the home position, and the printer automatically executes print head cleaning. Once print head cleaning is completed, the printer is ready to print.
■ Printing with a colour BJ Cartridge The benefits of colour printing Colour printing enables you to create documents that are easier to understand, particularly if you are using coloured graphs for a presentation. 5 Selecting the print media The correct choice of media is particularly important for colour printing. The Canon BJC-50 is capable of printing not only on plain paper, but also on envelopes, transparencies, and other media.
Film HG-101, Glossy Photo Paper GP-301, or similar products. The printer will produce even more vivid colours with these media. When printing on High Gloss Film or Glossy Paper, print on the glossy side only. • Use Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 when creating photo greeting cards. This media allows you to make beautiful, borderless cards. When printing on this media, be sure to print on the side with the glossy finish. • For overhead presentations, use Transparencies CF-102.
• A limited number of colours plus shades of those colours. Shades are created by adding white or using different colour patterns. • A limited number of colours plus custom colours. For example, mixing red and blue for purple. Matching Colours displayed on your monitor with printouts Colours are displayed on a video monitor by mixing the colours red, green, and blue (the three primary colours of visible light) in Yellow the Red amounts required to produce any given colour.
Adjustments made to the monitor If you have high quality monitor capable of finely controlling the amount of light allocated to each component of the RGB mix of colours, it is possible to adjust the colours appearing on the screen in such a way as to approximate the printed result.
Colour and cost Printing in colour costs more than printing in black ink only. To reduce the cost of colour printing, follow these guidelines: • When printing monochrome images, install the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. • When printing spreadsheet-type graphs, choose coloured hatch patterns instead of solid colours. Hatch patterns typically use less ink and look just as good as solid colours. • Use lighter colours that use more white space; for example, pink instead of red.
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 top operating condition, you should perform the following routine maintenance. ■ Recharging and replacing the battery pack This section shows you how to recharge and replace your battery pack.
1. Press the POWER button to switch the printer off. CARTRIDGE POWER 2. RESUME CHARGE ERROR Connect the power cord to the AC adapter ➊, insert the DC plug into the printer ➋, and insert the power cord into a power source ➌. 3 2 1 6 The CHARGE/ERROR lamp will remain illuminated green until the battery pack is completely recharged. 3. When the CHARGE/ERROR lamp goes off, you can disconnect the AC adapter. • The battery pack requires six hours (maximum) to recharge.
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 you travel, make sure new battery packs are fully charged. You must also replace a battery pack after it is exhausted.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Remove the new battery pack from its packaging. Align the mark on the printer ( ) with the mark on the battery pack ( ) and insert the left end of the battery pack into the printer at a slight angle. Push in the right side of the battery pack to lock it in place. Close the front cover. If you have just installed a new battery pack, you must allow it to charge before you can use it. Just leave the AC adapter connected to the printer and the power outlet.
■ 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: • Never attempt to disassemble an ink cartridge. • Never shake an ink cartridge. • Never unpack an ink cartridge until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove ink cartridges from the BJ Cartridge unnecessarily.
Examining the ink cartridges The Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e employs the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color and the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black. Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black When the colour ink runs out, replace this ink cartridge. When the black ink runs out, replace this ink cartridge. Print head unit Print head Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e The Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 employs only one ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black When the black ink runs out, replace this ink cartridge.
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 cartridge capacity, refer to the specifications at the end of this user’s guide. (☞129) 1. Check the POWER lamp and make sure that it is switched on. If the printer is off, switch it on. 2.
Ink Cartridges BCI-11 Color and Black Press this white hook to remove the colour ink cartridge. Press this grey hook to remove the black ink cartridge. Do not press the green tab! This is for BJ Cartridge replacement. Be sure to leave the green print head unit in the printer. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black Press this grey hook to remove the ink cartridge. 6 Do not press the green tab! This is for BJ Cartridge replacement. Be sure to leave the green print head unit in the printer.
5. Remove the orange protective cap from the new ink cartridge. Cap Cap Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color Do not touch or insert anything into the filter on the ink cartridge. Do not touch or insert anything into these filters. Do not touch or insert anything into this filter.
6. Position the new ink cartridge so that its filter is on the bottom, and insert it as shown in the illustration below. BCI-11 BCI-10 Insert the ink cartridge to align the marks ( ). 7. Press down gently on the high side of the ink cartridge until the ink cartridge clicks into the print head unit.
8. 9. Close the top cover. 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 becomes worn out, the printing is no longer crisp and clear, gaps may appear in characters, and lines may appear broken or not complete.
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 procedure used to replace a Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e with a Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. (☞72) Dispose of the old BJ Cartridge immediately.
3. Open the top cover. Film cable When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 4. With the tip of your finger, lift up the green tab on the corner of the BJ Cartridge then raise the cartridge and green print head unit out of the cartridge holder. Hold the green tab to remove the BJ Cartridge. Make sure that you remove the whole BJ Cartridge, not just the ink cartridges. 5.
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 procedure to install the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12. 1. Remove the Scanner Cartridge from its protective soft case. Save the case! You will need it to store the Scanner Cartridge when it is not installed on the printer. 2.
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 Scanner Cartridge moves to the home position. 5. Close the top cover. Removing the Scanner Cartridge Remove the Scanner Cartridge as soon as you are finished scanning and replace it with a BJ Cartridge.
3. Open the top cover. Film cable When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 4. With the tip of your finger, lift up the tab on the Scanner Cartridge then raise it out of the cartridge holder. 6 Tab 5. Store the Scanner Cartridge in its protective soft case. 6. Remove the BJ Cartridge from the BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10.
7. Insert the BJ Cartridge into the cartridge holder diagonally so the points of the small triangle marks align (yellow-yellow, blackblack). 8. 9. Press down gently on the BJ Cartridge until it clicks into place. 10. 11. Press the CARTRIDGE button once. The printer starts cleaning the print head. After print head cleaning is completed, the cartridge holder moves to the home position. Close the top cover. Make sure you install the IS Scan scanner driver supplied on disk with the printer.
Cleaning inside and outside the printer 1. Open the top cover. Film cable When the top cover is open, never touch the orange film cable inside the printer. 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 smudged. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the platen clean.
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: • Cleaning: Requires about 30 seconds and can improve print quality. • Flushing: Requires about 60 seconds and corrects severe nozzle clogging. Because Flushing consumes a lot of ink, execute flushing only when the print quality does not improve after repeated cleaning.
■ 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 position. This locks the printer off so it cannot be switched on accidentally during transportation.
7. If you are going to store the printer for a prolonged period (three months or more), remove the battery pack. You do not have to remove the battery pack to transport the printer. Remove the battery pack only if you are going to store the printer for a prolonged period (three months or more). • Open the front cover. • Push the battery pack release to the right. The battery pack will spring slightly out of the printer. • Remove the battery pack and close the front cover. 8.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you experience problems during printing, first check 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. (☞45) If the test prints successfully, the problem is not inside the printer, so first check the printer cable connection at the printer and your computer.
Problem See Page Other Printing Problems Strange characters 94 Print job halts before completion 95 Characters on the screen do not match printed characters 96 Printing beyond edge of page 96 IrDA printing stops and paper is ejected 96 Printer prints incorrect number of lines on a page 96 Computer indicates a device time-out 97 Printouts are incomplete (only 50% to 75% of the page ) or printed with large white bands 97 ■ Errors indicated by the CHARGE/ERROR lamp CHARGE/ERROR lamp lights and and buzzer beep
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 with the left side of the feed slot. CHARGE/ERROR lamp flashes and buzzer beeps three times. The cartridge has automatically moved to the home position.
■ Clearing paper jams 86 1. Gently pull the paper out 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. Remove the remaining paper, taking care not to touch the film cable. 3. Press the POWER button to switch the printer on again. The printer is now ready to print. 4. Open the top cover and check the platen.
■ 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 head cleaning is completed. The POWER lamp lights and stays on when the printer is ready for normal operation. If the POWER la0mp is not on, the printer is not receiving power. 1.
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 interface ports on the printer and computer are facing one another and not more than one metre apart. (☞23) Check the Windows 95 Printers setup and make sure that the BJC-50 is selected as the default printer.
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. 2. If there is data waiting to print, the POWER lamp flashes. To print the last sheet, press the RESUME button. A sheet of paper is ejected upon starting up Windows 98 This problem occurs when virtual device driver DRVWPPQT.VXD is loaded upon starting Windows 98. Search for the file DRVWPPQT.
Normal print sample To clean the print head 1. If print quality deteriorates as described above, first clean the print head. Press and hold down the RESUME button until you hear two beeps then release it. Cleaning requires about 30 seconds. 2. After cleaning is completed, print the Nozzle Check Pattern to see if the print quality has been restored. (☞45) If horizontal lines are missing on the Nozzle Check Pattern, the print head may be still clogged. 3. Clean the print head unit once again.
Printout is not clear 1. Make sure that you are using a recommended media. (☞42) 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 only half the ink of the HQ mode. Open the printer driver and change the setting. 4. The print head nozzles may be clogged.
■ Colour printing problems This section contains solutions for problems you may encounter when printing in colour. Printer prints only in black-and-white If you are printing from a software application that supports colour printing but your output is only in black ink, follow these steps. 1. Make sure that you selected the BJC-50 printer driver or a compatible driver for another colour printer. 2.
Colours print incorrectly If the colours in your printout do not match the colours on your screen, verify that you have selected the BJC-50 printer driver or a compatible driver. Some colours are impossible to match exactly. The printer will match as closely as possible. Printing is slow If your printer seems extremely slow when printing in colour, follow these steps to improve the printing speed. 1. Make sure that you are using only one software application at a time. 2. 3.
■ 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 the procedure below: 94 1. Shut down the print job. Switch off the printer and switch off the computer. 2. 3. Switch the printer on and switch the computer on. 4.
Printing job halts before completion 1. Open the printer driver. 2. Check the port setting. If you are using Windows 98/Windows 95, go on to the next step. -orIf you are using Windows 3.1, go to step 4. 3. At the startup screen of Windows 98/Windows 95, click the Start button. Click Settings then click Printers. • Use the right mouse button to click on the BJC-50 icon then click properties. • Click the Details tab to open the Details control sheet. Check the port assignment in the first box.
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 page If the printer is printing only part of each line, try the following measures. 1. Make sure the paper is aligned correctly with the left side of the feed slot. 2.
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 98/Windows 95, make sure Compatible or Bi-directional is selected for the parallel printer port (LPT1).
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Appendix A Paper Specifications ■ Paper size Letter Legal A4 A5 B5 US Commercial 10 envelope European DL size envelope 8.5 x 11 in. 8.5 x 14 in. 210 x 297 mm 148 x 210 mm 182 x 256 mm 9.5 x 4.1 in.
■ 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 print quality degrades below this. Before you print on Fabric Sheet FS-101, set the paper size for Legal. The printing area may vary according to settings in the printer driver.
Envelopes The shaded portion in the figures below shows the recommended printing areas for a US Commercial No. 10 envelope (9.5 x 4.1 in) and European DL size envelope (220 x 110 mm). The printer's maximum mechanical printing area is inside the top and bottom margins. However, we recommend setting the margins wider than 22 mm because print quality degrades below this. The size of the printing area may vary according to settings done with the printer driver. U.S.
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 printer supports ten code pages. By selecting a code page, you can print characters and symbols in the following languages.
The code page tables are shown on the following pages. USA English –– Code Page 437 Hex No.
Slavic (Latin II) –– Code Page 852 Hex No.
Turkish –– Code Page 857 Hex No.
Canadian French –– Code Page 863 Hex No.
Nordic –– Code Page 865 Hex No.
■ 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 to an All Characters Chart. For the All Characters Chart, there are no control codes except for the space code at ASCII 32. All other ASCII characters are printable.
The tables on the following pages show the differences between Character Set 1 and Set 2 from the All Characters Chart. The example below is from Code Page 437 U.S.A. English. Hex No. 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 0A 0B 0C 0D 0E 0F All Character Chart Hex No.
110 Hex No. 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 8A 8B 8C 8D 8E 8F All Character Chart Ç ü é â ä à å ç ê ë è ï î ì Ä Å Character Set 1 Hex No.
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. B International character sets By selecting an International Character Set, you can print characters and symbols of eight different countries or languages: USA, UK, Germany, France, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Spain. When you want to print other languages, select the appropriate code page.
The table below shows the International Character Sets. Hex Country Dec 23 24 40 5B 5C 5D 5E 60 35 36 64 91 96 123 124 125 126 163 164 192 219 220 221 222 224 251 252 253 254 92 93 94 7B 7C 7D 7E A3 A4 C0 DB DC DD DE E0 FB FC FD FE 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 64 The international character sets 8 to 13, and 64 can be selected only by using the escape code ESC R.
The tables below show the Italics character table and the Graphics character table. Italics Character Table Hex No.
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: • You can use your software application to automatically embed certain commands (such as bold, underline, or indent) within a document.
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 be three characters long, so you need to use a leading zero if the code is a twodigit number. A simple command might look like this: C \077 1. 2. In Lotus 1-2-3, type \PPOS to open the printer option setup menu.
Basic control codes Function ASCII Dec. Hex. End command Sound beeper Backspace Horizontal tab control NUL BEL BS HT 0 7 8 9 00 07 08 09 LF VT 10 11 0A 0B FF CR SO SI 12 13 14 15 0C 0D 0E 0F DC1 DC2 DC4 CAN SP DEL 17 18 20 24 32 127 11 12 14 18 20 7F Move to next tab. Perform line feed Vertical tab control Move to next tab. Perform form feed Carriage return Set double-wide mode by line Set condensed mode (17 cpi) Cancel by DC2.
Function ASCII Dec. Set vertical tabs ESC B n1...n64 NUL 0 27 66 n1...n64 0 1B 42 n1...n64 00 Hex. ESC C n 27 67 n 1B 43 n ESC C NUL n 27 67 0 n 1B 43 00 n ESC D n1...n28 NUL 27 68 n1...n28 0 1B 44 n1...n28 00 ESC E ESC F 27 69 27 70 1B 45 1B 46 27 71 27 72 27 73 n 27 74 n 1B 47 1B 48 1B 49 n 1B 4A n 27 75 n1 n2 data 1B 4B n1 n2 data 27 76 n1 n2 data 27 78 n 1B 4C n1 n2 data 1B 4E n 27 79 1B 4F n1 ...
Function ASCII Dec. Hex.
Function ASCII Print continuously from All Characters Chart ESC \ n1 n2 data Print single character from All Characters Chart ESC ^ Set/cancel overscore mode ESC _ n Dec. Hex. 27 92 n1 n2 data 1B 5C n1 n2 data 27 94 27 95 n 1B 5E 1B 5F n 27 100 n1 n2 27 106 1B 64 n1 n2 1B 6A n = 0: Cancel overscore mode n = 1: Set overscore mode Relative move inline forward Set printer off-line ESC d n1 n2 ESC j C Alternate Graphics Mode (AGM) codes When AGM is set to ON, the following commands are available.
ESCape sequence code for colour printing When the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e is installed in the printer, the following colour command is available. Function ASCII Dec. Hex. Select colour printing n1 = 1, n2 = 0 m = 0; m = 1; m = 2; m = 3; m = 4; m = 5; m = 6; ESC [ M n1 n2 m 27 91 77 n1 n2 m 1B 5B 4D n1 n2 m Black (default) Blue Red Magenta Green Cyan Yellow ■ LQ mode command summary All of the control codes shown in the following tables can be used when the printer is in LQ mode.
ESCape sequence codes Function ASCII Dec. Hex. Set double-wide mode by line Set condensed mode Control automatic sheet feeder ESC SO ESC SI ESC EM n 27 14 27 15 27 25 n 1B 0E 1B 0F 1B 19 n ASCII ESC SP n Dec. 27 32 n Hex.
Function ASCII Dec. Select image graphics mode *4 Set n/360 inch line spacing ESC * m n1 n2 data ESC + n 27 42 m n1 n2 data 1B 2A m n1 n2 data 27 43 n 1B 2B n Hex.
Function ASCII Dec. Hex. Set horizontal tabs Set emphasized mode ESC D n1...n32 NUL ESC E 27 68n1...n32 0 27 69 1B 44n1...
Function ASCII Dec. Hex.
Appendix D Options and Supplies Whenever you need any of these replaceable items, contact a local Canon Authorised Dealer or your Canon representative. ■ Consumables D Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 Contains both a print head unit and replaceable black ink cartridge. Ink Cartridge BCI-10 Black Used in the Black BJ Cartridge BC-10. Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e Incorporates a Bubble Jet print head and two replaceable ink cartridges: the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Color and the Ink Cartridge BCI-11 Black.
■ Paper and special media Name Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 High Resolution Paper HR-101 Transparency CF-102 High Gloss Film HG-101 Back Print Film BF-102 Fabric Sheet FS-101 T-Shirt Transfer TR-201 Media Type Plain Paper Glossy Paper Glossy Photo cards Coated Paper Transparency High Gloss Film Back Print Film Fabric Sheet T-Shirt Transfer Sizes A4, LTR A4, LTR 119.
Appendix E Infrared Communications ■ System Requirements In order to utilize the infrared communication capability, Microsoft IR Communications Driver Version 2.0 is required. Please also note that the following minimum hardware and software requirements to enable infrared communication with the IR Communications Driver Version 2.0.
When the Microsoft IR Communications Driver Version 2.0 is installed in the hard disk of your computer 1. From the Start menu, choose Find, then click on Files or Folders. This displays the Find All Files dialog box. 2. Enter the file name “Relnotes.doc” or “Infrared.txt” in the Named box, and then click on the Find Now button. (Normally, these files exist under the Windows directory.) 3. The “Relnotes.doc” or “Infrared.
When the Microsoft IR Communications Driver Version 2.0 is NOT installed in the hard disk of your computer Please refer to the User's Manual of your computer for more information on infrared communication or consult with your computer manufacturer. If necessary, you can download the Microsoft IR Communications Driver Version 2.0 from the Web site of Microsoft Corporation.
Appendix F 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 Colour print speed: Fine mode 0.26 ppm HQ mode 1.8 ppm HS mode 2.
Line Feed Pitch (inch) BJ mode: LQ mode: Printing Characters Typeface: Pitch: 1/6, 1/8, n/60, n/72, n/180, n/216, and n/360 1/6, 1/8, n/180, and n/360 (n: programmable) Roman, Gothic, Courier, Prestige, and Draft BJ mode — 10, 12, 17 cpi, and PS LQ mode — 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, and PS Cell composition: 36 (h) x 48 (v) dot matrix in HQ mode 18 out of 36 (h) x 48 (v) dot matrix in HS mode Character set: BJ mode — IBM character set 1, 2, and All characters chart LQ mode — Italic character table and Graphics
Graphic Image Print Data format: Vertical 8, 24, and/or 48-dot format Resolution: Horizontal 60 dpi Horizontal 120 dpi Horizontal 180 dpi Horizontal 240 dpi Horizontal 360 dpi Horizontal 720 dpi Buffer BJ mode: Input buffer: 34 kB (or 2 kB) Download buffer: 0 kB (or 32 kB) LQ mode: Input buffer: 25 kB (or 2kB) Download buffer: 0 kB (or 23 kB) The values in parentheses show the buffer sizes when automatic emulation switching is turned on. Interface IEEE 1284 compatible parallel interface IrDA 1.
Acoustic Noise Level 45 dB or less in HQ mode (Approx.
Appendix G 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: Interface cable Type: Material: Length: Interface connectors Printer side: Cable side: Parallel Centronics with 1mm-pitched connector. Twisted-pair shielded cable with a ferrite core AWG#28 1.
Glossary A4 size paper A paper size: 210 mm x 297 mm. This printer accepts A4 paper. AC Alternating current. The type of electrical current available from a wall outlet. additive colours The three primary colours (red, green, and blue) frequently abbreviated as RGB. When combined using an additive process at varying intensities on a colour monitor, for example, these three colours can be used to create a wide spectrum of colours. AGM Alternate Graphics Mode.
bit Shortened form “binary digit”. The elemental unit of digital information. Written as either 1 or 0. BJ Cartridge The BJ Cartridge is composed of the print head unit and ink cartridge. This removable cartridge makes maintenance of the printer very simple. BJ mode The printer control mode in which the printer emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E. Bubble Jet printer An ink jet type printer that heats the ink to a boiling point in a nozzle to form a bubble.
CMYK An acronym for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and black, the four colours used in the standard colour model of the printing industry. code page A set of 256 graphic designs (characters) associated with unique code values from 0 through 255. The printer supports 10 code pages - 437, 850, 852, 855, 857, 860, 863, 864, 865, and 869. command An instruction that tells the printer to perform a certain function. Commands are sent from the host computer to the printer via the printer cable when the printer is on-line.
default setting A printer setting selected at the factory and permanently registered in the printer’s ROM. It is a setting that the printer assumes unless you provide instruction to the contrary. For example, the default printer control mode on this printer is BJ mode. dithering A method by which colour dots are combined on a page to produce a wide spectrum of colours. dot matrix A pattern of dots arranged in a matrix, used for creating alphanumeric strings, punctuation, and special characters.
factory default Factory defaults refer to the settings that are selected for the printer at the factory. These settings are used unless you override them by sending escape sequences. fixed pitch spacing Equal spacing for each characters of the same character set. In printing a fixed pitch font, each character, whether narrow or wide, takes up the same amount of space. fixed pitch font A font in which all characters take up the same amount of space. An “i” takes as much space as a “w”.
hexadecimal dump mode On a printer, a mode used to print out data or commands sent from the host. It is information that is useful for debugging programs. High Quality (HQ) mode One of the print modes available on this printer. Print speed is 346 cps at 10 cpi. High Speed (HS) mode One of the print modes available on this printer. Print speed is 434 cps at 10 cpi. home position This term refers to the position of the cartridge holder when it is at rest on the far left side of the platen.
interface port The printer is provided with a parallel and an IrDA port on the left side of the printer. internal fonts Internal fonts are fonts permanently stored in the printer. IrDA Infra-red Data Association. The standard for the infra-red wireless communication. This printer has IrDA1.0 which allows a maximum data transfer of 115.2 kbps. kB See kilobyte. kilobyte (kB) A unit of measurement, representing the binary number 1024, used to describe printer or computer memory size in 1024-byte units.
non-impact printer Printers, such as Bubble Jet, ink jet, thermal, and laser printers, that form characters by means other than striking the character against the paper. These printers run more quietly than dot matrix and formedcharacter printers. Your printer is a non-impact printer. page orientation Orientation refers to the direction of print on the page. Printing across the width of a page is called portrait orientation printing.
print head capping An automatic protection function that prevents the print head unit and ink cartridges from drying out or becoming clogged with dust. Print mode The print mode setting determines how the printer operates. Set the print mode according to the type of printing you want to do and the type of media you are using. There are three print modes: HQ (High Quality), HS (High Speed), and FINE. printer command A printer command is also called an escape sequence.
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. Higher resolution means smoother curves and angles as well as a better match to traditional typeface designs. This printer can normally produce output with 360 dpi resolution. When you see a value given for resolution, the resolution for the horizontal direction is given first and the vertical direction second.
subtractive colours The three primary colours (cyan, yellow, and magenta) which when combined through a subtractive process reflect light of a particular colour. superscript One or more characters printed one-half line above the normal printing line. See also Subscript. text mode The mode the printer is in when it is printing text. text scale mode The mode that reduces the line spacing by a factor of 14/15 (from 62 to 66 lines per page if line spacing is set to 6 lines per inch).
Index A AC adapter attaching, 26 connecting to printer, 26 Auto Power Off described, 28 Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50 described, 16 location, 15 option, 13 B Back Print Film BF-102 backlighting, 58 described, 11 Media Type setting, 42 print side, 42 purpose, 42 battery pack described, 16 disposal, 21 handling, 21 handling precautions, 21 inserting in printer, 20 installing, 19, 20 location, 15 recharging, 62 replacing, 62, 64 safety precautions, 21 storing, 21 temperature, 21 battery pack release described, 16
software application adjustment, 60 switching to black and white, 51 consumables listed, 125 D Demonstration sample, 35, 47 starting test print, 45 DOS compatible printer drivers, 37 printer driver, 36, 37 drivers DOS printer driver, 36, 37 installing printer drivers, 36 opening Windows 3.1 printer driver, 41 opening Windows 98/Windows 95 printer driver, 40 printer drivers, 36 Windows 98/Windows 95/ Windows 3.
G Glossy Photo Cards FM-101 colour printing, 58 described, 12 Media Type setting, 42 print side, 42 purpose, 42 Glossy Photo Paper GP-301 colour printing, 58 described, 11 Media Type setting, 42 print side, 42 purpose, 42 H Hex Dump Mode starting test print, 45 hexadecimal dump entering dump mode, 50 leaving dump mode, 50 High Gloss Film HG-101 colour printing, 58 described, 12 Media Type setting, 42 print side, 42 purpose, 42 High Resolution Paper HR-101 colour printing, 57 described, 11 Media Type settin
operation panel described, 16 location, 15, 17 options Auto Sheet Feeder ASF-50, 13 BJ Cartridge Storage Container SB-10, 13 Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-12, 13 listed, 13, 126 P paper inserting for test print, 34 loading, 40 paper guide location, 15 paper jams clearing, 86 paper output slot described, 17 location, 17 parallel interface connecting printer and computer, 22 described, 17 location, 17 plain paper Media Type setting, 42 print side, 42 purpose, 42 recycled paper, 38 selecting, 38 POWER butt
sending, 114 Printer Settings starting test print, 45 printing area A4/A5/B5 size, 100 Envelope size, 101 European DL 10, 101 Fabric Sheet size, 100 Legal size, 100 Letter size, 100 U.S.
print, 88 print will not switch on, 87 printing beyond edge of page, 96 printing halts, 95 printing incomplete, 97 printing incorrect number of lines, 96 printing too slow, 93 printing with IrDA halts, 96 ragged appearance, 91 strange characters, 94 unclear text, graphics, 91 white streaks, 89 U Universal AC Adapter AD-360U AC adapter, 12 attaching, 26 See also “AC adapter”, 26 W Index Windows printer driver Windows98/Windows 95/ Windows3.
