Canon BJC-3000 Series User manual

User’sManual
Color Bubble Jet™Printer
BJC-3000
Series

2Contents
Contents
Introduction
Welcome
Copyright, Disclaimer, Trademarks
How to Use This Manual
Printer Features
Safety Precautions
Parts and Functions of the Printer
Front View
Rear View
Inside the Printer
Operation Panel
Connecting and Turning On the Printer
About the Printer Cable
Notes on Handling the USB Interface
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Printer
Turning Off the Printer
Printing on Paper and Other Media
Media Sizes You Can Use With the Printer
Media Types You Can Use With the Printer
Media Types You Cannot Use With the Printer
Loading Paper and Other Media

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Setting the Paper Thickness Lever
Printing Area
Notes on Handling Media
Using Plain Paper or High Resolution Paper
Using Envelopes
Using Transparencies
Using Back Print Film
Using Glossy Photo Paper
Using High Gloss Photo Film
Using Glossy Photo Cards
Using Banner Paper
Using Magnet Sheets
Using Artist Canvas
Using Greeting Cards
Using BJ Cartridges
BJ Cartridges You Can Use With the Printer
Notes on Handling BJ Cartridges
Using the Windows Printer Driver
Printer Driver Basics
Preparing and Executing a Print Job
Getting to Know the Printer Driver
Making the Most of the Printer Driver
Using Maintenance Functions

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Using the Macintosh Printer Driver
Printer Driver Basics
Preparing and Executing a Print Job
Print Mode Settings
Executing Special Functions
Printer Maintenance
Printing Photographs
Tips for Printing Photographic Images
About Photo Optimizer
Routine Maintenance
Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer
BJ Cartridge Maintenance
When to Replace the BJ Cartridge
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Replacing the Ink Tanks
Replacing the BJ Cartridge
Aligning the Print Head
Cleaning the Printer
Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers
Transporting the Printer

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Troubleshooting
Printout Is Unsatisfactory
Printer Does Not Start or Stops Mid-Job
Paper Jams or Does Not Feed
The POWER Light Flashes Orange
An Error Message Appears
Other Problems
Avoiding Problems
Before You Call for Help
Getting Help From Canon
Specifications
General Specifications
System Requirements
Using the IS-32 Color Image Scanner Cartridge
Using the Scanner
Using the Scanner With Windows
Using the Scanner With Macintosh
Scanner Problems

6Introduction
Introduction
Welcome
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
How to Use This Manual
Printer Features
Safety Precautions

7Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Canon BJC-3000 Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer.
This User’s Manual provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the
printer. To maximize the life of your printer, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself fully with
all of its functions.
This User’s Manual uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always
observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Indicates instructions that, if ignored, could result in personal injury or
material damage caused by incorrect operation of the equipment.
Instructions indicated by this symbol must be observed for safe operation.
Indicates useful reference information or supplementary instructions
concerning operation of the equipment. Be sure to read these notes.
This manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are using.
Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.
Indicates information for Windows
®
98 and Windows 95 users only.
Indicates information for iMac
®
and Power Macintosh
®
G3 users only.
If you are a Windows NT 4.0 user, refer to the document file (NT_Guide320.doc)
provided with the Windows NT printer driver (on your Canon Creative CD-ROM).
Note
Caution
Windows
Macintosh
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Copyright
This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with
all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be
reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent
of CCSI.
© 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc.
Disclaimer
Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in
order that it will be an easy-to-use guide to your Canon BJC-3000 Series
Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and
recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents
are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not
guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they
be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the
products described.
Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been
sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card
and license agreement enclosed with the respective product. All software is
licensed AS IS, as described in the license agreement enclosed with the
software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the
specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without
notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

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Trademarks
Canon, BCI, BJ, and Bubble Jet are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a
service mark of Canon Inc. Print Planet is a service mark of Canon
Computer Systems, Inc.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the U.S. and other countries.
Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are
trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.
E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
COMPLIANT
As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this
product meets the E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.

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How to Use This Manual
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