Canon BJC-3000 Series User manual

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Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Manual
Printer Features
Parts and Functions of the Printer
Front View
Rear View
Inside the Printer
Operation Panel
Connecting and Switching On the Printer
About the Printer Cable
Notes on Handling the USB Interface
Connecting the Power Cord
Switching the Printer On
Switching the Printer Off
Printing on Paper and Other Media
Media Size You Can Use with the Printer
Media Type You Can Use with the Printer
Media Type 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 T-Shirt Transfers
Using the BJ Cartridges
BJ Cartridges You Can Use with the Printer
Notes on Handling the BJ Cartridges
Switching and Storing the BJ Cartridges
Setting the Printer Driver
Printer Driver Basics
Preparing and Executing a Print job
Selecting the Print Mode
Selecting the BJ Cartridge
Selecting the Media Type and Paper Size
About Detailed Print Settings
Using On-line Help for Printer Driver

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Printing Photographs
Tips for Printing Photographic Images (I)
Tips for Printing Photographic Images (II)
About Photo Optimizer
Using the Scanner
Scanner Driver Basics
Installing the Scanner Cartridge
Using the White Calibration Sheet
Using the Scanning Holder
About the Scanning Area
Launching IS Scan
Changing the Scanning Mode
Saving the Image
Using On-line Help for IS Scan Software
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

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Transporting the Printer
Troubleshooting
Printout is Unsatisfactory
Printer Does Not Start or Stops in Mid-job
Paper Jams or Does Not Feed
The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange
An Error Message Appears
Scanner Problems
Other Problems
Avoiding Problems
Before you Call for Help
Specifications
Index
Appendix
Driver and Utility Guide for Windows Users
Driver and Utility Guide for Machintosh Users

6Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the BJC-3000 Bubble Jet Printer.
This Reference Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the
printer. To maximise the life of your printer, familiarise yourself fully with its functions and
how to use it.
Note
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.
For detailed information on the printer driver settings, see the "Driver and Utility Guide for
Windows Users" section in this Reference Guide or the "Driver and Utility Guide for Macin-
tosh Users" (separate booklet).
If you are a Windows NT 4.0 user, also refer to the document file (NT_Guide320.doc) pro-
vided with the Windows NT printer driver.
Windows
Macintosh

7How to Use This Manual
How to UseThis Manual
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9Printer Features
Printer Features
■ 1440 dpi Full Colour Printing with Color BJ Cartridges
Prints bright, vibrant colours at 1440 (horizontal) x 720 (vertical) dots per inch on print
media such as High Resolution Paper HR-101S.
■ High-speed Colour Printing with Color BJ Cartridges
Adopts the bi-directional printing system for virtually fuss-free, fast printing not only for
monochrome but also for colour printouts.
■ Separate InkTanks for Economy
The simple design of the ink tanks allows each tank to supply one colour. Each ink tank is
transparent so you can visually check the ink supply before print jobs.
When one ink tank runs out of ink, just replace it without disturbing the other ink tanks.
■ Variety of Print Media
Allows use of a wide variety of print media for many application programs.
High Resolution Paper, Banner Paper, T-Shirt Transfers, Back Print Film and other special
media are available for your work and enjoyment.
■ Dual interface (USB and parallel)
Features built-in USB and parallel interface connectors. The USB interface of the printer
supports the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system, and iMac and Power Macintosh G3
computers.
■ 720-dpi Full Scanner Function (option)
If you purchase the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32, you can also use your printer as
a scanner. You can capture your favorite photographs and pictures and then edit them on
your computer.

10Parts and Functions of the Printer
Parts and Functions of the Printer
Front View
Rear View
Inside the Printer
Operation Panel