Canon BJC-55 Series User manual

Go Anywhere. Print Anything.
Now you can take the power and performance of your favorite desktop printer
just about anywhere—and with greater ease and convenience than ever before.
Theultra-compact, portable BJC-55 Color Bubble Jet Printer is a true powerhouse,
delivering all the features you need—from a lightweight design and long-life battery
to easy USB and wireless connectivity—to produce impressive documents in the
office or on the road.
Versatility built-in.
At just 2.1 lbs., the BJC-55 printer goes anywhere with ease. Use the simple USB
port to connect to any compatible Mac or PC, or use the built-in Fast IrDA feature
for convenient wireless printing from compatible computers or hand-held organizers.
The long-life lithium ion battery lets you print up to 100 pages before a recharge.
And the optional Automatic Sheet Feeder is perfect for printing multiple-page
documents. For the ultimate in versatility, snap in the optional IS-12 Color Image
Scanner Cartridge and instantly turn your printer into a high-quality color sheetfed
scanner—ideal for scanning photos, documents and artwork wherever you are.
Desktop-quality printing.
Not only does the BJC-55 printer travel like a pro, but it prints like one, too.At
720 x 360 dpi, print quality is crisp and clear.You can even add optional Photo
Ink to print superb photos and images. And thanks to Canon’s exclusive Drop
Modulation Technology™
, this compact printer produces smoother lines, less
graininess and sharper, more water-resistant black, color and photo printing results.
BJC-55
Color Bubble Jet™Printer
• Compact, only 2.1 lbs.
• Desk-top quality printing
• Built-in USB and Fast IrDA™
• Supports Mac® , Windows®
and Windows CE
• Long-life lithium ion battery
• Becomes a color sheetfed
scanner with exclusive Color
Image Scanner Cartridge
(optional)

BJC-55
Color Bubble Jet Printer
Technical Information
Print Speed 5.5 pages per minute in black
(up to) 2 pages per minute in color
Number of Nozzles BC-10 Black BJ®Cartridge
128 nozzles
BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge
64 nozzles for black,
24 x 3 nozzles for color (C,M,Y)
BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge (optional)
64 nozzles for photo black,
24 x 3 nozzles for photo color (PC, PM,Y)
Print Resolution 720 x 360 dpi for black (with smoothing)
720 x 360 dpi for color (with smoothing)
OS Compatibility Windows®98/2000,Windows CE/2.11,Windows
Millennium Edition and Mac®OS (8.1 or later)
Standard Emulation Canon Extended Mode
Standard Interfaces Built-in USB and Fast IrDA™(version 1.1)
Buffer/RAM 25KB
Paper Sizes Letter, legal,A4, U.S. #10 or European envelopes
Paper Handling Single sheet feed Yes
Optional auto sheet feeder 30 sheets
@ paper weight 20 lb.
Legal Yes
Envelopes 5
Transparencies 10 sheets
Paper path Straight
Max. Paper weight 38 lb.
Battery Lithium ion (included)
Battery Life Up to 100 pages per charge
Physical Width 11.9"
Dimensions Height 2"
Depth 4.4"
Weight (with battery) 2.1 lbs.
Noise Level 43 dB(A)
(approx.)
Power Source 120V AC, 60Hz
Warranty 1-year limited warranty
Software CD-ROM includes: printer drivers, IS-12 scanner
Included cartridge driver, electronic User’s Manual and registration
†Conditions and restrictions apply. See Extended Service Plan for details.
Ordering Information
Description Order #
Printer
BJC-55 Color Bubble Jet Printer Q30-3350-US1
Ink Cartridges and Tanks
BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge F45-0631-410
BCI-10 Black BJ Tank F47-0751-410
BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge F45-1321-400
BCI-11 Black BJ Tank F47-0761-410
BCI-11 Color BJ Tank F47-0771-410
BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge F45-1751-400
BCI-12 Photo Black BJ Tank F47-2751-400
BCI-12 Photo Color BJ Tank F47-2761-400
Canon Specialty Papers
Back Print Film (8.5" x 11"/5 sheets) F51-1951-500
Back Print Film (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) F51-1871-500
Brilliant White Paper (8.5" x 11"/250 sheets) CST-6217-000
Brilliant White Paper (8.5" x 11"/500 sheets) CST-6160-000
Bubble Jet Paper (water-resistant) F51-2121-500
(8.5" x 11"/200 sheets)
Bubble Jet Paper (water-resistant) F51-2191-500
(8.5" x 14"/200 sheets)
Glossy Photo Cards (4" x 6"/20 sheets) F51-2701-400
Glossy Photo Paper (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) F51-2501-400
High Gloss Film (8.5" x 11"/20 sheets) F51-1941-500
High Resolution Paper F51-2111-400
(8.5" x 11"/100 sheets)
Transparencies (8.5" x 11"/50 sheets) F51-9701-510
Accessories
AD-360U Universal Adapter Q70-3839-412
IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Q70-3560-414
ASF-50 Auto Sheet Feeder Q70-3770-414
BIFC-50 1/F Cable Q70-3810-414
Extended Service Plan†
2-year extension with InstantExchange/ASF CST-6202-000
For More Information Visit
www.ccsi.canon.com
www.canonprintplanet.com
For a name of a dealer nearest you, call:
1-800-OK-CANON
Canon Computer Systems, Inc.
2995 Redhill Avenue, Costa Mesa, California 92626
1-714-438-3000
Canon Canada, Inc.
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1P7, Canada
1-800-OK-CANON
Canon Latin America, Inc.
6505 Blue Lagoon Drive, Suite 325, Miami, Florida 33126
1-305-260-7400
CCSI-C363-0900
40-41782-0900-10M
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draft mode. Print speed will vary depending on system configuration, software, document complexity, print mode and page coverage. As an ENERGY STAR®partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY
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