Canon BJC-55 Series User manual

2Contents
Contents
Introduction
Welcome
How to Use This Manual
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC Regulations
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Safety Precautions
Options and Supplies
Getting Ready to Print
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Turning the Printer On and Off
Using a USB Connection
Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection
Paper Handling
Paper and Other Print Media
Loading Paper in the Printer
Maintaining the Printer
Using the Battery Pack
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Using the Low-Ink Alert
Maintaining BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks
Replacing BJ Tanks
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Changing or Replacing a BJ Cartridge
Cleaning the Printer
Transporting the Printer
Printing With Windows 98 or Windows CE
Printer Driver Basics
Getting Ready to Print
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
Selecting the Print Mode
Changing the Page Size
Using Online Help
Windows Printer Driver Features
Using the BJ Background Monitor
Using the BJ Backgrounder
Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor
Printing With Windows 2000
Printer Driver Basics
Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box
Setting Up the Printer Driver
Using the Print Advisor
Using the Tabs
Using Online Help
Closing the Printer Properties Dialog Box
Windows 2000 Printer Driver Features
Making the Most of the Printer Driver
Using Maintenance Functions
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Printing With Macintosh
Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver
Selecting the Printer Driver in Chooser
Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver
Using Balloon Help
Macintosh Printer Driver Features
Using the BJ Print Monitor
Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver
Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Problems and Solutions
Before You Call For Service
Getting Help From Canon
Servicing the Printer
Specifications
Printer Specifications
BJ Cartridges
Paper Specifications
Printing Area
Using the Optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge
Using the Scanner
Using the Scanner With Windows
Using the Scanner With Macintosh
Scanner Problems
Glossary
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Introduction
Introduction
Welcome
How to Use This Manual
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC Regulations
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Safety Precautions
Options and Supplies
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6Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Canon BJC-55 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.
Cautions alert you to ways to avoid injury to yourself, damage to the
printer, or the loss of valuable data.
Notes provide advice, tips, and suggestions that are intended to help you
work more efficiently with the printer.
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information about the current subject.
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, Windows CE, and Windows 2000
users only.
Indicates information for Macintosh
®
users (OS 8.1 or later).
Note
Caution
Windows
Macintosh
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How to Use This Manual
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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 to make it an
easy to use guide for your Canon BJC-55 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements,
technical information, and recommendations in this guide 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 products. 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 guide at any time
without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.
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Trademarks
Canon, BCI, BJ, BJC 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.
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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