Canon BJC-85 User manual

BJC-85
USER
MANUAL
Canon

2Contents
Contents
Introduction
Welcome
Printer Documentation
How to Use This Manual
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC Regulations
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Safety Precautions
Getting Ready to Print
Printer Parts and Their Functions
Turning the Printer On
Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection
Printing
Paper and Other Print Media
Loading Paper in the Printer
Changing BJ Cartridges
Maintaining the Printer
Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern
Cleaning the Print Head
Using the Low-Ink Alert
Replacing Ink Tanks
Replacing a BJ Cartridge
Cleaning the Printer
Performing the Test Print
Transporting the Printer

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Printing With Windows
Getting Ready to Print
Selecting the Print Mode
Changing the Page Size
Windows Printer Driver Features
Using the BJ Background Monitor
Using the BJ Backgrounder
Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor
Printing With Macintosh
Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver
Selecting the Printer Driver
Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver
Changing the Paper Size Selection
Setting Up a Simple Print Job
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
Printing Area
Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge

4Introduction
Introduction
Welcome
Printer Documentation
How to Use This Manual
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
FCC Regulations
Canadian Radio Interference Regulations
Safety Precautions

5Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer.
Printer Documentation
The documentation for your printer consists of these items:
■ Quick Start Guide
Shows you how to set up the printer and prepare it for operation according to your computer
system. You may also need your computer manual for reference during setup.
■ User’s Manual (this manual)
Shows you everything you need to know about using the printer efficiently and safely. A
detailed troubleshooting section provides step-by-step guidance for identifying and solving
printing problems.
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.

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Printer Documentation
■ Conventions
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.
This arrow and blue text indicate a link to where you can find more
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 95, Windows NT, and
Windows CE users only.
Indicates information for iMac
™
and Power Macintosh
®
G3 users only.
Throughout this guide the names Microsoft
®
Windows
®
98, Microsoft
®
Windows 95,
Microsoft Windows NT
®
4.0, and Microsoft Windows CE
®
2.1 are abbreviated, respectively,
as Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows CE.
Note
Caution
Windows
Macintosh

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How to Use This Manual
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How to Use This Manual
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9Introduction
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-85
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, Bubble Jet, and Drop Modulation Technology are trademarks, and
SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon 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.
ENERGY STA R ®COMPLIANT
As an ENERGY STA R ®Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STA R ®guidelines for energy efficiency.

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FCC Regulations
Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10190
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. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to
stop operation of the equipment.
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.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques,”NMB-003 édictée par l’Industrie et Sciences Canada.

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Safety Precautions
Please read the safety warnings provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer
safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this
could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock.
Printer Location
Power Outlet and Power Cord
Cleaning the Printer
BJ Cartridges
General Warnings
Universal AC Adapter

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Safety Precautions
■ Printer Location
The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal
operation. To avoid causing a fire or dangerous electrical shock,
never store volatile substances such as alcohol or thinner near the
printer.
To avoid damage to the printer or possible personal injury, place
the printer on a flat, stable surface that is safe from sudden shocks
or strong vibrations to ensure that it will not fall.
To avoid damage to the printer that could result in a fire or
electrical shock, place it in a location that is protected from dust,
direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use the
printer in an environment where temperature and humidity are
within the ranges of 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and 10 to 90% RH
(with no condensation).
To avoid dropping and damaging the printer, always hold the
printer by both ends and carry it level. Do not pick up or hold the
printer by any part.

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Safety Precautions
■ Power Outlet and Power Cord
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock, never handle the
power cord or plug when your hands are wet.
To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, make sure that
the power plug is securely and completely inserted into the power
outlet.
To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, never use any
type of power adapter other than the universal AC adapter
provided with the printer.
To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit,
avoid damaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord. Do not
attempt to modify the cords in any way. Do not apply force to the
cords by pulling on them nor place a heavy object on the cords.

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Safety Precautions
To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not knot the power
cord or wrap it around itself.
To avoid damaging the power plug, which could cause a short
circuit and cause a fire or electrical shock, do not pull on the power
cord to unplug the cord from the power outlet. Grip the plug to
remove it from the power outlet.
To avoid minor burns or minor injury from moving parts, press the
POWER button to turn off the printer then unplug the power cord
from the power outlet and allow the electrical contacts inside the
printer to cool before cleaning the printer.

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Safety Precautions
■ Cleaning the Printer
Use only a damp, clean cloth to clean the surfaces of the printer.
The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal
operation. To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not use
alcohol, benzene, thinner, or any other type of volatile liquid
cleaner to clean the printer.
■ BJ Cartridges
Store the BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small
children. If a child accidentally ingests ink from a BJ cartridge or
ink tank, contact a physician immediately.
To avoid staining clothing or your work area with spilled ink, do not
violently shake or drop a BJ cartridge.

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Safety Precautions
■ General Warnings
There are high voltage points inside the printer. To avoid a fire or
electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble the printer or
attempt repairs.
To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not use volatile sprays around
the printer.
The electrical contacts of the BJ cartridge become extremely hot
during normal operation. To avoid minor burns, do not touch the
electrical contacts after removing the BJ cartridge from the printer.
To avoid minor injury from moving parts inside the printer, do not
open the cover and insert your fingers into the printer while the
printer is printing.

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Safety Precautions
To avoid damage to the printer from objects falling into it, resulting
in a fire or electrical shock, do not place any object such as a
stapler or liquid container on top of the printer.
If any object falls into the printer and damages it while it is printing,
press the POWER button to turn it off and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, stop using
the printer and call the Canon Customer Care Center.
Getting Help From Canon
To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, if the printer emits smoke
or a strange odor, immediately press the POWER button to turn
the printer off then unplug the power cord from the power outlet.
Stop using the printer and call the Canon Customer Care Center.
Getting Help From Canon
■ Universal AC Adapter
When you pack the universal AC adapter for travel or storage, do
not wrap the cord around the body of the AC adapter. Doing so
may cause the cord to split or separate from the body of the AC
adapter, which could cause a short circuit.