Canon BJC-85 User manual

USB Cable Users Parallel Cable Users
PC Connection Connect the cable to the computer's parallel port
and tighten the screws.
Then connect the cable to the
printer's parallel port with
the wire clips.
Unpack the Printer
1
Remove all items from the box.
1
2
Connect the Printer to the Computer
2 3 Connect the
AC Adapter
1
2
3
Make sure your computer is turned off.
The printer driver CD-ROM includes:
Microsoft®Windows®printer driver
Macintosh®printer driver
IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge driver
Online User's Manual
Software applications
Electronic registration
Remove all
shipping tape
and materials
from the unit.
Tape may not be in the exact locations
shown here.
You will need to purchase a parallel cable
for Windows 95/98, Windows NT®, or
Windows CE (must be IEEE 1284-compliant),
or a USB cable for Windows 98 or Mac®OS.
AC Adapter
BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge
BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge
BCI-11 Color Ink Tank (for future use)
BCI-11 Black Ink Tank (for future use)
SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage Box
BJC-85 Printer
Documentation
Package
Tape
Top Cover
Protective Sheet
Lift the top cover
and remove the
protective sheet.
You can connect the printer to the computer in one of three ways: USB Cable Parallel Cable Wireless IrDA
The interface you use depends on your computer.
Connect the cable to the computer, and then to
the printer.
Connect the cable to the computer, and then
to the printer.
Macintosh Connection
USB Cable
USB Cable
Wireless IrDA Users
If you have a computer with an infrared port for wireless
data transmission, you can set up a cordless connection
with the BJC-85. In order to use the infrared port, make
sure your computer meets the following requirements:
Computer–PC (not compatible with Macintosh)
Operating System–Windows 98, CE 2.1
Infrared Transmission Device–Built-in IrDA port or IrDA
transmission adapter on the PC; IrDA version 1.1 or later
Drivers–BJC-85 printer driver and Microsoft infrared
driver version 3.0. NOTE: Microsoft IrDA driver is not
included on the CD-ROM.
The distance between
the PC and BJC-85
infrared ports should
not exceed 3 feet for
data transmission.
For more detailed
information on wireless
printing, see your
online User's Manual
after installing the
printer driver from
the CD-ROM.
Parallel Interface Cable—
IEEE 1284-compliant
Wire Clips
Screws
Important! The socket-outlet shall be
installed near the equipment and shall
be easily accessible.
Insert the power cord into
the AC Adapter.
Plug the DC plug into the
back of the printer.
Plug the power cord
into the power outlet.
Power Cord
AC Adapter
DC Plug
Power Cord
Plug
USB Port
USB Port

Install the Canon
BJ®Cartridge
4
Remove the BC-11e Color
BJ Cartridge from
its package.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Load Paper
1
3
2
5
Lift the top cover.
Press the POWER
button to turn
on the printer.
Align the triangular marks on the
BJ cartridge and the
cartridge holder;
set the cartridge
in the holder at a
slight angle.
Gently press down on the raised
left side of the
BJ cartridge until
it locks into place.
Open the cartridge cover, and press
the CARTRIDGE button to move the
cartridge holder to the center of
the printer.
Close the cartridge cover and press
the CARTRIDGE button.
The BJ cartridge and
holder move to the
home position on
the right side of
the printer.
Remove these protective materials:
Orange cap
Orange
tape
Move the paper guide to
the left.
Adjust the paper guide to the
left edge of the stack.
Printing side
face up
Align sheets here
Paper Guide
Paper Guide
With the side you want to print
on facing up, insert the paper
into the printer until it stops.
Remove
Cap
Remove
Tape
Do Not Touch
these areas
Cartridge Holder
Top Cover
Cartridge Cover

Windows 98—USB Cable Users
Install the Printer Driver
6The printer driver controls communication between the printer and your computer. Use the printer driver CD-ROM
and follow these simple steps and the instructions on the screen.
9. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setup includes:
Printer driver installation
Product registration
Creative software installation
Installation Tips
If Setup does not start automatically,
click Start on the Windows taskbar
and then click Run.
Type X:\SETUP (where X:is your
CD-ROM drive). Then click OK.
1. Turn on the computer. The Add New
Hardware screen appears:
If you do not see this screen, eject the CD-ROM
and re-insert it. Then follow the instructions on
the screen.
2. Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive and click Next. The next
screen asks what you want Windows to do:
6. Click Next. The next screen shows the successful
completion of this installation. USB is now enabled
on your computer.
7. To proceed on to the printer driver installation,
click Finish.
8. Eject the CD-ROM and re-insert it. Setup starts
automatically.
3. Choose "Search for the best driver for your
device," and click Next. The next screen
asks you where to look for the driver:
4. As shown above, click the "CD-ROM drive"
check box; be sure to uncheck the other
options. Click Next.
5. Once the driver is found, this screen appears:

Windows 95/98/NT—Parallel Cable Users
Installation Tips
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setup includes:
Printer driver installation
Product registration
Creative software installation
If Setup does not start automatically, click Start on the Windows taskbar
and then click Run.
Type X:\SETUP (where X:is your CD-ROM drive). Then click OK.
1. Turn on the computer. If you see any type of "New Hardware Found" or "Update Wizard" screen, click Cancel
to return to the Windows desktop.
2. If any other applications start automatically, close them before you start the driver installation. This is very
important. Make sure NO applications are running, including any virus protection programs.
3. Make sure the Windows desktop appears on the screen.
4. Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Setup starts automatically.
If you do not see this screen,eject the CD-ROM and re-insert it. Then follow the instructions on the screen.

1. Turn on the computer.
2.Insert the printer driver CD-ROM into your
CD-ROM drive. The following screen appears:
Macintosh—USB Cable Users
3. Click on the "Install BJC-85 Drivers."
The License Agreement screen appears.
Read the agreement and click Agree
to continue.
4. The next screen asks you to choose the
printer you are installing:
7. After driver installation, you must reboot the
system. Click the Restart button when you see
the "Installation was successful" screen.
8. After rebooting, you can proceed with other
portions of the installation process.
9. Once installation is complete, be sure to go to
the Chooser menu (under the Apple®sign) and
select the BJC-85 as the default printer.
5. Click on the printer name to highlight it,
and click Choose. This screen appears:
6. Click on Install to continue with Easy Install.
The next screen reports the progress of the
driver installation.

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IS-12 Color Image Scanner
Cartridge (Optional)
Your online User's Manual in Adobe®
Acrobat® PDF format has been loaded on
your hard drive. To view the online
User's Manual:
Click Start.
Select Programs.
Select Canon BJC-85.
Select BJC-85 User's Manual.
Add the optional IS-12 Color Image Scanner
Cartridge and your printer becomes a
360 dpi color sheetfed scanner—the perfect
way to add images and graphics to reports
and presentations.
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