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Canon BJC-55 Series User Manual

Canon BJC-55 Series
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User's Manual
User's Manual
QA7-1240-V01
QA7-1240-V01
© CANON INC 2000 PRINTED IN JAPANxxxxxxxx
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CANON INC.
30-2, Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, Japan
CANON COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC.
2995 Redhill Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626, U.S.A.
CANON CANADA INC.
6390 Dixie Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 1P7, Canada
CANON EUROPA N.V.
P.O.Box 2262, 1180 EG, Amstelveen, The Netherlands
CANON (UK) LTD.
Woodhatch, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 8BF, United Kingdom
CANON FRANCE S.A.
17, Quai du Président Paul Doumer, 92414 Courbevoie Cedex, France
CANON DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
Postfach 528, 47705 Krefeld, Germany
CANON LATIN AMERICA, INC.
6505 Blue Lagoon Drive Suite 325, Miami, Florida 33126 U.S.A.
CANON HONGKONG COMPANY LTD.
9/F, The Hong Kong Club Building, 3A Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong
CANON SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.
79 Anson Road #09-01/06, Singapore 079906
CANON AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.
1 Thomas Holt Drive, North Ryde, Sydney, N.S.W. 2113, Australia

Table of Contents

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Canon BJC-55 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeInkjet
Print TechnologyBubble Jet
Print Resolution360 x 360 dpi
Resolution (Black)360 x 360 dpi
Resolution (Color)360 x 360 dpi
ConnectivityParallel
Paper SizeLetter, Legal, A4, Envelopes

Summary

FCC Regulations

Canadian Radio Interference Regulations

International ENERGY STAR Program

Chapter 1 Introduction

How to Use This Manual

Instructions on how to navigate and use the manual effectively.

Conventions

Explains symbols and formatting used in the manual for clarity.

About Documents

Details on provided documentation and setup guides.

About the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM

Information about the contents and usage of the setup CD-ROM.

General Safety Warnings and Precautions

Power Outlet Safety

Safety guidelines related to power outlets and electrical connections.

Battery Safety Guidelines

Precautions for handling, storing, and using the battery pack.

Printer Location and Transport Safety

Guidelines for safe printer placement and transport.

Important Notes About USB Connection

Features and Benefits

Compact Portable Design

Description of the printer's compact and lightweight design.

High Resolution Colour (720 dpi)

Details on the printer's high-resolution color printing capabilities.

Variety of Interface Connections

Information on available ports like USB and IrDA.

Scanner Feature

How the printer can function as a colour image scanner.

Options and Supplies

BJ Cartridges and Ink Cartridges

Details on the types of BJ cartridges and ink cartridges available.

Print Media

Description of various special print media offered by Canon.

Power Supply Options

Information on power sources like battery and AC adapter.

Available Options

List of optional accessories for the printer.

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer

Examining the Printer

Overview of the printer's parts and functions.

Printer Front View Components

Details on operation panel, connectors, switches, battery, covers, and feed slot.

Printer Rear View Components

Details on output slot, USB and IrDA interfaces.

Printer Operation Controls

Explanation of POWER button, POWER lamp, and RESUME button functions.

Installing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step instructions for installing the battery pack.

Connecting and Installing Printer Drivers

Instructions for connecting the printer and installing drivers.

Setting Up the IrDA Wireless Interface

Guide to setting up wireless IrDA connection.

Installing the BJ Cartridge

Instructions for installing the BJ cartridge.

Chapter 3 Printing

Paper and Other Print Media

Guidelines for handling and storing paper and special media.

Selecting Paper Types

Information on choosing the correct paper types for best performance.

Special Media

Information on various special print media.

Envelopes

Guidelines for printing addresses on envelopes.

Selecting Print Media

Guidelines for selecting appropriate print media for documents.

Loading Paper and Other Media

Step-by-step instructions for loading paper and media.

Changing the BJ Cartridges

Procedure for replacing BJ cartridges.

Chapter 4 Performing Test Prints

Starting the Test Prints

General procedure for performing test prints.

Changing Printer Default Settings

How to change printer default settings using the POWER button.

Printer Settings Test Print

Lists current printer settings.

Nozzle Check Pattern Test Print

How to print a nozzle check pattern to verify print head performance.

Chapter 5 Daily Operation and Printer Maintenance

Recharging and Replacing the Battery Pack

Instructions for recharging and replacing the battery pack.

Setting the Low-Ink Warning

How to enable, disable, and respond to low-ink warnings.

Replacing Ink Cartridges

How to handle and replace ink cartridges.

Replacing BJ Cartridges

Procedure for replacing or exchanging a BJ cartridge.

Installing the Scanner Cartridge

Instructions for installing the scanner cartridge and its software.

Cleaning the Printer

General guidelines and procedures for cleaning the printer.

Preparing the Printer for Travel or Storage

Steps to prepare the printer for transport or long-term storage.

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

How to Use This Section

Guide on how to use the troubleshooting section effectively.

Quick Reference List of Possible Problems

A list of common problems and their corresponding solution pages.

Error Messages

A list of error messages and their solutions.

Problems and Solutions

Detailed solutions for common printer issues.

Printout is Not Clear or Has White Streaks

Troubleshooting steps for unclear or streaked printouts.

Strange Characters Printing

How to resolve issues where the printer outputs unreadable characters.

Cannot Start the Print Job

Solutions for when the printer does not respond to print jobs.

Cannot Install the Printer Driver

Causes and solutions for printer driver installation failures.

Cannot Print to the End of the Print Job

Solutions for print jobs that do not complete fully.

Cannot Print via Wireless Infra-red Connections

Steps to resolve issues with wireless infrared printing.

Cannot Feed Manually

Troubleshooting steps for manual paper feeding problems.

Printout Rotated 90 Degrees

How to resolve printouts that are rotated by 90 degrees.

Vertical Lines Are Broken

Solutions for broken or jagged vertical lines in printouts.

BJ Cartridge Does Not Return to Home Position

Troubleshooting steps when the BJ cartridge holder doesn't return to home position.

Screen Colours and Printed Colour Do Not Match

How to fix color mismatches between screen and printout.

Document Prints in Only Black and White

Solutions for documents printing only in black and white.

Colours Are Broken or Uneven

How to fix broken or uneven colors in printouts.

Printing Beyond Edge of Page or Missing Portions

Solutions for printouts exceeding page edges or missing content.

Printer Does Not Switch On

Troubleshooting steps when the printer does not power on.

Printer Does Not Switch Off

Solutions for when the printer cannot be turned off.

Printer Seems to Be Working But Nothing Prints

Troubleshooting steps when the printer operates but ejects blank pages.

Print Job Halts

Solutions for print jobs that stop before completion.

Printing Blurred or Smudged

How to fix blurred or smudged printouts.

Printout is Excessively Curled

Solutions for printouts that are excessively curled or warped.

Battery is Not Charging

Troubleshooting steps when the battery does not charge.

CHARGE/ERROR Lamp Lights or Flashes Orange

Interpreting CHARGE/ERROR lamp status and associated issues.

Check Ink Level in Ink Cartridges

How to check ink levels and respond to low-ink warnings.

Macintosh: Error Number *300

Solutions for Macintosh error number *300.

Macintosh: Type x Error

Solutions for Macintosh 'Type x Error'.

Macintosh: Cannot Select Printer Driver in Chooser

How to resolve issues selecting the printer driver in the Chooser.

Before You Call for Service

Steps to prepare for calling technical support.

Describing Your System

Procedures to gather system information for support.

Appendix A Paper Specifications

Paper Size

List of supported paper sizes in various units.

Paper Type

List of supported paper types and their media names.

Paper Weight

Supported paper weight range in gsm and lb.

Printing Area

Recommended printing areas for different paper sizes and media.

Envelopes Printing Area

Recommended printing areas for US Commercial 10 and European DL envelopes.

Appendix B Options and Supplies

Consumables

List of consumables like ink cartridges and batteries.

Paper and Special Media

List of supported paper and special media types with sizes.

Available Options

List of optional accessories for the printer.

Appendix C Universal AC Adapter AD-360U

Appendix D Printer Specifications

Printer Performance Specifications

Details on printing method, resolution, paper handling, and print speed.

Print Features

Specifications for print direction, width, line feed, character pitch, and graphic modes.

Printer Interfaces and Cartridge Details

Specifications for interfaces, buffers, and BJ cartridge details.

Printer Environmental and Power Specifications

Details on noise, environment, power, battery, and dimensions.

System Requirements for CD-ROM Documents

System Requirements for Windows

Hardware and software requirements for Windows users.

System Requirements for Macintosh

Hardware and software requirements for Macintosh users.

Glossary

Index

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