Canon BJC-250 user manual Using the Printer With Windows

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Using the Printer With Windows

This Chapter describes how to use the printer with your windows applications. It includes:

oInstalling a printer driver

oPrinting a document

oPrinter setup within Windows 95

oPrinter setup within Windows 3.1

oThe Windows tabs

oPrinting speed versus color

Installing a Printer Driver

Before you can use any type of printer with your computer, you must install a printer driver. The printer driver tells the computer what kind of printer you are using. The printer driver also controls the various settings, such as print quality and paper type. You define these settings within the printer driver, and the printer driver then communicates the settings to both the computer and the printer.

You must install the BJC-250 Printer Driver for windows before you can use the printer with your computer. See your Quick Start Guide for instructions.

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Contents BJC-250 BJC-250 Appendix a Glossary Index FCC RegulationsIntroduction Supplies and Accessories Page Canon Specialty Papers Getting Help From Canon Canon CanadaServicing the Printer Using the Printer With Windows Printing a Document Start the print job Printer Setup Within Windows Whats This? commandAccessing the Printer Options Windows Tabs Details Windows 95 onlySetting GraphicsPage Recommended Graphics Settings Specifying Your Printer OptionsPage Using the Setup Analyzer Using Cartridge Detection Performance TipPrinting Speed Versus Color For Quick Color PrintingOther Ways to Improve Print Speed in Windows Use the Draft print quality Use primary colors when printing presentation graphicsLimit the number of colors on each Use Plain Paper as Media TypePaper Handling Selecting Paper Types Fabric Sheets Greeting CardsBubble Jet Paper water resistant TransparenciesPaper Guidelines Left RightPrinter Setting for Various Print Media Loading Paper Automatically Feeding PaperPull the Paper Support up until it stops Fan the paper Make sure that the printer is turned on Manually Feeding Paper Insert Single sheet Printing on Envelopes Make sure Paper Support is Raised Prepare Envelopes Make sure the printer is on Specialty Paper Guidelines Using Canons Specialty PapersPaper type Drying time Uncurling Back Print Film High Resolution Paper HR-101 Using the Cleaning SheetPrinting on a Fabric Sheet Setup BJC-250 Printer Driver For Windows Printing on Banner Paper Set Paper Thickness Lever Insert the banner paper Make sure Paper Exit area Is clear Maintaining the Printer Printer Guidelines Cleaning the Printer Printing the Test Pages Test aDemonstration Nozzle Test Printing the Test Page From Windows Printing the Test Pages Using the Operator Panel Cleaning the Print Head Cleaning the Print Head From WindowsCleaning the Print Head Using the Operator Panel BC-02 Black BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge GuidelinesBC-05 Color BJ Cartridge BC-06 Photo BJ CartridgeBJ Cartridge Maintenance Replacing the BJ Cartridge Peel off the protective foil Page Close Front cover Storing a BJ Cartridge Close Storage box Transporting the Printer Close the front cover Troubleshooting Identifying Your Printer ProblemIf your print quality is not satisfactory General ProblemsIf the printer does not print If colors are missingClearing Paper Jams Technical Notes ProblemSolution CauseCompaq Presario Solution Specifications Page Page BJ Cartridges