Canon BJC-250 user manual Using Cartridge Detection, Performance Tip

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Using Cartridge Detection

Use Cartridge Detection if you want the driver to alert you when the installed BJ cartridge is not the correct choice to use with your Color Model setting. To enable Cartridge Detection, which is located on the Setting tab, click the green check. Click on the red Ø symbol to disable it.

If cartridge Detection cannot detect the cartridge type, it advises you to check that you printer is on-line and that the cables are secure.

If you choose the monochrome Color Model and you have a BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge installed, you'll see:

Performance Tip!

You now have a color cartridge installed in your printer. For faster printing speed, change the color cartridge to the monochrome cartridge.

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Contents BJC-250 BJC-250 Glossary Index FCC Regulations Appendix aIntroduction Supplies and Accessories Page Canon Specialty Papers Canon Canada Getting Help From CanonServicing the Printer Using the Printer With Windows Printing a Document Start the print job Whats This? command Printer Setup Within WindowsAccessing the Printer Options Details Windows 95 only Windows TabsGraphics SettingPage Specifying Your Printer Options Recommended Graphics SettingsPage Using the Setup Analyzer Performance Tip Using Cartridge DetectionFor Quick Color Printing Printing Speed Versus ColorOther Ways to Improve Print Speed in Windows Limit the number of colors on each Use primary colors when printing presentation graphicsUse the Draft print quality Use Plain Paper as Media TypePaper Handling Selecting Paper Types Bubble Jet Paper water resistant Greeting CardsFabric Sheets TransparenciesPaper Guidelines Right LeftPrinter Setting for Various Print Media Automatically Feeding Paper Loading 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 Using Canons Specialty Papers Specialty Paper GuidelinesPaper type Drying time Uncurling Back Print Film Using the Cleaning Sheet High Resolution Paper HR-101Printing 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 Test a Printing the Test PagesDemonstration Nozzle Test Printing the Test Page From Windows Printing the Test Pages Using the Operator Panel Cleaning the Print Head From Windows Cleaning the Print HeadCleaning the Print Head Using the Operator Panel BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge GuidelinesBC-02 Black 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 Identifying Your Printer Problem TroubleshootingIf the printer does not print General ProblemsIf your print quality is not satisfactory If colors are missingClearing Paper Jams Solution ProblemTechnical Notes CauseCompaq Presario Solution Specifications Page Page BJ Cartridges