Canon BJC-250 user manual Limit the number of colors on each, Use the Draft print quality

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If you will be printing text in black only, choose a Color Selection of Black and White rather than Grayscale. Print draft documents in Monochrome rather than Color, or use Draft print quality when printing in color.

Limit the number of colors on each page.

The computer will need to calculate and transmit fewer dots. Too many colors can make the image confusing and less effective as well as cause the print speed to slow down.

Use primary colors when printing presentation graphics.

Use Black, cyan, yellow, magenta, blue, green, and red when possible. The computer will need to calculate and transfer less dot information.

Use the Draft print quality.

The printer will need to image fewer dots.

Use Plain Paper as Media Type.

The print head will make only on pass for each printed line.

Use smaller graphics and more white space in your documents.

The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.

Add RAM to your computer.

The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.

Use a computer with a faster processor.

The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.

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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 primary colors when printing presentation graphics Limit the number of colors on eachUse the Draft print quality Use Plain Paper as Media TypePaper Handling Selecting Paper Types Greeting Cards Bubble Jet Paper water resistantFabric Sheets 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 Using Canons Specialty Papers Specialty Paper GuidelinesPaper 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 BJ Cartridge Guidelines BC-05 Color BJ CartridgeBC-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 Troubleshooting Identifying Your Printer ProblemGeneral Problems If the printer does not printIf your print quality is not satisfactory If colors are missingClearing Paper Jams Problem SolutionTechnical Notes CauseCompaq Presario Solution Specifications Page Page BJ Cartridges