Canon BJC-250 user manual Technical Notes, Problem, Cause, Solution

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Technical Notes

Compaq Presario 7170/7180

Problem

A [k prints at the top of the page when printing from Windows 95 on a Compaq Presario 7170/7180

Cause

Configuration of parallel port in CMOS

Solution

Change CMOS on Compaq Presario 7170/7180 to enable bi-directional capability

Reboot computer, press "delete" to go into CMOS setup

At setup menu, cursor to "Advanced System Setup" and "Enter" to select From Advanced System Setup menu, select "Integrated Peripherals"

From the Integrated Peripherals Menu, Cursor to 'LPT Extended Mode" (Note: This is different than LPT1 mode)

The LPT Extended Mode will probably show "Standard"- USe the "Page Down" key to cycle to "ECP Mode"

Press "ESC" key to back to Advanced SYStem Setup Menu Press "ESC" key to go back to main setup menu

Press "F10" to save new configuration, and confirm save by answering "Yes" to final question

Toshiba Laptop

Problem

A[K prints at the top of the page and/or partial printout when printing on a Toshiba laptop.

Cause

Configuration of parallel port in CMOS and LPT.VXD file.

Case #1 Partial printout may occur with the following settings:

CMOS value for LPT1 is ECP LPT.VXD v4.00.950 file size 35,479

Case #2 [K is printed at top and the rest of the page is correct with the following settings: CMOS value for LPT1 is Standard Bi-Directional LPT.VXD v4.00.950 file size 35,487.

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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 Use Plain Paper as Media Type Use primary colors when printing presentation graphicsLimit the number of colors on each Use the Draft print qualityPaper Handling Selecting Paper Types Transparencies Greeting CardsBubble Jet Paper water resistant Fabric SheetsPaper 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 Paper type Drying time Using Canons Specialty PapersSpecialty Paper Guidelines 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-06 Photo BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge GuidelinesBC-05 Color BJ Cartridge BC-02 Black 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 colors are missing General ProblemsIf the printer does not print If your print quality is not satisfactoryClearing Paper Jams Cause ProblemSolution Technical NotesCompaq Presario Solution Specifications Page Page BJ Cartridges