Canon 8200 manual Conventions

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Conventions

This guide uses the icons shown below to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these icons.

Warning

Caution

Memo

Reference

Windows

Instructions that if ignored could result in serious personal injury or even death as a result of careless operation of the equipment. Observe these warnings for your safety.

Instructions that if ignored could result in minor injuries or material damage as a result of careless operation of the equipment. Observe these cautions for your safety and to avoid damaging the equipment.

Instructions or advice to help you use the printer more efficiently or to avoid minor problems.

References to other pages or documents supplied with your printer.

Instructions specifically for Windows 95 and Windows 98 users. Some of the dialogs you see on your screen may be slightly different, depending on which operating system you are using. However, the basic procedures apply to your system. For details about using the Windows NT 4.0 Printer driver, click the Start button, point to Programs and BJC-8200, and click Guide.

Machintosh

Instructions specifically for Macintosh users.

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•Canon, BJ and BJC are trademarks of Canon Inc.

•Microsoft®, Windows® and Windows NT® are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. and in other countries.

•Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Computer Inc. of the U.S. and in other countries.

•All other company or product names used in this guide are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

About this document

•In this document Microsoft® Windows® 95, Microsoft® Windows® 98 and Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 are

referred to as Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0.

•Unauthorised transfer or duplication of all or any part of this User’s Guide is prohibited.

•The content of this User’s Guide is subject to change without notice.

•Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this guide is correct. If any error or omission is found, contact the nearest Canon office by referring to the Contact List provided with the printer.

•Canon is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to the use of this printer.

International ENERGY STAR® Program

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

The international ENERGY STAR Office Equipment Program is a global program that promotes energy saving through the use of computers and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which businesses can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, facsimiles, and copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations.

Copyright ©1999 CANON INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Contents User’s Guide QA7-0884-V01Conventions Using the Printer Safely Always push the plug completely into the power outletNever place the printer on a thick carpet or rug Never attempt to disassemble or modify the printerNever use flammable sprays near the printer Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power cord Never use an extension cordBJ Print Head and ink tanks Table of Contents Adjusting color Printout is unclear, faded Specifications Canon Technical SupportUser’s Guide on CD-ROM About your guidesQuick Start Guide Reference Guides on CD-ROM On-line HelpIs everything ready? Have you completed setting up the printer?Is the printer switched on? Is the printer ready to print?Printing photographs Summary of printing photographsMake sure that the printer is switched on Printing a photograph in Windows 98, WindowsClick the OK button to start the print job Click the Properties buttonPrinting Make sure the printer is switched on Printing a photograph with the MacintoshClick the Print button Click the Photo icon for the Print Mode PrintingSelect the Media Type for your print job Using the Scanner Cartridge What you needSummary of the scanning procedures Close the front cover Install the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-52Switch on the printer and open the front cover Perform white level calibration Set the white level calibration sheetClick the Scan button Scan the original photographClick the OK button Install the BJ Print Head and print the image Saving the scanned imageStart the print job Click the Cancel button Insert the white calibration sheet in the printerClick the OK button Set the original in the scanning holder Enter a file name and click the Save button Click the Close box to close is ScanClose the front cover Set the media in the printer Close the software applicationNow let’s print a digital photograph Summary of the procedure for printing a digital photographPrinting a photograph from a digital camera Set the media in the printer Perform the printer driver settingsSave to a file the photograph taken with the digital camera Starting the print jobClick the Photo icon for the Print Mode selection Make sure that the Print dialog is for the BJC-8200Using the Printer Driver Operation FlowUsing the Printer Driver Opening the printer driverMain tab Maintenance tabSelecting the printer driver options Layout tabSelecting a media type Choosing a print modeUsing the Printer DriverChanging the page size Open the Paper Setting dialog box Open the Utilities dialog boxPrinter Utility dialog box Setup dialog boxPrint dialog box Photo Selecting a print modeGraphic ManualChanging the paper size Loading Paper Canon media for quality image printing Load limit and Paper Thickness Lever position Paper thicknessPaper or media you should never load in the printer Raise the paper thickness lever to Mark Setting media correctlyLoading Photo Paper Pro PR With the glossy side facing up, place the sheet of PhotoIs aligned Loading plain paper or High Resolution Paper HRTray Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the stackPhoto Film with the right side of the sheet feeder Loading High Gloss Photo Film HGTray Slide the paper guide completely to the left Insert the sheet into the printer until it stopsLoading Glossy Photo Paper GP Loading Glossy Photo Cards FM Loading Envelopes Slide the paper guide to left edge of the stackShirt Transfer TR-201 Other media for creative printingTransparencies CF-102 Banner Paper BP-101Here is an overview of what is described in this chapter TroubleshootingOther software applications are running in the background Cannot install the printerMake sure the driver was installed correctly Confirm that the CD-ROM is operating normallyPrinter prints meaningless characters and symbols Cancelling a print job During printing, rapidly press the Power button twiceSetting thick paper for printing Printing on thick paperPaper or media jammed during auto feed Follow the procedure below to clear a paper jamPaper Jams Paper jammed during manual feed Open the BJ Print Monitor to confirm the low ink alert Low ink alertPossible Printer beeps and it does not print BeepsError message appears BJ Status Monitor and BJ Print Monitor Error MessagesOperating System Errors Adjusting the print mode settings Using the recommended paper or special mediaChanging the printer driver settings Printing quality is unsatisfactoryOpen the Print dialog box, click Adjusting the Detailed SettingImproving print quality with the Photo Optimizer Aligning the print head Read the message and click the OK button Properties Click the Maintenance tab then click PrintHead Alignment icon Read the message and click the OK button to continue Click the Send buttonReading the print head alignment pattern Horizontal AlignmentAdjusting color Summary of correcting the problem Printout is unclear, fadedPrinting a nozzle check pattern Click the Nozzle Check Pattern icon Software application from the File menu, select Page SetupClick the down-arrow to select Test Print Cleaning the print head Software application, from the File menu, select Setup Deep cleaning the print head Click Print head deep cleaning icon Replacing an ink tank Remove the empty ink tankCheck the position of the ink tanks in the BJ Print Head After cleaning the print head, print a nozzle check patternColor is strange Check the positions of the ink tanks in the BJ Print HeadScanner Cartridge does not operate correctly When connected via USBIs the scanner driver installed correctly? Replacing the BJ Print Head Replace the BJ Print HeadReplacing an ink tank P.74 Specifications AppendicesRecommended printing area width x height Canon Technical Support About the operating environment Canon INC
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