Canon 8200 manual Using the Printer Driver, Operation Flow

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2 Using the Printer Driver

This chapter describes the printer driver options which are available for setting up a variety of print jobs. We will show you how to open and use the printer driver and explain its basic features.

What is a printer driver?

The text and image data file you create with a software application on a computer cannot be sent to the printer and printed as it is. The printer driver provides the required link between the software application and the printer. The printer driver converts the data created by the software application to a format that the printer can understand, and then sends it to the printer. The printer driver also provides many useful features that you can use to set up special print jobs.

Memo • Separate printer drivers are provided for Windows and the Macintosh.

Operation Flow

Here is a summary of what is presented in your hands-on introduction to the printer driver. As you read this chapter, open the printer driver and perform the steps described in the procedures so you become familiar with these tasks.

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Opening the printer driver

Selecting printer driver options

Choosing a print mode

Selecting a media type

Changing the page size

Now let’s examine the features and use the printer driver.

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Contents QA7-0884-V01 User’s GuideConventions Always push the plug completely into the power outlet Using the Printer SafelyNever use flammable sprays near the printer Never attempt to disassemble or modify the printerNever place the printer on a thick carpet or rug Never use an extension cord Always grasp the plug when you unplug the power cordBJ Print Head and ink tanks Table of Contents Specifications Canon Technical Support Adjusting color Printout is unclear, fadedQuick Start Guide About your guidesUser’s Guide on CD-ROM On-line Help Reference Guides on CD-ROMIs the printer ready to print? Have you completed setting up the printer?Is the printer switched on? Is everything ready?Summary of printing photographs Printing photographsPrinting a photograph in Windows 98, Windows Make sure that the printer is switched onPrinting Click the Properties buttonClick the OK button to start the print job Printing a photograph with the Macintosh Make sure the printer is switched onSelect the Media Type for your print job Click the Photo icon for the Print Mode PrintingClick the Print button What you need Using the Scanner CartridgeSummary of the scanning procedures Switch on the printer and open the front cover Install the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-52Close the front cover Set the white level calibration sheet Perform white level calibrationClick the OK button Scan the original photographClick the Scan button Saving the scanned image Install the BJ Print Head and print the imageStart the print job Insert the white calibration sheet in the printer Click the Cancel buttonClick the OK button Set the original in the scanning holder Click the Close box to close is Scan Enter a file name and click the Save buttonClose the software application Close the front cover Set the media in the printer Printing a photograph from a digital camera Summary of the procedure for printing a digital photograph Now let’s print a digital photograph Starting the print job Perform the printer driver settingsSave to a file the photograph taken with the digital camera Set the media in the printerMake sure that the Print dialog is for the BJC-8200 Click the Photo icon for the Print Mode selectionOperation Flow Using the Printer DriverOpening the printer driver Using the Printer DriverLayout tab Maintenance tabSelecting the printer driver options Main tabDriver Choosing a print modeUsing the Printer Selecting a media typeChanging the page size Open the Utilities dialog box Open the Paper Setting dialog boxPrint dialog box Setup dialog boxPrinter Utility dialog box Manual Selecting a print modeGraphic PhotoChanging the paper size Loading Paper Canon media for quality image printing Paper or media you should never load in the printer Paper thicknessLoad limit and Paper Thickness Lever position With the glossy side facing up, place the sheet of Photo Setting media correctlyLoading Photo Paper Pro PR Raise the paper thickness lever to MarkSlide the paper guide to the left edge of the stack Loading plain paper or High Resolution Paper HRTray Is alignedInsert the sheet into the printer until it stops Loading High Gloss Photo Film HGTray Slide the paper guide completely to the left Photo Film with the right side of the sheet feederLoading Glossy Photo Paper GP Loading Glossy Photo Cards FM Slide the paper guide to left edge of the stack Loading EnvelopesBanner Paper BP-101 Other media for creative printingTransparencies CF-102 Shirt Transfer TR-201Troubleshooting Here is an overview of what is described in this chapterConfirm that the CD-ROM is operating normally Cannot install the printerMake sure the driver was installed correctly Other software applications are running in the backgroundPrinter prints meaningless characters and symbols During printing, rapidly press the Power button twice Cancelling a print jobPrinting on thick paper Setting thick paper for printingPaper Jams Follow the procedure below to clear a paper jamPaper or media jammed during auto feed Paper jammed during manual feed Possible Low ink alertOpen the BJ Print Monitor to confirm the low ink alert Beeps Printer beeps and it does not printBJ Status Monitor and BJ Print Monitor Error Messages Error message appearsOperating System Errors Printing quality is unsatisfactory Using the recommended paper or special mediaChanging the printer driver settings Adjusting the print mode settingsImproving print quality with the Photo Optimizer Adjusting the Detailed SettingOpen the Print dialog box, click Aligning the print head Head Alignment icon Properties Click the Maintenance tab then click PrintRead the message and click the OK button Click the Send button Read the message and click the OK button to continueHorizontal Alignment Reading the print head alignment patternAdjusting color Printout is unclear, faded Summary of correcting the problemPrinting a nozzle check pattern Click the down-arrow to select Test Print Software application from the File menu, select Page SetupClick the Nozzle Check Pattern icon Cleaning the print head Software application, from the File menu, select Setup Deep cleaning the print head Click Print head deep cleaning icon Remove the empty ink tank Replacing an ink tankCheck the positions of the ink tanks in the BJ Print Head After cleaning the print head, print a nozzle check patternColor is strange Check the position of the ink tanks in the BJ Print HeadIs the scanner driver installed correctly? When connected via USBScanner Cartridge does not operate correctly Replace the BJ Print Head Replacing the BJ Print HeadReplacing an ink tank P.74 Appendices SpecificationsRecommended printing area width x height Canon Technical Support About the operating environment Canon INC