Canon BJC-5100 user manual Copyright, Disclaimer, Trademarks

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Copyright

This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI.

©1999 Canon Computer Systems, Inc.

Disclaimer

Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon BJC-5100 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described.

Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with the respective product. All software is licensed AS IS, as described in the license agreement enclosed with the software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

Trademarks

Canon, BJ and BJC are registered trademarks and BCI, Bubble Jet, PhotoRealism, and “See What We Mean” are trademarks of Canon Inc.

All other product and brand names are registered trademarks, trademarks, or service marks of their respective owners.

ENERGY STAR® COMPLIANT

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

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Contents BJC-5100 Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Quick Start Guide Using Your DocumentationConventions User’s ManualPage Contents Performing Printer Maintenance Through the Printer Driver Introduction Supplies and Accessories BJ Cartridges and BJ TanksCanon Specialty Papers Canon Customer Care Center Important Safety Instructions Servicing the PrinterIntroduction Introduction Introduction Understanding the Printer Driver Make sure Printing a DocumentStart your CanonUsing the Printer Driver in Windows Settings Tab Custom Settings Troubleshooting Tab Maintenance Tab Windows 98 and Windows 95 Tabs General TabDetails Tab Color Management Tab Windows NT 4.0 Tabs Ports Tab Scheduling Tab Sharing Tab Security Tab Printing Speed Versus Color Specifying Your Printing Options on the Windows TabsWays to Improve Print Speed in Windows Using the Printer With Windows Selecting Paper Types Plain PaperGlossy Photo Cards High Gloss Photo FilmGlossy Photo Paper Banner PaperBubble Jet Paper water resistant High Resolution PaperShirt Transfers Greeting Cards Fabric SheetsAssorted Paper Starter Kit Paper GuidelinesTransparencies Paper Sizes Paper Size MeasurementsMedia Types Media Method Limit SheetsLoading Paper Automatically Feeding PaperMake sure the printer is turned on Auto Feed Guidelines Insert Manually Feeding PaperCheck Set up your Printing on Envelopes Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it Using Canon’s Specialty Papers Specialty Paper GuidelinesPaper type Drying time approx Set up Canon’s High Resolution PaperUsing the Cleaning Sheet Fabric Sheet Printing on a Fabric SheetInsert the sheet with the cloth side out toward you Dry Printing on Banner Paper At a crease Feed slotClear space in front of the paper output slot of the printer Output Paper Handling Maintaining the Printer Printer GuidelinesCleaning the Printer Printing a Test Print Performing Printer Maintenance Through the Printer Driver Aligning the Print Heads Cleaning the Print Heads Saving Power BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge GuidelinesChoosing Which BJ Cartridges to Use BC-22e Photo BJ CartridgeReplacing BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks BJ Cartridge and BJ Tank Maintenance Replacing a BJ Cartridge Open the printer cover Open the cartridge holder Store or Out of its Protective PackagingMaterial From CartridgeClose the printer cover Replacing a BJ Tank in the BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge Take the newRemove A plastic bag to keep from spilling any residual inkClose the blue cartridge holder cover Storing a BJ Cartridge OpenCarefully set CloseTransporting the Printer Turn offPack the printer Troubleshooting Identifying Your Printer ProblemBasic Problems NO. ABCCannot Install the Printer Driver Cause SolutionPaper Does Not Feed From Sheet Feeder An Error Message Appears Driver Check the status of the printer port LPT1Printer driver again Check your memory Clean up your hard diskReinstall the printer driver Rebuild the document and print it againPrinting Halts Printout Is UnsatisfactoryChange the WPS driver port setting or delete the WPS driver Try to use another printer cablePause the printer CauseSolutionCheck the printer driver settings Check your media typeError Conditions Clearing Paper JamsTroubleshooting Paper Handling Printing SpecificationsPrinting Method Paper SizePrint Speed Paper WeightRecommended Paper Types Print Width maxPrintable area for envelopes Print ResolutionPrintable area for paper BJ Cartridges General Specifications Bubble Jet printing Automatic feedBJ cartridge Color ManagementForm feed Error DiffusionFont GammaInk Cartridge Storage Box High Speed Error DiffusionHue IntensityParallel interface Noise levelOrientation PitchPrinter driver ResolutionPrintable area Glossary Index Index Index Index Index Index FCC Regulations Bubble Jet Printer Model K10902Canadian Radio Interference Regulations