Canon BJC-5100 user manual Aligning the Print Heads

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Aligning the Print Heads

When you click on the Start Auto Head Alignment box, you see this screen:

NMake sure you have letter-size plain paper loaded. The printer outputs a one-page pattern.

When you click the Align Print Heads button, the printer automatically aligns the print heads. This takes approximately five minutes. As it aligns the print heads, the printer outputs a one-page pattern.

No further action is required. You can now start your print operations.

Maintaining the Printer

Chapter 4

Maintaining the Printer 4-5

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Contents BJC-5100 Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks Conventions Using Your DocumentationQuick Start Guide User’s ManualPage Contents Performing Printer Maintenance Through the Printer Driver Introduction BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks Supplies and AccessoriesCanon Specialty Papers Canon Customer Care Center Servicing the Printer Important Safety InstructionsIntroduction Introduction Introduction Understanding the Printer Driver Start your Printing a DocumentMake sure CanonUsing the Printer Driver in Windows Settings Tab Custom Settings Troubleshooting Tab Maintenance Tab General Tab Windows 98 and Windows 95 TabsDetails Tab Color Management Tab Windows NT 4.0 Tabs Ports Tab Scheduling Tab Sharing Tab Security Tab Specifying Your Printing Options on the Windows Tabs Printing Speed Versus ColorWays to Improve Print Speed in Windows Using the Printer With Windows Plain Paper Selecting Paper TypesGlossy Photo Paper High Gloss Photo FilmGlossy Photo Cards Banner PaperShirt Transfers Greeting Cards High Resolution PaperBubble Jet Paper water resistant Fabric SheetsTransparencies Paper GuidelinesAssorted Paper Starter Kit Paper Size Measurements Paper SizesMedia Method Limit Sheets Media TypesAutomatically Feeding Paper Loading PaperMake sure the printer is turned on Auto Feed Guidelines Check Manually Feeding PaperInsert Set up your Printing on Envelopes Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it Specialty Paper Guidelines Using Canon’s Specialty PapersPaper type Drying time approx Using the Cleaning Sheet Canon’s High Resolution PaperSet up Printing on a Fabric Sheet Fabric SheetInsert the sheet with the cloth side out toward you Dry Printing on Banner Paper Feed slot At a creaseClear space in front of the paper output slot of the printer Output Paper Handling Printer Guidelines Maintaining the PrinterCleaning the Printer Printing a Test Print Performing Printer Maintenance Through the Printer Driver Aligning the Print Heads Cleaning the Print Heads Saving Power Choosing Which BJ Cartridges to Use BJ Cartridge GuidelinesBC-21e Color BJ Cartridge 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 Out of its Protective Packaging Store orCartridge Material FromClose the printer cover Take the new Replacing a BJ Tank in the BC-21e Color BJ CartridgeA plastic bag to keep from spilling any residual ink RemoveClose the blue cartridge holder cover Open Storing a BJ CartridgeClose Carefully setTurn off Transporting the PrinterPack the printer Identifying Your Printer Problem TroubleshootingNO. ABC Basic ProblemsCause Solution Cannot Install the Printer DriverPaper Does Not Feed From Sheet Feeder An Error Message Appears Printer driver again Check the status of the printer port LPT1Driver Reinstall the printer driver Clean up your hard diskCheck your memory Rebuild the document and print it againPrintout Is Unsatisfactory Printing HaltsTry to use another printer cable Change the WPS driver port setting or delete the WPS driverCheck the printer driver settings CauseSolutionPause the printer Check your media typeClearing Paper Jams Error ConditionsTroubleshooting Printing Method Printing SpecificationsPaper Handling Paper SizeRecommended Paper Types Paper WeightPrint Speed Print Width maxPrintable area for paper Print ResolutionPrintable area for envelopes BJ Cartridges General Specifications BJ cartridge Automatic feedBubble Jet printing Color ManagementFont Error DiffusionForm feed GammaHue High Speed Error DiffusionInk Cartridge Storage Box IntensityOrientation Noise levelParallel interface PitchPrintable area ResolutionPrinter driver Glossary Index Index Index Index Index Index Bubble Jet Printer Model K10902 FCC RegulationsCanadian Radio Interference Regulations