Canon 7000 user manual Poor print quality

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You may need to replace the BJ cartridge or a BJ tank when any of the following conditions exist:

oPoor print quality

If you notice a deterioration in the quality of printed pages, perform a test print and clean the print heads before you decide to replace the BJ cartridge.

o3 Beeps

When the BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge runs out of ink, the printer will beep three times and stop printing. Replace the BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge.

o4 Beeps

When the BC-61 Color BJ Cartridge and BC-62 Photo BJ Cartridge runs out of ink, the printer will beep four times and halt printing. Replace the color BJ tank.

oIt's a good idea to replace the BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge if it has been in use for more than one year.

Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing the best results for output on Bubble Jet printer than any other organization. Canon does not prohibit the use of third-party inks and the use of third-party inks does not invalidate the product's limited warranty. However, Canon cannot guarantee the quality or performance of your printer when you are using inks from other suppliers.

Canon's limited warranty does not cover damage caused to Canon's Bubble Jet products that is attributable to the use of third party parts or supplies, including inks. The limited warranty remains in effect for its life one that particular damage has been properly repaired.

For optimum printing results, Canon recommends that you use only Canon BJ cartridges and BJ tanks.

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Contents BJC-7000 Contents Troubleshooting Introduction BJ Cartridges and BJ Tanks Supplies and AccessoriesCanon Specialty Papers Canon Canada Getting Help From CanonServicing the Printer Installing a Printer Driver Using the Printer With WindowsPrinting a Document Using the Printer Driver in Windows Printer Setup Within WindowsOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows Accessing the Printing Options General Windows 95 only Windows TabsDetails Windows 95 only Main Paper Print Control Specifying Your Printing Options Recommended Print Mode SettingsGraphics TextAuto DraftQuality Color Changing the Print ModeSave Using Cartridge Detection and PauseWays to Improve Print Speed in Windows Printing Speed Versus ColorPrinter will need to image fewer dots Paper Handling High Gloss Photo Film High Resolution PaperSelecting Paper Types Plain PaperTransparencies Shirt Transfers Greeting CardsFabric Sheets Back Print FilmPaper Guidelines Media Method Limit Sheets Printer Settings for Various Print MediaAutomatically Feeding Paper Loading PaperOperation Auto Feed Guidelines Manually Feeding Paper Printing On Envelopes Page Operation Specialty Paper Guidelines Using Canons Specialty PapersPaper type Drying time approx Using the Cleaning Sheet Canons High Resolution Paper HR-101Insert the cleaning sheet Feed the sheet Printing On a Fabric Sheet Fabric Sheet FS-101Insert the sheet with the the cloth side out toward you Dry and then wash the fabric sheet Maintaining the Printer Printer Guidelines Cleaning the Printer Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern From Windows Printing the Nozzle Check PatternPrinting the Nozzle Check Pattern Using the Operators Panel Checking the Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Heads From Windows Cleaning the Print HeadsColor Cleaning the Print Heads Using the Operator PanelPower light blinks for several seconds while the print head Deep Cleaning Using the Printer Driver Deep Cleaning the Print HeadsDeep Cleaning Using the Resume Button BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge BJ Cartridge GuidelinesBC-61 Color BJ Cartridge Replacing BJ Tanks and BJ CartridgesPoor print quality BJ Cartridge and BJ Tank Maintenance Replacing the BJ Cartridges If you are removing the BC-60 Black BJ Cartridge, pull up on Left side of the cartridge holder Press Cartridge button once Then close the printer cover Remove the empty BJ tank Remove a new BJ tank from its box Remove the cap from the color BJ tank Release tab that locks the cover in place Storing a BJ CartridgeTransporting the Printer Printer Make sure the box is marked Fragile or Handle with Care Troubleshooting Identifying Your Printer Problem If colors are missing Basic ProblemsIf the printer does not print If your print quality is not satisfactoryRemove the paper left inside the printer Clearing Paper JamsSheet Feeder Capacity auto feed only Printing SpecificationsPrinting Method Paper HandlingPrint Width Paper WeightPaper Type Print SpeedPrintable area for envelopes Printable areaMargins Margins for full-bleed BJ Cartridges General