Canon BJ-200ex manual Epson LQ Mode, DIP switch

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Setting DIP switch 12 ON reduces the input buffer by 21 KB.

When using Windows, set DIP switches 10, 11 and 12 OFF to maximize the size of your input buffer (62 KB).

§If the printer does not seem to be switching between BJ-10 and Epson LQ mode, disable this function and set DIP switch 11 to match your application's printer driver.

§If you are using a printer switching device, you must allow at least ten seconds for the printer to recognize an emulation change. If your printer switching device switched data in less than ten seconds, automatic emulation switching will not function properly.

Epson LQ Mode

When the printer is in Epson LQ mode (DIP switch 11 is ON), you can set the DIP switches to control the following functions:

DIP switch	Function	OFF	ON
1	Horizontal print	Letter size or envelope	A4 size
	position
2	Text scale mode	Disabled	Enabled
3	Page length	11 inches	Enabled
4	Character Set	Italics	12 inches
5, 6, 7	International	See following descriptions
	character set
8, 9, 10	Typeface	See following descriptions
11	Printer control	BJ-10 mode	Epson LQ
	mode		mode
12	Automatic	Disabled	Enabled
	emulation
	switching mode

DIP switch 1

Use this switch to change the horizontal print position according to the size of your paper. If you are using letter-size paper or envelopes, set this switch OFF; the left margin will be 0.25 inch (6.4 mm). If you are using A4-size paper or DL- size envelopes, set this switch ON; the left margin will be 0.13 inch (3.4 mm).

DIP switch 2

If you are using a software application that assumes 66 lines will fit on each page, set this switch to ON. The printer will reduce the line spacing by a factor of 14/15, which is from 62 lines per page to 66 lines per page if line spacing is set ot 6 lines per inch (lpi).

DIP switch 3

If you are using letter-size paper, set this switch OFF; this sets the page length to 11 inches. If you are using A4-size paper, set this switch ON; this sets the page length to 12 inches.

In Epson LQ mode, you use this DIP switch with one-half reduction mode only.

DIP switch 4

When this switch is OFF, the printer uses the Epson Italics character set, which includes italic characters. When this switch is ON, the printer uses the Epson

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Contents

BJ-200ex Contents Using the Printer With Your Software Appendix a Chapter Introduction Features and BenefitsExcellent Print Quality Convenient Paper Handling Reduction ModeSimple Maintenance Software CompatibilityPrint Media Options and SuppliesInk Cartridge Related PublicationHelp Desk Bulletin Board ServicesCustomer Support Fax NumberCanada Servicing the PrinterSupplies Follow these steps to unpack your printer Chapter Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking the Printer Carefully remove all items from the boxRemoving the Shipping Materials Check to see that you have the following itemsRemove the shipping tape from the outside of the printer Remove the shipping tape inside the printerSelecting a Location for Your Printer Examining the Printer From the FrontOperator Panel From the Back Attaching the Power Cord Inside the PrinterConnecting Your Printer to the Computer Installing the Ink Cartridge To install the in cartridge, follow these steps Page Push the lock lever down until it locks into place Close the front coverTo turn on the printers power, follow these steps Turning On the PrinterCleaning the Print Head Loading a Stack of PaperPage Printing a Test Pattern Do not force the paper into the printerPress the Power button to turn off the printer Installing a Printer DriverPrinter starts to print Demo Print Installing the Windows Printer Driver and Visual Guide Using the Visual Guide Using the BJ-200ex Windows DriverInstalling the Canon TrueType Fonts for Microsoft Windows Software Applications Managing Your Printers FeaturesOperator Panel Buttons Line Printers and Processing DIP SwitchesLine Printers Versus Page Printers Line PrintersCongratulations Printers and ProcessingPlain Papers Chapter Using the PrinterSelecting Paper Types TransparenciesFor complete paper specifications, see Appendix a Setting the Paper Thickness LeverBefore Loading Paper Setting the Paper Selection Lever Page Printing Documents Printer Settings for Various Print MediaPaper Thickness Selection Loading Paper type Lever Method Automatically Feeding Paper Specifying Print OptionsSee your applications documentation for details Page Slide the stack of paper into the printer until it stops Adjust the paper guide to the stack of paper Auto Feed Guidelines Manually Feeding Paper Printing Single SheetsSpecifying Manual Feed Make sure the printer is turned on and on-lineOpen the top cover and check the paper thickness lever Set the paper selection lever to the frontPage Printing on Transparencies Start your print operationPrinting on Envelopes Turning On the Printers Envelope Mode Preparing Your SoftwarePreparing the Printer Insert the envelopes Adjust the paper guide to the stack of envelopes Turning Off Envelope Mode Printing on Legal-size PaperPrinting in Landscape Orientation Printing the Test Patterns To start the Self Test, follow these steps Self TestStarting StoppingEpson LQ mode, the self Test looks like this Font ListTo start the Font List, follow these steps Demo Prints 1 Pausing a Print Operation To start the Demo Prints, follow these stepsPage Chapter Using the Printer With Your Software Printer Setup Within Windows Selecting Printing Options Paper Size optionPlain Paper Paper Source optionMedia Type option TransparencyBlack and White Print Selection optionPrint Quality options GrayscaleOrientation option Special OptionsOther selections Pattern 1 and Pattern HalftoneDiffusion Printing a Document IntensityTo improve printing speed, you can try the following Ways to Improve Print speed in Windows§ Avoid diffusion halftones Using the Windows Print Manager Background PrintingSetting Up MS-DOS Application Programs Foreground PrintingSelecting a Printer Driver Printer control mode Typeface BJ mode Epson LQ mode Selecting a Printer Control ModeYour printer has two resident printer control modes Setting Up WordPerfect for Your Printer Printer control mode Print style BJ mode Epson LQ modeSoftware and Printer Compatibility For details Chapter Using the Operator Panel Feeding PaperForm feeding Selecting a Print ModePrint mode Function Speed at 10 cpi Line feedingSelect your print mode as follows Using the Reduction ModesTwo-thirds Reduction Mode Selecting reduction mode cancel Smoothing mode if setOne-half Reduction Mode Selecting the Reduction ModePerforming Automatic Line Feeds Chapter Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the PrinterPrinter Guidelines Clean the exterior of the printer Replacing the Ink CartridgeTo avoid spilling ink, follow these precautions Using InkInk Cartridge Guidelines Installing the Ink Cartridge Take the new ink cartridge out of its protective packaging Push the lock lever down until it locks into place Cleaning the Print Head Storing Ink Cartridges Follow these guidelines when storing your ink cartridgesTransporting the Printer Ink Cartridges Continually Run Out of InkPage Chapter Troubleshooting Check ListError Light Problems Reinstall the ink cartridge checking that it is Operational ProblemsIf the error persists, call the Canon help desk Securely latched in place. Make sure there is no gapPrinting Problems Paper Loading Problems Make sure the stack of paper is straight in the sheet feeder Print Quality Problems Should correct this problem Windows ProblemsJagged look. Changing the resolution to 360 dpi Feed a few sheets of paper through the printerPage If you are using MS-DOS 5.x or lower, type the following To verify a proper SET Temp statement, follow these stepsClearing Paper Jams Page Function Setting Factory Default SettingsChapter Customizing the Printer BJ-10 Mode DIP Switch SettingsDIP switch Function DIP switches 5, 6 DIP switches Character setEpson LQ Mode DIP switchDIP switches Typeface Changing a DIP Switch SettingMake sure the printer is turned off Close the DIP switch cover after making your selections Paper Size Appendix a Printer SpecificationsSheet Feeder Capacity Printing SpeedPage Reduction Mode Page Line Feed Pitch Resident Printer Control ModesPrinting Characters Mode Pitch Characters per line Graphic Image PrintOperating Environment InterfaceInk Cartridge Storing EnvironmentAmiPro Appendix B Application NotesPrinting Envelopes in Microsoft Windows To print envelopes in AmiPro 3.0, follow these stepsMicrosoft Word 6.0 for Windows Microsoft Word for WindowsMicrosoft Word 2.0 for Windows First time printing envelopes WordPerfectWordPerfect Printing envelopes other than the first timeWorks 3.0 for Windows