Canon BJ-200ex manual Connecting Your Printer to the Computer

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§When unplugging the power cord, always remove it by holding the plug and not the cord.

To attach the power cord, follow the steps below.

1.Attach the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the back of the printer.

2.Plug the power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet.

Connecting Your Printer to the Computer

Your printer has an 8-bit parallel interface port, which allows you to use it with IBM PCs and compatible computers. You need to purchase a Centronics-compatible parallel interface cable from your dealer. Ask your dealer for assistance if you need help selecting the right cable.

NOTE: For reliable data communications between your computer and the printer, use a short cable, six feet or less in length.

To connect the computer to the host computer, follow the steps below:

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Contents BJ-200ex Contents Using the Printer With Your Software Appendix a Features and Benefits Chapter IntroductionExcellent Print Quality Convenient Paper Handling Reduction ModeSimple Maintenance Software CompatibilityPrint Media Options and SuppliesInk Cartridge Related PublicationHelp Desk Bulletin Board ServicesCustomer Support Fax NumberServicing the Printer CanadaSupplies 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 printerInstalling a Printer Driver Press the Power button to turn off the printerPrinter 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 Managing Your Printers Features Software ApplicationsOperator Panel Buttons Line Printers and Processing DIP SwitchesLine Printers Versus Page Printers Line PrintersCongratulations Printers and ProcessingPlain Papers Chapter Using the PrinterSelecting Paper Types TransparenciesSetting the Paper Thickness Lever For complete paper specifications, see Appendix aBefore Loading Paper Setting the Paper Selection Lever Page Printer Settings for Various Print Media Printing DocumentsPaper Thickness Selection Loading Paper type Lever Method Specifying Print Options Automatically Feeding PaperSee 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 StoppingFont List Epson LQ mode, the self Test looks like thisTo 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 GrayscaleSpecial Options Orientation optionOther selections Halftone Pattern 1 and PatternDiffusion Printing a Document IntensityWays to Improve Print speed in Windows To improve printing speed, you can try the following§ Avoid diffusion halftones Using the Windows Print Manager Background PrintingSetting Up MS-DOS Application Programs Foreground PrintingSelecting a Printer Driver Selecting a Printer Control Mode Printer control mode Typeface BJ mode Epson LQ 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 Cleaning the Printer Chapter Maintaining the PrinterPrinter Guidelines Clean the exterior of the printer Replacing the Ink CartridgeUsing Ink To avoid spilling ink, follow these precautionsInk 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 Factory Default Settings Function SettingChapter Customizing the Printer DIP Switch Settings BJ-10 ModeDIP switch Function DIP switches 5, 6 DIP switches Character setEpson LQ Mode DIP switchChanging a DIP Switch Setting DIP switches TypefaceMake 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 Resident Printer Control Modes Line Feed PitchPrinting 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 for Windows Microsoft Word 6.0 for WindowsMicrosoft Word 2.0 for Windows First time printing envelopes WordPerfectWordPerfect Printing envelopes other than the first timeWorks 3.0 for Windows