Canon BJ-200ex manual Paper Source option, Media Type option, Plain Paper, Transparency

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215.9mm). The length can be from 4.1 to 14 inches (104.1 x 355.6 mm).

Media Type option

Click on the arrow next to the Media Type setting to select one of the following types of paper from the drop-down list:

When you select the Media Type, the Windows driver changes printer modes. You can experiment with different settings to see the results you can achieve on different types of media. You may find that you can produce higher quality printing on plain paper using the Transparency mode.Because each situation is different, Canon cannot guarantee better output output for a particular medium other than the recommended choices.

Plain Paper

This mode is for printing on ordinary paper. This selection sets the dots generated by the printer to yield the highest quality printed image for this type of paper with minimal bleeding.

∙When you select Plain Paper, the Paper Source defaults to Auto Sheet Feeder and the Print Quality defaults to Normal, 360 x 360 dpi.

∙When you are printing on plain paper, set the paper thickness lever (inside the printer) to the left position.

Transparency

This mode is for printing on transparency stock. Use the Canon Transparencies (Q07-0001-M1) to achieve the highest possible color fidelity.

∙When you select Transparency, the Paper Source defaults to Auto Sheet Feeder and the Print Quality defaults to Fine, 360 x 360 dpi.

∙When you are printing on transparencies, set the paper thickness lever (inside the printer) to the left.

∙When manually feeding paper, change the Paper Source to Manual Feed and make sure the paper selection lever is set to the front position.

Paper Source option

Click on the arrow next to the Paper Source setting to select one of the following paper sources from the drop- down list:

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Contents BJ-200ex Contents Using the Printer With Your Software Appendix a Chapter Introduction Features and BenefitsExcellent Print Quality Reduction Mode Simple MaintenanceConvenient Paper Handling Software CompatibilityOptions and Supplies Ink CartridgePrint Media Related PublicationBulletin Board Services Customer SupportHelp Desk Fax NumberCanada Servicing the PrinterSupplies Chapter Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the PrinterFollow these steps to unpack your 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 DIP Switches Line Printers Versus Page PrintersLine Printers and Processing Line PrintersCongratulations Printers and ProcessingChapter Using the Printer Selecting Paper TypesPlain Papers 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 Printing Single Sheets Specifying Manual FeedManually Feeding Paper 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 Self Test StartingTo start the Self Test, follow these steps 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 optionPaper Source option Media Type optionPlain Paper TransparencyPrint Selection option Print Quality optionsBlack and White 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 PaperSelecting a Print Mode Print mode Function Speed at 10 cpiForm feeding Line feedingUsing the Reduction Modes Two-thirds Reduction ModeSelect your print mode as follows 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 Follow these guidelines when storing your ink cartridges Transporting the PrinterStoring Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges Continually Run Out of InkPage Chapter Troubleshooting Check ListError Light Problems Operational Problems If the error persists, call the Canon help deskReinstall the ink cartridge checking that it is 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 Windows Problems Jagged look. Changing the resolution to 360 dpiShould correct this problem 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 Appendix a Printer Specifications Sheet Feeder CapacityPaper Size Printing SpeedPage Reduction Mode Page Line Feed Pitch Resident Printer Control ModesPrinting Characters Mode Pitch Characters per line Graphic Image PrintInterface Ink CartridgeOperating Environment Storing EnvironmentAppendix B Application Notes Printing Envelopes in Microsoft WindowsAmiPro To print envelopes in AmiPro 3.0, follow these stepsMicrosoft Word 6.0 for Windows Microsoft Word for WindowsMicrosoft Word 2.0 for Windows WordPerfect WordPerfectFirst time printing envelopes Printing envelopes other than the first timeWorks 3.0 for Windows