Canon BJ-200ex manual Using the Windows Print Manager, Background Printing

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§Free up your memory

Use only one software program at a time and unload any screen saving utilities or programs stored in Windows background; this frees up more memory for Windows processing.

§Use Black and White when possible

If you will be printing text in black ink only, choose Black and White rather than Grayscale.

§Use high speed (draft) modes

The printer will need to image fewer dots.

§Add RAM to your computer

The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.

§Use a computer with a faster processor

The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.

Using the Windows Print Manager

The Print Manager is part of the Windows operating system and controls the printing of your files.

Background Printing

When the Print Manager is active, the print file that your application and printer driver create is not sent directly to the printer. Instead, the print file is sent to the Print Manager. The Print Manager then sends the print file to the printer.

This means the Print Manager allows you to print in the background. Once the Print Manager receives the print file from the application, you can continue to use your computer for other work. The Print Manager will send the print file to the printer when it has the time and memory available to do so.

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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