Canon BJ-200ex manual Selecting a Printer Control Mode

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Epson LQ-1050*

Epson LQ printer

*These printers support paper that is wider than 8.5 inches. After selecting a printer, you can use software commands for all the standard printer functions through the application program. This includes bold or double-strike printing, underlining, subscripts, margin control, line-spacing control, and graphics.

Selecting a Printer Control Mode

Your printer has two resident printer control modes:

§BJ-10 mode, which emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E

§Epson LQ mode, which emulates the Epson LQ-510 printer

You can select BJ-10 mode or Epson LQ mode with the DIP switches. BJ-10 modes is the default.

If you were able to select a Canon BJ printer or the IBM Proprinter X24E through your application program, you will want to use the printer in BJ-10 mode. This mode gives you the fullest range of features.

If your application program does not support the Canon BJ or the IBM Proprinter X24E printers, but does not support an Epson LQ printer, you can use the printer in LQ mode.

You can also select a printer control mode based on specific text features you want to use in your document. If you will be printing only text (no graphics) or printing italic characters, select LQ mode if Epson drivers are available. If you plan to print both text and graphics, select BJ-10 mode.

If you will be printing in Windows, use the BJ-200ex printer driver for all your printing operations (text and graphics). The BJ- 200ex Window driver prints all text graphically.

The following table lists the fonts and pitches that are available in each printer control mode.

 

Printer control mode

 

Typeface

BJ mode

Epson LQ mode

Prestige

12 cpi

10 cpi, 12cpi, 15 cpi,

17 cpi, 20 cpi, PS

 

 

Courier

10 cpi, 12 cpi, 17 cpi, PS

10 cpi, 12cpi, 15 cpi,

17 cpi, 20 cpi, PS

 

 

Sans Serif

Not available*

10 cpi, 12cpi, 15 cpi,

17 cpi, 20 cpi, PS

 

 

Draft (available

Not available

10 cpi, 12cpi, 15 cpi,

in HS mode only)

17 cpi, 20 cpi, PS

 

Roman

Not available

10 cpi, 12cpi, 15 cpi,

17 cpi, 20 cpi, PS

 

 

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Contents BJ-200ex Contents Using the Printer With Your Software Appendix a Chapter Introduction Features and BenefitsExcellent Print Quality Simple Maintenance Reduction ModeConvenient Paper Handling Software CompatibilityInk Cartridge Options and SuppliesPrint Media Related PublicationCustomer Support Bulletin Board ServicesHelp Desk Fax NumberCanada Servicing the PrinterSupplies Unpacking the Printer Chapter Setting Up the PrinterFollow these steps to unpack your printer Carefully remove all items from the boxCheck to see that you have the following items Removing the Shipping MaterialsRemove the shipping tape inside the printer Remove the shipping tape from the outside of the printerSelecting a Location for Your Printer From the Front Examining the PrinterOperator Panel From the Back Inside the Printer Attaching the Power CordConnecting Your Printer to the Computer Installing the Ink Cartridge To install the in cartridge, follow these steps Page Close the front cover Push the lock lever down until it locks into placeTurning On the Printer To turn on the printers power, follow these stepsLoading a Stack of Paper Cleaning the Print HeadPage Do not force the paper into the printer Printing a Test PatternPress 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 BJ-200ex Windows Driver Using the Visual GuideInstalling the Canon TrueType Fonts for Microsoft Windows Software Applications Managing Your Printers FeaturesOperator Panel Buttons Line Printers Versus Page Printers DIP SwitchesLine Printers and Processing Line PrintersPrinters and Processing CongratulationsSelecting Paper Types Chapter Using the PrinterPlain 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 Specifying Manual Feed Printing Single SheetsManually Feeding Paper Make sure the printer is turned on and on-lineSet the paper selection lever to the front Open the top cover and check the paper thickness leverPage Start your print operation Printing on TransparenciesPrinting on Envelopes Preparing Your Software Turning On the Printers Envelope ModePreparing the Printer Insert the envelopes Adjust the paper guide to the stack of envelopes Printing on Legal-size Paper Turning Off Envelope ModePrinting in Landscape Orientation Printing the Test Patterns Starting Self TestTo 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 To start the Demo Prints, follow these steps Pausing a Print OperationPage Chapter Using the Printer With Your Software Printer Setup Within Windows Paper Size option Selecting Printing OptionsMedia Type option Paper Source optionPlain Paper TransparencyPrint Quality options Print Selection optionBlack and White GrayscaleOrientation option Special OptionsOther selections Pattern 1 and Pattern HalftoneDiffusion Intensity Printing a DocumentTo improve printing speed, you can try the following Ways to Improve Print speed in Windows§ Avoid diffusion halftones Background Printing Using the Windows Print ManagerForeground Printing Setting Up MS-DOS Application ProgramsSelecting a Printer Driver Printer control mode Typeface BJ mode Epson LQ mode Selecting a Printer Control ModeYour printer has two resident printer control modes Printer control mode Print style BJ mode Epson LQ mode Setting Up WordPerfect for Your PrinterSoftware and Printer Compatibility For details Feeding Paper Chapter Using the Operator PanelPrint mode Function Speed at 10 cpi Selecting a Print ModeForm feeding Line feedingTwo-thirds Reduction Mode Using the Reduction ModesSelect your print mode as follows Selecting reduction mode cancel Smoothing mode if setSelecting the Reduction Mode One-half Reduction ModePerforming Automatic Line Feeds Chapter Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the PrinterPrinter Guidelines Replacing the Ink Cartridge Clean the exterior of the printerTo 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 Transporting the Printer Follow these guidelines when storing your ink cartridgesStoring Ink Cartridges Ink Cartridges Continually Run Out of InkPage Check List Chapter TroubleshootingError Light Problems If the error persists, call the Canon help desk Operational ProblemsReinstall 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 Jagged look. Changing the resolution to 360 dpi Windows ProblemsShould correct this problem Feed a few sheets of paper through the printerPage To verify a proper SET Temp statement, follow these steps If you are using MS-DOS 5.x or lower, type the followingClearing Paper Jams Page Function Setting Factory Default SettingsChapter Customizing the Printer BJ-10 Mode DIP Switch SettingsDIP switch Function DIP switches Character set DIP switches 5, 6DIP switch Epson LQ ModeDIP switches Typeface Changing a DIP Switch SettingMake sure the printer is turned off Close the DIP switch cover after making your selections Sheet Feeder Capacity Appendix a Printer SpecificationsPaper Size Printing SpeedPage Reduction Mode Page Line Feed Pitch Resident Printer Control ModesPrinting Characters Graphic Image Print Mode Pitch Characters per lineInk Cartridge InterfaceOperating Environment Storing EnvironmentPrinting Envelopes in Microsoft Windows Appendix B Application NotesAmiPro 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
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