Canon BJ-200ex manual Ink Cartridge Guidelines, Using Ink

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You may need to replace the ink cartridge when the following condition exist:

§You have been using the cartridge for over one year.

§Your printed output is not crisp and clear, or there are gaps in the characters (missing dots).

§Your output has no ink on it.

If your print quality is not crisp and clear, see Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, for possible solutions. If the problem seems to be your ink cartridge, be sure to clean the print head before determining that you need to replace the cartridge, be sure to clean the print head before determining that you need to replace the cartridge. If you clean the print head several times and your print quality does not improve, you need to replace the cartridge. (The print head cleaning procedure is described later in this chapter.)

Print head cleaning is not a routine maintenance procedure. Only clean the print head if your print quality is inadequate.

The Bubble Jet Printer BJ-200ex was designed to be used exclusively with Canon ink cartridges. Other inks may damage the print head capping and cleaning devices in the printer. If you have problems that are caused by using third-party ink or ink cartridges, your warranty will be void.

Ink Cartridge Guidelines

To avoid spilling ink, follow these precautions:

§Do not attempt to disassemble or refill the ink cartridge.

§Do not vigorously shake the ink cartridge while handling it.

§Do not unpack an ink cartridge until you are ready to install it.

§Do not remove the ink cartridge unless you need to replace it.

§Do not touch the print head on the ink cartridge or the sharp edges around it.

§Do not hold the ink catridge, or place it on a table, with the print head facing down, (except when you are installing it).

If spilled, the ink is difficult to clean. Therefore, it's a good idea to keep the ink cartridges out of children's reach.

Using Ink

Ink formulation is the most critical component of a Bubble Jet printer. The ink you use must meet these guidelines:

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Contents BJ-200ex Contents Using the Printer With Your Software Appendix a Features and Benefits Chapter IntroductionExcellent Print Quality Reduction Mode Simple MaintenanceConvenient Paper Handling Software CompatibilityOptions and Supplies Ink CartridgePrint Media Related PublicationBulletin Board Services Customer SupportHelp Desk Fax NumberServicing the Printer CanadaSupplies 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 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 DIP Switches Line Printers Versus Page PrintersLine Printers and Processing Line PrintersCongratulations Printers and ProcessingChapter Using the Printer Selecting Paper TypesPlain Papers 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 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 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 optionPaper Source option Media Type optionPlain Paper TransparencyPrint Selection option Print Quality optionsBlack and White 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 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 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 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 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 Appendix a Printer Specifications Sheet Feeder CapacityPaper Size Printing SpeedPage Reduction Mode Page Resident Printer Control Modes Line Feed PitchPrinting 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 for Windows Microsoft Word 6.0 for WindowsMicrosoft Word 2.0 for Windows WordPerfect WordPerfectFirst time printing envelopes Printing envelopes other than the first timeWorks 3.0 for Windows