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Canon BJ-230 From the Back, Inside the Printer, Dip switch cover, Parallel interface port

Models: BJ-230

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exit support from side to side to match the width of the paper on which you are printing such that the paper will be centered on the support. (How you attach this support is describe later in this chapter.)

Dip switch cover

Protects the DIP switches. You use these switches to change the printer's factory default settings. For information about changing the default settings, see Chapter 8, Customizing the Printer.

From the Back

Parallel interface port

Allows you to attach the printer's interface cable.

AC power receptacle

Allows you to attach the printer's power cord.

Inside the Printer

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Canon BJ-230 user manual From the Back, Inside the Printer, Dip switch cover, Parallel interface port, AC power receptacle

Contents

USER’S MANUAL BJ-230Canon Chapter ContentsChapter ChapterAppendix C Printer Command Summaries and Character Set Glossary IndexBJ-10 Command Summary BJ-10 Character Sets Epson LQ Command Summary Epson LQ Character SetsChapter Introduction Features and BenefitsExcellent print quality Convenient paper handlingContents Using This ManualSimple maintenance Chapter 2, Setting Up the PrinterCustomer Support Chapter 7, TroubleshootingConventions Chapter 8, Customizing the PrinterServicing the Printer Unpacking the Printer Chapter Setting Up the PrinterChoosing a Location for Your Printer T human comfort Place the printer where the temperature is stable and set forKeep the paper exit area clear from objects that may block paper T from exiting the printerFrom the Front Examining the PrinterPaper guide Sheet feederPaper rest Paper selection feederAC power receptacle Dip switch coverFrom the Back Inside the PrinterAssembling the Printer Installing the Ink CartridgeInk cartridge holder Paper thickness leverTo install the ink cartridge, follow these steps To avoid spilling ink, follow these precautions1. Grasp the sides of the front cover and open it so you can access T Do not attempt to disassemble the cartridge5. Lift the green lock lever on the cartridge holder 7. Push the lock lever down until it snaps into place 8. Close the front cover Automatically Feeding Paper Chapter Loading PaperYou can automatically feed single sheets of plain papers Weight 17 to 24 lbs 64 to 90 g/m²Ledger -- 11 x 17 inches279 x 420 mm, portrait orientation only Thickness Less than 0.008 inches 0.2 mm2. Fan the paper before stacking it in the sheet feeder Printing On Envelopes 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and on-line When you are ready to load envelopes, follow these steps8. Start your print operation Manually Feeding Thick Paper or Transparencies Loading Paper in Landscape Orientation Page Pausing a Print Operation Chapter Using the Operator PanelTurning On the Printer Print Mode Selecting a Print ModeFeeding Paper Line feedingTop margin Selecting Reduction Modes0.32 inch Left marginT Set the page length to 66 lines or less NOTE This mode may be overridden by your softwarePlace a form feed FF code at the end of each page To select the reduction mode, follow these stepsSelf Test Printing the Test PrintsStarting Stopping the testStarting the test Font ListStopping the test Performing Automatic Line Feeds Setting Up Windows for Your Printer Chapter Using the Printer With SoftwareInstalling the Printer Driver Windows3. Choose the Add button to display all the List of Printers box Windows Printer Setup Within Windows 360 x 360 dots per inch dpi, which is the default resolution Auto Sheet Feeder, which is the default Manual Feed Options Printing a DocumentSelecting a Printer Driver Setting Up Other Software ApplicationsSelecting a Printer Control Mode Font design/typeface Printer Control ModeBJ-10 Epson LQPrint Style Software and Printer CompatibilityPrinter Control Mode BJ-10Chapter Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the PrinterCautions Replacing the Ink Cartridge Installing the Ink Cartridge 1. Make sure the printer is turned off 2. Open the front cover To install a new ink cartridge, follow these steps6. Push the lock lever down until it snaps into place Storing Ink Cartridges Cleaning the Print HeadTransporting the Printer Smudges On Back of Printed Page Characters Appear Jagged Chapter TroubleshootingInk-stained Areas Indicators Light, Printer Does Not Print Operational ProblemsThe Printer Does Not Turn On ERROR Light Is On ON LINE, HS, and HQ Indicators Are BlinkingPrint Head Moves, Ink Does Not Appear Paper Does Not Load Into Printer Paper Loading ProblemsMultiple Sheets Load Into Printer Paper Is Loaded Skewed Printing Is SkewedPaper Does Not Eject After Printing Envelopes Do Not LoadPaper Jams Occur Print Quality ProblemsPrint Is Not Clear Print Density is LowCharacters Are Blurred or Smudged Smudges on Back of Printed PageCharacters Appear Jagged Print Head Needs CleaningIrregular Print Quality Ink-stained AreasInk Cartridges Continually Run Out of Ink Printing ProblemsPrintout is Wrong Characters on Screen Do Not Match Printed CharactersPrintout Does Not Match Paper Size Printer Is Not Using Font You Selected With DIP SwitchesPrinting Incorrect Number of Lines on Page Computer Indicates a Device Time-outPrinter Prints Garbage or Does Not Print Windows ProblemsLarge Gaps Appear Between Text of Graphics Envelopes Do Not Print CorrectlySetting Factory Default SettingsChapter Customizing the Printer FunctionChanging a DIP Switch Setting DIP Switch SettingsDIP switch BJ-10 ModeFunction DIP switch DIP switch7DIP switch DIP switchExample Epson LQ ModeDIP switch DIP switchDIP switch DIP switchDIP switch DIP switchDIP switches DIP switch 6, 7DIP switches 9, 10 Character setFunction DIP switchPaper Weight Appendix A Printer SpecificationsPrinting Method Paper HandlingA4 and A3-size paper 0.25 inch 6.4 mm Horizontal a 8.3 to 11.7 inches 210 to 297 mm b 0.13 inch 3.4 mmLetter-, legal-, ledger-size paper Vertical c 8.3 to 17 inches 210 to 431 mm d 0.5 inch 12.7 mm e 0.3 inch 8 mmPrinting Direction Printing SpeedPrinting Width Line Feed SpeedMaximum Number of Characters per Line BJ-10 mode BJ-10 modeDIP Switch Epson LQGraphic Image Print Power SourceBuffer InterfaceWeight Dimensions16.9 inches 428 mm W x 8.2 inches 209 mm D x 7.9 inches 201.2 mm H Approx. 7.7 lbs 3.5 kgBJ-10 Command Summary Appendix C Printer Mode Command Summaries and Character SetsBasic Control Codes ASCII ESCape Sequence CodesDecimal HexadecimalSet emphasized mode to Set 12-cpi, Prestige modeCancel emphasized mode Set double-strike modeAlternate Graphics Mode Codes Miscellaneous Control Codes BJ-10 Character SetsFunction ASCIICharacter Set USA Code PageUSA Code Page Character SetMultilingual Code Page All Characters ChartUSA Code Page Character SetCharacter Set Multilingual Code PageAll Characters Chart Epson LQ Command SummaryMultilingual Code Page Basic Control CodesFunction ESCape Sequence CodesASCII DecimalSelect score mode set n Setting 0 Use ROM character set 1 Use RAM character setSelect image graphics mode Set/cancel underscore mode