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Canon BJ-230 user manual Chapter Introduction, Features and Benefits, Excellent print quality

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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon Bubble Jet Printer BJ-

230.We appreciate you choosing this printer to meet your printing needs. It offers exceptional print quality, flexible paper handling, fast printing speeds, and trouble-free operation.

This chapter introduces you to the features of your new printer and describes how to use this User's Manual.

Features and Benefits

The Bubble Jet Printer BJ-230 produces high-quality printing by incorporating many useful features.

Excellent print quality

High-performance print head offers 360X360 dots per inch (dpi) for high resolution graphics

Convenient paper handling

An automatic sheet feeder holds up to 100 sheets of letter or legal-size paper, 50 sheets of ledger-size paper, 10 envelopes, or 10 transparencies

Software Compatibility

Two resident printer control modes:

TBJ-10 mode emulates the IBM Proprinter X24E printer Epson LQ mode emulates the Epson LQ-510 printer

Three print modes/speeds

The print modes allow you to choose between print quality, speed, and

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Canon BJ-230 user manual Chapter Introduction, Features and Benefits, Excellent print quality, Convenient paper handling

Contents

USER’S MANUAL BJ-230Canon Contents ChapterChapter ChapterGlossary Index Appendix C Printer Command Summaries and Character SetBJ-10 Command Summary BJ-10 Character Sets Epson LQ Command Summary Epson LQ Character SetsFeatures and Benefits Chapter IntroductionExcellent print quality Convenient paper handlingUsing This Manual ContentsSimple maintenance Chapter 2, Setting Up the PrinterChapter 7, Troubleshooting Customer SupportConventions Chapter 8, Customizing the PrinterServicing the Printer Chapter Setting Up the Printer Unpacking the PrinterChoosing a Location for Your Printer Place the printer where the temperature is stable and set for T human comfortKeep the paper exit area clear from objects that may block paper T from exiting the printerExamining the Printer From the FrontSheet feeder Paper guidePaper rest Paper selection feederDip switch cover AC power receptacleFrom the Back Inside the PrinterInstalling the Ink Cartridge Assembling the PrinterInk cartridge holder Paper thickness leverTo avoid spilling ink, follow these precautions To install the ink cartridge, follow these steps1. 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 Chapter Loading Paper Automatically Feeding PaperWeight 17 to 24 lbs 64 to 90 g/m² You can automatically feed single sheets of plain papersLedger -- 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 When you are ready to load envelopes, follow these steps 1. Make sure the printer is turned on and on-line8. 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 Selecting a Print Mode Print ModeFeeding Paper Line feedingSelecting Reduction Modes Top margin0.32 inch Left marginNOTE This mode may be overridden by your software T Set the page length to 66 lines or lessPlace a form feed FF code at the end of each page To select the reduction mode, follow these stepsPrinting the Test Prints Self TestStarting Stopping the testFont List Starting the testStopping the test Performing Automatic Line Feeds Chapter Using the Printer With Software Setting Up Windows for Your PrinterInstalling 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 Printing a Document OptionsSetting Up Other Software Applications Selecting a Printer DriverSelecting a Printer Control Mode Printer Control Mode Font design/typefaceBJ-10 Epson LQSoftware and Printer Compatibility Print StylePrinter Control Mode BJ-10Chapter Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the PrinterCautions Replacing the Ink Cartridge Installing the Ink Cartridge To install a new ink cartridge, follow these steps 1. Make sure the printer is turned off 2. Open the front cover6. Push the lock lever down until it snaps into place Cleaning the Print Head Storing Ink CartridgesTransporting 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 Loading Problems Paper Does Not Load Into PrinterMultiple Sheets Load Into Printer Paper Is Loaded Skewed Printing Is SkewedEnvelopes Do Not Load Paper Does Not Eject After PrintingPrint Quality Problems Paper Jams OccurPrint Density is Low Print Is Not ClearCharacters Are Blurred or Smudged Smudges on Back of Printed PagePrint Head Needs Cleaning Characters Appear JaggedIrregular Print Quality Ink-stained AreasPrinting Problems Ink Cartridges Continually Run Out of InkPrintout is Wrong Characters on Screen Do Not Match Printed CharactersPrinter Is Not Using Font You Selected With DIP Switches Printout Does Not Match Paper SizePrinting Incorrect Number of Lines on Page Computer Indicates a Device Time-outWindows Problems Printer Prints Garbage or Does Not PrintLarge Gaps Appear Between Text of Graphics Envelopes Do Not Print CorrectlyFactory Default Settings SettingChapter Customizing the Printer FunctionDIP Switch Settings Changing a DIP Switch SettingDIP switch BJ-10 ModeFunction DIP switch7 DIP switchDIP switch DIP switchEpson LQ Mode ExampleDIP switch DIP switchDIP switch DIP switchDIP switch DIP switchDIP switch 6, 7 DIP switchesDIP switches 9, 10 Character setDIP switch FunctionAppendix A Printer Specifications Paper WeightPrinting Method Paper HandlingHorizontal a 8.3 to 11.7 inches 210 to 297 mm b 0.13 inch 3.4 mm A4 and A3-size paper 0.25 inch 6.4 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 Speed Printing DirectionPrinting Width Line Feed SpeedBJ-10 mode Maximum Number of Characters per Line BJ-10 modeDIP Switch Epson LQPower Source Graphic Image PrintBuffer InterfaceDimensions Weight16.9 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 ESCape Sequence Codes ASCIIDecimal HexadecimalSet 12-cpi, Prestige mode Set emphasized mode toCancel emphasized mode Set double-strike modeAlternate Graphics Mode Codes BJ-10 Character Sets Miscellaneous Control CodesFunction ASCIIUSA Code Page Character SetUSA Code Page Character SetAll Characters Chart Multilingual Code PageUSA Code Page Character SetMultilingual Code Page Character SetEpson LQ Command Summary All Characters ChartMultilingual Code Page Basic Control CodesESCape Sequence Codes FunctionASCII Decimalset n Setting 0 Use ROM character set 1 Use RAM character set Select score modeSelect image graphics mode Set/cancel underscore mode