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NYou can use the printer while the battery pack is discharging.

❏The REFRESH light blinks during the discharge process. This process takes about 10 hours.

When the battery pack is completely discharged, the CHARGE light begins blinking as the battery pack automatically starts recharging.

NYou can use the printer while the battery pack is discharging.

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Canon BJ-30 manual N You can use the printer while the battery pack is discharging

Contents

Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks Using Your Documentation Contents of This ManualChapter 2 Setting Up the Printer Chapter 3 Using the PrinterChapter 5 Using the Operator Panel Chapter 7 TroubleshootingChapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack ConventionsContents Chapter 3 Using the Printer Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer viii Appendix A SpecificationsUser’s Manual BJ-30 Bubble Jet PrinterCanon Computer Systems Help Desk 1-800-423-2366 USA Chapter Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Features and Benefits Simple MaintenanceCompact Design Excellent Print Quality and SpeedSupplies and Accessories BJ Cartridge and Ink TankPrint Media BC-10 Black BJ CartridgePortable Kit, Battery Pack, and Universal Adapter NiMH Battery Pack NB-300Related Publication Portable Kit NK-300Bulletin board services Customer SupportHelp desk Fax numberServicing the Printer 6 IntroductionUnpacking Your Printer Chapter Setting Up the Printer1. Carefully remove all items from the box 2. Check to see that you have the following items Selecting a Location for Your Printer Examining the Printer From the FrontFrom the Back ChapterOperator Panel Setting Up the PrinterO/ or CLEANING BUTTON-TURNS THE or CARTRIDGE BUTTON-SELECTSAttaching the AC Adapter 2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet1. Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off Connecting Your Printer to the Computer2. Connect the parallel cable Installing the BJ Cartridge 2. Open the paper support3. Press the POWER button 4. Open the front cover5. Make sure the cartridge holder is in the center of the printer 6. Unpack the BJ cartridgeCARTRIDGE button Chapter7. Remove the protective material from the BJ cartridge 8. Insert the BJ cartridge10. Close the front cover 9. Press down on the left side of the BJ cartridge11. Press the CARTRIDGE button Loading a Stack of Paper 2. Fan the paper3. Slide the stack of paper into the sheet feeder until it stops 4. Secure the stack with the paper guideAlign the paper with the right edge of the sheet feeder Slide the paper guide against the stack of paperPrinting a Test Pattern 1. Make sure that the sheet feeder contains a stack of paper2. Make sure that the printer is turned on 3. Press and hold down the MENU button until the printer beeps twiceInstalling a Printer Driver Installing the Windows Printer DriverPage Using the BJ-30 Windows Driver Installing the Canon TrueType Fonts for Microsoft WindowsPrinting From Windows Software Applications Managing Your Printer’s FeaturesOperator Panel Buttons FUNCTION Settings Line Printers Versus Page PrintersLine Printers and Processing Line PrintersCongratulations Page Printers and ProcessingChapter Using the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off2. Press the POWER button Selecting Paper Types Plain PapersTransparencies Back Print FilmLoading Paper 1. Make sure the paper support is open2. Fan the paper 3. Slide the stack of paper into the sheet feeder until it stops4. Adjust the paper guide to the stack of paper Auto Feed Guidelines Printing on Envelopes 2. Prepare the envelopes 3. Insert the envelopes4. Adjust the paper guide to the stack of envelopes 5. Make sure the printer is on-line and start your print operation38 Using the Printer ChapterPrinting on Legal-size Paper WordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1 Bitstream Facelift for WordPerfect More Fonts Printing in Landscape OrientationLotus 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Sideways Printing the Test Patterns All Modes PatternRipple Pattern Nozzle PatternStarting the Test Patterns Font Pattern2. Press and hold the MENU button until the printer beeps twice To cancel printing Test PatternNumber 4. Press the MENU button5. Place the printer and any accessories in a suitable carrying case Traveling With the Printer2. Remove any paper from the printer 3. Disconnect the interface cable and the AC adapterYou can travel with additional battery packs that are fully charged Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software Usingthe Printer SoftwarePrinter Setup Within Windows Selecting Printing Options Paper Size optionMedia Type option Plain PaperTransparency 50 Using the Printer With Your SoftwarePaper Source option Print Selection optionBlack and White GrayscalePrint Quality option Orientation option Other selectionsHalftone Special OptionsPattern 1 and Pattern Intensity DiffusionRecommended driver settings Printing a DocumentUse Black and White when possible Ways to Improve Print Speed in WindowsTurn off the Print Manager in the Windows Control Panel Add a permanent swap file in WindowsUsing the Windows Print Manager Background printingAdd RAM to your computer Use a computer with a faster processorSelecting a Printer Driver Setting Up MS-DOS Application ProgramsForeground printing Selecting a Printer Control Mode Printer control mode BJ modeEpson LQ mode TypefaceSoftware and Printer Compatibility 62 Using the Printer With Your SoftwareChapter Using the Operator Panel Using the Operator PanelOperator Panel Display See Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, for details Feeding Paper Form FeedingEjecting Paper 1. Stack the paper properly in the sheet feeder3. When the desired print mode is blinking, press the ON LINE button Selecting a Print Mode1. Press the MENU button once Using the Reduction Modes Two-thirds Reduction ModeOne-half Reduction Mode Selecting the Reduction Mode 3. Press the button to select the desired Reduction mode2. Press the MENU button again 1. Press the MENU button onceSelecting a Control Mode 3. Press the button to select the desired control mode2. Press the MENU button two more times Using the4. When the desired font is blinking, press the ON LINE button Selecting a Font2. Press the MENU button three more times 72 Using the Operator Panel1. Make sure the cartridge holder is still in the center position Using the Low Ink Warning Function2. Press the MENU button 74 Using the Operator Panel Chapter Maintaining the Printer Printer GuidelinesUse only the AC adapter that comes with the printer 3. Open the front cover 4. Clean inside the printer Cleaning the Printer2. Turn off the printer and unplug the AC adapter 5. Clean the platen area 6. Clean the exterior of the printerCleaning the Print Head Starting Print Head Cleaning2. To start the quick cleaning procedure 3. To start the extensive cleaning procedureBJ Cartridge Guidelines BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank Maintenance HOLD HERE HOLD HERE DO NOT TOUCHInk Tank Capacity Ink tanks continually run out of inkUsing Ink Replacing the BJ Cartridge 1. Make sure paper support is open and the power is on3. Open the front cover 4. Press the green tab on the front left edge of the cartridge holder 5. Lift the cartridge out of the printerPrinter GREEN TAB6. Dispose of the BJ cartridge properly 7. Take the new BJ cartridge out of its protective packaging8. Remove the protective material from the BJ cartridge ChapterIf you have enabled the Low ink warning function FUNCTION 1A you must reset the ink gaugeMake sure that Bk indicator appears on the display 9. Insert the BJ cartridgeReplacing an Ink Tank 1. Make sure the paper support is open and the power is on3. Open the front cover 4. Remove the empty ink tank 5. Take the new ink tank out of its bag 7. Close the front coverStoring the Printer 9. Press the CARTRIDGE button2. Remove any paper from the sheet feeder 3. Disconnect the interface cable and the AC adapter from the printerChapter Troubleshooting ProblemCheck List See page92 Troubleshooting ProblemSee page N Attempting to repair the printer yourself may void the warranty Errors Indicated on the Display Recoverable errorsService call errors WarningsSolution CauseProblem WarningsRecoverable Errors Service Call ErrorsProblem SolutionOperational Problems ProblemSolution ProblemProblem SolutionCause Data from computer isSolution ProblemCause Printing Problems ProblemSolution 100 TroubleshootingSolution ProblemCause Problem Solution102 Troubleshooting CauseMODE LPT1,,P ProblemSolution CausePaper Loading Problems ProblemSolution 104 TroubleshootingSolution ProblemCause Problem Solution106 Troubleshooting CausePrint Quality Problems ProblemSolution CauseProblem Solution108 Troubleshooting CauseSolution ProblemCause Windows Problems ProblemSolution CauseSolution ProblemCause Problem Solution112 Troubleshooting CauseSolution ProblemCause Problem Solution114 Troubleshooting CauseTEMP = C\WINDOWS DIR C\WINDOWSSET TEMP = C\DOS ProblemClearing Paper Jams 1. Remove the stack of paper from the paper support4. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer back on-line 118 Troubleshooting ChapterChapter Customizing the Printer Changing the FUNCTION Settings1. Press the MENU button once Verifying the Current Settings 4. Press the / button5. Press the ON LINE button 1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feederReturning All Settings to Their Factory Defaults 1. Make sure that the printer’s power is onSetting Factory Default SettingsFunction Setting FUNCTION SettingsFunction BJ Mode DescriptionFUNCTION 1 Horizontal print position FUNCTION 2 Page lengthFUNCTION 3 Text scale mode FUNCTION 6 Smoothing modeN When to set FUNCTION 6 to ON FUNCTION 7 Automatic power off modeFUNCTION 12 Alternate graphics mode AGM FUNCTION SettingsFUNCTION 10 Automatic line feed LF FUNCTION 11 Automatic carriage return CRFUNCTION 19 Automatic emulation switching mode FUNCTION 1A Low ink warningEpson LQ Mode FUNCTIONDescription 128 Customizing the PrinterFUNCTIONs 11, 12, 13 International character set Character setFUNCTION Settings FUNCTION 14 Character set130 Customizing the Printer ChapterChapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack Examining the Battery Case Examine the battery case before you attempt to install itFrom the Front From the BackAttaching the Battery Case to the Printer 1. Make sure the printer is turned off and close the paper support2. Remove the AC adapter and the interface cable from the printer 3. Turn the printer over so the bottom of the printer is facing up6. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack compartment Charging the Battery Pack 8. Turn the printer over and set it in the upright position2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an electrical outlet To charge a battery pack, follow these stepsThe CHARGE light blinks as the battery pack charges When the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE light turns offUsing the Printer With the Battery Pack 1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the battery case5. Start your print operations 3. Close the interface cover 4. Open the paper support138 Installing and Using the Battery Pack Battery Pack Capacity Printing With a Low BatteryDischarging the Battery Pack 1. Make sure the battery pack is installed in the battery caseN You can use the printer while the battery pack is discharging Removing a Battery Pack Removing the Battery Case2. Press in on the battery pack latch and lift up on the battery pack 3. Lift the battery pack out of the battery compartment142 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 5. Disconnect the battery case from the printerChapter Appendix A Specifications Paper WeightPrinting Method Paper HandlingPrinting Direction Print WidthLine Feed Speed Printing Area-PapersPrinting Area-Envelopes U.S. Commercial numberEuropean DL Resident Printer Control ModesPrinting Characters Maximum Number of Characters per LineMode PitchMaximum Number of Characters per Line continued Graphic Image PrintBuffer InterfacePortable Kit Specifications Power SourcePower Consumption 5 watts standby DimensionsPrinting Envelopes in Microsoft Windows Appendix B Application NotesAmiPro Microsoft Publisher MethodMethod Microsoft Word 6.0 for Windows Microsoft Word for WindowsMicrosoft Word 2.0 for Windows WordPerfect WordPerfectFirst time printing envelopes WordPerfectWorks 3.0 for Windows Printing envelopes other than the first time156 Application Notes Appendix BAutomatic emulation switching mode Automatic power offGlossary All modes patternCanon extended mode CentronicsCode page Commercial number 10 COM10Emphasized mode DitheringDouble-high characters Double-strikeHexadecimal dump mode High quality HQ modeESCape sequences Fixed pitch spacingHigh speed HS mode Line weightInk jet printer Ink tankcharacters GlossaryManual feed MultilingualNoise level Nonimpact printerPrint mode Printer commandPage orientation Parallel interfaceReset ResolutionPrinter driver Printing areaSmoothing mode Text scale modeRipple pattern RomanIndex Canadian support 5 Canon Accessories Envelopes 143, 145 printing 36-38 printing area Epson Graphics 123 Ink gauge Page length 122 orientation printers size 39 Paper feeding handling 2 REFRESH Page Index FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations