Using Your Documentation, Contents of This Manual | Canon BJ-30

Using Your Documentation

The following documentation is supplied with the BJ-30 to help you efficiently use your new printer. Please read and use the manuals according to your requirements.

Quick Start Guide

This fold-out card summarizes the steps you follow to unpack and set up your printer. If you are an advanced user familiar with computers and printers, you can follow the steps illustrated on this card to start printing in minutes. It also includes quick reference material to help you use the printer on a daily basis.

User’s Manual

This manual offers detailed information on how to set up and operate your printer. It includes initial setup procedures, printing operations, daily maintenance, troubleshooting, and specifications. Read this manual to set up your printer and master the basic printing operations.

This manual describes how to install the Canon Windows driver supplied with the printer, and how to use the versatile print options the driver supports. It also includes application notes and troubleshooting tips for using the printer in the Windows environment.

Refer to this manual when you have a problem or need to know the specifications of the printer.

Contents of This Manual

This manual describes how to set up and operate your Canon printer in several easy to read chapters. To get the most out of your bubble jet printer, read this manual carefully before using the BJ-30.

Chapter 1 Introduction

Introduces you to the features of the printer, lists the supplies and accessories you can purchase for the printer, and provides customer support information and phone numbers.

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer

Describes how to unpack and set up the printer, including how to install the BJ cartridge. It includes installing the Canon printer driver for Windows and briefly describes how to manage your printer’s features.

Chapter 3 Using the Printer

Describes how to perform various printing operations, including how to turn the printer on and off, select paper and load it in the printer and travel with the printer.

Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your Software

Describes the options you can select with the Windows driver and how to install printer drivers for MS-DOS.

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Canon BJ-30 manual Using Your Documentation, Contents of This Manual

Contents

Copyright Using Your Documentation Contents of This Manual Conventions Contents Page Vii Viii BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer Chapter Introduction Features and Benefits Print Media Supplies and AccessoriesBJ Cartridge and Ink Tank Related Publication Portable Kit, Battery Pack, and Universal AdapterNiMH Battery Pack NB-300 Portable Kit NK-300 Customer Support Servicing the Printer Unpacking Your Printer Carefully remove all items from the box Check to see that you have the following items Selecting a Location for Your Printer From the Back Examining the PrinterFrom the Front Or Cleaning BUTTON-TURNS Operator Panel Attaching the AC Adapter Connecting Your Printer to the Computer Installing the BJ Cartridge Press the Power button Open the front cover Unpack the BJ cartridge Remove the protective material from the BJ cartridge Insert the BJ cartridge Press the Cartridge button Loading a Stack of Paper Secure the stack with the paper guide Printing a Test Pattern Installing a Printer Driver Installing the Windows Printer Driver Chapter Setting Up the Printer Using the BJ-30 Windows Driver Installing the Canon TrueType Fonts for Microsoft Windows Printing From Windows Operator Panel Buttons Managing Your Printer’s FeaturesSoftware Applications Line Printers and Processing Function SettingsLine Printers Versus Page Printers Line Printers Congratulations Printers and Processing Chapter Using the Printer Turning the Printer On and Off Press the Power button Transparencies Selecting Paper TypesPlain Papers Back Print Film Loading Paper Make sure the paper support is open Fan the paper Adjust the paper guide to the stack of paper Auto Feed Guidelines Printing on Envelopes Prepare the envelopes Insert the envelopes Using the Printer Printing on Legal-size Paper Printing in Landscape Orientation Printing the Test Patterns All Modes Pattern Ripple Pattern Nozzle Pattern Font Pattern Starting the Test Patterns To cancel printing Press the Menu button Traveling With the Printer Using the Printer Using the Printer With Your Software Printer Setup Within Windows Selecting Printing Options Paper Size option Transparency Media Type optionPlain Paper Black and White Paper Source optionPrint Selection option Grayscale Print Quality option Orientation option Other selections Pattern 1 and Pattern Special OptionsHalftone Intensity Diffusion Recommended driver settings Printing a Document Ways to Improve Print Speed in Windows Add RAM to your computer Using the Windows Print ManagerBackground printing Use a computer with a faster processor Foreground printing Setting Up MS-DOS Application ProgramsSelecting a Printer Driver Selecting a Printer Control Mode Printer control mode Typeface BJ mode Epson LQ mode Software and Printer Compatibility Chapter Using the Operator Panel Operator Panel Display Operator Panel Using Ejecting Paper Feeding PaperForm Feeding Selecting a Print Mode Press the Menu button once Using the Reduction Modes Two-thirds Reduction Mode One-half Reduction Mode Selecting the Reduction Mode Press the Menu button again Press the Menu button two more times Selecting a Control ModePress the button to select the desired control mode Press the Menu button three more times When the desired font is blinking, press the on Line buttonSelecting a Font Using the Low Ink Warning Function Using the Operator Panel Chapter Maintaining the Printer Printer Guidelines Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Printer Clean the platen area Clean the exterior of the printer To start the extensive cleaning procedure Cleaning the Print HeadStarting Print Head Cleaning BJ Cartridge Guidelines BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank Maintenance Ink Tank Capacity Ink tanks continually run out of ink Using Ink Replacing the BJ Cartridge Lift the cartridge out of the printer Remove the protective material from the BJ cartridge Maintaining Printer Replacing an Ink Tank Open the front cover Remove the empty ink tank Take the new ink tank out of its bag Storing the Printer Problem See Check List Problem See Chapter Troubleshooting Service call errors Errors Indicated on the DisplayRecoverable errors Problem Cause Solution Problem Cause Solution Recoverable Errors On Line button. See Clearing Paper Operational Problems Problem Cause Solution See Ways to Improve Print Printing Problems OFF Customizing the Printer, for Mode LPT1,,P Paper Loading Problems Problem Cause Solution On Line button Print Quality Problems Problem Cause Solution Specified in Selecting Paper Windows Problems Problem Cause Solution Problem Cause Solution Customizing Problem Cause Solution Temp = C\WINDOWS Clearing Paper Jams Press the on Line button to set the printer back on-line Troubleshooting Changing the Function Settings Chapter Customizing the Printer Press the on Line button Verifying the Current SettingsPress the / button Returning All Settings to Their Factory Defaults Factory Default Settings Function Setting Function Settings USA Function 1 Horizontal print position BJ ModeFunction Description Function 2 Page length When to set Function 6 to on Function 3 Text scale modeFunction 6 Smoothing mode Function 7 Automatic power off mode Function 10 Automatic line feed LF Function 12 Alternate graphics mode AGMFunction Settings Code page/Character set Function 11 Automatic carriage return CR Function 19 Automatic emulation switching mode Function 1A Low ink warning Epson LQ Mode Function Settings Character set FUNCTIONs 11, 12, 13 International character set Customizing the Printer Installing and Using the Battery Pack Examining the Battery Case Attaching the Battery Case to the Printer Installing and Using the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack Turn the printer over and set it in the upright position To charge a battery pack, follow these steps Using the Printer With the Battery Pack Disconnect the AC adapter from the battery case Close the interface cover Open the paper support Start your print operations Discharging the Battery Pack Battery Pack CapacityPrinting With a Low Battery Installing and Using the Battery Pack Removing a Battery Pack Removing the Battery Case Installing and Using the Battery Pack Paper Handling Paper WeightPrinting Method Sheet Feeder Capacity Line Feed Speed Printing DirectionPrint Width Printing Area-Papers Resident Printer Control Modes Printing Area-EnvelopesCommercial number European DL Mode Pitch Characters per line Printing Characters Buffer Maximum Number of Characters per LineGraphic Image Print Interface Portable Kit Specifications Printing Envelopes in Microsoft Windows AmiPro Microsoft Publisher Method Method Microsoft Word 2.0 for Windows Microsoft Word for WindowsMicrosoft Word 6.0 for Windows WordPerfect WordPerfect First time printing envelopes Works 3.0 for Windows Printing envelopes other than the first time Application Notes Appendix B 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 Index 167 168 169 IBM 170 171 172 See also Memory 173 See also Envelopes 174 FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations