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Chapter 6

Chapter 6

Maintaining the Printer

This chapter covers the care and maintenance required for your Canon BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer. It includes printer guidelines, cleaning the printer, cleaning the print head unit, BJ cartridge guidelines, replacing a BJ cartridge, replacing the ink tank, and storing the printer.

Printer Guidelines

Follow these guidelines to obtain optimum performance from your BJ-30 Color Bubble Jet Printer and to avoid damage to your printer and harm to you or others:

❏Set the printer on a stable surface. Do not use an angled printer stand.

❏Do not attempt to pick up the printer by the paper support.

❏Keep the front cover closed when printing.

❏Do not set anything on top of the printer.

❏Make sure the power is off any time you connect or disconnect the AC adapter or interface cable.

❏Do not move the mechanism that holds the BJ cartridge. Attempting to move the cartridge holder may damage delicate mechanical parts.

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Contents

Trademarks CopyrightDisclaimer Chapter 3 Using the Printer Using Your DocumentationContents of This Manual Chapter 2 Setting Up the PrinterConventions Chapter 5 Using the Operator PanelChapter 7 Troubleshooting Chapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery PackContents Chapter 3 Using the Printer Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer Appendix A Specifications viiiCanon Computer Systems Help Desk 1-800-423-2366 USA BJ-30 Bubble Jet PrinterUser’s Manual Introduction Chapter IntroductionChapter Excellent Print Quality and Speed Features and BenefitsSimple Maintenance Compact DesignBC-10 Black BJ Cartridge Supplies and AccessoriesBJ Cartridge and Ink Tank Print MediaPortable Kit NK-300 Portable Kit, Battery Pack, and Universal AdapterNiMH Battery Pack NB-300 Related PublicationFax number Bulletin board servicesCustomer Support Help desk6 Introduction Servicing the Printer1. Carefully remove all items from the box Chapter Setting Up the PrinterUnpacking Your Printer 2. Check to see that you have the following items Selecting a Location for Your Printer Chapter Examining the PrinterFrom the Front From the Backor CARTRIDGE BUTTON-SELECTS Operator PanelSetting Up the Printer O/ or CLEANING BUTTON-TURNS THE2. Plug the AC adapter into an AC outlet Attaching the AC Adapter2. Connect the parallel cable Connecting Your Printer to the Computer1. Make sure both the printer and the computer are turned off 2. Open the paper support Installing the BJ Cartridge4. Open the front cover 3. Press the POWER buttonChapter 5. Make sure the cartridge holder is in the center of the printer6. Unpack the BJ cartridge CARTRIDGE button8. Insert the BJ cartridge 7. Remove the protective material from the BJ cartridge11. Press the CARTRIDGE button 9. Press down on the left side of the BJ cartridge10. Close the front cover 2. Fan the paper Loading a Stack of PaperSlide the paper guide against the stack of paper 3. Slide the stack of paper into the sheet feeder until it stops4. Secure the stack with the paper guide Align the paper with the right edge of the sheet feeder3. Press and hold down the MENU button until the printer beeps twice Printing a Test Pattern1. Make sure that the sheet feeder contains a stack of paper 2. Make sure that the printer is turned onInstalling the Windows Printer Driver Installing a Printer DriverPage Installing the Canon TrueType Fonts for Microsoft Windows Using the BJ-30 Windows DriverPrinting From Windows Operator Panel Buttons Managing Your Printer’s FeaturesSoftware Applications Line Printers FUNCTION SettingsLine Printers Versus Page Printers Line Printers and ProcessingPage Printers and Processing CongratulationsTurning the Printer On and Off Chapter Using the Printer2. Press the POWER button Back Print Film Selecting Paper TypesPlain Papers Transparencies1. Make sure the paper support is open Loading Paper3. Slide the stack of paper into the sheet feeder until it stops 2. Fan the paper4. Adjust the paper guide to the stack of paper Auto Feed Guidelines Printing on Envelopes 3. Insert the envelopes 2. Prepare the envelopesChapter 4. Adjust the paper guide to the stack of envelopes5. Make sure the printer is on-line and start your print operation 38 Using the PrinterPrinting on Legal-size Paper Lotus 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 Sideways Printing in Landscape OrientationWordPerfect 5.0 and 5.1 Bitstream Facelift for WordPerfect More Fonts All Modes Pattern Printing the Test PatternsNozzle Pattern Ripple Pattern2. Press and hold the MENU button until the printer beeps twice Font PatternStarting the Test Patterns 4. Press the MENU button To cancel printingTest Pattern Number3. Disconnect the interface cable and the AC adapter 5. Place the printer and any accessories in a suitable carrying caseTraveling With the Printer 2. Remove any paper from the printerYou can travel with additional battery packs that are fully charged Software Chapter 4 Using the Printer With Your SoftwareUsing the PrinterPrinter Setup Within Windows Paper Size option Selecting Printing Options50 Using the Printer With Your Software Media Type optionPlain Paper TransparencyGrayscale Paper Source optionPrint Selection option Black and WhitePrint Quality option Other selections Orientation optionPattern 1 and Pattern Special OptionsHalftone Diffusion IntensityPrinting a Document Recommended driver settingsAdd a permanent swap file in Windows Use Black and White when possibleWays to Improve Print Speed in Windows Turn off the Print Manager in the Windows Control PanelUse a computer with a faster processor Using the Windows Print ManagerBackground printing Add RAM to your computerForeground printing Setting Up MS-DOS Application ProgramsSelecting a Printer Driver Selecting a Printer Control Mode Typeface Printer control modeBJ mode Epson LQ mode62 Using the Printer With Your Software Software and Printer CompatibilityUsing the Operator Panel Chapter Using the Operator PanelOperator Panel Display See Chapter 7, Troubleshooting, for details 1. Stack the paper properly in the sheet feeder Feeding PaperForm Feeding Ejecting Paper1. Press the MENU button once Selecting a Print Mode3. When the desired print mode is blinking, press the ON LINE button Two-thirds Reduction Mode Using the Reduction ModesOne-half Reduction Mode 1. Press the MENU button once Selecting the Reduction Mode3. Press the button to select the desired Reduction mode 2. Press the MENU button againUsing the Selecting a Control Mode3. Press the button to select the desired control mode 2. Press the MENU button two more times72 Using the Operator Panel 4. When the desired font is blinking, press the ON LINE buttonSelecting a Font 2. Press the MENU button three more times2. Press the MENU button Using the Low Ink Warning Function1. Make sure the cartridge holder is still in the center position 74 Using the Operator Panel Printer Guidelines Chapter Maintaining the PrinterUse only the AC adapter that comes with the printer 2. Turn off the printer and unplug the AC adapter Cleaning the Printer3. Open the front cover 4. Clean inside the printer 6. Clean the exterior of the printer 5. Clean the platen area3. To start the extensive cleaning procedure Cleaning the Print HeadStarting Print Head Cleaning 2. To start the quick cleaning procedureBJ Cartridge Guidelines HOLD HERE HOLD HERE DO NOT TOUCH BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank MaintenanceInk tanks continually run out of ink Ink Tank CapacityUsing Ink 3. Open the front cover 1. Make sure paper support is open and the power is onReplacing the BJ Cartridge GREEN TAB 4. Press the green tab on the front left edge of the cartridge holder5. Lift the cartridge out of the printer PrinterChapter 6. Dispose of the BJ cartridge properly7. Take the new BJ cartridge out of its protective packaging 8. Remove the protective material from the BJ cartridge9. Insert the BJ cartridge If you have enabled the Low ink warning function FUNCTION 1Ayou must reset the ink gauge Make sure that Bk indicator appears on the display3. Open the front cover 4. Remove the empty ink tank 1. Make sure the paper support is open and the power is onReplacing an Ink Tank 7. Close the front cover 5. Take the new ink tank out of its bag3. Disconnect the interface cable and the AC adapter from the printer Storing the Printer9. Press the CARTRIDGE button 2. Remove any paper from the sheet feederSee page Chapter TroubleshootingProblem Check ListSee page Problem92 Troubleshooting N Attempting to repair the printer yourself may void the warranty Warnings Errors Indicated on the DisplayRecoverable errors Service call errorsWarnings SolutionCause ProblemSolution Recoverable ErrorsService Call Errors ProblemProblem Operational ProblemsProblem SolutionData from computer is ProblemSolution CauseCause ProblemSolution 100 Troubleshooting Printing ProblemsProblem SolutionCause ProblemSolution Cause ProblemSolution 102 TroubleshootingCause MODE LPT1,,PProblem Solution104 Troubleshooting Paper Loading ProblemsProblem SolutionCause ProblemSolution Cause ProblemSolution 106 TroubleshootingCause Print Quality ProblemsProblem SolutionCause ProblemSolution 108 TroubleshootingCause ProblemSolution Cause Windows ProblemsProblem SolutionCause ProblemSolution Cause ProblemSolution 112 TroubleshootingCause ProblemSolution Cause ProblemSolution 114 TroubleshootingProblem TEMP = C\WINDOWSDIR C\WINDOWS SET TEMP = C\DOS1. Remove the stack of paper from the paper support Clearing Paper Jams4. Press the ON LINE button to set the printer back on-line Chapter 118 Troubleshooting1. Press the MENU button once Changing the FUNCTION SettingsChapter Customizing the Printer 1. Make sure that paper is loaded in the sheet feeder Verifying the Current Settings4. Press the / button 5. Press the ON LINE button1. Make sure that the printer’s power is on Returning All Settings to Their Factory DefaultsFunction Factory Default SettingsSetting Function FUNCTION SettingsSetting FUNCTION 2 Page length BJ ModeDescription FUNCTION 1 Horizontal print positionFUNCTION 7 Automatic power off mode FUNCTION 3 Text scale modeFUNCTION 6 Smoothing mode N When to set FUNCTION 6 to ONFUNCTION 11 Automatic carriage return CR FUNCTION 12 Alternate graphics mode AGMFUNCTION Settings FUNCTION 10 Automatic line feed LFFUNCTION 1A Low ink warning FUNCTION 19 Automatic emulation switching mode128 Customizing the Printer Epson LQ ModeFUNCTION DescriptionFUNCTION 14 Character set FUNCTIONs 11, 12, 13 International character setCharacter set FUNCTION SettingsChapter 130 Customizing the PrinterChapter 9 Installing and Using the Battery Pack From the Back Examining the Battery CaseExamine the battery case before you attempt to install it From the Front3. Turn the printer over so the bottom of the printer is facing up Attaching the Battery Case to the Printer1. Make sure the printer is turned off and close the paper support 2. Remove the AC adapter and the interface cable from the printer6. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack compartment 8. Turn the printer over and set it in the upright position Charging the Battery PackWhen the battery is fully charged, the CHARGE light turns off 2. Plug the other end of the AC adapter into an electrical outletTo charge a battery pack, follow these steps The CHARGE light blinks as the battery pack charges1. Disconnect the AC adapter from the battery case Using the Printer With the Battery Pack138 Installing and Using the Battery Pack 3. Close the interface cover 4. Open the paper support5. Start your print operations 1. Make sure the battery pack is installed in the battery case Battery Pack CapacityPrinting With a Low Battery Discharging the Battery PackN You can use the printer while the battery pack is discharging 3. Lift the battery pack out of the battery compartment Removing a Battery PackRemoving the Battery Case 2. Press in on the battery pack latch and lift up on the battery packChapter 5. Disconnect the battery case from the printer142 Installing and Using the Battery Pack Paper Handling Appendix A SpecificationsPaper Weight Printing MethodPrinting Area-Papers Printing DirectionPrint Width Line Feed SpeedResident Printer Control Modes Printing Area-EnvelopesU.S. Commercial number European DLPitch Printing CharactersMaximum Number of Characters per Line ModeInterface Maximum Number of Characters per Line continuedGraphic Image Print BufferDimensions Portable Kit SpecificationsPower Source Power Consumption 5 watts standbyAmiPro Appendix B Application NotesPrinting Envelopes in Microsoft Windows Method Microsoft PublisherMethod Microsoft Word 2.0 for Windows Microsoft Word for WindowsMicrosoft Word 6.0 for Windows WordPerfect WordPerfectWordPerfect First time printing envelopesPrinting envelopes other than the first time Works 3.0 for WindowsAppendix B 156 Application NotesAll modes pattern Automatic emulation switching modeAutomatic power off GlossaryCommercial number 10 COM10 Canon extended modeCentronics Code pageDouble-strike Emphasized modeDithering Double-high charactersFixed pitch spacing Hexadecimal dump modeHigh quality HQ mode ESCape sequencesInk tank High speed HS modeLine weight Ink jet printerGlossary charactersNonimpact printer Manual feedMultilingual Noise levelParallel interface Print modePrinter command Page orientationPrinting area ResetResolution Printer driverRoman Smoothing modeText scale mode Ripple patternIndex 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 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC Regulations