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Features and benefits

This section summarises the features and benefits of the BJC-50.

Compact portable design

The printer’s extremely compact design and light weight allow it to fit easily into a briefcase. Despite its small size the printer has full color printing capability on plain paper and a variety of other media. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack allows you to operate the printer without connecting the AC adapter. The battery pack will print up to 100 pages of normal black text at 1,500 characters per page.

Excellent print quality and speed in both color and black and white

With the Windows Printer Driver, your printer can print color at 720 x 360 dpi (horizontal x vertical) resolution. In addition, the new Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e can generate two sizes of ink droplets. This feature delivers superior print quality, especially with graphic images.

High quality ink

The BJ Cartridges contain high quality inks. The Black BJ Cartridge BC- 10 is used for black- and-white printing and the Color BJ Cartridge BC-11e is used for color printing. An advanced ink formula eliminates many problems common to ink jet printers. These inks are not easily affected by light. They dry quickly, look great on plain paper, and are extremely smudge-resistant.

Quiet Printing

The BJC-50’s non-impact printing operates quietly.

Simple Maintenance

The BJC-50 uses removable print head units so it needs little maintenance. The Color BJ Cartridge BC-i le has three main parts: a color ink cartridge, a black ink cartridge, and a print head unit. The Black BJ Cartridge BC-10 has two main parts: one black ink cartridge and a print head unit.

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BJC-50 specifications

The Canon BJC-50 is a portable bubble jet printer that made waves in the early 1990s for its compact design and high-quality output. Launched by Canon in 1995, it appealed to both home and business users who required mobility without compromising on performance. This printer offered a unique blend of features that set it apart from traditional desktop printers of its time.

One of the standout features of the BJC-50 is its lightweight and compact form factor, making it an ideal choice for users on the move. Weighing in at a mere 3.5 pounds, it easily fits into a travel bag, allowing professionals to print documents wherever they are. Its small footprint means it can be used in tight spaces, a significant advantage for home offices or small workstations.

The technology behind the BJC-50 is rooted in Canon's bubble jet printing technology. This involved heating ink to create tiny bubbles, which then forced droplets of ink onto the paper to create sharp text and vibrant images. This method delivered higher resolution printing compared to many pen and dot matrix printers at the time. The BJC-50 produced prints at a resolution of up to 600 x 600 dpi, resulting in clear and detailed documents.

Additionally, the Canon BJC-50 featured a flexible inkjet cartridge system. Users could choose between different cartridges optimized for text or photo printing. This adaptability allowed for a range of printing tasks, from basic black and white documents to full-color graphics. The printer also supported both standard and high-capacity cartridges, providing users with options depending on their printing volume.

Connectivity was another strong point of the BJC-50. It came equipped with a parallel port and offered optional infrared capabilities, which facilitated wireless printing from compatible devices. This feature was particularly novel in the 1990s, showcasing Canon's commitment to advancing user convenience and technology.

In terms of usability, the BJC-50 had an easy-to-use interface with straightforward control buttons. It featured a compact and accessible paper tray that could handle various media types and sizes, which made the transition between different printing tasks seamless and efficient.

All in all, the Canon BJC-50 was a pioneering portable printer that encapsulated the demands of its era, balancing size, technology, and functionality. While newer models have since taken the stage, the principles that guided the design and features of the BJC-50 continue to influence portable printing solutions today.