Connecting the printer and computer | Canon BJC-8500 specs

Setting up and using the printer

Follow the instructions in this section to set up the printer. In this section, we will describe the following procedures:

■Connecting the printer to a power source

■Connecting the printer and computer

■Turning the printer power on/off

■Installing and loading the paper cassette

■Installing the BJ Cartridges

■Installing the ink tanks

■Installing the printer driver

■Loading paper in the sheet feeder

Connecting the printer and computer

The printer can be connected and used with an IBM compatible PC or a Macintosh computer.

To connect the printer to an IBM compatible PC

You need a parallel printer cable (IEEE Standard) to connect the printer to an IBM compatible PC.

In order to ensure reliable data transfer from the computer to the printer, do not use cable longer than two meters. If you have any questions, contact your Canon Authorised Dealer.

1	Switch off the printer and the computer.
2	Connect the parallel printer cable to back of the printer.

Match the correct end of the printer cable to the parallel port on the back of the printer, and insert the cable into the connector. Fasten the clips to the connector to secure the connection.

Setting up and using the printer

Setting up and using the printer

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Canon BJC-8500 user manual Connecting the printer and computer, To connect the printer to an IBM compatible PC

Contents

BJC-8500 QA7-0349-V01 OY Canon AB BJC-8500 Copyright Trademark Notices FCC Regulations International Energy Star Program Table of Contents Printer maintenance Glossary Large paper supply Improved printing technologyLarge ink supply Versatile paper supply Windows or MacintoshExcellent quality with full colour 1200 dpi printing Colour photo cartridge Important terms and visual cues What the manuals contain BJ Cartridges and ink tanks Black BJ Cartridge BC-80Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF Color BJ Cartridge BC-81 Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo BJ Cartridge Container SB-80 An emergency If you use a cardiac pacemakerChoosing a location Using a power source Using the printer power cord Cleaning and maintaining the printer Daily precautions Handling and storing supplies Selecting a location for the printer Operation panel Front viewPaper output receiver Paper output tray Paper output tray extensionPaper cassette Top cover Sheet feeder Paper guidePaper rest Paper limit mark Serial interface connector Parallel interface connectorPower connector Rear view Inside the printer Always use the Power button to switch the printer off Power buttonOperation panel summary Error lamp Power lampResume button Connecting the printer and computer To connect the printer to an IBM compatible PC To connect the printer to a Macintosh computer Connecting the printer to a power source To switch the printer on Switching the printer power on/offTo switch the printer off Installing the BJ Cartridges Print heads Contacts Their upright positions until they stop Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual Er off then press it again to switch the printer on Cartridge to force it in place. Just remove it and try again Again Off then press it again to turn the printer on Installing the ink tanks Colour key above the cartridge holder Install the Ink Tank BCI-8Y Yellow Setting up and using the printer Arrangement of Standard Black and Colour BJ Cartridges Installing and loading the paper cassette Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual Length and width of the paper you are going to load Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual Now you are ready to install the paper output receiver Installing the paper output receiver Pull out the paper output tray extension ② Loading paper in the sheet feeder Media Type Print Side Up Limit IncorrectCorrect Yellow tab To attain maximum paper supply capacity Installing the printer driver To install the printer driver for Windows 98 or Windows To install the printer driver for Windows To install the printer driver for a Macintosh Aligning the print heads Button Click the OK button Printing on paper and other media Media you can use with this printer Left Cartridge Right Cartridge Colour set and media selectionPhoto Colour Set Ink Optimizer and the selected media Quick reference media loading table Media Type Source Load Print Side Limit Paper sizes that can be used with this printer Printable area All media not Fabric Sheet FS-101 Printing areaPrintable area Fabric Sheet FS-101 Printing area for Banner Paper Printing area for envelopesPrintable area Banner Paper Printing on Plain Paper and Bubble Jet Paper To load Plain Paper or Bubble Jet Paper in the sheet feeder To handle printed sheets of Bubble Jet Paper Printing on envelopesTo prepare the envelopes for loading To load envelopes in the sheet feeder Page If the paper output tray extension is out, push it To load High Resolution Paper in the paper cassette Printing on High Resolution PaperTo load High Resolution Paper in the sheet feeder To handle printed sheets of High Resolution Paper Printing on Glossy Photo Paper Paper rest Paper guide To load Glossy Photo Paper in the sheet feederEnvelope guide Click To handle printed sheets of Glossy Photo Paper Paper jams and double-feeding Printing on Glossy Photo Cards To load Glossy Photo Card FM-101 in the sheet feeder To handle printed sheets of Glossy Photo Card To load Transparencies in the sheet feeder Printing on TransparenciesPrintable area To handle printed Transparencies Printing on High Gloss Photo Film To load High Gloss Photo Film in the sheet feederTo handle printed sheets of High Gloss Photo Film With the cut corner at the upper left To cut the length of Banner Paper Printing on Banner PaperTo load Banner Paper Printing on paper and other media That could stop the printed sheets from coming straight out For best results, we recommend using light colours Printing on T-Shirt TransfersTo care for printed Banner Paper To handle printed sheets of Banner Paper Printing on Fabric Sheet Make sure the leading edges are aligned Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual Using manual feed Paper release lever Installing Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo To remove and store the black BJ Cartridge Cartridge holder Container SB-80 Canon BJC-8500 User’s Manual To install the photo ink tanks Do not remove this label After the protective caps have been removed BK M Changing BJ cartridges Tridge in it Printer maintenance Replacing an ink tank Printer maintenance Never attempt to refill and reuse an empty ink tank Printer maintenance Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Maintaining print qualityDo not use a paper size smaller than A4 or Letter Abnormal pattern 1 Clogged nozzles How to use the Nozzle Check PatternAbnormal pattern 3 Ink Optimizer out Cleaning the print heads Replacing a BJ Cartridge 100 101 102 103 Cleaning the printer 105 Using the BJ Cartridge container 107 Moving the printerShocks and vibrations which could cause them to leak 108 Selecting paper or other print media 109 Your computer monitor and colour Printing speed and colour 111 Cost and colour To test the printer performance Troubleshooting diagnostic tests113 To test driver installation/selection To test printer-to-computer connection Troubleshooting problems and solutions Problem Printer does not printProblem Printer lamps on, but printer does not print Problem Colour scheme not what you expect 117 BK M M C Problem Double feeding Double-feeding from the sheet feeder118 Number of sheets you can load depends on the type of media Double-feeding from the paper cassette 119Hand Sheet feeder or from the manual feed slot Problem Envelopes will not feed Problem Paper does not eject after printing 121 Problem Paper jam with sheet feeder and paper cassette ① ④ 123 124 125 Problem Media jams during manual feedMake sure the front corners of the stack are below the tabs Problem Excessive curl in printed sheets Poor print quality Problem Printing Blurred Problem Vertical lines are brokenProblem Page streaked, faint, or patchy 127 Problem Ink on the back of printed sheets Clean this area 129 Problem Parts of image or text too light To clean the feed roller 131 132 Problem Printed colour does not match screen colour Problem Poor colour textureProblem Edge of the printed page stained with ink 133 Problem Printout is not what you expected Problem Ink on the printed surface of the page is smearedPrinting surface Problem Incorrect number of lines per Problem Printing is overrunning the edge135 Problem Printing too slow Problem Device time-out error occurred during the print job 137 Where to find more help 139 Page 141 142 Removing the optional cassette 143 144 Appendix B Options and consumables 145 Appendix C General Specifications Sheet feeder capacity 147 Interface Parallel Interface Glossary 149 Lpi Index 151 Ink 152 153 QA7-0349-V01 0699AB0.55 Canon INC Canon Europa N.V