Canon BJC-8500 Colour set and media selection, Left Cartridge Right Cartridge, Photo Colour Set

The Ink Optimizer Tank BCI-8WF, mounted in the left slot of the left BJ Cartridge, contains a special liquid called an ink optimizer, a new additive which makes the printed image extremely smear resistant and water resistant. Please remember that the ink optimizer is used only when printing on Plain Paper and is not used for printing on special media, or for printing on Plain Paper in draft mode.

Whatever kind of media you decide to use, make sure you observe these general guidelines regarding handling and storing:

■Always handle special print media by the edges, and never touch the print surface. A scratched or dirty media surface can cause deterioration in print quality.

■After opening a package of special print media, store the unused sheets in the original packaging on a flat, clean surface in a location that is not exposed to direct sunlight, dust, high temperature, or high humidity.

■To ensure the best print quality and to avoid paper jams, never attempt to print on paper that is folded, or curled.

■Before you load a stack of paper, always fan the sheets to reduce static cling then stack the paper again so all the edges are even.

Colour set and media selection

For optimum results you should select the correct combination of BJ Cartridges and media. In the table below, the Colour Set refers to which BJ Cartridges are installed in the cartridge holders.

	Left Cartridge	Right Cartridge
Standard Colour Set: Black BJ Cartridge BC-80		Color BJ Cartridge BC-81
Photo Colour Set:	Color BJ Cartridge BC-82	Color BJ Cartridge BC-81
	Photo

Here is the key used in the table below:

:Recommended

:Possible

:Not possible (cannot be selected with printer driver)

Media	Standard Colour Set	Photo Colour Set
Plain Paper
Bubble Jet Paper LC-301
Banner Paper
High Resolution Paper HR-101
Transparencies CF-102
Envelopes
Fabric Sheet FS-101
T-Shirt Transfer TR-201
Glossy Photo Paper GP-301
Glossy Photo Cards FM-101

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