Using Your Documentation, Quick Start Guide | Canon LR1 guide

Using Your Documentation

The following documentation is supplied with the Canon LR1 Color Bubble Jet™ Printer to help you efficiently use your new printer.

Quick Start Guide

Follow the instructions in Quick Start Guide to set up the printer and prepare it for use.

Quick Guide to Printing

This guide (on the back of Quick Start Guide) provides explanations about every- day operations, such as remedies for low print quality, replacing ink tanks, what to do if the lights come on, and loading paper.

User’s Manual (this guide)

Read this manual to find out specific details about printer operation. Before using the printer, please be sure to read “Important Notes on Safety” (see page 1-2).

Quick Reference

This is a convenient guide that attaches to the bottom of the printer for easy reference. Attach the Quick Reference panel to the bottom of the printer as shown here, and refer to it when necessary.

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Contents

LR1 Page Disclaimer CopyrightTrademarks Using Your Documentation Quick Start GuideQuick Guide to Printing User’s Manual this guide Conventions Contents FCC-1 Introduction Choosing a Place for Your Printer Important Notes on SafetyDo not place the printer on thick rugs or carpets Supplying Power to the Printer Do not use the power cord if it is tied or knotted Printer is designed for use with AC 120 Do not use items such as flammable sprays near the printer Handling the PrinterDo not disassemble or alter the printer in any way Handling the BJ Cartridge Maintaining the PrinterDo not drop or shake BJ cartridges Paper Supplies and AccessoriesBJ Cartridges Ink Tanks BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge BC-10 Black BJ CartridgeBC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge Ink Cartridge Storage Box Names and Functions of the Printer’s Parts Front View Back View Control Panel Turning the Power On and Off Turning On the PowerAuto power on/off function Confirm that the connected Internet device is turned off Turning the Power Off Press the printer’s Power button Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Using BJ Cartridges You can use the following BJ cartridges with the LR1 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern If Printing Is Unclear or Colors Are MissingMake sure paper is loaded in the paper supply tray Normal Nozzle Check Pattern looks like this Cleaning the Print Head Normal Print Head CleaningMake sure the printer is turned on Print a Nozzle Check Pattern see Deep Print Head Cleaning Ink Type and Ink Replacement Replacing Ink Tanks Important Notes Remove the ink tank Replacing an Ink TankFor the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge Replacing an Ink Tank For the BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge For the BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge Install the new ink tank Color ink tank Press the ink light reset button Close the BJ cartridge access cover Replacing the BJ Cartridge Remove the BJ cartridge Release and raise the green tab with your finger Prepare the replacement BJ cartridge Install the BJ cartridge Close the BJ cartridge access cover Using BJ Cartridges Chapter Paper Handling High Resolution PaperPlain Paper Important Notes on Paper Loading Paper Loading the Paper Supply TrayPull the paper supply tray all the way out Fan the paper to be loaded and align the four corners Set the paper guide and size guide Push the tray all the way into the printer Loading Single Sheets in the Manual Feed Slot Insert the paper Align the paper guide with the left edge of the paper Using High Resolution PaperOpen the back cover Close the back cover and press the RESUME/CLEAN button again Pull out the paper supply tray Clearing Paper Jams Printer Maintenance Maintaining the Printer Cleaning the Printer Turn off the power to the Internet device and the printer Transporting the Printer Maintaining the Printer Chapter Troubleshooting PowerPower does not go on Light above the Power button comes on Troubleshooting Chapter Paper Trouble When Printing LOW INK light comes onPaper is jammed Paper does not feed properly Was the paper fanned Before loading?Is too much paper Loaded? Paper Trouble After Printing Back side of the paper is soiledPrinted side of the paper is soiled Paper curls after printing Trouble When Printing If the printer does not print or stops during printing Printer is printing garbage Printing starts, but stops before it is finished Printing has a scratched appearance Printing is unclearIs the paper too thick? Is the paper bent or curled? White lines appear Ink bleeds Is ink flowing properly Colors are wrongFrom the BJ cartridge? Cartridge does not move into the replacement position Correctly installed?Is the power on? Lines do not print straight Troubleshooting Chapter Specifications Paper Size Recommended Printing Area area Specifications Appendix a Glossary Automatic feed RAM Index Index USB Canadian Radio Interference Regulations FCC RegulationsColor Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10191