Selecting and Installing a BJ Cartridge

Canon offers a number of Bubble Jet (BJ) cartridges to meet a wide range of printing requirements. This section describes how to select the best BJ cartridge for your needs, as well as how to install and maintain the cartridge.

The MultiPASS C50 comes with one BC-20 Black BJ cartridge and one BC-21 or BC-21e Colour BJ cartridge.

Guidelines for Using and Maintaining BJ Cartridges

The most important thing you can do to ensure the best possible print quality, as well as extend the life of your MultiPASS C50, is to take care of the MultiPASS C50's BJ cartridges following these guidelines:

JStore cartridges at room temperature.

JKeep cartridges in their sealed containers until you are ready to use them.

JInstall the cartridge immediately after removing its print head cap and protective tape.

JAlways use the cartridge within one year of unpacking it.

JWhen changing cartridges, always store the unused cartridge in the SB-21 BJ cartridge container that comes with the MultiPASS C50.

JDo not remove the cartridge from the MultiPASS C50 unless necessary.

The ink in the BJ cartridges is dif®cult to clean up if spilled. To avoid spilling ink, always be sure to follow these precautions when handling the cartridges:

JDo not attempt to disassemble or re®ll the cartridge.

JDo not shake or drop the cartridge, or tip the print head downwards.

JKeep BJ cartridges out of children's reach.

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Canon MultiPASSTM C50 manual Selecting and Installing a BJ Cartridge, Guidelines for Using and Maintaining BJ Cartridges