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  • Canon BJC-4200 Series | User Manual - Page 1
    BJC-4200 USER'S MANUAL Canon
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    Getting Help From Canon 1-4 Servicing the Printer 1-6 2 2-1 Installing a Printer Driver 2-1 Printing a Document 2-2 Printer Setup Within Windows 95 2-3 Opening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 2-3 95 2-3 Using the Printer Driver in Windows 95 Printer Setup Within Windows
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    an Ink Tank in the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge 4-18 Storing a BJ Cartridge 4-22 Transporting the Printer 4-24 5 5-1 Using Canon's Support Services 5-1 Identifying Your Printer Problem 5-2 General Problems 5-3 Using the Super Solver 5-3 Clearing Paper Jams 5-4 Technical Notes 5-5
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    Printing Specificatoins BJ Cartridges General A-1 A-1 A-4 A-5 G-1 I-1 FCC-1 W-1
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    BJC-4200 offers excellent print quality and fast print speed using both color and black inks. We are certain you will be satisfied with this advanced Bubble Jet technology. This chapter: Lists the supplies, accessories, and options you can purchase for the printer Describe Canon's customer support
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    BJC-4200 printer supports excellent and unique print media options that will allow you to produce dazzling, professional, and fun presentations. All of these print media are specially designed and manufactured to work with your Canon color printer so you can produce the finest output possible. Canon
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    Canon manufactures the following specialty papers: Bubble Jet Paper LC-301 (water resistant) High Resolution Paper HR-101 Transparency CF-102 Back Sheet FS-101 T-Shirt Transfers TR-101 Greeting Cards GC-101 Brochure Paper BP-101 See Chapter 3, Paper Handling, for details on Canon's specialty papers.
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    -line troubleshooting guide. It includes questions and answers to any problems you may have. Once installed, you can select the Super Solver from the Visual Guide tab in your printer driver or from Canon Creative. Canon provides a 24-hour, toll-free Fax Retrieval System. You can use this service to
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    800-263-1121. In other countries, please contact your Canon Dealer. The Canon BJC-4200 Color Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. The warranty information at the back of this manual describes Canon's limited one-year warranty for its Bubble Jet
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    and paper type. You define these settings within the printer driver, and then the printer driver communicates the settings to both the computer and the printer. You must install the BJ Printer Driver before you can use the BJC-4200 with your computer. See your Quick Start Guide for instructions.
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    you want to make any adjustments as appropriate for printing your document. ( See Printer Setup Within Windows 95 or Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1 for details.) Select OK to close the Canon BJC-4200 printer driver. After making any necessary changes to the printing parameters, select OK to start
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    folder, you can select the printer, click the right mouse button, and then select Properties from the drop down list. The printing options are displayed on the following Windows 95 tabs: General, Details, Paper, Graphics, Setting, Control, and Visual Guide (if installed). See The Windows Tabs
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    can use the BJC-4200 with all your Windows 3.1 applications. You can access the printing options from the Printers dialog box in your application, refer to the user's manual supplied with the application. It should provide information about changing the printer setup parameters. In Windows 3.1, the
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    driver has several tabs from which you can select your printing options and learn about your printer driver as well as your BJC-4200 printer. This tab allows you to add comments regarding the printer driver and print a test page or a seperator page. (You see this tab when you open the Properties
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    Windows 3.1.) This tab allows you to specify print quality, color model, and print model. (The printing options on this tab are the same for both Windows 95 and Windows 3.1. However, the Image Color Matching feature is available in Windows 95 only.) This tab allows you to turn on or off the Setup
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    so you can change it. It also allows you to turn off the printer after a certain period of inactivity. (The printing options on this tab are have installed either the Visual Guide or the Super Solver. From this tab you can initiate installation if either the Visual Guide or the Super Solver is
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    When you move the mouse cursor over one of the printing options, a help message appears at the bottom of the tab.
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    You can select the following printing options from the graphics tab to achieve the specified results. (image goes here) Fastest B&W output Draft possible 180 x 180 dpi Fast letter quality output Standard 360 x 360 dpi Fast B&W photograph Standard and and graphic output Fine 360 x 360 dpi High
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    . On the Setting tab, click on the green to enable the Setup Analyzer. Click on the red Ø symbol to disable it. When you exit the printer driver and accept your printing settings by clicking the OK button, the Setup Analyzer (if enabled) checks to see if any of your settings are
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    you install the BJ Printer Driver from the Canon Creative CD. Color Advisor is a tool that colors documents even when your software application does not support color, and it expands the range of colors you can use when your application does support color. See your Visual Guide for details on using
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    time needed to translate the information. This will speed up the overall printing process. In the BJC-4200 Windows printer driver, choose the following settings. These selections allow the printer driver to interpret and translate 256 colors, which will increase your printing speed. However, your
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    to prepare the print file faster. See your Windows documentation for instructions. In the Custom Settings dialog box, choose Diffusion only when printing The computer will need to calculate and transfer less dot information. The printer will need to image fewer dots. The print head will make only on
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    The computer will be able to prepare the print file faster.
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    Selecting paper types Setting the paper thickness lever Summary of printer settings for various print media Automatically loading paper Manually feeding paper Printing on envelopes Using Canon's Specialty Papers To ensure the best performance of your printer, you'll want to select the best paper and
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    to test a type of paper before you purchase a large quantity. The printer supports paper sizes of letter, legal, and A4 in portrait orientation. You can printable on both sides. (In your printer driver, select Plain Paper when you load this paper.) The Canon High Resolution Paper HR-101 is designed
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    image (when you use T-Shirt Transfer mode through the BJC-4200 Printer Driver) so when you iron it onto the T-shirt, the image is viewed correctly. Get the most out of your Canon Creative or other card making software with Canon Greeting Cards GC-101. These cards give your unique, personalized
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    , the lines may not match because the 1/6 inch line spacing of the printer is slightly less than that of graph paper. If the print density of heavier stock. Do not use thicker paper than meets the specifications for this printer. Printing with a paper that is thick enough to come in contact with
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    To ensure trouble-free paper handling, you'll want to set the paper thickness lever before loading paper. Center for the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge Left for
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    Center Center Center Right Center Right Right Right Right Auto Auto Approx. 100 (0.4" stack) Approx. 100 (0.4" stack) Auto Approx. 80 (0.4" stack) Auto 50 Auto 10 Manual 1 Auto or Manual 1 Auto or Manual 1 Manual 1 Manual 1 Manual 1 Right Right Manual 1 Auto 15
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    feeder to load it automatically, or you can manually feed one sheet at a time through the manual feed slot. You can place approximately 100 sheets of conditions (such as extreme temperatures or humidity). If you have trouble with special papers becoming skewed or feeding multiple sheets, do not
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    For letter-size and A4-size paper, extend the paper output tray. For best results, fan the paper before loading it. Always fan a stack of paper along the edge that will feed into the printer first.
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    Align the edge of the paper with the right edge of the sheet feeder. Secure the stack with the paper guide. Make sure that the printer is turned on.
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    ; otherwise, paper jams may occur. The platen (a roller on the inside of the printer) may become inked if you print data beyond the width of the page. If this feeding or printing problems. Make sure there are no gaps between the stack of paper and the paper guide nor the right edge of the
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    stack up in the paper output tray. Let the printed sheets of film dry completely before storing them. The complete drying time required for Canon's transparencies or back print film is approximately 15 minutes. When a sheet of film has dried completely, cover its printed side with a sheet of plain
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    printing on heavier-weight print media (17 lb to 30 lb or 64 g/m² to 105 g/m²). Slide the paper into the manual feed slot in the back of the printer. Align the sheet with the left edge of the manual feed slot. Hold the sheet for about two seconds until it feeds automatically. The
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    If you are using Windows, you must select Manual Feed in the BJC-4200 printer driver for the printer to accept manually fed paper. After printing on thick paper or envelopes, set the paper thickness lever (inside the printer) back to the left or center position before printing on other paper types.
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    other sizes in the sheet feeder; however, Canon cannot guarantee consistent performance on envelope sizes other than COM10 and DL. The following envelopes are not recommended because they may cause jams or smears, or may damage your printer. Envelopes with windows, holes, perforations, cutouts, and
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    Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm surface and press down firmly on the edges to make the folds crisp. Press all the way around the envelopes to remove any curls and expel air from inside the envelopes.
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    Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it stops. Align the edge of the paper guide with the left edge of the stack of envelopes. Make sure the printer is on.
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    sheet that comes with the Canon High Resolution Paper and how to use the Fabric Sheets for Canon printers. Canon's High Resolution Paper HR-101 the printer's rollers; this will help prevent paper feed problems. Make sure the paper thickness lever is to the center. Make sure the paper support and
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    . Fabric sheets FS-101 for Canon printers come with a booklet that describes special handling procedures. Be sure to look through this booklet for special information regarding the Fabric Sheets. This section describes specific steps for using Fabric Sheets with the BJC-4200. Be sure to follow these
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    avoid paper jams, smearing, and other problems, do not open the printer's cover during printing. Use the fixing agent paper support and paper output tray are extended. Insert the sheet with the cloth side out (toward you) and the open end up (away from the sheet feeder). Adjust the paper guide to
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    In the Paper tab, select A4 for the Paper Size and select Fabric Sheet for the Print Media. In the Graphics tab, select High for the Print Quality. You may also want to select Fine mode. Start the print operation from your Windows application. Let the printed fabric sheet set for about one hour to
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    This chapter covers the care required for your Canon BJC-4200 Color Bubble Jet Printer. It includes: Printer guidelines Cleaning the printer Printing the test pages Cleaning the print head BJ cartridge guidelines Replacing the BJ cartridge Replacing an ink tank in the BC-21 Color BJ
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    or disconnect the AC adapter or interface cable. Do not unplug the AC adapter unnecessarily. Do not unplug the printer or turn off a power strip to which the printer is attached when the printer's power is turned on. This may prevent the print head unit from returning to the home position on the
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    . Do not touch the print head. Ink may leak out and cause stains. Clean the printer regularly to avoid printing problems. Remove any ink mist or paper debris from the interior of the printer using a soft cloth moistened with water. Clean especially well around the platen area. If the rollers
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    You use the Tests option on the Control tab in your BJC-4200 printer driver to print a self test, demonstration page, or a nozzle test pattern. You can use these test prints to check the operation of your printer and your print quality. Before selecting a Tests option, make sure paper is properly
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    Use this test print to check that each print head nozzle is operating properly. When the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge is installed, the pattern includes all four colors: yellow, magenta, cyan, and black. In the color pattern, you'll notice that lines are missing between the colors. This is normal. The
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    Cartridge is installed.
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    cleaning function to ensure constant high quality printing. If you are using Windows, you can execute print head cleanings from the Control sheet in the printer driver. Simply click on Clean Ink Head. If you want to clean the print head from the operator panel, follow these steps: Make sure the
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    Perform the print head cleaning only when you encounter a print quality problem. Unnecessary and repetitious cleaning will waste ink. If you execute the print head cleaning while paper is manually loaded, the printer will eject the paper and perform the cleaning.
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    use these cartridges with the printer: Contains the print head unit this cartridge when you want to produce photo-realistic color printing. When used with Canon's High Resolution Paper (HR-101) or Glossy Photo Paper (GP-201), this See the instructions starting on page 4-18 for replacing an ink tank.
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    particular damage has been properly repaired. For optimum printing results, Canon recommends that you use only the Canon BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge or the optional Canon BC-20 Black, BC-22 Photo, and BC-29F Neon BJ Cartridges with your BJC-4200 printer. When replacing ink tanks in the BC-21 Color BJ
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    The most important thing you can do to extend the life of your BJC-4200 and to ensure optimum print quality is take care of the BJ cartridges. Spilled ink can stain any surface. Open BJ cartridges and ink tanks
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    BJ Cartridge with the optional BC-20 Black BJ Cartridge. Follow the instructions in this section to replace an old BJ cartridge or to change , see the next section (page 4-18) for instructions on how to replace an ink tank. Before starting, make sure the printer's power is on. Use both hands to grasp
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    Do not attempt to move the cartridge holder manually. This may damage the printer.
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    If you are replacing an old BJ cartridge, dispose of the old cartridge properly. If you are switching cartridges, you must store the cartridge you are removing in the BJ Cartridge Container.
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    Peel off the protective foil. Lift off the cap from the print head and then remove the tape. Be careful not to touch the rollers with the print head. Make sure the cartridge is pressed against the back of the holder.
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    Make sure the marks on the lever and the cartridge holder align. The BJ cartridge is now positioned and locked. Do not manually move the mechanism that houses the BJ cartridge. Attempting to move the BJ cartridge holder will damage the printer.
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    If you installed the BC-20 Black BJ Cartridge, set the paper thickness lever to the left. If you installed the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge, set the paper thickness lever to the center. The printer beeps and moves the cartridge holder to the home position on
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    cartridge moves to the home position on the right and caps itself. If you unplug the printer while it is printing (or if you turn off a power strip to which the printer is connected), or if you manually move the cartridge holder from the home position, the BJ cartridge will not be capped
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    . If the output is still blank, replace the empty ink tank in the BC-21 Color BJ Cartridge. Leave the BJ cartridge in the printer when replacing an ink tank. Make sure the printer's power is on. Use both hands to grasp the sides of the cover and pull it forward. The
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    The color ink tank is on the left; the black ink tank is on the right. Grasp the tab on the top of the tank and pull forward to release the ink tank. Then lift the ink tank up and out of the BJ cartridge unit. Dispose of the ink tank properly. You may want to place it in a plastic bag to keep from
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    . If you are replacing both tanks, repeat steps 3 through 6 for the other BJ tank. .
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    The printer beeps and moves the cartridge holder to the home position on the right of the printer. The printer automatically cleans the print head unit. Use both hands to lift the cover into place and press firmly to close it.
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    Whenever you unwrap a BJ cartridge, you must either install it in the printer or store it in the BJ Cartridge Containter to prevent the print head from drying and clogging. When opening the BJ Cartridge Container, press in
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    Be sure the lid snaps closed. Whenever you remove a BJ cartridge from the printer, store the cartridge in the container (unless you are disposing it). If you have more than one BJ Cartridge Container, you can hook them together.
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    While the BJC-4200 Color Bubble Jet Printer is small and compact, it is not a portable printer and you need to take care when transporting it. The printer's components, such as the sheet feeder, may become damaged if subjected to severe vibration during transportation. Also, your print head my dry
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    Remove the BJ cartridge container from the side of the printer and store it in a safe place. Return the paper support and paper output tray to their original positions. Do not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer or ship a BJ cartridge or an ink tank from which you have removed the protective
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    Guide, which includes visual images, and Canon's Super Solver, which includes questions and answers to most problems you may have. This chapter contains very basic information to help you solve printer problems. It describes how to use Canon's various support services, covers a few basic problems
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    The serial number is located on the label on the back of the printer: Attempting to repair the printer yourself may void the limited warranty as to that repair. See the limited warranty information at the back of this manual for details.
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    answers to most problems you may have. You install the Super Solver from the Canon Creative CD. You can install it along with the Visual Guide or separately from the Canon Creative Launcher. Once installed, you can select the Super Solver from the Visual Guide tab in the BJC-4200 Printer Driver or
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    power light turns orange and the printer goes off-line. Turn off the printer. If the paper tears off inside the printer, open the front cover and remove the paper left inside the printer. The POWER light comes on and the print head moves to the home position. The printer is now ready for printing.
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    If you are printing high density graphics when a paper jam occurs, feed at least two sheets of paper through the printer to clean the rollers.
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    A [k prints at the top of the page when printing from Windows 95 on a Compaq Presario 7170/7180 Configuration of parallel port in CMOS Change CMOS on Compaq Presario 7170/7180 to enable bi-directional capability: Reboot computer, press "Delete" to go into CMOS setup At Setup menu, cursor to "
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    on Start Go to Programs Select Toshiba Utilities You will have either TSETUP or HARDWARE SETUP UTILITY For TSETUP Select Hardware Options Select Parallel/ Printer Select Standard bi-directional Click OK The computer will ask if you want to reboot-Select Yes On both utilities you will have to save
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    on some machines. If unsuccessful, then try the following procedure forwarded from Compaq Tech Support. Go to Control panel System Device Manager Click "+" in Front of Port Highlight ECP Printer Port Properties Resources Disable "Use Automatic Settings" Double-click on Direct Memory Access Line
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    Bubble jet ink on-demand Automatic feed Manual feed Maximum thickness of stacked paper: 0.4 inches (10 mm) Plain Paper Approx. 100 sheets (0.4" stack) (20 lb or 75 g/m2) Bubble Jet paper Approx. 100
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    Gloss Film HG-101 Fabric Sheet FS-101 for Canon Bubble Jet printers Canon T-Shirt Transfers TR-101 Canon Greeting Cards GC-101 Canon Brochure Paper BP-101 Commercial number 10 or European DL Automatic Feed Manual Feed 17 to 24 lb (64 to 90 g/m2) 17 to 30 lb (64 to 105 g/m2) BC-21
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    a 8.5 in b 0.13 in c 11.0 in d 0.12 in e 0.27 in a 8.5 in b 0.13 in c 14.0 in d 0.12 in e 0.27 in a 210 mm b 3.4 mm c 297 mm d 3.0 mm e 7.0 mm a 182 mm b 3.4 mm c 257 mm d 3.0 mm e 7.0 mm The shaded portion in the following figure shows the printing area for an envelope. a 9.5 in a b 1.2 in b c
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    Print head 64 nozzles for black 24 nozzles for each color (cyan, magenta, yellow) Print head life Approximately 2,000 color pages at 30% coverage Ink tanks BCI-21 Color (cyan, magenta, yellow) BCI-21 Black Ink color Black, cyan, yellow, magenta Ink tank yield BCI-21 Color Standard mode --
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    Temperature Humidity 32º F to 95º F (0º C to 35º C) 5% to 95% RH (no condensation) USA/Canada AC 120 V 60 Hz 5 watts maximum nonprinting 20 watts maximum printing 15.1 in (383 mm) W x 9.1 in (232 mm) D x 8.0 in (203 mm) H Approx. 7.7 lb (3.5 kg)
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