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to Print Printer Parts and Their Functions Turning the Printer On Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection Printing Paper and Other Print Media Loading Paper in the Printer Changing BJ Cartridges Maintaining the Printer Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Using the Low-Ink - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 3
the BJ Print Monitor Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver Troubleshooting Error Messages Problems and Solutions Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Area Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge Contents - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 4
Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Introduction 4 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 5
the BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer. Printer Documentation The documentation for your printer consists of these items: I Quick Start Guide Shows you how to set up the printer and prepare it for operation according to your computer system. You may also need your computer manual for reference - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 6
the printer. This arrow and blue text indicate a link to where you can find more information about the current subject. This manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are using. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Windows Indicates information - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 7
button in the tool bar, and then click within the screen of the User's Manual. Use this button to display the previous page of the User's Manual. Use this button to display the next page of the User's Manual. Use this button to return to the page you were viewing previously. This button - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 8
when you wish to search for a word. This column displays a table of contents for the User's Manual. Click the desired item to jump to the topic. Click the + (or ) symbol when you wish to see detailed headings for each chapter. Click the - (or M) symbol when you wish to return to the original - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 9
any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of CCSI. © 2000 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order to make it an easy to use guide for your Canon BJC-85 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 10
Trademarks Canon, BCI, BJ, Bubble Jet, and Drop Modulation Technology are trademarks, and SelectExchange is a service mark of Canon Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 11
FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10190 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 12
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 13
safely. Do not attempt to use the printer in any way not described in this manual as this could result in unforeseen printer faults or cause a fire or electric shock. Printer Location Power Outlet and Power Cord Cleaning the Printer BJ Cartridges General Warnings Universal AC Adapter Introduction 13 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 14
or strong vibrations to ensure that it will not fall. To avoid damage to the printer that could result in a fire or electrical shock, place it in a location damaging the printer, always hold the printer by both ends and carry it level. Do not pick up or hold the printer by any part. Introduction 14 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 15
outlet. To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, never use any type of power adapter other than the universal AC adapter provided with the printer. To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock caused by a short circuit, avoid damaging the AC adapter cord or the power cord. Do not attempt to - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 16
the cord from the power outlet. Grip the plug to remove it from the power outlet. To avoid minor burns or minor injury from moving parts, press the POWER button to turn off the printer then unplug the power cord from the power outlet and allow the electrical contacts inside the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 17
, or any other type of volatile liquid cleaner to clean the printer. I BJ Cartridges Store the BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of the reach of small children. If a child accidentally ingests ink from a BJ cartridge or ink tank, contact a physician immediately. To avoid staining clothing or your - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 18
normal operation. To avoid minor burns, do not touch the electrical contacts after removing the BJ cartridge from the printer. To avoid minor injury from moving parts inside the printer, do not open the cover and insert your fingers into the printer while the printer is printing. Introduction 18 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 19
any object falls into the printer and damages it while it is printing, press the POWER button to turn it off and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, stop using the printer and call the Canon Customer Care Center. Getting Help From Canon To avoid a fire or - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 20
PC with Windows 98 can be used for wireless printer connection between the printer and a computer. Special print media Most of the special media available for use with other Canon Bubble Jet printers can be used with this compact printer. Capturing originals with the optional Scanner Cartridge By - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 21
options and consumables are available for use with this printer. To get more information, visit our web site at www.ccsi.canon.com. Options Item Portable Kit NK-300 IS-12 Color Image Scanner Cartridge Universal AC Adapter AD-360U SB-10 Ink Cartridge Storage Box NiMH Battery Pack NB-300 Comment - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 22
Paper and special print media Media Bubble Jet Paper Brilliant White Paper High Resolution Paper Glossy Photo Paper High Gloss Film Glossy Photo Cards Transparencies Back Print Film T-Shirt Transfer Greeting Cards (1/4 fold) Envelopes Load Limit 30 sheets 30 sheets 10 sheets 10 sheets 1 sheet 1 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 23
Getting Ready to Print Printer Parts and Their Functions Turning the Printer On Setting Up and Using a Wireless Connection Getting Ready to Print 23 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 24
. The top cover supports paper fed into the sheet feeder. Paper Guide Adjusts to the size of the paper or special media. Operation Panel Operation Panel Sheet Feeder Feeds sheets of paper continuously to the printer. Cartridge Cover Open to change the BJ cartridge or to replace ink tanks. Paper - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 25
I Back View Printer Parts and Their Functions Power Connector Provides the connection point for the universal AC adapter plug. Parallel Interface Connector Provides the connection point for a parallel interface cable between the printer and computer. IrDA Interface Port Provides a port for a - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 26
paper. If paper is partially fed into the printer, the sheet will be ejected. Press and hold down until the printer beeps twice then release to start print head cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head ERROR Light Lights or flashes orange when an error occurs. ERROR light is orange POWER Light Tells you - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 27
the printer beeps four times, wrong BJ cartridge is installed. Unrecoverable error has occurred. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Getting Help From Canon For details about what to do when these errors occur, see the Troubleshooting section of this manual. Troubleshooting Getting Ready to Print - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 28
ERROR If a BJ cartridge is not installed, the POWER light continues to flash and the printer will beep three times. If a BJ cartridge is installed, the POWER light will flash while the printer warms up. When the light stops flashing, the printer is ready for normal operation. Getting Ready to Print - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 29
Windows 98 plug and play Microsoft infrared driver Version 3.0. The following items are required in order to set up wireless data transmission between the printer and computer via the infrared ports on the printer adapter connected to the parallel or serial port. Windows 98 Getting Ready to Print 29 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 30
already installed. If the Infrared Monitor icon is not displayed, refer to your Windows documentation for instructions on installing the infrared driver. I Using Infrared Data Transmission Note To set up infrared data transmission, refer to your computer documentation. 1 Make sure the universal - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 31
). Open the printer driver directly and select the infrared port for the printer. Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. Right-click the Canon BJC-85 printer icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. Select the Details button, click the down-arrow for the "Print to the following - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 32
the infrared ports that could block the data transmission. • Make sure nothing interferes with the print data transmission while a print job is executing. If the print job halts, turn the printer off and cancel the print job on the computer. Open the Infrared Monitor on the Control Panel to confirm - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 33
Printing Paper and Other Print Media Loading Paper in the Printer Changing BJ Cartridges Printing 33 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 34
print media by the edges, and avoid touching the print surfaces of the sheets. If the print surface is soiled or scratched, the print quality will deteriorate. • Always store unused paper and special print opposite direction before loading it in the printer. Note To straighten curled media, bend - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 35
the media listed in the table below. Before you execute a print job, open the printer driver and select settings for Paper Size, Media Type, and Paper Feed that match the media loaded in the printer. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Media Load Limit Plain Paper 30 sheets Brilliant - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 36
shading in the illustration below. 0.12 in./ 3.0 mm(*1) 0.87 in./ 22 mm 0.28 in./ 7.0 mm(*2) 0.13 in./ 3.4 mm(*3) 0.13 in./ 3.4 mm(*4) 0.87 in./ 22 mm Printing in this area is possible but not recommended. Printing may degrade in this area due to variations in the precision of paper feed, and - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 37
Paper and Other Print Media I Plain Paper • Use Canon Bubble Jet Paper or any plain copier paper that meets the requirements listed below. You cannot use continuous feed paper with this printer. Plain Paper Specifications Paper Size Letter Legal A4 B5 A5 8.5 × 11 in. 8.5 × 14 in. 210 × 297 mm - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 38
of plain paper and store it in a dark location. I Glossy Photo Paper • Canon's Glossy Photo Paper is recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this media, read the instructions provided with the package. • Print only on the glossy (whiter) surface of each sheet. • To prevent fading from - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 39
Film • Canon's High Gloss Film is recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this media, read the instructions provided with the package. • Do not use High Gloss Film in conditions of high humidity. • Print only on the film surface of each sheet. • Feed High Gloss Film manually, one sheet - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 40
Paper and Other Print Media I Transparencies • Canon's Transparencies are recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this media, read the instructions provided with the package. • Do not use transparencies intended for use with a photocopier or laser printer. • Do not attempt to print on - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 41
Other Print Media I Back Print Film • Canon's Back Print Film is recommended for use with this printer. Before you use this media, read the instructions provided with the package. • When you select Back Print Film for the Media Type, the document image is reversed or "mirrored" when it is printed so - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 42
feel of professional cards. • You can create cards, invitations, announcements, and more. • You can use Greeting Cards that come in 1/4-fold only. • In the printer driver, select Other Paper for the Media Type. • Load these greeting cards with the words "Canon Greeting Cards" face down. Printing 42 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 43
Other Print Media I Envelopes • Use only US Commercial #10 or European DL envelopes with this printer. • Before loading envelopes in the printer, flat object to crease the leading edges of the envelopes. • To prevent feed problems, make sure none of the flaps are overlapping, and do not use self- - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 44
by the type of media you are using. Manual Media You Can Use With This Printer Set one sheet at a time manually for printing on thick paper and other media that requires manual feed. Media You Can Use With This Printer 1 Open the top cover and slide the paper guide completely to the left. Paper - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 45
on a flat surface to align them. 3 Set the stack in the printer. Align the stack with the right side of the sheet feeder, and insert the stack into the printer until it stops. Sheet Feeder Print Side Set the stack with the print side facing up. Top Cover If loading letterhead, make sure the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 46
problems with paper feed, reduce the number of sheets in the auto sheet feeder. 5 Set up the print job with the printer driver and start the print job. You can change paper size, paper type, and other important settings in the printer driver. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Printing - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 47
cartridges with this printer: BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge • BCI-11 Color Ink Tank • BCI-11 Black Ink Tank Printing in color BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge • BCI-10 Black Ink Tank Printing in monochrome (black ink only) BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge • BCI-12 Color Ink Tank • BCI-12 Black Ink Tank Printing - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 48
Cartridges 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center. 3 Remove the BJ cartridge. Lift up on the green tab to remove the BJ cartridge from the cartridge holder. Green Tab Cartridge Cover Printing - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 49
. Note • When you are not using a BJ cartridge, always store it in an Ink Cartridge Storage Box. Do not attempt to re-attach the orange protective tape or protective cap to a BJ cartridge. • Close the storage box lid tightly to prevent the BJ cartridge print head from drying out and causing the BJ - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 50
a new BJ cartridge, pull off the top of the package and remove the BJ cartridge. Invert the BJ cartridge with the label side down; then remove the orange protective cap and the orange protective tape. Remove the orange protective tape. Remove the orange protective cap. Print Head Do not touch - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 51
you remove the orange protective cap and tape. • Always handle the BJ cartridge carefully. Ink stains cannot be removed from clothing. • To prevent staining your hands or damaging the print head, do not touch the print head. After removing the orange protective cap and tape, discard them immediately - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 52
at a slight angle. Align the marks ( ) on the BJ cartridge with the marks on the holder. This illustration shows the BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge being installed in the printer. The BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge has similar marks that must also be aligned for installation. Align These Marks Printing 52 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 53
Here 8 Close the cartridge cover. 9 Press the CARTRIDGE button. The printer moves the cartridge holder to the home position and automatically starts cleaning the print head. The POWER light flashes during the print head cleaning. Print head cleaning is complete and the printer is ready for operation - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 54
Maintaining the Printer Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Cleaning the Print Head Using the Low-Ink Alert Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing a BJ Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Performing the Test Print Transporting the Printer Maintaining the Printer 54 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 55
down the POWER button until you hear the printer beep four times then release it. The Nozzle Check Pattern begins to print. The printer prints one page and then stops. You can also use the printer driver to print a Nozzle Check Pattern. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Maintaining the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 56
Nozzle Check Pattern Here is a sample of a normal Nozzle Check Pattern printed with the BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge. Black Here is a sample of a normal Nozzle Check Pattern printed with a BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or a BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge. Yellow Magenta Cyan Black Maintaining the Printer 56 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 57
sure that the printer is turned on. 2 Press and hold down the RESUME button until you hear the required number of beeps and then release it. Print head cleaning 2 beeps (about 2 seconds) Print head deep cleaning 3 beeps (about 3 seconds) POWER CARTRIDGE RESUME ERROR Maintaining the Printer 57 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 58
the ink tanks are full, and deep cleaning does not solve the problem, the print head may be worn out or damaged. Replace the BJ cartridge. Replacing a BJ Cartridge • You can also perform print head cleaning and print head deep cleaning with the printer driver. Printing With Windows Printing With - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 59
flashes 3 alternating flashes Meaning Black ink tank requires replacement Color ink tank requires reqplacement Color and black ink tanks require replacement You can also turn on this feature with a simple procedure in the printer driver. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Maintaining the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 60
Press & Hold RESUME RESUME RESUME RESUME Until you hear 1 beep 2 beeps 3 beeps 4 beeps Also, after a low-ink alert occurs, you can replace the ink tank from the Maintenance tab of the printer driver and reset the low-ink alert. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Maintaining the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 61
an ink tank, always press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to its home position. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on and open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge holder to the center. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR Cartridge Holder - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 62
the gray tab to remove the BCI-12 Black Ink Tank. or Note Do not touch the green tab. • You do not remove the BJ cartridge when you replace an ink tank. Leave the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. • Please dispose of empty ink tanks in accordance with any local laws regarding the disposal - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 63
printer. Remove the new ink tank from its package and remove the orange protective cap. BCI-11 Black or BCI-12 Black Orange protective cap BCI-11 Color or BCI-12 Color To avoid interfering with the flow of ink and to ensure optimum performance of the BJ cartridge, do not touch the open ink - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 64
ink tank until it locks in place. If you have a BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge installed: • Align the marks on the ink tank with the marks ( ) on the BJ cartridge. • Press down on the left side until you hear the ink tank lock in place. BCI-11 Black Color Align Marks Press Here Maintaining the Printer - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 65
print heads. The POWER light flashes during the print head cleaning. Print head cleaning is complete and the printer is ready for operation when the POWER light remains on. Note You can also perform ink tank replacement from the Maintenance tab of the printer driver. Printing With Windows Printing - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 66
to restore print quality. In this case, the print head may be damaged or worn out and requires replacement. 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on, then open the cartridge cover. 2 Press the CARTRIDGE button to move the cartridge to the center. POWER RESUME CARTRIDGE ERROR Maintaining the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 67
a BJ Cartridge 3 Remove the BJ cartridge. Lift the green tab to remove the BJ cartridge from the holder. Note Green Tab Dispose of the old BJ cartridge immediately. Dispose of the old BJ cartridge in accordance with any local laws regarding the disposal of consumables. Maintaining the Printer 67 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 68
4 Remove the new BJ cartridge from its package. Replacing a BJ Cartridge 5 Remove the orange protective cap and the orange protective tape. Remove the orange protective tape. Orange Protective Cap Print Head Do not touch the print head area. Maintaining the Printer 68 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 69
holder at a slight angle. • Align the marks ( ) on the BJ cartridge with the marks on the holder. This illustration shows the BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge being installed in the printer. The BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge has similar marks, which must also be aligned for installation. Align Marks 7 Press - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 70
cartridge in the holder, it takes about 2 seconds for the printer to recognize the BJ cartridge, so there may be a slight delay after pressing the CARTRIDGE button. • You can also use the printer driver to change a BJ cartridge. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Maintaining the Printer - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 71
from the moving parts inside the printer, do not insert your fingers or hand into the printer while it is operating. • The electrical contacts on the BJ cartridge become extremely hot during normal operation. To prevent minor burns, do not touch the electrical contacts on the print head. • Keep paper - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 72
carefully around the print head and film cable to avoid touching these parts directly and possibly damaging them. • To avoid damage to the printer, do not use water or any other type of liquid to clean inside the printer. I Cleaning the Underside of the Cartridge Cover Open the cartridge cover. Use - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 73
the platen, the back sides of the next sheets to be printed could be stained with ink. Without touching the film cable, carefully wipe clean the portions of the platen marked by shading in the illustration. I Cleaning the Printer Surfaces Use a clean, slightly damp cloth to wipe dust and dirt - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 74
Performing the Test Print In addition to the Nozzle Check Pattern, you can print a Demonstration test pattern. This test print demonstrates, with simple graphics and text, the color capabilities of this printer. Maintaining the Printer 74 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 75
button to turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold the POWER button until you hear one beep, then release it. The Demonstration beings to print. Note You can also print the Demonstration from the Maintenance tab in the printer driver. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Maintaining the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 76
feeder, remove it. 3 Unplug the AC adapter power cord and interface cable from the printer. If you have installed the battery from the optional Portable Kit NK-300, remove the battery. 4 Close the top cover. Note You can leave the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Maintaining the Printer 76 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 77
to prevent accidentally dropping and damaging it. • If you are transporting the printer by automobile, do not allow the printer to remain inside the vehicle if the temperature is extremely hot or cold. • Protect the printer from sudden shocks and strong vibrations during transport. Maintaining the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 78
intend to travel. • X-ray or any other type of baggage inspection device will have no effect on this printer. I Universal AC Adapter AD-360U The AC adapter is intended for use with this printer only; do not attempt to use the AC adapter with other appliances or equipment or as a power/voltage - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 79
Printing With Windows Getting Ready to Print Selecting the Print Mode Changing the Page Size Windows Printer Driver Features Using the BJ Background Monitor Using the BJ Backgrounder Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor Printing With Windows 79 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 80
job, refer to the documentation for your software application. 1 First, open the printer Properties dialog box. Normally, to open the printer driver from a software application, select Print from the File menu then click the Properties button in the Print dialog box. Printing With Windows 80 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 81
Print Mode The BJ Cartridge and Media Type selections change automatically, depending on which print mode icon you select. Check the Page Size selection. Page Size Select the page size beforehand in the software application. The first time you open the printer driver Page Size Printing With Windows 81 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 82
Getting Ready to Print 3 When you are finished with the print settings, click OK to close the printer Properties dialog box. Click the OK button to close the printer Properties dialog box. 4 Confirm that the printer is turned on and that paper is set in the printer. Printing With Windows 82 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 83
to Print 5 Start the print job. The procedure to start the print job may differ slightly, depending on the software application. Generally, you can start the print job by clicking the OK button in the Print dialog box after closing from the printer Properties dialog box. Printing With Windows 83 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 84
BJ Printer Status Monitor to view the progress of the print job. The BJ Printer Status Monitor opens automatically and displays a message if the printer is not turned on, if no paper is loaded in the printer, or if any other problem occurs. Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor Printing With Windows - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 85
best choice for photographs or any type of graphic image with a wide range of gradations in color tone. It provides the best quality printing with a BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge. High Resolution Paper is automatically selected and recommended for printing with this selection. Printing With Windows 85 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 86
Selecting the Print Mode I Selecting the Print Mode 1 In the Main tab of the printer Properties dialog box, choose one of the Print Mode icons. The name and icon for the current setting are displayed here. Printing With Windows 86 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 87
Selecting the Print Mode 2 Make sure that the BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are correct for the BJ cartridge and paper installed in the printer. If necessary, use the pull-down menus to change the settings. Printing With Windows 87 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 88
If you change any of the default settings, you see the words "User-Modified" displayed below the icon. You can print with the modified setting(s) one time (the defaults are restored immediately after the print job executes). If you intend to use these settings often, you can save the new - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 89
Selecting the Print Mode To save a new print mode 1 After changing the setting(s), right-click the User-modified icon and select Save As from the pop-up menu. Printing With Windows 89 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 90
as the current settings. To remove a print mode 1 In the Choose Print Mode panel, right-click the icon that you want to delete and select Delete from the pop-up menu. 2 When the message asks you to confirm that you want to delete the print mode, click the OK button. Printing With Windows 90 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 91
job, follow the procedure below to confirm that the page size setting in the software application is the same in the printer driver. If the settings are not the same, select the correct page size in the printer driver. 1 Open the printer driver and select the Page Layout tab. Printing With Windows 91 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 92
. After making your selection, click the OK button. Make sure the paper you load in the printer is the same size you select in the printer driver. If the size of paper in the printer and the Page Size setting do not match, the printer cannot execute your print job normally. Printing With Windows 92 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 93
Windows Printer Driver Features The printer Properties dialog box has four tabs with buttons and check boxes you use to set up a print job. I Main Tab 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Choose Print Mode The Print Mode icons hold the default settings for a variety of common print jobs. Selecting the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 94
2 Current Settings 3 BJ Cartridge 4 Grayscale Print 5 Media Type Windows Printer Driver Features Displays the currently selected icon. If you change any setting for a default icon, the "User-Modified" notation is displayed below the icon in - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 95
the Advanced button to customize the current Print Mode. You will see the Print Mode Properties dialog box. Print Mode Properties Dialog Box Displays the version number of the printer driver and the copyright information. Restores all settings to their default settings. Printing With Windows 95 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 96
10 1 Page Size 2 Orientation Windows Printer Driver Features 1 2 3 4 8 9 11 Usually the Page Size is set with the software application. If the printer driver Page Size setting is not the For normal printing Landscape For documents rotated 90 degrees for printing Printing With Windows 96 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 97
Windows Printer Driver Features Click the appropriate button to select how you want to lay out the print job. You'll want to select "Normalsize Printing" for most print jobs. Printing Type Settings 4 Printer Paper Size 5 Preview area Allows you to select the size of the paper loaded in the printer - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 98
Windows Printer Driver Features 6 Background Printing Allows printing jobs to execute in the background while you perform tasks with other software applications. Background Printing is normally enabled to allow you to use all of the features on the Page Layout tab. Click the Background Printing box - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 99
10 Duplex Printing 11 Windows Printer Driver Features Selects whether each sheet is printed on both sides (front and back). Click the check box to turn this feature on and off. After you click the check box, you can - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 100
You can execute duplex printing only with plain paper or Canon Bubble Jet paper. If the document contains dense color images, which require a large amount of ink to print, you may not be able to use Duplex Printing because the ink will show on the other side of the page. Printing With Windows 100 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 101
Windows Printer Driver Features 1 On the Page Layout tab, click the Duplex Printing box. 2 For the binding method, click the button for "Long side stapling" or "Short side stapling." Note When you execute Duplex Printing, you must print one side, and then set the ejected page back in the sheet - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 102
Layout tab. Normal-size Printing Windows Printer Driver Features 1 1 Normal-size Printing Prints the document at normal size without enlargement or reduction. After using Scaled, Page Layout, Booklet, or Poster Printing, click this button to restore normal size printing. Printing With Windows 102 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 103
Windows Printer Driver Features Scaled Printing Scaled Printing allows you to automatically enlarge or reduce the size of the printed page by loading larger or smaller paper in the printer and changing the Printer Paper Size setting. 1 2 1 Scaled Printing 2 Scaling Click the button to enable - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 104
Windows Printer Driver Features Page Layout Printing Use Page Layout Printing to print two or four pages at reduced size on one sheet of paper. This printing method not only saves paper, it is also useful for printing double-page pictures or charts, and printing pages for binding. 2 1 3 4 5 1 Page - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 105
Windows Printer Driver Features 4 Page Order Select the order in which you want the pages to print on the sheet. 5 Frame Border Click the check box to print a frame border around each document page. Booklet Printing Booklet Printing is a special feature of Two-sided Printing. The pages are - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 106
4 Staple left side 5 Stapling margin 6 Frame Border Windows Printer Driver Features Determines how pages are arranged. None All pages printed in order with no blank pages inserted Right page Right pages printed as blank pages Left page Left pages printed as blank pages Tip: For 3 and 4 the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 107
Windows Printer Driver Features Poster Printing Poster Printing allows you to print an original enlarged to print on 4, 9, or 16 sheets. You can then cut along the marks that print on the page margins and paste or tape the sheets together to form one large poster. 6 • 1 11 Poster Printing 22 2 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 108
" lines in margins 6 Preview area This page not printed • Windows Printer Driver Features Click the button to select the number of pages for the image to be printed on. 2 x 2 Total of 4 pages print 3 x 3 Total of 9 pages print 4 x 4 Total of 16 pages print Tip: The greater the number of pages, the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 109
Windows Printer Driver Features I Stamp/Background Tab A selection of default stamps (IMPORTANT, CONFIDENTIAL, etc.) are available for immediate use, or you can create your own stamps in bold color with borders. You can also print a colorful bitmap file behind text as a background to create an - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 110
only 77 88 Preview area Windows Printer Driver Features Click this button to adjust the settings of the selected stamp or to create a new stamp. Using the Stamp Settings Properties Dialog Box Select a background pattern from the drop-down list. Click this check box to print the background only on - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 111
Windows Printer Driver Features I Using the Stamp Settings Properties Dialog Box Click the Define Stamp button on the Stamp/Background tab to open the Stamp Settings Properties dialog box. Use the Text, Color, Placement, and Save Setting tabs to create and position a stamp for printing. Note The - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 112
Windows Printer Driver Features I Using the Background Settings Properties Dialog Box Click the Select Background button to open the Background Settings Properties and the intensity. Specify the name of the new background. Use the online help to find out about each setting. Printing With Windows 112 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 113
Windows Printer Driver Features I Maintenance Tab Use the Maintenance tab to perform routine tasks like cleaning the print heads and changing ink tanks. To start a procedure, click an icon and, when a message is displayed, click the OK button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 Print Head Cleaning Clean the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 114
Windows Printer Driver Features Note Deep cleaning the print heads consumes ink. Deep clean the print heads only after consecutive print head cleanings fail to improve the print quality. 22 Test Prints Click either button to start a test print. Prints the standard demonstration sheet 33 Change - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 115
Windows Printer Driver Features 4 Change BJ Cartridge Click the appropriate button when you need to replace a BJ cartridge. Install new BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge Replace BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge Replace BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge Install a new BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 116
Windows Printer Driver Features I Print Mode Properties Dialog Box You open the Print Mode Properties dialog box by clicking the Advanced button on the Main tab. The name of the currently selected print mode icon is displayed in the title bar (Standard Properties, DTP Properties, etc.). Quality tab - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 117
44 Paper Feed 55 Print Quality Windows Printer Driver Features Click the down-arrow and select paper feed method from the drop-down list. Auto Feeder Select for continuous paper feed from the Sheet Feeder. Manual Feed Select for manual feed, one sheet at a time. Drag the button on the slide bar - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 118
64 Halftoning Windows Printer Driver Features Select one of the four methods to create mid-range color tones for printing. Automatically selects the most suitable method for halftoning based on the colors in the document. Simplifies the halftoning process to achieve high-speed printing. Creates - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 119
99 Whole Page Windows Printer Driver Features Allows you to adjust multiple graphic images on the document page. This setting is available only when (s) contain trimmed or rotated images, click this check box on. • The Photo Optimizer can be used with Background Printing. Printing With Windows 119 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 120
Special Effects tab Windows Printer Driver Features 1 2 1 Simulate Illustration Enabling this feature converts a 256-color image so it appears to be an illustration. When the four settings. Set to the left for a darker image, or set to the right for a brighter image. Printing With Windows 120 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 121
Note Windows Printer Driver Features Tip: You can turn on Simulate Illustration feature and then select one of the Monochrome Effects below. When the Background Printing option on the Page Layout tab is turned off, all of the options on the Special Effects sheet are grayed out and disabled. 22 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 122
Color tab 1 Windows Printer Driver Features 2 4 5 6 3 1 Color Adjustment 22 Use ICM Click the check box to enable all the Color Balance slide bars Style, and Brightness features are enabled. Click the check box to enable ICM (Image Color Management) for Windows 98. Printing With Windows 122 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 123
printer driver has been installed for Windows 98. After ICM is selected, all other options on the Color tab (Color Balance, Output Style, Brightness) are disabled. • If you click the ICM check box on, make sure that Background Printing (the amount of ink used in the print job). Select a setting to - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 124
41 Color Balance Windows Printer Driver Features Drag the buttons on the slide bars to the left or right, or click the arrows on either end of the slide bar, to adjust the color balance for each printed color. 52 Output Style Color balance can be adjusted within the range -50 to +50. Slide the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 125
63 Brightness Save tab Windows Printer Driver Features Adjusts the contrast between intermediate tones that fall dark areas. 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 9 7 11 Saved Settings panel Lists all the saved print mode icons and their names. Select an icon here to edit or delete icons from the panel. After you - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 126
Selection 55 Description Windows Printer Driver Features Allow you to change the order of appearance of the print mode icons in the Choose Print Mode panel on and enter a new name for the icon. If you are saving a new print mode icon, enter a description that will identify the icon, or enter a new - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 127
Windows Printer Driver Features 66 Click this button to save all the tab settings (Quality, Special Effects, Color) with the new selected icon and description. You can then select the new print mode from the Choose Print Mode panel on the Main tab. 77 Deletes the icon selected in the Saved - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 128
only when Background Printing is checked on in the printer driver Page Layout tab. I Opening the BJ Background Monitor When the Background Printing option on the Page Layout tab is checked, the BJ Background Monitor button will appear automatically in the Windows taskbar when a print job starts. To - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 129
queued for printing. Drag the column boundaries left or right to adjust the width of the columns for better viewing. Application/Print Document . The documents are listed in order of execution, and the document currently printing is marked with the icon. Page(s)/Size Displays the number of pages in - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 130
at the head of the queue. • While the order of execution is being changed, the current print job will automatically pause temporarily. 1 Point to the name of the document that you want to move in the queue. 2 Click and drag the document to the new position in the queue. Printing With Windows 130 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 131
Using the BJ Background Monitor 3 When you release the mouse button, the document will be in the new position. I Cancelling a Print Job With the BJ Background Monitor 1 Click on the name of the print job you want to cancel. Printing With Windows 131 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 132
2 From the Edit menu, select Delete. Using the BJ Background Monitor A message asks you to confirm that you want to cancel the print job. 3 Click the OK button to cancel the print job. The document is removed from the list. Printing With Windows 132 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 133
Monitor The BJ Background Monitor closes. If you want the BJ Background Monitor to close automatically after the last job is printed, from the File menu, select End After Printing. This feature is enabled when End After Printing is marked with a check mark in the menu. Printing With Windows 133 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 134
Printer Status Monitor to cancel a print job. I Cancelling the Current Print Job With the BJ Backgrounder 1 Click the Cancel button of the BJ Backgrounder. A message will ask you to confirm that you want to cancel the print job. 2 Click the OK button to cancel the print job. Printing With Windows - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 135
I Pausing a Print Job With the BJ Backgrounder 1 Click the Pause button on the BJ Backgrounder. Using the BJ Backgrounder The current print job pauses. 2 To restart the print job, click the Resume button. The current print job resumes printing. Printing With Windows 135 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 136
must support bi-directional communication between the printer and the computer. Use this procedure to set the printer driver and enable bi-directional support. 1 Open the printer driver from the Start menu. 2 Click the Details tab and click the Spool Settings button. Printing With Windows 136 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 137
Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor 3 Click the button for "Enable bi-directional support for this printer" to enable bi-directional support. Printing With Windows 137 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 138
Cartridge installed. Black: BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge installed. Photo: BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge installed. The BJ Printer Status Monitor closes automatically after the print job is complete. During a print job, you will see the BJ Printer Status Monitor button in the taskbar. Printing With Windows - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 139
Note Using the BJ Printer Status Monitor • To open the BJ Printer Status Monitor when a print job is not executing, open the printer driver, select the Maintenance tab, and click the Start Status Monitor button. • If the "Display low ink warning" box is checked in the Custom Setting dialog box, the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 140
Printer Status tab. 1 Look at the Status graphic display and read the message for a description of the problem. If you want to cancel the print job, click the Cancel Printing button. When the message asks you to confirm that you want to cancel the print job, click the OK button. Printing With Windows - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 141
the text that will guide you to a solution for the problem. Click the Back button to return to the previous display. 3 Follow the step-by-step instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After you have corrected the problem, the print job will re-start automatically. Printing With Windows 141 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 142
Low-Ink Alert When the ink supply runs low in an ink tank, the BJ Printer Status Monitor will open and display a low-ink alert message. 1 Look at the Status graphic display and read the message tab for a description of the problem. Icon of the ink tank where ink supply is low. Printing With Windows - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 143
Follow the step-by-step instructions on the screen to solve the problem. After you have corrected the problem, the print job will re-start automatically. Note If the low ink alert is grayed out, or if the Ink Information tab is not visible, open the printer driver, select the Maintenance tab, and - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 144
of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver Selecting the Printer Driver Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver Changing the Paper Size Selection Setting Up a Simple Print Job Macintosh Printer Driver Features Using the BJ Print Monitor Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver Printing With - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 145
. 1 First, select the printer driver. From the Apple menu, select Chooser and click the BJC-85 icon. Make sure that BJC-85 is selected under Connected To and click the Close box in the upper right corner of the window. Make sure BJC-85 is selected. Close box Printing With Macintosh 145 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 146
Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver Note After you select the printer driver, you do not need to select it again unless you want to select another printer. 2 Select the paper size for the document that you are going to print. In the software application, open the File menu and - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 147
Overview of Printing With the Macintosh Printer Driver Note The paper size setting is normally selected in the software application, but you can also use this procedure to change the paper size selection. 3 Click the print mode icon appropriate for the print job. In the software application, from - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 148
the Macintosh Printer Driver 5 Start the print job. Click the Print button to start the print job. The BJ Print Monitor is displayed while the print job is executing. Use these buttons to pause or cancel the current print job. If more than one print job has been started, the print jobs waiting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 149
Selecting the Printer Driver Before you can execute a print job, go to the Apple menu and select Chooser. Make sure that the correct printer driver is selected. 1 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click the BJC-85 icon. Printing With Macintosh 149 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 150
connected to the computer. If the printer is turned on and connected, then the printer driver has not been installed correctly. For details on installing the printer driver, see your Quick Start Guide. 3 Make sure that BJC-85 is displayed in the "Connected to:" panel. Printing With Macintosh 150 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 151
the Printer Driver 4 Click the Close box to close the Chooser and save the selection. Close box I Turning On Background Printing To turn on background printing, in the Chooser, click the Backgrounding On button. With background printing turned on, you can start one or more print jobs and print in - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 152
screens to select the paper size and other important options for a print job. There are two printer driver screens, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box. Note The names of the menus and appearances of the screens may differ slightly, depending on the software application. For details - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 153
Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver I Opening the Page Setup Dialog Box 1 In the software application, open the File menu and select Page Setup. The Page Setup dialog box opens. 2 Use this dialog box to select the paper size and direction of printing for the document. Click the OK button to close - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 154
Opening the Macintosh Printer Driver I Opening the Print Dialog Box 1 In the software application, open the File menu and select Print. The Print dialog box opens. 2 Use this dialog box to select the print quality, color, and other important settings for the document. Click the OK button to close - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 155
can usually set the paper size when you create the document in the software application, or you can set the paper size, the scale, and print orientation with the Page Setup dialog box after the document has been created. 1 From the software application, open the File menu and select Page Setup - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 156
pop-up menu. Note If Paper Size setting in the Page Setup dialog box does not match the size of the paper set in the printer, printing will not execute correctly. 3 Click the OK button - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 157
You can also change the settings for the current print job. I Selecting the BJ Cartridge 1 In the software application, open the File menu and select Print. 2 Click the BJ Cartridge box and select the name of the BJ cartridge installed in the printer. Select Black, Color, or Photo. Black BC-10 Black - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 158
about using special print media, refer to the instructions provided with the print media package. • Make sure the print media loaded in the printer is selected by name in the printer driver. If the Media Type setting does not match the print media loaded in the printer, the print job will not - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 159
the Paper Feed Method The paper feed method may be different, depending on the type of print media. Make sure that the paper feed method you select is appropriate for the media set in the printer. Make sure that the paper feed method is selected correctly. If you need to select another - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 160
Mode By simply clicking the print mode icon appropriate for the print job, you can automatically select the optimum settings for Print Quality, Halftoning, Color Correction, and so forth. Under Print Mode, click on the icon appropriate for the print job. When you open the Print dialog box, the Text - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 161
for printing graphs and other computer graphics with sharp color boundaries. Select for printing photographs and other graphics that use gradations of color and tone. Allows you to customize the Print Mode settings for special print jobs. Setting Up a Print Job Manually Printing With Macintosh - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 162
Up a Simple Print Job I Setting Up a Print Job Manually You can select the Manual icon and select the Print Quality, Halftoning, Color Correction, Color Balance, and other settings for a print job. 1 Click the Manual icon, then click the Details button. 2 Select the settings for the print job. Open - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 163
dialog box. The settings you have selected will be used to execute the print job. I Registering Manual Settings for Future Use After selecting the settings manually, you can execute the current print job, or you can register the settings under a name so you can use them again whenever needed. To - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 164
Setting Up a Simple Print Job To retrieve registered manual settings for another print job 1 In the Print dialog box, click the Apply button. 2 Click the name of the registered settings that you want to use and click the Import button. 3 Click the Close button to return to the Print dialog box. - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 165
Macintosh Printer Driver Features I Page Setup Dialog Box 1 2 4 1 Paper Size 2 Scale 3 Orientation 6 7 3 5 Click this option and from the pop-up menu select a paper size for printing. Enter a setting from 25% to 400% to set the rate of reduction or enlargement, or click the arrow icon and select a - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 166
5 Save Settings 6 7 Macintosh Printer Driver Features Graphically displays the print area and orientation of the document button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Use this dialog box to perform print head cleaning, printing test prints, and changing ink cartridges. Printing With Macintosh 166 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 167
Macintosh Printer Driver Features I Custom Dialog Box Click the Paper Size item and select Custom1, Custom2, or Custom3 to enable the Custom button. Then following range: Height 3.94 to 23.00 inches (100.0 to 584.2 mm) Width 3.94 to 9.50 inches (100.0 to 241.3 mm ) Printing With Macintosh 167 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 168
button to open the Printer Utility dialog box. Then click the panel switch and from the pop-up menu, select Cleaning, Test Print, Change Ink Tank, Change BJ Cartridge, or Special Settings to change the panel display. Print Head Cleaning panel Test Print panel Change Ink Tank panel Change BJ - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 169
Printer Driver Features Print Head Cleaning panel In the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and select Print Head Cleaning from the pop-up menu. The Print Head Cleaning panel displays the icons used to start print head cleaning and print head deep cleaning. 1 Note 1 Print head - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 170
Printer Driver Features Test Print panel In the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and select Test Print from the pop-up menu. The Test Print panel displays the icons to start the test prints. 1 1 Test Print Click an icon to start a test print. Click to start printing the printer - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 171
to replace the color ink tank in the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge (whichever is installed in the printer). Click to replace black ink tank in the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge (whichever is installed in the printer). Printing With Macintosh 171 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 172
Macintosh Printer Driver Features Click to replace both the black and color ink tanks in the BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge or BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge (whichever is installed in the printer). 2 Click to close the Printer Utility dialog box. Change BJ Cartridge panel In the Printer Utility dialog - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 173
Macintosh Printer Driver Features Special Settings panel In the Printer Utility dialog box, click the panel switch, and select Special Settings from the pop-up menu. The Special Settings panel displays the icon used to select the Low Ink Warning feature. 1 1 Low Ink Warning Click the check box on, - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 174
2 Copies 3 BJ Cartridge Macintosh Printer Driver Features 1 11 7 8 9 10 Current print settings are displayed here To print all the pages in the document, click the All button on. To print only part of the document, click the From button on then enter the page numbers to be printed. Type in the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 175
Media Type 5 Paper Feed 6 Print Grayscale 7 Print Mode 8 Macintosh Printer Driver Features Click this item or the the sheet feeder Manual Select for manual feed one sheet at a time Click this check box on to print grayscale. Prints color documents in grayscale Prints color documents in color - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 176
Macintosh Printer Driver Features 9 Click this button to open the Options dialog box. Use this dialog box to select the page printing sequence, print destination, and page layout. Options Dialog Box 10 Click this button to open the Register Settings dialog box. Use this dialog box to - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 177
Macintosh Printer Driver Features I Detailed Setting Dialog Box To open the Detailed Setting dialog box, in the Print dialog click the Manual Print Mode and then click the Details button. icon under Quality panel In the Detailed Setting dialog box, click the Quality icon to open the Quality - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 178
Printer Driver Features Slide the button on the slider bar to the left or right to adjust the Print Quality. Drag the button right for higher quality, or drag it left for faster printing speed with less quality. Tip: Some Print Quality selections may not be available, depending on the BJ cartridge - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 179
4 Photo Optimizer 5 Whole Page 6 Restore Defaults Macintosh Printer Driver Features Select to adjust the color balance of a photographic image on the page. With the Whole Page checked on, printing may be slower. Click this button to reset all options in the dialog box to their default settings - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 180
Macintosh Printer Driver Features Special Effects panel In the Print dialog, click the Manual icon under Print Mode then click the Details button. Check the box to convert to a simulated illustration. Otherwise, the image prints with normal, full color. Contrast of the simulated illustration can be - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 181
Macintosh Printer Driver Features 2 Monochrome Effects Tip: You turn on the Simulate box to enable the color choices so you can apply a single color to a full color image for printing. Otherwise, the Monochrome Effects selections are disabled. To select a color: Click the button of the colors you - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 182
Macintosh Printer Driver Features Color panel In the Print dialog, click the Manual icon under Print Mode then click the Details button. In the from the pop-up menu. BJ Standard Best selection for printing on the BJ printer. (Always selected until you select another.) ColorSync Employs Apple - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 183
used for color correction. Normally, "Recommended by Canon" is selected for you. Click this check box if you want to adjust the level of color contrast. This turns Gamma Correction on. Otherwise, Gamma Correction is off and the printer driver uses standard contrast. After you turn Gamma Correction - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 184
5 Color Balance Macintosh Printer Driver Features For each color, move the slide left and right to adjust the saturation of each color. 6 Density Move right overall density. Move right to increase density, move left to decrease density through the range -50 to +50. Printing With Macintosh 184 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 185
Macintosh Printer Driver Features I Options Dialog Box In the Print dialog box, click the Options button to display the Options dialog box. 1 2 3 7 4 5 6 1 Destination Selects the destination of the print output. Click a button to select the destination. Printer Sends print job to the printer. - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 186
Macintosh Printer Driver Features 3 Print collated pages 4 Page Layout 5 Page Order Click this check box to print collated copies. All pages of one copy are printed before printing the next copy. Otherwise, the specified number of copies are printed separately for each page. Click on this item or - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 187
6 Frame 7 Preview area Macintosh Printer Driver Features After you have set Page Layout to print more than one document per sheet, click this item or the arrows icon then select whether you want a border printed around each document printed on the sheet. Available selections are None, Fine Line, - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 188
Macintosh Printer Driver Features I Preview Dialog box The Preview dialog box allows you to view the appearance of the document before it is printed and adjust the color balance. There are two ways to open the Preview dialog: • In the Print dialog box, click the Options button, click the Preview - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 189
3 4 5 Density 6 Color Balance 7 Preview image Macintosh Printer Driver Features Enables the changes you make in the dialog box. After you change a setting the Detail Setting dialog box. To open the Detail Setting dialog box, in the Print dialog box click the Manual icon then click the Details button - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 190
registered settings. Click to close the Registered Settings dialog box and return to the Print dialog box. Click a setting in the list then click the Import button to import the settings. Tip: If you select Factory Defaults, all printer driver settings will be restored to their default settings - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 191
this button to open the New Settings Name dialog box. You can register all the previous selected printer driver settings under a new name. Enter a name and click the OK button. If a registered setting The Factory Defaults setting cannot be removed from the list. Printing With Macintosh 191 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 192
to select for the default setting then click the Defaults button. The settings in the selected file will be enabled every time you open the printer driver. A check mark is displayed with the setting selected for default. Printing With Macintosh 192 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 193
allows you to monitor and manage the print jobs printing in the background. You can monitor the progress of the current print job, change the order of printing in the jobs queued for printing, and cancel any print job. Note In order to use the BJ Print Monitor, you must select Backgrounding in the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 194
are listed in the order of execution in the BJ Print Monitor. Print job currently executing. Print jobs queued for printing. • Document Name The names of the documents. The print job currently executing is marked with the printer icon. • Pages The number of pages in each document. • Copies - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 195
has started, it cannot be moved out of its position at the head of the queue. • The current print job will pause while you are rearranging the order of execution for the other print jobs. 1 Point to the name of the print job in the queue that you want to move. 2 Click and drag - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 196
Using the BJ Print Monitor 3 Release the mouse button to drop the print job at the new location. I Cancelling a Print Job With the BJ Print Monitor 1 Click the name of the print job you want to cancel. Printing With Macintosh 196 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 197
2 In the BJ Print Monitor, click the Cancel icon. Using the BJ Print Monitor The name of the document is removed from the queue. Printing With Macintosh 197 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 198
Using the BJ Print Monitor I Pausing a Print Job With the BJ Print Monitor 1 To pause the currently executing print job, click the Pause Current icon. The selected print job stops and returns to the queue status. The current page is ejected from the printer. 2 To restart the paused print job, click - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 199
The paused print job starts printing again. Using the BJ Print Monitor Note To delay a print job queued for printing, click the print job to select it and then click the Pause Selected icon. The paused print job in the queue is marked with the Paused icon. To return the print job to its active - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 200
Preferences You can change the preferences to effect how the BJ Print Monitor is displayed, how errors are reported, and so on. 1 With the BJ Print Monitor open, open the File menu and select Pause Printing. The current print job pauses. 2 From the File menu, select Preferences. The Preferences - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 201
Print Monitor when printing Displays the BJ Print Monitor window on the desktop during printing. 2 Ask at startup to print printing error needs to be reported Selects the type of notification for problems that occur during background printing. 4 Background priority Sets the priority of printing - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 202
Using the BJ Print Monitor I Closing the BJ Print Monitor After Print Jobs Are Completed From the File menu, select Close Status Window. Printing With Macintosh 202 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 203
a new version of the printer driver. • Shut down all other software applications before you uninstall the printer driver. 1 Set the Canon Creative CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2 Double-click the Printer Driver folder. 3 Double-click the folder for your language. Printing With Macintosh 203 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 204
4 Double-click the BJ Installer icon. Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver 5 Read the License Agreement and click the Agree button. 6 In the Choose list, click BJC-85 and click the Choose button. Printing With Macintosh 204 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 205
Uninstalling the Macintosh Printer Driver 7 Click the Custom remove tab and click the the installation. Save the data in the open software application, close the application and start the printer driver installation again. A description of the selected item is displayed here. 8 Click the Remove - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 206
Troubleshooting Error Messages Problems and Solutions Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Servicing the Printer Troubleshooting 206 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 207
appear when an error occurs: Error writing to LPT1: for Printer BJC-85 Service error xxx! Call for service! This program has attempted an illegal operation and will shut down. File cannot be found on the specified path or disk. Cannot execute print due to insufficient disk space. Waste ink tank is - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 208
manually Printing blurred or smudged Printout is excessively curled ERROR light is orange "Error Number: *300" appears on the screen and print job does not execute "Type x Error" appears on the screen Cannot execute background printing Cannot select the printer driver in the Chooser Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 209
ink may have run out. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Then print a Nozzle Check Pattern to see if the printing quality has been restored. The Nozzle Check Patterns are faded regardless of color The print head may be clogged. Clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head Troubleshooting 209 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 210
the BJ cartridge. Replacing a BJ Cartridge The print head may be worn out or the ink may have dried and ruined the nozzles. After replacing the BJ cartridge, print a Nozzle Check Pattern to see if the printing quality has been restored. Note If you will not be using the printer for an extended - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 211
like high resolution paper, glossy photo paper, or high gloss film. I Easy operation In the printer driver you only need to select the BJ cartridge and type of media for the print job to produce sensational results. Printing on special media like back print film was never easier. Troubleshooting 211 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 212
Problems and Solutions Check to see if the BJC-85 printer is selected as the default printer Select Canon BJC-85 as default printer. Selecting the BJC-85 as the default printer Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and then click Set as - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 213
at the printer and computer 63 5 Problems and Solutions 1 4 2 1 Make sure that the printer is turned on. 2 If the orange ERROR light is flashing, see: ERROR Light is with a new cable and resume printing. Use only a recommended interface cable. Printer Specifications Troubleshooting 213 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 214
you are using. In this case, try typing the same text in a newly created file. If the new document prints normally then the problem exists in the original document file. If the same problem occurs with the new file, call the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting 214 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 215
correct Windows If the printer and the computer are connected locally, LPT1: must be selected as the printer port. Selecting LPT1: as the printer port 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click Canon BJC-85 and then click Properties. 3 Click the Details button. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 216
Port Selection and then click LPT1: (Printer Port). If the problem persists, make sure the printer port (LPT1) is operating normally. Checking the operation status 4 Double-click Ports (COM & LPT) and double-click Printer Port (LPT1) or Canon BJ Printer Port (LPT1) for Window 95. Troubleshooting 216 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 217
printer port status. 6 Select the Resources tab. If there are any competing devices listed in the "Conflicting device list" at the bottom of the sheet, errors may occur during printing. Delete the competing device if necessary. For details, refer to your Windows documentation or the manual - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 218
with the Chooser. Also make sure that the correct printer port is selected. Macintosh Selecting the printer with the Chooser 1 From the Apple menu, select Chooser. 2 Click the BJC-85 icon. 3 Click the Close box. Check to see if you are printing a large amount of text or a large image A large - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 219
the BJ cartridge by printing a Nozzle Check Pattern Use the printer operation panel to print a Nozzle Check Pattern. Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern If the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print ... The printer may be damaged. Call the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call For Service If the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 220
the infrared ports. Start the print job again. If you see COMn Write Error or a similar message on the screen, turn the printer off, turn it on again, then start the print job again. The correct COM port must be selected for the computer or PDA. Using Infrared Data Transmission Troubleshooting 220 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 221
printer spooling and try printing again by sending the print data directly to the printer. Turning off print spooling 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click Canon BJC-85 and select Properties. 3 Select the Details tab. 4 Click the Spool Settings button. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 222
if a WPS (Windows Printing System) driver is installed in your computer. If the BJC-85 and WPS printer drivers have been selected for the same port, uninstall the WPS driver or re-set its destination to FILE. 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 223
. To change the WPS destination to FILE 1 Click the down-arrow for "Print using the following port" and select the WPS driver. 2 Click the down-arrow for "Print to the following port" and select FILE: (Creates a file on disk). 3 Click the Apply button and close the printer driver. Troubleshooting 223 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 224
from the beginning. Re-installing the printer driver 1 Click Start, select Programs, click BJ Printer, then click Uninstall. 2 Click the Yes button. 3 Click the OK button to uninstall the printer driver. 4 Reinstall the printer driver. For details, refer to the Quick Start Guide. Troubleshooting 224 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 225
is stable A serious error could cause Windows or the MacOS to become unstable. If you are experiencing a problem with the printer driver installation, re-start the computer by shutting it down, turning the power off, and turning it on again. Then re-install the printer driver. Troubleshooting 225 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 226
an error. Use only Windows 98 or 95 application software. Contact the software manufacturer and inquire about an updated version of your Windows 3.1 software application. Check to see if one of the following messages has been displayed Cannot execute print due to insufficient memory. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 227
printing a newly created document. Check to see if the printer driver has been installed properly It is possible that the printer driver may not have been installed properly. Uninstall the printer driver and re-install it from the beginning. See your Quick Start Guide for details. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 228
the BJ cartridge and type of media for the print job to produce sensational results. Printing on special media like back print film was never easier. Abnormal (part of last page missing) Printer Features I Simple, compact design The light, yet sturdy construction of the BJC-85 allows easy set - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 229
, select the paper size in the printer driver. Check to see if a WPS driver is installed This printer may not operate properly if a WPS (Windows Printing System) driver is installed in your computer and selected for the same port. Check to see if a WPS driver is installed Troubleshooting 229 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 230
. Do not attempt to use other infrared devices nearby while a print job is executing. For example, using electrical home appliances such as a remote controlled TV could disrupt the infrared data transmission between the printer and computer and cause the print job to halt. Troubleshooting 230 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 231
if Manual Feed has been selected in the printer driver Select Auto Feeder in the printer driver when you want to feed cut sheets automatically from the sheet feeder. Selecting the sheet feeder (auto feeder) Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 232
Problems and Solutions 6 Click the Paper Feed line or down-arrow, and select Auto Feeder from the drop-down list. Selecting the sheet feeder (auto feeder) Macintosh 1 From the File menu, select Print. 2 For Paper Feed, select Auto Feeder. Troubleshooting 232 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 233
Problems the sheet feeder and insert it into the printer until it stops. 2 Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 print media you are using. Make sure that you do not exceed the maximum number of sheets allowed for the print media. Media You Can Use With This Printer Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 234
Problems and Solutions 4 To prevent curling, never leave paper in the sheet feeder for a long period. 5 Never load the 2.Balance Sheet 3 3.Business Trends in 1998 5 4.Business Plan for 1999 9 5.Conclusion 13 Report to stochholders of business performance during the Troubleshooting 234 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 235
Problems and Solutions Check to see if the correct Orientation has been selected Select portrait if the text is printed in landscape orientation. Selecting the orientation Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and select Properties. 3 Select - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 236
Setup. 2 For the Orientation setting, click the icon. Problems and Solutions I Vertical lines are broken Vertical lines in the printed document are broken or jagged. Make sure the BJ cartridge is correctly installed Remove the BJ cartridge and install it correctly. Make sure the triangular marks - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 237
for Print Quality Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and select Properties. 3 Select the Main tab. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 On the Quality tab, drag the Print Quality slide bar completely to the right to select Fine. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 238
Problems and Solutions Selecting Fine for Print Quality Macintosh 1 From the File menu, select Print. 2 Under Print Mode, click the Manual icon. 3 Click the Details button. 4 Click the Quality icon. 5 Drag the Print Quality slide bar completely to the right to select Fine. Troubleshooting 238 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 239
Problems and Solutions I BJ cartridge does not return to the home position after installation After the BJ cartridge is installed in the printer, the cartridge holder does not return to the home position. After replacing the BJ cartridge or an ink tank, the cartridge holder does not return to the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 240
Problems and Solutions I Cannot print via wireless infrared connections Windows The print job does not execute when the computer is set up for a wireless infrared connection with the printer. Make sure the infrared driver is installed correctly The Microsoft Infrared Communication Driver must be - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 241
Serial (COM) Communication Port) is selected in the data receiving printer port to print by infrared communication. Selecting any port other than this port may cause an error. Note The number of the serial port (COM4) may differ, depending on the operating system environment. Troubleshooting 241 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 242
the infrared transceiver port 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and select Properties. 3 Click the Details button. 4 Click the down-arrow for "Print to the following port" and select "COM4: (Infrared Serial (COM) Port." Troubleshooting 242 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 243
the BJC-85 is connected properly with the computer via infrared port Confirming correct infrared connection 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Control Panel. 2 Double-click the Infrared Monitor icon. 3 Make sure that BJC-85 is listed as the currently active infrared device. Troubleshooting 243 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 244
Problems and Solutions I Paper skews or jams during feeding If a sheet of paper skews and jams, a message is displayed: Paper Jam! Make sure the paper is set in the sheet feeder correctly Loading Paper in the Printer from the front of the printer. • If the larger portion of the sheet is on the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 245
• Press the paper release lever if necessary. Problems and Solutions Paper Release Lever 2 Remove the jammed paper. After the paper is removed, the print job resumes automatically. Troubleshooting 245 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 246
Pattern 2 Clean the print head. Cleaning the Print Head Determine if only certain colors are unsatisfactory Adjust the printer driver color setting to match the colors. Adjusting the color Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and select - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 247
Problems and Solutions 5 Select the Color tab. 6 Click the Color Adjustment box; make sure a check mark appears. Adjusting the color Macintosh 1 From the File menu, select Print. 2 Under Print Mode, click the Manual 3 Click the Details button. icon. Troubleshooting 247 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 248
in black and white. For color printing, click the Grayscale Print box to remove the check mark. Turning Grayscale Print off Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the BJC-85 icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3 Select the Main tab. Troubleshooting 248 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 249
Problems and Solutions 4 Click the Grayscale Print box to remove the check mark. Turning Grayscale Print off Macintosh 1 From the File menu, select Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click the Print Grayscale box to remove the check mark. Troubleshooting 249 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 250
the correct BJ Cartridge and Media Type settings are selected for the print job. Selecting the BJ Cartridge and Media Type Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the BJC-85 icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3 Select the Main tab. Troubleshooting 250 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 251
menu, select Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, select the BJ Cartridge and Media Type for the print job. Make sure that Canon ink tanks are installed in the BJ cartridge The color quality may degrade if you use ink from other manufacturers. For best quality, use Canon ink tanks. Troubleshooting 251 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 252
Problems and Solutions I Printing beyond the edge of a page, or portions of a printed page are missing The print start position is incorrect, causing the end of the page to extend onto the next sheet. If the print start position is incorrect, this can cause the print ensures that the print area will - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 253
on a page size different than the page size selected in the printer driver The print area will shift to the top left if you are printing on a paper larger than what is selected in the printer driver, and will shift to the bottom right if you print on a paper size smaller than what is selected in the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 254
reduce the number of lines allowed per printed page. Refer to your software application documentation for details. I Printer does not turn on The POWER light then the printer will automatically turn off. If this occurs, unplug the printer for a few moments and plug it in again. Troubleshooting 254 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 255
Problems and Solutions I Printer seems to be working but nothing prints The printer is operating but only blank pages are ejected. Remove the BJ Cartridge and make sure that the orange protective tape was removed from the print head The ink will not flow with the orange protective tape attached. Make - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 256
does not print ... Execute a print head cleaning and print head deep cleaning. Cleaning the Print Head If the printing cannot be restored after five print head cleanings then the ink may have run out. Replace the ink tank with a new one. Replacing a BJ Cartridge I Print job halts The print job halts - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 257
to protect the print head from damage. In such a case, further printing is not possible until the print head has completely cooled. Turn off the printer and wait approximately 15 minutes. Caution If the print head has overheated, do not touch the print head until it has cooled. Troubleshooting 257 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 258
manually The printer would not accept a sheet of paper inserted manually. Check to see if the paper is set correctly Problems of the sheet feeder and insert it into the printer until it stops. Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. To prevent heavily embossed paper Troubleshooting 258 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 259
Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the BJC-85 icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3 Select the Main tab. 4 Click the Advanced button. 5 On the Quality tab, click on the Paper Feed box and select Manual Feed from the drop-down list. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 260
ink on the paper. Reduce the print quality to avoid blurring or smudging. Printing With Windows Printing With Macintosh Check to see if the paper thickness is within the specified thickness Do not use paper thicker than 28 lb. (106 g/m2) to avoid blurring or smudging on the paper. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 261
the ink, which avoids curling or wrinkling. Note Special print media must be printed on the correct print side. Media You Can Use With This Printer Check Intensity setting in the printer driver To reduce wrinkling and curling, reduce the amount of ink used in the print job. Troubleshooting 261 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 262
Problems and Solutions Lowering the Intensity setting Windows 1 Open the printer driver. 2 On the Main tab, click the Advanced button then select the Color tab. 3 Slide the button on the Intensity slide bar to the left to reduce the amount of ink used in the print job. Lowering the Density setting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 263
during printing, or if the BJ cartridge failed electrically, the printer will beep three times and the orange ERROR light will flash. Re-install the BJ cartridge in the cartridge holder if it has been removed, or install a new BJ cartridge to resume printing. Replacing a BJ Cartridge Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 264
job, or if you attempt to start a print job with the optional Scanner Cartridge installed, the printer will beep 4 times and the orange ERROR light will flash. Install the correct BJ cartridge to resume printing. Check the ink level in the ink tanks If the low-ink alert has been turned on, the orange - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 265
Call For Service A serious error may have occurred. Turn the printer off for approximately 15 minutes and then turn it back on. If the error persists, replace the BJ cartridge. If this does not correct the problem, call the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call For Service Troubleshooting 265 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 266
Problems and Solutions The following messages may also be displayed in the BJ Printer Status Monitor. Waste ink tank full! Call for service! Service error xxx! Call for service! I "Error Number: *300" appears on the screen and print job does not execute This is a Macintosh error message where the - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 267
sure that the printer driver has been installed correctly There may be a problem with the printer driver. Uninstall it and install the printer driver again. The problem may exist within the printer driver. Uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it. Printing With Macintosh Troubleshooting 267 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 268
case, try typing the same text in a newly created file. If the new document prints normally then the problem exists in the original document file. If the same problem occurs with the new file, call the Canon Customer Care Center. Before You Call For Service Getting Help From Canon Troubleshooting 268 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 269
printing has been turned on If you cannot execute background printing, this feature may have been turned off. Turning on background printing Windows 1 Open the printer driver. 2 Select the Page Layout tab. 3 Click the Background Printing box; make sure a check mark appears. Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 270
Problems and Solutions Turning on background printing Macintosh 1 From the Apple menu, choose the Chooser. 2 Click the BJC-85 icon. 3 Click the Backgrounding button to turn it on. If background printing the hard disk of your computer. Background printing cannot be executed if there is not enough - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 271
the printer driver and reinstall it. Printing With Macintosh Make sure the server is turned on in the networking environment Printing With Macintosh Determine if there is a problem with the networking environment If necessary, call the system administrator. Printing With Macintosh Troubleshooting - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 272
• Write a short memo describing the problem. • Note any error messages that were displayed on the screen. • Make sure you have all the important information about your system (amount of memory, free disk space, current version number of the printer driver). Describing Your System Troubleshooting 272 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 273
simple procedures below to obtain the important information about your operating environment and printer driver that you will need before you call for service. Obtaining the OS version number and amount of memory Windows 1 Right-click the My Computer icon. 2 Select Properties from the pop-up menu - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 274
write down the version number of your operating system and the amount of memory (RAM) currently installed. Determining the amount of free disk space available Windows 1 Double-click the My Computer icon. 2 Right-click the Hard Disk icon. 3 Select Properties from the pop-up menu. Troubleshooting 274 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 275
You Call For Service 4 Read and write down the number for the amount of "Free Space" on the disk. Determining the amount of free disk space available Macintosh 1 On the desktop, click the Macintosh HD icon. 2 From the File menu, select Get Info., then select General Information. Troubleshooting 275 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 276
the version number of the printer driver Windows 1 Click Start, select Settings, and click Printers. 2 Right-click the Canon BJC-85 icon and select Properties from the pop-up menu. 3 Select the Main tab. 4 Click the About button. 5 Read and write down the version number. Troubleshooting 276 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 277
desktop, double-click the icon of the startup disk (Macintosh HD for example). 2 Double-click the System folder. 3 Double-click the Extensions folder. 4 Select the BJC-85 icon. 5 From the File menu, select Get Info. 6 Read and write down the version number of the printer driver. Troubleshooting 277 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 278
(1-900-246-1200) • To find out about all Canon products and accessories, to download the latest drivers, and to explore all your technical support options incuding e-mail support, visit the Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Web site (www.ccsi.canon.com) • 24-hour, toll-free Fax Retrieval System (1-800 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 279
in. This will help Canon give you better support service. If you seem to have a problem, try to solve it by referring to the troubleshooting information. If you cannot solve the problem, contact the Canon Customer Care Center. If you feel your printer needs servicing, contact Canon on the World Wide - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 280
Specifications Printer Specifications Printing Area Specifications 280 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 281
Printer Specifications Printing Method Resolution (max.) Paper Handling Print Speed Printing Direction Print Width (max.) Line Speed Feed Line Feed Pitch Character Pitch Buffer Interfaces Ink Jet Technology 720 x 360 dpi (vertical x horizontal) Auto Feed, Manual Feed BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge: 5 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 282
Color BJ Cartridge BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge Acoustic Noise Level Operating Environment Storage Environment Power Source Printer Specifications Print head Ink tank Ink color Capacity 128 nozzles BCI-10 Black Ink Tank Black Approx. 170 pages at 5% coverage Print head Ink color Ink tanks Capacity - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 283
Printer Specifications Power Consumption Standby Printing 3 W 23 W (max.) Dimensions 11.8 x 6.2 x 2.2 in. (w × d × h) 300 x 157.6 x 57 mm (w × d × h) Weight Approx. 3 lb. (1.4 kg) with BJ cartridge installed Universal AC Adapter AD-360U Specifications Dimensions 2.3 × 4.6 × 1 in. (w × d × h) - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 284
section describes the dimensions of the printing areas for print media. Letter or Legal size 8.5 in. Glossy Photo Card 4.70 in. (119.6 mm) 0.35 in (9 mm) A4/A5/B5 size 210/148/182 mm 3 mm 1. - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 285
areas for paper, envelopes, and special media, determined by how the media is fed to the printer for printing. Print quality could degrade if you print beyond the recommended margins. U.S. Commercial No. 10 9.5 in 4.1 in. Custom size 0.12 in. (3 mm) 0.87 in. (22 mm) 0.87 in. 0.87 in. 0.12 - Canon BJC-85 | User manual for the BJC-85 - Page 286
Using the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge If you have purchased the Optional IS-12 Color Scanner Cartridge for your BJC-85, please visit Canon's web site to download the online User's Manual in Adobe® Acrobat® PDF format. www.ccsi.canon.com Getting Help From Canon Using the Optional IS-12
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