Contents Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Getting Ready 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 Alert Replacing Ink Tanks Replacing a BJ Cartridge Cleaning the Printer Performing the Test Print Transporting the Printer Contents 2 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 Macintosh Overview 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 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 3 Introduction Welcome Printer Documentation How to Use This Manual Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks FCC Regulations Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Safety Precautions Introduction 4 Welcome Thank you for purchasing 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 during setup. I User's Manual (this manual) Shows you everything you need to know about using the printer efficiently and safely. A detailed troubleshooting section provides step-by-step guidance for identifying and solving printing problems. This User's Manual provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the printer. To maximize the life of your printer, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself fully with all of its functions. Introduction 5 Printer Documentation I Conventions This User's Manual uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols. Caution Cautions alert you to ways to avoid injury to yourself, damage to the printer, or the loss of valuable data. Note Notes provide advice, tips, and suggestions that are intended to help you work more efficiently with 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 for Windows® 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows CE users only. Indicates information for iMacTM and Power Macintosh® G3 users only. Macintosh Throughout this guide the names Microsoft® Windows® 98, Microsoft® Windows 95, Microsoft Windows NT® 4.0, and Microsoft Windows CE® 2.1 are abbreviated, respectively, as Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows NT, and Windows CE. Introduction 6 How to Use This Manual To view this User's Manual, please use Acrobat Reader 4.0, which is included on your CD-ROM, or a later version of Acrobat Reader. Use this button when you wish to enlarge the screen you are viewing. Select this 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 moves you back from another page. This arrow and blue text indicate a jump to another location in the User's Manual where the topic shaded in blue is discussed. Introduction 7 How to Use This Manual Use this button 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 (condensed) display. M Introduction 8 Copyright This manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems, Inc. (CCSI) with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in 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 information, and recommendations in this guide and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable, but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted, and they are not intended to be, nor should they be understood to be, representations or warranties concerning the products described. Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with the respective products. All software is licensed AS IS, as described in the license agreement enclosed with the software media. Further, CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this guide at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes. Introduction 9 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, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and brand names are trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. ENERGY STAR® COMPLIANT As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Canon U.S.A., Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. Introduction 10 FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10190 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Introduction 11 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 of the equipment. Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus," ICES-003 of the Industry and Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: "Appareils Numériques," NMB-003 édictée par l'Industrie et Sciences Canada. Introduction 12 Safety Precautions Please read the safety warnings provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer 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 Safety Precautions I Printer Location The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation. To avoid causing a fire or dangerous electrical shock, never store volatile substances such as alcohol or thinner near the printer. To avoid damage to the printer or possible personal injury, place the printer on a flat, stable surface that is safe from sudden shocks 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 that is protected from dust, direct sunlight, high temperature, and high humidity. Use the printer in an environment where temperature and humidity are within the ranges of 41 to 95°F (5 to 35°C) and 10 to 90% RH (with no condensation). To avoid dropping and 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 Safety Precautions I Power Outlet and Power Cord The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. To avoid personal injury from an electrical shock, never handle the power cord or plug when your hands are wet. To avoid causing a fire or serious electrical shock, make sure that the power plug is securely and completely inserted into the power 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 modify the cords in any way. Do not apply force to the cords by pulling on them nor place a heavy object on the cords. Introduction 15 Safety Precautions To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not knot the power cord or wrap it around itself. To avoid damaging the power plug, which could cause a short circuit and cause a fire or electrical shock, do not pull on the power cord to unplug 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 printer to cool before cleaning the printer. Introduction 16 Safety Precautions I Cleaning the Printer Use only a damp, clean cloth to clean the surfaces of the printer. The electrical contacts inside the printer become hot during normal operation. To avoid a fire or serious electrical shock, do not use alcohol, benzene, thinner, 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 work area with spilled ink, do not violently shake or drop a BJ cartridge. Introduction 17 Safety Precautions I General Warnings There are high voltage points inside the printer. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble the printer or attempt repairs. To avoid a fire or electrical shock, do not use volatile sprays around the printer. The electrical contacts of the BJ cartridge become extremely hot during 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 Safety Precautions To avoid damage to the printer from objects falling into it, resul ...