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Box 33-336 Auckland New Zealand COLOUR BUBBLE JET PRINTER BJC-8500 USER'S MANUAL This manual is provided for information purposes only. All information included herein is subject to change without notice. Canon is not responsible for any damages, direct or indirect, arising from or related to use of this manual. Copyright © 1999 Canon Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Japan. Trademark Notices Canon and BJ are registered trademarks, and Bubble Jet is a trademark of Canon Inc. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Other brand names and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer, Model K10176A 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: s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. s Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. s Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 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. Canon U.S.A. Inc. One Canon Plaza, Lake Success, NY 11042, U.S.A. Tel No. (516) 328-5600 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled "Digital Apparatus", ICES-003 of the Industry Science Canada. Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélctriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matriel brouilleur: RAppareils Numériques, NMB-003 édictée par l'Industrie et Sciences Canada. 1 International ENERGY STAR® Program As an ENERGY STAR®* Partner, Canon Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. *The International ENERGY STAR® Office Equipment Program is a global program that promotes energy saving through the use of computer and other office equipment. The program backs the development and dissemination of products with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. It is an open system in which businesses can participate voluntarily. The targeted products are office equipment such as computers, monitors, printers, faxes, copiers. Their standards and logos are uniform among participating nations. 2 Canon BJC-8500 User's Manual Table of Contents Welcome! ........................................................................6 Important terms and visual cues .............................................................................................8 What the manuals contain ........................................................................................................8 BJ Cartridges and ink tanks ......................................................................................................9 General precautions.....................................................11 If you use a cardiac pacemaker ... ..........................................................................................11 In an emergency .......................................................................................................................11 Choosing a location ..................................................................................................................11 Using a power source ..............................................................................................................12 Using the printer power cord.................................................................................................13 Cleaning and maintaining the printer ..................................................................................13 Daily precautions......................................................................................................................14 Handling and storing supplies...............................................................................................14 Selecting a location for the printer ............................15 Getting acquainted with your printer.........................16 Front view..................................................................................................................................16 Rear view ...................................................................................................................................19 Inside the printer ......................................................................................................................20 Operation panel summary ......................................................................................................21 Setting up and using the printer ................................23 Connecting the printer and computer ..................................................................................23 Connecting the printer to a power source............................................................................25 Switching the printer power on/off......................................................................................26 Installing the BJ Cartridges.....................................................................................................27 Installing the ink tanks ............................................................................................................33 Installing and loading the paper cassette .............................................................................37 Installing the paper output receiver ......................................................................................42 Loading paper in the sheet feeder .........................................................................................44 Installing the printer driver ....................................................................................................47 Aligning the print heads .........................................................................................................49 Printing on paper and other media ............................52 Media you can use with this printer .....................................................................................52 Colour set and media selection ..............................................................................................53 Ink Optimizer and the selected media..................................................................................54 Quick reference media loading table.....................................................................................55 Paper sizes that can be used with this printer.....................................................................56 Printing area.........................................................................................................................57 Printing area for envelopes................................................................................................58 Printing on Plain Paper and Bubble Jet Paper.....................................................................59 Printing on envelopes ..............................................................................................................60 Printing on High Resolution Paper .......................................................................................64 Printing on Glossy Photo Paper.............................................................................................65 Printing on Glossy Photo Cards.............................................................................................68 3 Printing on Transparencies .....................................................................................................71 Printing on High Gloss Photo Film .......................................................................................73 Printing on Banner Paper........................................................................................................74 Printing on T-Shirt Transfers ..................................................................................................77 Printing on Fabric Sheet ..........................................................................................................78 Using manual feed ...................................................................................................................81 Installing Color BJ Cartridge BC-82 Photo ...........................................................................83 Changing BJ Cartridges...........................................................................................................90 Printer maintenance ....................................................92 Replacing an ink tank ..............................................................................................................92 Maintaining print quality........................................................................................................96 Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern.......................................................................................96 How to use the Nozzle Check Pattern.............................................................................97 Cleaning the print heads .........................................................................................................98 Replacing a BJ Cartridge .........................................................................................................99 Cleaning the printer ...............................................................................................................104 Using the BJ Cartridge container .........................................................................................106 Moving the printer .................................................................................................................107 Some advice about colour printing..........................109 Selecting paper or other print media ..................................................................................109 Understanding your software application's capabilities .................................................109 Your computer monitor and colour.....................................................................................110 Printing speed and colour ................................................................. ...