Canon BJC6100 Bedienungsanleitung

1IntroductionThis User's Guide uses the following symbols to indicate important information. Always observe theinstructions indicated by these sy

Notes on Handling the USB InterfaceWhen you use the printer through the USB interface, you can connect or disconnect the USB inter-face cable while th

11 When you connect multiple printers using the USB interface, use the external USBhub.When you connect multiple printers using the USB interface, us

12Printing Your DocumentAfter you set up the printer, start printing. This section describes how to print a document on plainpaper.Printing from Windo

13➁ Specify the necessary print settings in the printer driver.(For details, see next page.)➂ Click the OK button to close the Printer Properties dia-

14About the Printer Properties dialog boxThe printer driver is a program that converts the text or image files you created with an applicationprogram

15Printing Your DocumentChoose Print Mode:Several print modes are pre-registered here. When you select an icon in the Choose Print Mode box,the combin

Printing Your DocumentAfter you set up the printer, start printing. This section describes how to print a document on plainpaper.Printing from a Macin

17➁ Specify the necessary print settings in the printer driver. (For details, see next page.)4 Start printing from the application program.Click the P

18About the Printer Properties dialog boxThe printer driver is a program that converts the text or image files you created with an applicationprogram

19BJ Cartridge:Specifies the combination of BJ Cartridges.- Black/Colour indicates a combination of a Black BJ Cartridge and a Color BJ Cartridge.- Ph

2About the Manuals This User's Guide primarily describes the basic operation procedures for Windows (Windows 98, Windows 95and Windows NT 4.0) u

20Loading Paper (A4 size)This section describes the paper loading procedure using A4-size plain paper.Using Plain Paper1 Raise the paper rest, and pul

21When the print job is finished...Check the printed sheets as they are ejected from the printer.As soon as about 20 sheets have stacked on the paper

22About a Variety of Print MediaThis section describes the types of print media you can use with the printer. For more details, referto the Reference

Notes on Handling Print Media To avoid poor print quality and possible damage to the printer, never use the typesof media listed below.- Folded paper

24Using the BJ Cartridges and Scanner CartridgeAbout Cartridge Types- When you perform a print job, two different types of BJ Cartridges must be insta

25 Color BJ Cartridge BC-32 PhotoThis BJ Cartridge contains three photo colours: PhotoCyan and Photo Magenta, which are slightly lighter thanordinary

26About Cartridge CombinationsWhile the Color BJ Cartridge is always installed on the right, one of the Black BJ Cartridge, Photo BJCartridge and scan

27 Scanner combinationWhen you wish to use the printer as a scanner forscanning an image, install the Color Image ScannerCartridge IS-32 on the left.

28Installing the Photo BJ CartridgeUse of the Photo BJ Cartridge is recommended when you print image data such as a photographfrom a digital camera or

296 Pick up the Ink Tank BCI-3PM Photo (Photo Magenta)and pull up on the orange tape to break the seal of theclear film.7 Grip the bottom of the ink t

3ContentsSafety Precautions...4Parts an

30Replacing the Ink TanksThe following pages describe how to replace empty ink tanks.When you purchase extra ink tanks, make sure that you get the cor

313 Remove the new ink tank from its package. Pull theorange tape up and against the perforations to openthe packing film.Remove the film carefully so

32Photo colour combinationColor BJ Cartridge BC-32 PhotoLeft : BCI-3PBK Photo (Black)Centre : BCI-3PC Photo (Cyan)Right : BCI-3PM Photo (Magenta)Color

33Replacing the BJ CartridgeIf the print quality remains poor even after replacing the ink tanks and cleaning the print heads, theprint heads are worn

343 Remove the entire BJ Cartridge with the ink tanks inplace.•If you are removing a partially used BJ Cartridge, store it in theBJ Cartridge containe

356 Lower the cartridge lock lever until locks in place.7 Press in the fix tab to remove the orange plastic insert.8 Insert the ink tank(s) in the new

36Using the ScannerInstalling the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32 in the printer makes it possible to scan and saveimages such as your favourite p

37Before Using the ScannerCheck the following items before using the scanner. Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32Install this scanner cartridge to us

38The following two pages describe the basic procedures from scanning to printing.1 Install the IS Scan scanner driver.➡Installing the IS Scan Softwar

394 Load the image you wish to scan in the auto sheet feeder and start prescanning.When you wish to scan only a portion of the image, use prescanning.

4Safety PrecautionsPlease read the safety warnings provided in this manual to ensure that you use the printer safely. Donot attempt to use the printer

40Installing the IS Scan SoftwareBefore using the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32, you must install the IS Scan Software.•Before installing the IS

5 Select the desired item, then click the Next but-ton.- Install TWAIN driver only:Select this item if you are using a TWAIN-compatibleapplication pro

42Scanning and Saving the ImageThis section describes the basic operation procedures from launching the IS Scan software (IS ScanPlus for Windows or I

433 Perform white level calibration.When you use the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32for the first time, be sure to perform white level calibration

444 Load the image you wish to scan in the autosheet feeder of the printer.➀Place the image in the scanning holder.➁ Insert the scanning holder in the

456 When you wish to scan only a portion of theentire image, drag the mouse to specify the por-tion. Follow the procedure below.➀Point to a corner of

469 Save the image.➀Click the Save button.➁ When the Save As dialog box is displayed, enter the necessary items, such as a file name andfile format ty

47Printing the ImageBefore printing the scanned image, replace the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32 with the BJCartridge.1 Replace the Color Image

48Routine MaintenanceThis section describes the maintenance procedure for the BJ Cartridge and cleaning method for theprinter.When to Replace the BJ C

49Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern confirms whether the inks are being correctly ejected from the print headnozzles and whethe

5Safety PrecautionsCleaning the printerUse a damp cloth to clean the printer. Neveruse flammable solvents such as alcohol, ben-zene or thinner.If flam

50Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern The nozzle check pattern confirms whether the inks are being correctly ejected from the print headnozzles and whethe

51Cleaning the Print HeadsCleaning the print heads clears the nozzles. There are two ways to clean the print heads: normalprint head cleaning and deep

521 Make sure that the printer is switched on.2 Select normal print head cleaning in theprinter driver.➀Select Page Setup from the File menu, then cli

Print a nozzle check pattern to confirm the success of normal print head cleaning.(➡ p.49 or p.50)If normal print head cleaning does not correct the

54➂ Click the OK button.The POWER lamp starts flashing and print head clean-ing begins. It takes approximately 1 to 2 minutes untilthe POWER lamp sto

55Aligning the Print HeadsTwo BJ Cartridges are always mounted on this printer. Each time you replace a BJ Cartridge orswitch BJ Cartridges for a spec

56Aligning the Print HeadsTwo BJ Cartridges are always mounted on this printer. Each time you replace a BJ Cartridge orswitch BJ Cartridges for a spec

57Cleaning the PrinterAfter long use paper dust and room dust may accumulate around the paper output slot and otherparts of the printer.1 Press the PO

58TroubleshootingWhen a problem occurs while you are using the printer, refer to the topics listed below to resolve theproblem. This manual describes

59Cannot install the printer driverCause:Installation was interrupted.Solution:When you connect to the USB interface running under Windows 98, check t

6When you are carrying the printer, always useboth hands and hold the printer by both ends.When you are moving theprinter to another location,keep it

60Paper jamsSolution:Slowly pull the paper out from the paper feed side or the paper output side, whichever is easier.If the paper tears and some of i

61Cause:Paper wrinkled, curled.Solution:Check that you are using appropriate media.Paper that is folded, curled or crumpled not only feeds incorrectly

62Cause:Print spool is not operating correctly.Solution:Open the Printer Properties dialog box directly from the Start menu. Click on the Spool settin

63● Application error or General Protection Fault printing does not executeCause:Printing from a Windows 3.1 application program.Solution:Print from a

64● Error number (*202) displayedCause:Sufficient memory not available for the application program.Solution:Refer to the user's manual for your a

65Printing Stops in mid-jobCause:The print job is a finely detailed photograph or illustration.Solution:Check the POWER lamp.If the POWER lamp is slow

66The POWER lamp flashes in orange with beepsWhen an error occurs, the POWER lamp blinks with beep sounds forwarning. Count the number of beeps and id

67Beeps:7Cause:BJ Cartridge defective.Solution:Remove each BJ Cartridge and check that the contacts on the BJ Cartridge and cartridge holder are clean

68Printout is unsatisfactory● Meaningless characters or symbols printedCause:Previous print job cancelled before it was finished.Solution:Switch off t

69Cause:Switching device or external buffer fault.Solution:Disconnect the switching device or external buffer and print with the printer directly conn

General Approval (Regulations for the United Kingdom)This equipment is approved under approval number NS/G/12345/J/100003 for indirect connectionto pu

70● The last part of print job not printingCause:The paper used for printing differs from the paper size specified in the application program and prin

71● Print side rubbed and stainedCause:The Paper Thickness Lever is not positioned correctly.Solution:When you print data that consumes a large quanti

72● Printed pages curled, warped or wrinkledCause:You are printing on very thin paper and excess ink is being absorbed by the paper.Solution:Print on

73Other problemsRefer to the Reference Guide on the Setup Software & Reference Guide CD-ROM for information onhow to deal with the problems listed

74SpecificationsPrinting method:Bubble Jet on-demandPrinting resolution:1440 (horizontal) x 720 (vertical) dpi.Print speed (printing with Canon standa

75Ordinary print media:Regular size: A4, A4+, A5, B5, Letter, Letter+, Legal,European DL, US Com.#10Custom size:width: 100.0mm to 241.3mm (3.94"

8Parts and Functions of the PrinterFront ViewPaper GuideEnsures that the sheets from the stack in the auto sheet feeder feed straight into the printer

9Rear ViewManual Feed SlotAllows you to insert paper or other media manually.Printer Cable Connector (Parallel Interface)Provides a connection point f