Canon N 1000 Technical Information

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Chapter 1 Introduction 1-5IntroductionCanon Customer Care CenterCanon Computer Systems,Inc. offers a full range of customer technicalsupport* options

A-8 Specifications Appendix A

Installing PrinterDriver Windows 3.1Appendix B Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 B-1This appendix describes how you install the BJC-1000 S

B-2 Installing the Printer Driver for Windows 3.1 Appendix B❍ When you see this screen:Type D:\SETUP (where D: is your CD drive… most CDdrives are D:

Glossary G-1Automatic feedRefers to one way in which paper can be fed into the printer when thesheet feeder is used.BJ cartridgeThe printing mechanism

G-2 GlossarydpiDots per inch.A unit of measurement for indicating a printer’sresolution.Your printer can produce a resolution up to 720 × 360 dpi.Font

Glossary G-3Manual feedA method of feeding paper to the printer one sheet at a time.Noise levelSee dB(A).Page orientationRefers to the direction of pr

G-4 GlossaryPrintable areaThe area of a sheet of paper on which a printer can reproduce text orgraphics (the printing area is smaller than the paper).

Index I-1Index486 PC processor: 1-4AA5,A4, B5, printable area: A-4Accessories: 1-2–4Acoustic noise level: A-7Advanced button: 2-7Application error: 5-

I-2 IndexCanon Authorized Service Facility: 1-6Bulletin Board Service: 1-5, 5-1Canada: 1-5Creative: 1-4Customer Care Center: 1-5, 5-1dealer: 1-2, 1-5e

Index I-3GGeneral protection fault: 5-8specifications: A-7tab, printer driver: 2-5Glossary: G-1–4Glossy Photo Cards: 1-3, 3-3,3-7,3-29–30,A-2printable

1-6 Introduction Chapter 1Servicing the PrinterThe Canon BJC-1000 Series Color Bubble Jet Printers are designed withthe latest technology to provide t

I-4 IndexMemory: 1-4, 2-19Microsoft Windows: 1-4See also WindowsMirror image printing: 3-4Multiple copies: 2-9NNozzle Check Pattern: 2-10, 4-5–7OOn-li

Index I-5Printer cleaning: 4-3–5guidelines: 4-2maintaining: 4-1–21port: 2-6problem, identifying: 5-1–2servicing: 1-6settings: 3-7setup: 2-3–4stands: 4

I-6 IndexTTabs, Windows: 2-5–11Technical support: 1-5, 5-1Temperature: 3-15,A-7Test page, printing: 4-5–6Test Prints option: 2-10,4-6Text setting: 2-1

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-1This chapter describes how to use the printer with your Windowsapplications. It includes:❍ Using a printer

2-2 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2Printing a DocumentThis procedure describes the general steps required for printing fromvarious Windows ap

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-3Printer Setup Within Windows 98 andWindows 95You can use the printer with all your Windows 98 and Windows

2-4 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1You can use the printer with all your Windows 3.1 applications.Accessing t

Using the PrinterWith WindowsThe Windows TabsThe BJC-1000 Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs fromwhich you can select your printing op

2-6 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2❍ Details (Windows 98 and Windows 95 only)This tab allows you to specify printer port settings, spool sett

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-7Using the PrinterWith Windows❍ MainThis tab allows you to select your Print Mode. (The printing options on

2-8 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2❍ PaperThis tab allows you to specify paper size and page orientation.(The printing options on this tab ar

iiiUsing Your DocumentationThe following documentation is supplied with the Canon BJC-1000Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer to help you efficiently use

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-9Using the PrinterWith Windows❍ FeaturesThis tab allows you to specify background printing features,whichin

2-10 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2❍ MaintenanceThis tab allows you to initiate print head cleaning, roller cleaning,and test prints. (The p

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-11Using the PrinterWith WindowsSpecifying Your Printing Options on the Windows TabsBe sure to use your onli

2-12 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2Plain Paper Print JobsFor most routine print jobs on plain paper, you will use the BC-05 ColorBJ Cartridg

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-13Using the PrinterWith WindowsCustomizing the Print ModeOn the Main tab,you can click the Advanced button

2-14 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2❍ Save tabNYou cannot use the names of existing modes (Text, Auto,etc.) and thereserved name (Graph).Exec

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-15The BJ Background MonitorTo open the BJ Background Monitor, click its button on the Task Bar.You see this

2-16 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2BJ BackgrounderThe BJ Backgrounder screen looks similar to this:BJ Status MonitorTo open the BJ Status Mo

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-17The BJ Status Monitor shows the printer status and the progress ofdocuments printing in Windows. It looks

2-18 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2Ways to Improve Print Speed in WindowsTo improve printing speed, you can try the following:❍Turn off the

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Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-1This chapter describes how to use the printer for all your printingoperations. It includes:❍ Selecting paper

3-2 Paper Handling Chapter 3Selecting Paper TypesOne of the most important things you can do to assure the best possibleperformance of your Bubble Jet

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-3Brilliant White PaperCanon’s unique paper formulation gives you a bright white printingsurface that produces

3-4 Paper Handling Chapter 3Fabric SheetsUse Fabric Sheets for Canon Bubble Jet printers to print pillow covers,scarves, flags,and other textile items

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-5Paper GuidelinesWhen selecting or loading paper, please remember the following:❍ Attempting to print on damp

Setting the Paper Thickness LeverTo ensure trouble-free paper handling, you’ll want to set the blue paperthickness lever before loading paper.❍ Left f

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-7Printer Settings for Various Print MediaPaperthicknessMedia lever Paper feed limit (Sheets)Plain paper Left Approx. 50 (0.

3-8 Paper Handling Chapter 3Automatically Feeding Paper❍ Make sure the printer is plugged in.❍ Make sure the paper support is attached to the printer.

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-9Paper Handling❍ For best results, fan the paper before loading it.❍ Always fan a stack of paper along the edge that will f

3-10 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Use the printer driver to set any necessary printproperties; for example,you need to change the settingsin the printer

v1 Introduction ... 1-1Supplies and Accessories ...

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-11Paper Handling❍ Do not try to load paper into the sheet feeder beyond the paperlimit mark ( ) on the left side or the tab

3-12 Paper Handling Chapter 3The following envelopes are not recommended because they may causejams or smears, or may damage your printer.❍ Envelopes

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-13Paper Handling❍ Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm surface and pressdown firmly on the edges to make the folds cris

3-14 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until itstops.❍ The top of the envelope goes in first with the flap to

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-15Paper HandlingUsing Canon’s Specialty PapersThis section provides guidelines for printing on Canon’s Specialty Papersand

3-16 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Do not leave the film in the sheet feeder for long periods of time.Dust and dirt may accumulate on the film resulting i

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-17❍ You may want to fasten the roll with a small piece of tape.Using the Cleaning Sheet for High Resolution P

3-18 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Remove the two pieces of tape from the sheet.❍ Insert the sheet with the sticky side toward you and down(going into the

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-19❍ Open the Printer Driver Properties window.❍ Click the Maintenance tab.❍ On the Maintenance tab, click the

3-20 Paper Handling Chapter 3Printing on Fabric SheetsFabric Sheets for Canon printers come with a booklet that describesspecial handling procedures.B

viUsing Canon’s Specialty Papers ... 3-15Specialty Paper Guidelines...

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-21❍ Stack a sheet of plain paper behind the fabric sheet.❍ Insert the sheet with the cloth side out (toward y

3-22 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ In the Main tab, select Fabric Sheet for the Media Type.❍ In the Paper tab, select Letter or A4 for the Paper Size.❍ Ch

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-23Printing on Banner PaperFor best results, use Canon Banner Paper.To set up a print job on banner paper,you

3-24 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Make sure the printer is plugged in.❍ Make sure the paper support is attached to the printer.❍ Open the front cover and

Paper HandlingChapter 3 Paper Handling 3-25❍ The minimum length is two sheets.❍ The maximum length you can use is six sheets (66 inchesor 1676 mm).❍ A

3-26 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Make sure there is enough space for one banner sheet infront of the printer so each sheet is supported as it comesout o

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-27Paper Handling❍ Click OK or Print to start the print job.❍ Clear enough space in front of the printer for at least twoshe

3-28 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Hold one sheet of Glossy Photo Paper with the whiterside (print side) up and place it on top of the LoadingSupport Shee

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-29Loading Glossy Photo CardsNBefore loading Glossy Photo Cards in the printer, read the instructionsprovided with the packa

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-1Maintainingthe PrinterThis chapter covers the care required for your printer. It includes:❍ Printer guidelines❍ C

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-1000 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer. We appreciate your choos

4-2 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4Printer GuidelinesFollow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer and harm toyou or others:❍ Set the prin

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-3❍ Do not place the printer too close to a fluorescent lamp.Allow atleast six inches (15 cm) clearance between the

4-4 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Use a soft,dry cloth to wipe the area around the paperoutput slot.❍ After completing the cleaning, close the fr

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-5❍ Clean the exterior of the printer with a soft clothmoistened with water.❍ Clean away smudges and dust.❍ Do not

4-6 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4You use the Test Prints option on the Maintenance tab in your BJC-1000 Series Printer Driver for Windows to print

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-7Maintainingthe PrinterCleaning the Print HeadYour printer is equipped with a print head cleaning function to ensu

4-8 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4BJ Cartridge GuidelinesYou can use these cartridges with the printer:❍BC-02 Black BJ CartridgeUse this cartridge

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-9Maintainingthe PrinterYou may need to replace the BJ cartridge when any of the followingconditions exist:❍ You ha

4-10 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Do not vigorously shake the cartridge while handling it.❍ If you are using both the BC-05 Color BJ Cartridge a

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-11Maintainingthe PrinterReplacing the BJ CartridgeThe following procedure describes how to replace a BJ cartridge.

1-2 Introduction Chapter 1Supplies and AccessoriesYour BJC-1000 Series printer supports excellent and unique print mediaoptions that will allow you to

4-12 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Lift the blue lock lever on the cartridge holder.❍ Slide the BJ cartridge out of the holder.❍ If you are repla

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-13Maintainingthe Printer❍ Peel off the protective foil, and take the new BJ cartridgeout of its protective packagi

4-14 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Align the slot of the BJ cartridge with the yellow guide,and gently insert the cartridge as far back as it goe

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-15Maintainingthe Printer❍ If you plan to load thick paper, envelopes,or fabric sheets,set the lever to the right.❍

4-16 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4Storing a BJ Cartridge Whenever you unwrap a BJ cartridge, you must either install it in theprinter or store it

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-17Maintainingthe PrinterTransporting the PrinterNWhile your printer is small and compact, it is not a portable pri

4-18 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Secure the cartridge holder and the BJ cartridge in placewith tape.Tape the BJ cartridge.Remove the paper supp

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-19Maintainingthe Printer❍ Reattach the tape and packing material to the printer.❍ Be sure to tape the cover to the

4-20 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4NDo not remove the BJ cartridge from the printer or ship a BJ cartridgeor an ink tank from which you have remove

TroubleshootingChapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1Due to today’s rapidly changing computer environment,we have placedtroubleshooting information in a variet

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-3IntroductionNCanon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providingthe best results for output on Bubble J

5-2 Troubleshooting Chapter 5The serial number is located on the label on the back of the printer:NAttempting to repair the printer yourself may void

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-3The BJ Printer Status Monitor uses messages and pictures to display theprinting progress and the status of the printer wh

5-4 Troubleshooting Chapter 5Cannot Install the Printer DriverCause SolutionInstallation was Install the printer driverinterrupted Refer to the Quick

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-5TroubleshootingCause SolutionCheck that the Windows 98 or Windows 95 Explorer orthe Windows 3.1 File Manager can successf

5-6 Troubleshooting Chapter 5An Error Message AppearsPrinting does not start due to an error writing to LPT1.Cause SolutionPrinter is not on Check the

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-7TroubleshootingCause SolutionPrinter port LPT1: fault Check the status of the printer port LPT1Click on Start, Settings,

5-8 Troubleshooting Chapter 5Printing does not start due to an application error or General Protection Fault.Cause SolutionPrinting from a Change app

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-9TroubleshootingCause SolutionInstalled printer driver Reinstall the printer drivernot operating correctly Remove the ins

5-10 Troubleshooting Chapter 5Printing HaltsCause SolutionThe print job may be a Check the printer operation finely detailed photograph The printer r

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-11TroubleshootingCause SolutionPrinter cable fault Try to use another printer cableMake sure the cable is an IEEE 1284-com

1-4 Introduction Chapter 1❍ Fabric Sheets ❍ Transparencies ❍ Back Print Film ❍ High Gloss Film See Chapter 3,Paper Handling, for details on Canon’s sp

5-12 Troubleshooting Chapter 5Printed pages curled/warped/wrinkledCause SolutionExcess ink is being Check your media typeabsorbed by the paper If you

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-13TroubleshootingClearing Paper Jams❍ Gently pull the paper out with one hand while holdingdown the printer with the other

5-14 Troubleshooting Chapter 5Using the Purple ButtonYou use the purple button on top of the printer to perform thesefunctions:❍ To resume printing af

SpecificationsAppendix A Specifications A-1Printing SpecificationsPrinting MethodBubble Jet ink on-demandPrinting Resolution720 (vertical) × 360 (hori

A-2 Specifications Appendix ASheet Feeder Capacity – Auto Feed OnlyPlain paper(20 lb or 75 g/m2) Approx.50 sheets (10 sheets when legal size is select

Appendix A Specifications A-3Media Type RecommendedGlossy photo paper Canon Glossy Photo PaperBanner paper Canon Banner PaperBrilliant white paper Can

A-4 Specifications Appendix AA5, A4, B5Printable Area (width x length)A5 141.2 mm × 200.0 mmA4 203.2 × 287.0 mmB5 175.2 × 247.0 mmFabric SheetsPrintab

Appendix A Specifications A-5SpecificationsU.S. Commercial No. 10 EnvelopePrintable Area (width x length)U.S.Commercial #109.5 in × 4.125 inEuropean D

A-6 Specifications Appendix ABJ CartridgesBC-02 Black BJ Cartridge Print head 64 nozzlesInk color BlackCartridge yield Approx.500 sheets (1500 charact

Appendix A Specifications A-7GeneralInterfaceIEEE 1284-compatible parallel interfaceAcoustic Noise Level Approx. 45 dB(A) per ISO 9296Operating Enviro