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Using Your Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the BJ-30 to help you efficiently use your new printer. Please read and use the manuals according to your requirements. Quick Start Guide This fold-out card summarizes the steps you follow to unpack and set up your printer. If you are an advanced user familiar with computers and printers, you can follow the steps illustrated on this card to start printing in minutes. It also includes quick reference material to help you use th
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Chapter 5 Using the Operator Panel Explains how to control the printer from the operator panel for users printing from MS-DOS rather than Windows. Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer Presents printer guidelines and BJ cartridge guidelines, and describes routine cleaning of the printer, how to clean the print head, how to replace a BJ cartridge and the ink tanks, and how to store the printer. Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Explains in detail what to do when problems occur with the printer. Refer to this
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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................... 2 Supplies and Accessories ............................................................................... 3 BJ Cartridge and Ink Tank ...................................................................... 3 Print Media .....................................
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Chapter 3 Using the Printer ............................................................................................ 29 Turning the Printer On and Off..................................................................... 29 Selecting Paper Types .................................................................................... 31 Loading Paper ................................................................................................. 32 Auto Feed Guidelines ...........................
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Chapter 6 Maintaining the Printer ................................................................................ 75 Printer Guidelines ........................................................................................... 75 Cleaning the Printer ........................................................................................ 77 Cleaning the Print Head ................................................................................ 79 Starting Print Head Cleaning ..................
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Appendix A Specifications .................................................................................................. 143 Portable Kit Specifications ............................................................................. 148 Appendix B Application Notes .......................................................................................... 149 Printing Envelopes in Microsoft Windows ................................................. 149 AmiPro 3.0 ................................
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BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer User’s Manual Canon Computer Systems Help Desk: 1-800-423-2366 (USA) 1-800-263-1121 (Canada)
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Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer. It offers exceptional print quality and trouble-free operation with the convenience of compact size and low cost. We appreciate your choosing this printer to meet your printing needs. We are certain you will be satisfied with its advanced bubble jet technology. This chapter introduces you to the features of your new printer, lists the supplies and accessories you can purchase for the printer, and desc
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Features and Benefits The BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer produces high quality printing by incorporating many useful features. Compact Design The printer is very compact and lightweight (3.1 lb/1.4 kg). It is perfect for use in your home where space is valuable, and its ultra-compact design makes the printer easily transportable. Using the optional battery pack, you can print documents without AC power. With a fully charged battery, the printer can print up to 200 pages. Excellent Print Quality and Sp
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Supplies and Accessories Your BJ-30 printer supports excellent and unique print media options that will allow you to produce dazzling, professional, and fun presentations. All of these print media are specially designed and manufactured to work with your printer so you can produce the finest output possible. Canon has an extensive dealer network equipped to offer you supplies as you need them. To find a dealer near you, call the Canon referral service at 1-800-848-4123. If you want to purchase
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Canon Back Print Film BF-102 This unique glossy paper allows you to print extremely high quality color output, such as required for photographic images and graphics. The back print film is capable of being viewed by rear illumination, such as a light box, or as regular prints without the benefit of a light box. Back print film is a mylar-based translucent sheet. When viewed by a light box, back print film provides a sharp, bright, and vivid presentation of special items, such as photographs, por
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Customer Support Help desk Canon provides customer support and service for all Canon printer products. If you have any questions regarding your new printer, call the Canon Computer Systems help desk at 1-800-423-2366. Help is available Monday through Friday from 8 A.M. to 11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time (EST) and on Saturday from 11 A.M. to 6 P.M. EST. The help desk is closed on Sundays and holidays. If you seem to have an operational problem, try to solve it by referring to the information in Cha
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Servicing the Printer The Canon BJ-30 Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble-free operation. The warranty card that comes with your printer describes Canon’s limited two-year warranty for its Bubble Jet printers. Be sure to read the warranty information to find out about the different service options available to you. Save the warranty card and keep your sales receipt for proof of purchase. In the event your printer needs servicing, you will need your proof
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Chapter 2 Setting Up the Printer This chapter describes how to unpack the printer, examines the printer’s components, and explains how to attach the AC adapter and interface cable and how to install the BJ cartridge. It also describes how to load a stack of paper and print a test pattern followed by installing a printer driver and managing your printer’s features. If you already set up your printer using the Quick Start Guide, you may want to look through this chapter to find any additional info
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2. Check to see that you have the following items. o Hardware: BJ-30 PRINTER AC ADAPTER BJ CARTRIDGE o Documentation and Diskettes: User’s Manual (this manual) Quick Start Guide Product Warranty Card Registration Card Canon Windows Driver diskette: (one diskette in an envelope) TrueType Font Pack (diskette in envelope) If your printer was damaged in shipping, or if any items are missing, notify your dealer immediately. o In addition to the items shipped with your printer, you need a ® Centronics
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Selecting a Location for Your Printer Whether at home, in the office, or traveling, you need to find a comfortable, convenient and safe location for the printer. Follow these guidelines: o Choose a flat, sturdy surface with enough space for the paper to flow freely into and out of the printer. Angled print stands may cause quality and reliability problems. o Open the paper support to ensure enough space is available for proper operation. The printer requires this much space: PAPER SUPPORT 6.1” (
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Examining the Printer Before setting up the printer, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with its parts and understand their functions. From the Front TOP COVER/PAPER SUPPORT— WHEN OPEN, HELPS KEEP THE PAPER STRAIGHT IN THE SHEET FEEDER— SHEET FEEDER. OPEN THIS AUTOMATICALLY COVER TO LOAD A STACK OF STACKS CUT PAPER. SHEETS OF PAPER. PAPER GUIDE—ALIGNS CUT SHEETS OF PAPER IN THE SHEET FEEDER. OPERATOR PANEL— CONTROLS THE PRINTER AND DEFINES BASIC PRINTER OPERATIONS. LCD DISPLAY—SHOWS FRONT
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Operator Panel POWER BUTTON—TURNS THE PRINTER’S POWER ON OR OFF. ON LINE BUTTON—SETS THE PRINTER ON-LINE OR OFF-LINE. ON LINE LIGHT—LIGHTS WHILE THE PRINTER IS ON-LINE, INDICATING THE PRINTER IS READY FOR PRINTING. FF BUTTON—FORCES A FORM FEED, WHICH EJECTS THE CURRENT PAGE. MENU BUTTON—SELECTS MENU MODE OR STARTS A TEST PATTERN. or CARTRIDGE BUTTON—SELECTS A MENU SETTING OR MOVES THE BJ CARTRIDGE TO THE CENTER OF THE PRINTER. O/l or CLEANING BUTTON—TURNS THE FUNCTION SETTING ON OR OFF OR ST
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Attaching the AC Adapter o Use the AC adapter that is appropriate for the voltage and frequency of your power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz, 0.5 A. This is standard for an C electrical outlet in the United States or Canada. o Use only the AC adapter that came with the printer. Use of any other adapter may damage the printer. o If you smell a peculiar odor or see smoke, unplug the AC adapter immediately. o Do not place anything in front of your wall outlet that may obstruct your access to it or put pr
