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LR1
USER
MANUAL
Canon
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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. © 1999 Canon Computer Systems, Inc. Disclaimer Canon Computer Systems, Inc. has reviewed this manual thoroughly in order that it will be an easy to use guide to your Canon LR1 Color Bubble Jet Printer. All statements, technical information, and recommendations in
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Using Your Documentation The following documentation is supplied with the Canon LR1 Color Bubble Jet™ Printer to help you efficiently use your new printer. Quick Start Guide Follow the instructions in Quick Start Guide to set up the printer and prepare it for use. Quick Guide to Printing This guide (on the back of Quick Start Guide) provides explanations about every- day operations, such as remedies for low print quality, replacing ink tanks, what to do if the lights come on, and loading paper.
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Conventions This User’s Manual uses the following conventions to alert you to information that will help you operate the printer correctly and safely. Notes provide advice or suggestions regarding the use of the printer. Cautions alert you to operations that could cause damage to your hardware or software, or cause injury to yourself. iv
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Contents 1 Introduction .....................................................................................................1-1 Important Notes on Safety ................................................................................1-2 Choosing a Place for Your Printer ..............................................................1-2 Supplying Power to the Printer ..................................................................1-3 Handling the Printer .......................................
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5 Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................5-1 Power ...................................................................................................................5-1 Lights ..................................................................................................................5-1 Paper Trouble When Printing ...........................................................................5-3 Paper Trouble After Printin
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Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon LR1 Color Bubble Jet Printer. We appreciate your choosing this printer to meet your printing needs. The Canon LR1 printer offers excellent print quality and fast print speed using both color and black inks. We are certain you will be satisfied with this advanced Bubble Jet technology. This chapter describes: n Important notes on safety n Supplies and accessories you can purchase for the printer n Printer components n Turning the power o
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Important Notes on Safety Choosing a Place for Your Printer n Do not place the printer near volatile liquids, such as alcohol or paint thinner. Volatile liquids coming in contact with the electrical components inside the printer may result in fire or electrical shock. n Do not place the printer on an unstable or vibrating surface. If the printer falls or tips over, it may be damaged or cause injury. n Avoid placing the printer in humid or dusty areas, direct sunlight, and areas of high temperat
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Supplying Power to the Printer n To avoid electrical shock, make sure your hands are dry before plugging in the power cord. n Make sure you insert the plug all the way into the power outlet. Loose connections can result in fire or electrical shock. n Attempting to use a power cord or AC adapter other than those provided can result in fire or electrical shock. Do not use the printer’s power cord and AC adapter with any other machine. n Avoid damaging, modifying, pulling, or excessively bending t
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n Do not use the power cord if it is tied or knotted. Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock. n If you notice smoke or any strange odor coming from your printer, immediately turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the power outlet. Continuing to use the printer under these conditions may cause fire or electrical shock. Contact the Canon Customer Care Center. n When removing the power cord, make sure you pull on the plug, and not on the cord. Pulling on the cord can damage it,
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Handling the Printer n Do not use items such as flammable sprays near the printer. If gas from the spray contacts electrical components inside the printer, fire or electrical shock may result. n Do not disassemble or alter the printer in any way. The printer includes high voltage components that can cause fire or electrical shock. n When moving the printer, be sure to hold it so that the front side is angled up away from the floor. Otherwise, the paper output tray may fall out of the printer an
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Maintaining the Printer n When cleaning, use a damp cloth. Do not use volatile liquids such as alcohol, benzene, or paint thinner. Such substances can cause fire or electrical shock if they contact electrical components inside the printer. n Before cleaning the printer, turn off the power and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. If you leave the printer plugged in and accidentally turn the power on, the parts inside the printer will start to move and you could be injured. Handling t
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Supplies and Accessories 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 supplies are not available from your local dealer, you can order directly from Canon by calling 1-800-671-1090. Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing the best results for output on Bubble Jet printers than any other organization. Canon does not prohibit the use of third-p
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n Ink Tanks BC-11e Color BJ Cartridge Number of items Type Product name in package Black ink BCI-11 Black Ink Tank 3 BCI-18 Black Ink Tank (High capacity) 2 Color ink BCI-11 Color Ink Tank 3 BCI-18 Color Ink Tank (High capacity) 1 BC-10 Black BJ Cartridge Number of items Type Product name in package Black ink BCI-10 Black Ink Tank 3 BCI-17 Black Ink Tank (High capacity) 1 BC-12e Photo BJ Cartridge Number of items Type Product name in package Black ink BCI-12 Photo Black Ink Tank 3 Color ink BC
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Names and Functions of the Printer’s Parts Front View 1 BJ Cartridge Access Cover Open to install and replace BJ cartridges and ink tanks. 2 Access Cover Release Button Press this button to open the BJ cartridge access cover. 3 Paper Guide When setting paper, slide this guide to align it with the left edge of the paper. 4 Manual Feed Slot Use this slot for loading single sheets of paper to be printed. 5 Manual Feed Support Extension When using the Manual Feed Support, you can also raise this ex
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Back View Back Cover 14 Open this cover when cleaning inside the printer or clearing paper jams. 15 Parallel Connector Port Connects to a parallel printer cable. 16 USB Connector Port Connects to a USB cable. 17 Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter. Control Panel 18 POWER Light Lights when the power is on. 19 POWER Button Switches the power on and off. 20 BUSY Light Lights while data is being received. Flashes during print head cleaning and when an error occurs. 21 RESUME/CLEAN Light
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Turning the Power On and Off Turning On the Power Confirm that the connected Internet device is turned off. If the Internet device is turned on first, it may not detect the printer. Make sure you turn the printer on first. Make sure the printer is plugged in and press the POWER button on the printer. The POWER light comes on. Turn on the connected Internet device. If the power does not come on: Refer to Chapter 5, Troubleshooting. Auto power on/off function: If you do not use the printer within
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Turning the Power Offitching the power OFF Press the printer’s POWER button. Once the BUSY light stops flashing, the printer is powered off. After turning off the printer, wait at least three seconds before turning it back on again. Do not unplug the power cord from the power outlet while the BUSY light is flashing. If you turn off the power while the BUSY light is flashing, the BJ cartridge ink nozzles are not capped and will dry, causing an ink blockage. If you do not intend to use the prin
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Getting Help From Canon Canon Computer Systems, Inc. offers a full range of customer technical support* options including: n 24-hour, 7-day-a-week, toll-free automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current products (1-800-423-2366) n Speak to a technician free of service charge (currently Monday—Friday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, excluding holidays) for products still under warranty** (1-757-413-2848) n Speak to a technician (currently $24.99) d
