Canon BJC-3000 Series User manual

Contents

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

Printer Features

Parts and Functions of the Printer

Front View

Rear View

Inside the Printer

Operation Panel

Connecting and Switching On the Printer

About the Printer Cable

Notes on Handling the USB Interface

Connecting the Power Cord

Switching the Printer On

Switching the Printer Off

Printing on Paper and Other Media

Media Size You Can Use with the Printer

Media Type You Can Use with the Printer

Media Type You Cannot Use with the Printer

Loading Paper and Other Media

Setting the Paper Thickness Lever

Printing Area

Notes on Handling Media

Using Plain Paper or High Resolution Paper

Using Envelopes

Using Transparencies

Using Back Print Film

Using Glossy Photo Paper

Using High Gloss Photo Film

Using Glossy Photo Cards

Using Banner Paper

Using T-Shirt Transfers

Using the BJ Cartridges

BJ Cartridges You Can Use with the Printer

Notes on Handling the BJ Cartridges

Switching and Storing the BJ Cartridges

Setting the Printer Driver

Printer Driver Basics

Preparing and Executing a Print job

Selecting the Print Mode

Selecting the BJ Cartridge

Selecting the Media Type and Paper Size

About Detailed Print Settings

Using On-line Help for Printer Driver

Printing Photographs

Tips for Printing Photographic Images (I)

Tips for Printing Photographic Images (II)

About Photo Optimizer

Using the Scanner

Scanner Driver Basics

Installing the Scanner Cartridge

Using the White Calibration Sheet

Using the Scanning Holder

About the Scanning Area

Launching IS Scan

Changing the Scanning Mode

Saving the Image

Using On-line Help for IS Scan Software

Routine Maintenance

Prolonging the Service Life of the Printer

BJ Cartridge Maintenance

When to Replace the BJ Cartridge

Printing a Nozzle Check Pattern

Cleaning the Print Head

Replacing the Ink Tanks

Replacing the BJ Cartridge

Aligning the Print Head

Cleaning the Printer

Cleaning the Paper Feed Rollers

Transporting the Printer

Troubleshooting

Printout is Unsatisfactory

Printer Does Not Start or Stops in Mid-job

Paper Jams or Does Not Feed

The POWER Lamp Flashes Orange

An Error Message Appears

Scanner Problems

Other Problems

Avoiding Problems

Before you Call for Help

Speciﬁcations

Index

Appendix

Driver and Utility Guide for Windows Users

Driver and Utility Guide for Machintosh Users

6Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the BJC-3000 Bubble Jet Printer.

This Reference Guide provides complete explanations of the features and functions of the

printer. To maximise the life of your printer, familiarise yourself fully with its functions and

how to use it.

Note

This manual uses the following symbols depending on the computer system you are using.

Always observe the instructions indicated by these symbols.

Indicates information for Windows 98 and Windows 95 users only.

Indicates information for iMac and Power Macintosh G3 users only.

For detailed information on the printer driver settings, see the "Driver and Utility Guide for

Windows Users" section in this Reference Guide or the "Driver and Utility Guide for Macin-

tosh Users" (separate booklet).

If you are a Windows NT 4.0 user, also refer to the document ﬁle (NT_Guide320.doc) pro-

vided with the Windows NT printer driver.

Windows

Macintosh

7How to Use This Manual

How to UseThis Manual

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9Printer Features

Printer Features

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1440 dpi Full Colour Printing with Color BJ Cartridges

Prints bright, vibrant colours at 1440 (horizontal) x 720 (vertical) dots per inch on print

media such as High Resolution Paper HR-101S.

■

High-speed Colour Printing with Color BJ Cartridges

Adopts the bi-directional printing system for virtually fuss-free, fast printing not only for

monochrome but also for colour printouts.

■

Separate InkTanks for Economy

The simple design of the ink tanks allows each tank to supply one colour. Each ink tank is

transparent so you can visually check the ink supply before print jobs.

When one ink tank runs out of ink, just replace it without disturbing the other ink tanks.

■

Variety of Print Media

Allows use of a wide variety of print media for many application programs.

High Resolution Paper, Banner Paper, T-Shirt Transfers, Back Print Film and other special

media are available for your work and enjoyment.

■

Dual interface (USB and parallel)

Features built-in USB and parallel interface connectors. The USB interface of the printer

supports the Microsoft Windows 98 operating system, and iMac and Power Macintosh G3

computers.

■

720-dpi Full Scanner Function (option)

If you purchase the Color Image Scanner Cartridge IS-32, you can also use your printer as

a scanner. You can capture your favorite photographs and pictures and then edit them on

your computer.

10Parts and Functions of the Printer

Parts and Functions of the Printer

Front View

Rear View

Inside the Printer

Operation Panel

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