Canon GC-201 Informações Técnicas

iiCopyrightThis manual is copyrighted by Canon Computer Systems,Inc. (CCSI)with all rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may notbe r

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-5IntroductionServicing the PrinterThe Canon BJC-5000 Series Color Bubble Jet Printer is designed withthe latest technology to

1-6 Introduction Chapter 1❍ Do not use the printer near water. If you spill liquid on or into theprinter, unplug it immediately and call the Customer

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-7❍ Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and call the Customer CareCenter if any of the following conditions exist:•The pow

1-8 Introduction Chapter 1

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-1This chapter describes how to use the printer with your Windows 95applications. It includes:❍ Installing a

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 95You can use the printer with all your Windows 95 applications.Opening the P

2-4 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2The Windows TabsThe BJC-5000 Series Printer Driver for Windows 95 has several tabsfrom which you can selec

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-5Using the PrinterWith Windows❍ DetailsThis tab allows you to specify printer port settings, spool settings

2-6 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2❍ SettingsThis tab allows you to select the type of printing, print quality, andpaper type.USES BLACKINK O

iiiUsing Your DocumentationThe following documentation is supplied with the Canon BJC-5000Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer to help you efficiently use

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-7Using the PrinterWith Windows❍ TroubleshootingThis tab helps you analyze common printing problems andrecom

2-8 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2❍ MaintenanceThis tab allows you to perform routine Maintenance tasks to keepyour printer operating at opt

Chapter 2 Using the Printer With Windows 2-9Using the PrinterWith WindowsSpecifying Your Printing Options on the Windows TabsBe sure to use your on-li

2-10 Using the Printer With Windows Chapter 2Ways to Improve Print Speed in Windows 95To improve printing speed, you can try the following:❍Set the pa

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

3-2 Paper Handling Chapter 3High Gloss Photo FilmThe Canon High Gloss Photo Film HG-101 or HG-201 features a bright white finish that lends striking v

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-3Paper HandlingT-Shirt TransfersUse Canon’s popular T-Shirt Transfers TR-101 or TR-201 to create andpersonalize T-shirts, s

3-4 Paper Handling Chapter 3TransparenciesTransparencies CF-102 from Canon are recommended. Thesetransparencies produce excellent contrast, sharpness,

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-5Paper HandlingPaper SizesThe BJC-5000 Series printer supports these page sizes:Paper Size Measurements Feed MethodLetter 8

3-6 Paper Handling Chapter 3Media TypesPaper FeedMedia Method Limit (Sheets)Plain Paper Auto Approx. 130 (0.4”stack)High Gloss Photo Film Manual 1HG-1

ivDistinctive typefaces identify the printer buttons you press, the lights onthe operator panel, and any commands you enter at your computer.❍ The but

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-7Paper HandlingLoading PaperYou can stack paper in the sheet feeder to load it automatically, or youcan manually feed one s

❍ For best results, fan the paper before loading it.❍ Always fan a stack of paper along the edge that will feedinto the printer first.❍ Align the edge

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-9Paper HandlingAuto Feed GuidelinesWhen automatically feeding stacks of paper,follow these guidelines:❍ Do not open the fro

3-10 Paper Handling Chapter 3Manually Feeding PaperYou use the manual feed function when printing on heavier-weight print media (17 lb to 146 lb, 64 g

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-11Paper Handling❍ If you have just turned on the printer, or not used theprinter for awhile,the sheet may automatically eje

3-12 Paper Handling Chapter 3Printing on EnvelopesYou can stack up to 15 envelopes in the sheet feeder or you can manuallyfeed envelopes one at a time

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-13Paper Handling❍ To remove curling from envelopes,hold the edges of theenvelopes diagonally and bend gently.❍ Make sure an

3-14 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ On the Settings tab,select 10 Envelope or DL Envelopein the Size box.❍ Now you can start the print operation from yourW

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-15Paper Handling❍ Allow the printed sheets of film, paper, or fabric to dry completelybefore storing them.Paper type Drying

3-16 Paper Handling Chapter 3Canon’s High Resolution Paper HR-101Canon’s High Resolution Paper HR-101 is designed for high qualityprinting. This paper

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

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-17Paper Handling❍ Make sure the printer is on.❍ Open a word processing program (such as Notepad) andprint a blank page.❍ Th

3-18 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Insert the sheet with the cloth side out (toward you) andthe open end up (away from the sheet feeder).❍ Adjust the pape

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-19Paper Handling❍ In the Settings tab, select Fabric Sheet for the Media andFabric Size for Size.❍ Now you can start the pr

3-20 Paper Handling Chapter 3Printing on Banner PaperYou load banner paper through the manual feed slot on the back of theprinter. For best results,us

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-21Paper Handling❍ The maximum length you can use is six sheets (66 inchesor 1676 mm).❍ Always leave an extra sheet at the e

3-22 Paper Handling Chapter 3❍ Clear space in front of the paper output slot of the printerfor at least one sheet.Make sure the paper exitarea is clea

Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3-23Paper Handling❍ In the Settings tab, select Letter Banner for the Size.❍ Make sure the I will feed paper manually box is

3-24 Paper Handling Chapter 3

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-1Maintainingthe PrinterThis chapter covers the care required for your Canon BJC-5000 SeriesColor Bubble Jet Printe

4-2 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Do not unplug the printer unnecessarily.❍ Do not unplug the printer or turn off a power strip to which theprint

vi4 Maintaining the Printer ... 4-1Printer Guidelines ...

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-3Maintainingthe PrinterClean especially well around the platen area.Be careful not to touch thefilm cable.Clean th

4-4 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4NThe pattern on the left shows the nozzle pattern for the cartridge inHolder 2 and the pattern on the right is fo

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-5Maintainingthe PrinterAligning the Print HeadsWhen you click on the Start Auto Head Alignment box, you see thissc

4-6 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4Cleaning the Print HeadsYour printer is equipped with a print head cleaning function to ensureconstant high quali

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-7Maintainingthe PrinterCalibrating the Printer ColorsIf your printed colors are not what you expect,you may want t

4-8 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4BJ Cartridge GuidelinesYou can use these cartridges with the printer:❍BC-21e Color BJ CartridgeContains the print

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-9Maintainingthe PrinterN❍ For optimum use of the BJC-5000 Series printer,be sure to install both cartridges.❍ If y

4-10 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4NCanon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providingthe best results for output on Bubble J

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-11Maintainingthe Printer❍ Make sure both BJ tanks are installed in the BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge.Attempting to use

4-12 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Lift the cover from the center.❍ Whenever you open the printer cover, the cartridgeholder moves to the center

Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-5000 Series Color Bubble Jet™ Printer. We appreciate your choo

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-13Maintainingthe Printer❍ If you are replacing an old BJ cartridge, dispose of the oldcartridge properly.❍ If you

4-14 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ Lift off the orange cap from the print head and thenremove the orange tape.❍ Gently press the cartridge cover

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-15Maintainingthe PrinterCDo not manually move the mechanism that houses the BJ cartridges.Attempting to move the B

4-16 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4Replacing a BJ Tank in the BC-21e Color BJ CartridgeIf you are using a BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge and you perform

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-17Maintainingthe Printer❍ The color BJ tank is on the left; the black BJ tank is on theright.❍ Grasp the tab on th

4-18 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ If you are replacing both tanks,repeat steps 4 through 6for the other BJ tank.❍ Make sure each BJ tank is corr

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-19Maintainingthe Printer❍ The printer moves the cartridge holder to the homeposition on the right of the printer.❍

4-20 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍ You must insert the cartridge correctly or the storage boxwill not close.❍ The protective cap must be removed

Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4-21Maintainingthe PrinterIf you have more than one Ink Cartridge Storage Box, you can hookthem together. Simply con

4-22 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4❍Pack the printer in its original box with the packingsupports.❍ Make sure the box is marked FRAGILE or HANDLEWI

1-2 Introduction Chapter 1Supplies and AccessoriesYour BJC-5000 Series printer supports excellent and unique print mediaoptions that will allow you to

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

5-2 Troubleshooting Chapter 5The serial number is located on the label on the back of the printer(near the power cable):NAttempting to repair the prin

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-3TroubleshootingError ConditionsWhen the POWER/ERROR light is orange, a printer error has occurred.The printer beeps to al

5-4 Troubleshooting Chapter 5❍ If the paper tears off inside the printer,open the printer’scover and remove any paper left inside the printer.❍ If nec

SpecificationsAppendix A Specifications A-1Printing SpecificationsPrinting MethodBubble Jet ink-on-demandPaper HandlingAutomatic feed (17 to 28 lb)Le

A-2 Specifications Appendix APaper Type RecommendedHigh gloss photo film Canon High Gloss Photo Film HG-101 or HG-201Glossy photo paper Canon Glossy P

Appendix A Specifications A-3Printable areaPrintable area for envelopes To ensure the best print quality, make sure printing on envelopes is wellwith

A-4 Specifications Appendix ABJ CartridgesBC-21e Color BJ CartridgePrint head 64 nozzles for black24 nozzles for each color (cyan, magenta,yellow)Prin

Appendix A Specifications A-5SpecificationsGeneralInterfaceIEEE 1284 ECP-compatible parallel interfaceAcoustic Noise Level Approx. 45 dB(A) per ISO 9

A-6 Specifications Appendix A

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

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 GlossaryGrayscaleRepresenting color in black and white as a result of different intensitiesof color. Different colors and intensities of colors ap

Glossary G-3Page orientationRefers to the direction of print on the page. Printing across the width ofa page is called portrait orientation. Printing

G-4 GlossaryPrinter driverSoftware that sends printing instructions to a printer. The printer driverkeeps track of the attributes of a printer and the

Index I-1IndexAAccessories: 1-2–3Acoustic noise level: A-5Align print heads: 2-8, 4-3–5,5-2Assorted Paper Starter Kit: 3-4Authorized Service Facility:

I-2 IndexCanon Authorized Service Facility: 1-5Bulletin Board Service: 1-4, 5-1Canada: 1-4Customer Care Center: 1-4–7, 5-1dealer: 1-2, 1-4engineers: 1

Index I-3Feed method: 3-5–6Feeding paperautomatically: 3-7–8manually: 3-10–11FS-101: See Fabric SheetFull bleed: 3-5margins: A-3GGC-101: See Greeting

I-4 IndexMemory: 2-10Mirror image printing: 3-4Monochrome printing: 2-6Multipart paper: 3-4NNozzle pattern: 4-3–4OOn-line Help,Windows 95: 2-9support:

Index I-5Printer beeping: 2-7, 5-3cleaning: 4-2–3colors, calibrating: 2-8, 4-4, 4-7does not print: 2-7, 5-2guidelines: 4-1–2lights are flashing: 2-7ma

I-6 IndexStoring BJ cartridges: 4-19–21environment: A-5Supplies: 1-2–3Support, Canon: 1-4, 5-1System BIOS: 2-10CMOS: 2-10memory: 2-10setup: 2-10TTablo

1-4 Introduction Chapter 1Canon Customer Care CenterCanon Computer Systems,Inc. offers a full range of customer technicalsupport options* including:❍

FCC Regulations FCC-1FCC RegulationsBubble Jet Printer Model K10901This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subjectto the follo

FCC-2 FCC RegulationsCanadian Radio Interference RegulationsThis digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noiseemissions from di