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BJC-4300USER’SMANUALCanon

Using the Printer With Windows2This chapter describes how to use the printer with your Windows applications. It includes:Installing a printer driver P

Power Consumption4 watts maximum nonprinting30 watts maximum printingDimensions15.1 in (383 mm) W x 9.1 in (232 mm) D x 8.0 in (203 mm) HWeightApprox.

Printing a DocumentThis procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windowsapplications. The exact steps for printing a d

Printer Setup Within Windows 95You can use the printer with all your Windows 95 applicationsOpening the Printer Properties Dialog Box in Windows 95You

Printer Setup Within Windows 3.1You can use your printer with all your Windows 3.1 applications.Accessing the Printer OptionsYou can access the printi

The Windows TabsThe BJ Series Printer Driver for Windows has several tabs from which you select youprinting options and learn about your printer drive

(The printing options on this tab are the same for both Windows 95 and Windows3.1.)GraphicsThis tab allows you to specify print quality, color model,

ControlThis tab allows you to print test pages, turn off the printer, enable or disable the autopower on feature, and clean the print head. It also al

Specifying Your Printer OptionsBe sure to use your on-line help to find out about the settings available for each printingoptions.To move between the

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Using the Setup AnalyzerThe Setup Analyzer allows the printer driver to evaluate your choice of choice of printingsettings. On the Setting tab, click

Contents1 Introduction1-1Supplies and Accessories 1-2BJ Cartridges and BJ TanksCanon Specialty PapersColor Image Scanner Cartridge1-21-41-4Getting Hel

The inconsistencies appear with check boxes. You can use the dialog box buttons to selector deselect the inconsistencies, and/or fix or ignore the inc

Using Cartridge DetectionUse Cartridge Detection if you want the driver to alert you when the installed BJ cartridge isnot the correct choice to use w

Printing Speed Versus ColorThe BJC-4300 Printer Driver for Windows can interpret and translate the full spectrum ofcolors, up to 16.7 million colors.

Print Model-Automatic

Other Ways to Improve Print Speed in WindowsTo improve print speed, you can try the following:Turn off the Print Manager in the Windows Control Panel

Limit the number of colors on each page.The computer will need to calculate and transmit fewer dots. Too many colors canmake the image confusing and l

Paper HandlingThis chapter describes how to use the printer for all your printing operations. It includes:Selecting paper typesSetting the paper thick

Selecting Paper TypesOne of the most important things you can do to assure the best possible performance of yourBubble Jet printer is to select the co

allows! Use on any cotton or cotton/ poly blend fabric. Your image is printed in mirrorimage (when you use T-Shirt Transfer mode through the BJC-250 P

When selecting or loading paper, please remember the following:Attempting to print on damp, curled, wrinkled, or torn paper can cause paper jams andpo

4 Maintaining the Printer4-1Printer GuidelinesCleaning the PrinterPrinting the Test Pages4-24-34-4Printing the Test Page From WindowsPrinting the Test

Setting the Paper Thickness LeverTo ensure trouble-free paper handling, you'll want to set the paper thickness lever beforeloading paper.Center f

Printer Settings for Various Print Media

Loading PaperYou can stack paper in the sheet feeder to load it automatically, or you can manually feedone sheet at a time through the manual feed slo

Pull the papersupport up untilit stops.Pull out the paperoutput tray andits extension.For letter-size and A4-size paper, extend the paper output tray.

Slide the stackof paper into thesheet feeder untilit stops.Align the edge of the paper with the right edge of the sheet feeder. Secure the stack with

Auto Feed GuidelinesWhen automatically feeding stacks of paper, follow these guidelines:Do not open the front cover while printing. This may cause pap

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Manually Feeding PaperYou use the manual feed function when printing on heavier-weight print media (17 lb to 30lb or 64 g/m² to 105 g/m²).1Set the pap

Insert the singlesheet.Slide the paper into the manual feed slot in the back of the printer. Align the sheet with the left edge of the manual feed slo

Printing on EnvelopesYou can stack up to 15 envelopes in the sheet feeder or you can manually feed envelopesone at a time.U.S. Commercial number 10 (C

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Canon BJC-4300 Series Color Bubble Jet™Printer. We appreciate your choosing this printer

Make sure thepaper support israised, and thepaper outputtray is extended.3Prepare theenvelopes.Arrange the stack of envelopes on a firm surface and pr

4Insert theenvelopes.Slide a stack of envelopes into the sheet feeder until it stops. Align the edge of the paper guide with the left edge of the stac

Using Canon's Specialty PapersThis section provides guidelines for printing on Canon's Specialty Papers and describesspecial procedures requ

Do not leave the film in the sheet feeder for long periods of time. Dust and dirt mayaccumulate on the film resulting in spotty printing. To avoid smu

4300 Chapter 3 Page 183Keep the filmrolled up forabout fiveminutes.You may want to fasten the roll with a small piece of tape.

High Resolution Paper HR-101Using the Printer's Output TrayThe paper output tray on your printer is equipped with paper output guides. When using

1Set up theprinter.Make sure the paper thickness lever is to the center. Make sure the paper support and paper output trays are extended. 4300 Chapter

Insert thecleaning sheet.Remove the two pieces of tape from the sheet. Insert the sheet with the sticky side out (toward you) and down (going into the

Fabric Sheet FS-101Fabric Sheet FS-101 for Canon printers comes with a booklet that describes special handlingprocedures. Be sure to look through this

Insert the fabricsheet.Insert the sheet with the cloth side out (toward you) and the open end up (awayfrom the sheet feeder). Adjust the paper guide t

Supplies and AccessoriesYour BJC-4300 Series printer supports excellent and unique print mediaoptions that will allow you to produce dazzling, profess

Dry and thenwash the fabricsheet.Let the printed fabric sheet set for about one hour to allow the ink to completelydry. When dry, peel the film backin

Printing on Banner PaperFor best results, use Canon Banner Paper.To set up a print job on banner paper, you must decide on the number of sheets you ne

Set the paperthickness leverfor bannerpaper.Open the front cover. Use both hands to open the front cover. Set the paper thickness lever to the right.

4300 Chapter 3 Page 264Fold the bannerpaper.Gently fold the paper at the crease between the first and second sheet. 5Make sure thepaper exit area iscl

Set up yourprinter driver.Open the Windows application you are going to use to print. From the Filemenu, select Print. Then select your print options

Maintaining the Printer 4This chapter cover the care required for your printer. It includes:Printer guidelines Cleaning the printer Printing the test

Printer GuidelinesFollow these guidelines to avoid damage to your printer and harm to you or others:Set the printer on a stable surface. Do not use an

Cleaning the PrinterYour Printer requires little routine maintenance. Perform the following maintenance, asnecessary, to keep your printer in good ope

Printing the Test PagesYou can print these test pages to check the operation of your printer and your print quality.Test AThis test prints a repeating

Canon has more engineers dedicated to creating quality ink for providing thebest results for output on Bubble Jet printers than any other organization

Printing the Test Page From WindowsYou use the Test option on the Control tab in your BJC-4300 Printer Driver for Windows toprint a self test, demonst

Printing the Test Pages Using the Operators PanelTo print a test page, make sure the printer is turned off and paper is loaded.Press and hold the POWE

Cleaning the Print HeadYour printer is equipped with a print head cleaning function to ensure constant high qualityprinting.Cleaning the Print Head Fr

Press and holdthe RESUMEbutton for atleast twoseconds untilthe printerbeeps twice.The POWER light will blink for several seconds while the print head

BJ Cartridge GuidelinesYou can use these cartridges with the printer:BC-21e Color BJ CartridgeContains the print head unit and two replaceable BJ tank

Contains the print head unit and color and black inks. Use this cartridge when oyuwant to produce photo-realistic color printing. When used with Canon

BJ Cartridge and BJ Tank MaintenanceThe most important thing you can do to extend the life of your printer and to ensureoptimum print quality is to ta

Replacing the BJ CartridgeThe following procedure describes how to replace the BC-21e Color BJ Cartridge with theBC-20 Black BJ Cartridge. Follow the

2Press theCARTRIDGEbutton once.The printer beeps and moves the cartridge holder to the center of the printer. The POWER light blinks while the cartrid

Lift the greenlock lever onthe cartridgeholder.4300 Chapter 4 Page 124Slide the BJcartridge outof the holder.5

Canon Specialty PapersCanon manufactures numerous specialty papers, including:Glossy Photo Paper GP-201 Banner Paper High Resolution Paper HR-101 T-Sh

Store or disposeof the BJcartridge.If you are replacing an old BJ cartridge, dispose of the old cartridge properly. If you are switching cartridges, y

Remove theprotectivematerial fromthe BJcartridge.Lift off the cap from the print head and then remove the tape. 8Slide the BJcartridgestraight intothe

Press the locklever downcompletely; donot useexcessive force.Make sure the marks on the lever and the cartridge holder align. The BJ cartridge is now

4300 Chapter 4 Page 1510Set the paperthicknesslever.If you installed the BC-20 Black BJ Cartridge, set the paper thickness lever to theleft. If you in

4300 Chapter 4 Page 1611Press theCARTRIDGEbutton.The printer beeps and moves the cartridge holder to the home position on theright side of the printer

Whenever you turn off the printer, the BJ cartridge moves to the home position onthe right and caps itself. If you unplug the printer while it is prin

Replacing a BJ Tank in the BC-21e Color BJ CartridgeIf you perform a print operation correctly but the output is blank, a BJ tank may be out ofink. Pe

Remove theempty BJtank.The color BJ tank is on the left; the black BJ tank is on the right. Grasp the tab on the tank and pull forward to release the

Slide the newBJ tank intothe empty sloton the BJcartridge.6Press firmlyon the tab onthe top of theBJ tank untilit snaps intoplace.4300 Chapter 4 Page

Make sure eachBJ tank iscorrectly seatedin its respectiveslot.If you are replacing both tanks, repeat steps 3 through 6 for the other BJ tank. 8Press

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Storing a BJ CartridgeWhenever you unwrap a BJ cartridge, you must either install it in the printer orstore it in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box to pre

Closethestoragebox.Be sure the lids snaps closed. Whenever you remove a BJ cartridge from the printer, store the cartridge in the storage box(unless y

Installing and Removing the Optional Color Image ScannerCartridgeYou can easily convert your printer into a color scanner by installing the optional I

Remove thescanner cartridgefrom itspackaging.Handle the scanner cartridge carefully. Do not touch the scanning head area. 3Insert thescannerCartridge.

Lower thelock lever.Slowly press the lock lever down completely until the mark on the lever is alignedwith the mark on the cartridge holder. 5

Set the paperthicknesslever to thecenter.4300 Chapter 4 Page 266Press theCARTRIDGEbutton once andclose the frontcover. Removing the Color Image Scanne

Always remove the Color Image Scanner Cartridge as soon as you are finishedscanning pictures and replace it with a BJ cartridge. Do not leave the Colo

While your printer is small and compact, it is not a portable printer and need totake care when transporting it. The printer's components, such a

Close thefront cover.Return the paper support and paper output tray to their original positions. 4300 Chapter 4 Page 294Repack theprinter in itsorigin

TroubleshootingDue to today's rapidly changing personal computer environment, we have placedtroubleshooting information in a variety of places to

Servicing the Printer The Canon BJC-4300 Series Color Bubble Jet Printers are designed with the latesttechnology to provide trouble-free operation. Th

General ProblemsThe most basic problems you may encounter are "the printer does not print" and " your printquality is not satisfactory&

Clearing Paper JamsWhen a paper jam occurs, the POWER light turns orange and the printer goes off-line.1Turn off theprinter.Press the POWER button 2Re

If you are printing high density graphics when a paper jam occurs, feed at least twosheets of paper through the printer to clean the rollers.

Technical NotesCompaq Presario 7170/7180Problem A [k prints at the top of the page when printing from Windows 95 on a Compaq Presario7170/7180CauseCon

The LPT.VXD file is located in the Windows/System directory. The LPT.VXD file will beavailable from the Microsoft Web page.To change the CMOS settings

The above solution has found to be successful on some machines. If unsuccessful, then trythe following procedure forwarded from Compaq Tech Support.43

SpecificationsPrinting SpecificationsPrinting MethodBubble Jet ink on demandPaper HandlingAutomatic feedManual feedSheet Feeder Capacity -- Auto Feed

Paper Type RecommendedGlossy photo paper Canon Glossy Photo Paper GP-201Banner paper Canon Banner PaperHigh resolution paperCanon High Resolution Pape

All except Fabric SheetMargin Inches mmL 0.25 6.4R 0.25 6.4T 0.12 3.0B 0.65 16.5 Fabric SheetMargin Inches mmL 0.25 6.4R 1.35 34.4T 1.62 41.1B 1.10 27

BC-21e Color BJ CartridgePrint head 64 nozzles for black24 nozzles for each color (cyan, magenta,yellow)Print head lifeApproximately 2,000 color pages