Canon LR1 Printer User Manual
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1. Is the power on Is the printer properly connected to the Internet device Does the document involve a large quantity of data such as photos and illustrations w Check O Solution Check whether the POWER light is on If not press the POWER button Securely connect the power cord and the printer cable When printing documents that involve a large quantity of data it may take several moments before printing starts If the BUSY light is green print data is being sent to the printer Wait for printing to start The printer starts but does not print anything N Check Is ink flowing properly from the BJ cartridge When installing a new BJ cartridge was the protective orange tape removed 5 6 O Solution The BJ cartridge print head may be blocked or the ink tanks may be empty Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to check the condition of the print head see page 2 2 If the Nozzle Check Pattern prints correctly the printer and the Internet device may not be connected correctly Reconfirm the connections If the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print correctly the print head may be blocked or the ink tanks may be empty Perform the print head cleaning procedure see page 2 4 If you still cannot print replace the ink tanks see page 2 6 Remove the BJ cartridge and confirm that the protective tape has been removed from the print head see page 2 16 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 The la2. Platen Film cable 4 2 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4 Transporting the Printer When transporting the printer pack it in its original box and affix all protective materials Do not remove the power cord from the electrical outlet while the POWER light ison or flashing Damage to the printer may result Turn off the power to the Internet device and the printer Confirm that the POWER light is out Unplug the printer s power cord from the electrical outlet and remove the power cord Disconnect the printer cable Pull out the paper supply tray and affix tape to the printer Place the paper supply tray in its bag Co ae Sc S ay ob c S Place tape here Pack the printer and paper supply tray in their protective materials and 5 set them in the box Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4 3 When using a shipping company to transport your printer make sure you do the following m Securethe lid of the box with tape m Write Precision Machinery Handle With Care in a prominent location on the outside of the box When transporting the printer by automobile be careful not to vibrate or bump the printer On sunny days be careful not to leave the printer in a closed vehicle for long periods of time this may expose the printer to extremely high temperatures 4 4 Maintaining the Printer Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter describes remedies for various
3. xo Oo tes BE m Make sure you insert the plug all the way into the power outlet Loose connections can result in fire or electrical shock m 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 Avoid damaging modifying pulling or excessively bending the AC adapter and power cord Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord Damaged cords may short circuit resulting in fire or electrical shock m Overloading the electrical outlet can result in fire or electrical shock Chapter 1 Introduction 1 3 Do not use the power cord if it is tied or knotted 1 4 Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock 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 When removing the power cord make sure you pull on the plug and not on the cord Pulling on the cord can damage it possibly resulting in fire or electrical shock Do not place any object next to the power outlet that would prevent you from pulling out the power cord In emergencies fire or electrical shock could result if you are unable to pull out the plug quickly The printer is
4. 6 handling 1 5 maintaining 1 6 4 1 4 parts 1 9 prints garbage 5 7 servicing 1 14 stops during printing 5 6 transporting 4 3 4 Printing colors wrong 5 10 direction A 1 ink bleeds 5 9 method A 1 Nozzle Check Pattern 2 2 3 resolution A 1 scratched 5 8 speed A 1 unclear 2 2 5 8 white lines 5 9 width A 1 R Receiving buffer A 1 RESUME CLEAN button 1 10 3 7 8 RESUME CLEAN light 1 10 3 7 8 Index S Safety notes 1 2 6 SB 11 Ink Cartridge Storage Box 1 7 8 2 14 Servicing printer 1 14 Specifications A 1 3 Storage environment A 1 Supplies 1 7 8 T Technical support 1 13 Transporting printer 4 3 4 Trouble when printing 5 6 11 Troubleshooting 5 1 11 U USB connector port 1 10 interface A 1 V Voltage 1 4 W Warranty 1 7 Web site 1 13 14 A 3 Weight printer A 1 White lines 5 9 Windows A 3 FCC Regulations Color Bubble Jet Printer Model K10191 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee
5. Ink Cartridge Storage Box 1 7 8 2 14 Ink light reset buttons 1 9 2 13 2 17 Ink tanks 1 8 replacing 2 6 14 Interface A 1 Internet device 1 11 L Lights 5 1 2 Limited warranty 1 7 Lines do not print straight 5 11 Loading paper 3 3 6 Locating printer 1 2 LOW INK lights 1 9 10 2 6 2 13 5 3 M Maintaining printer 1 6 4 1 4 M anual feed slot 1 9 3 5 6 M anual feed support 1 extension 1 9 Microsoft Windows A 3 M ode switch 1 9 5 9 Normal print head cleaning 2 4 Nozzle Check Pattern printing 2 2 3 0 Operating environment A 1 signal A 1 system A 3 p Paper 1 7 curls 5 5 does not feed properly 5 3 feeding method A 1 handling 3 1 8 jammed 5 3 jams clearing 3 8 notes 3 2 size 3 1 A 2 soiled 5 5 thickness 3 1 trouble after printing 5 5 trouble when printing 5 3 4 weight 3 1 A 2 Paper guide 1 9 Paper indicator 1 9 Paper output cover 1 9 Paper output tray 1 9 extension 1 9 Paper supply tray 1 9 3 3 capacity 1 9 A 2 Parallel connector port 1 10 interface A 1 Plain paper 1 9 3 1 Platen 4 2 Index Power 1 3 4 5 1 connector 1 10 consumption A 1 cord 1 3 4 does not 90 on 5 1 source A 1 turn off 1 12 turn on 1 11 POWER button 1 10 12 POWER light 1 10 11 Precautions printer 4 1 Print head cleaning 2 4 5 Printable area A 3 Printer cleaning 4 2 does not print 5
6. O Solution Is the BC 10 Black BJ When printing in color install the BC 11e Color Cartridge installed BJ Cartridge or the BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge see page 2 14 Printed colors differ markedly from those on screen NW Check O Solution Is ink flowing properly The BJ cartridge may be out of certain ink colors or from the BJ cartridge the print head may be blocked Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to check the condition of the print head see page 2 2 If the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print correctly the print head may be blocked Perform the print head cleaning procedure see page 2 4 If you still cannot print reolace the ink tanks see page 2 6 Color quality does not meet expectations Check O Solution Is the paper suitable for When printing illustrations and photos use High printing Resolution Paper To achieve a non grainy life like appearance for illustrations and photos of natural images that have many color gradations use the optional BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge Are you using a refillable Refilling of ink tanks is not recommended For ideal ink tank printing use Canon ink products 5 10 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Lines do not print straight m Check Is the BJ cartridge correctly installed O Solution Remove the BJ cartridge and reinstall it see page 2 14 The cartridge does not move into the replacement position Is the power on Is the BJ cartridge access c
7. in package Black ink BCI 12 Photo Black Ink Tank 3 Color ink BCI 12 Photo Color Ink Tank 3 m Ink Cartridge Storage Box Number of items Type Product name in package Container SB 11 Ink Cartridge Storage Box 1 1 8 Introduction Chapter 1 Names and Functions of the Printer s Parts Front View BJ Cartridge Access Cover Open to install and replace BJ cartridges and ink tanks Access Cover Release Button Press this button to open the BJ cartridge access cover SP Paper Guide Manual Feed Slot printed Paper Output Cover Protects printed documents 4 Paper Output Tray Printed documents come out here Paper Output Tray Extension Press PUSH and pull out the extension Paper Supply Tray Holds plain paper and High Resolution Paper letter size and A4 size only Maximum Capacity Plain paper 50 sheets High Resolution Paper 40 sheets Chapter 1 Introduction When setting paper slide this guide to align it with the left edge of the paper om 2 p S ge Oo tes Use this slot for loading single sheets of paper to be Manual Feed Support Extension When using the Manual Feed Support you can also raise this extension guide Manual Feed Support Open this support when you want to feed paper one sheet at a time Ink Light Reset Buttons Press these buttons after replacing old empty ink tanks with new ink tanks Press
8. not work properly 7 Q D ke ad O a D A D D m To ensure freshness of ink tanks use them within one year of purchase Also it s a good idea to change an ink tank if it has not been used within six months of the time it was put in the printer m Do not open the sealed container that the ink tank comes in until you are ready to use the ink tank m Do not refill the ink tanks m Theink is water soluble Keep water and other liquids out of contact with prints as the ink may run Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 7 Replacing an Ink Tank M ake sure the LR1 is turned on Do not turn off or unplug the printer while replacing an ink tank Doing so may cause damage to the BJ cartridge Press the access cover release button and open the BJ cartridge access cover The BJ cartridge automatically moves to the center BJ cartridge access cover Do not touch this cable 2 Remove the ink tank m Do not remove the green print head unit when replacing ink tanks m When disposing of used ink tanks follow local regulations for disposal For the BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge m Black ink tank Raise the gray tab by lifting it with your finger BCI 11 Black BCI 18 Black high capacity tank 2 8 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 Replacing an Ink Tank M ake sure the LR1 is turned on Do not turn off or unplug the printer while replacing an ink tank Doing so may cause damage to the BJ
9. paper Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Paper Trouble After Printing The back side of the paper is soiled w Check O Solution Is the paper output tray Clean the printer see page 4 2 soiled Is a second page printing If you print documents that require some time to dry before the first one such as photos the printer may eject the next page is dry before the first page is dry If this happens remove each page as It prints to avoid stacking The printed side of the paper is soiled Check O Solution Is the paper too thick You cannot use paper that exceeds 38 Ib 105 g m see page 3 1 Is the paper bent Do not use paper that is bent or creased Smooth out or curled all curls before printing Is the printing on the Paper has a right side and a wrong side for printing wrong side of the paper Confirm which side of the paper to print on and reset the paper in the printer Paper curls after printing MW Check O Solution Is the paper suitable When printing colorful illustrations such as photos for printing thin paper will curl or warp because of the large amount of ink used If this happens use paper that is designed for printing illustrations and photos such as H igh Resolution Paper d e e E iS 2 3 fe thoes Chaptr 5 Troubleshooting 5 5 Trouble When Printing If the printer does not print or stops during printing The printer does not print at all
10. printer problems Power Power does not go on N Check O Solution Is the power cord properly M ake sure the power cord is securely plugged into plugged into the printer the electrical outlet Then make sure the power cord and the electrical outlet is securely inserted into the AC adapter and that the AC adapter is plugged into the printer s power connector port Is the electrical outlet Plug another electrical appliance into the electrical operating outlet to confirm that it is operating correctly Lights The light above the PowER button comes on ay ote MU On 0 Flashing Off Light Number of Beeps Printer Condition and Status Solution ae i Normal power is on 8 8 U Normal power Is off Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Pee eee eee ee eee ee ee pene ee ee ee oe sau an nn ee nEEESHEnETEEEn E 3 F f a n n u a s DE nuanean aie aie a n nen ao oe wa n a n n ct eee oe eos ee on n meann aeons Bo go nu mu oes ee nja ee nm ween wee eee ee ee 0s oe oe oe Seer eee ee n OD e e E iS Q 3 fe thoes 5 1 Light p Lor a F i FE rant Me er 3 T in oy woo oor I alp I Ke SE A 205 5 5 2 Number of Beeps Printer Condition and Status Solution Normal setup or cleaning is in process Wait until the flashing light goes out The BJ cartridge access cover is open Close the BJ cartridge access cover When re
11. supply tray 40 sheets with High Resolution Paper but only one sheet at a time when feeding manually Is the paper bent or curled Do not use paper that is bent or creased Smooth out all curls before using curled paper see page 3 6 When feeding manually is Align the paper guide with the left edge of the paper the paper guide set properly see page 3 5 When feeding from the paper Place the edge of the paper so it fits under the clips supply tray is the paper see page 3 4 loaded correctly into the tray 2 Chapter5 Troubleshooting 5 3 NB Check When feeding from the paper supply tray is the tray inserted properly After printing on High Resolution Paper are the rollers soiled O Solution Push the paper supply tray firmly into the printer as far as it will go see page 3 4 Use the cleaning sheet that came with the High Resolution Paper to clean the rollers see page 3 6 Paper double feeds MW Check Was the paper fanned before loading Is too much paper loaded Is the paper bent or curled 5 4 O Solution Fan the paper thoroughly before loading it into the paper supply tray see page 3 3 You can load up to 50 sheets 20 Ib or 75 g m2 when feeding from the paper supply tray 40 sheets for High Resolution Paper but only one sheet at a time when feeding manually Do not use paper that is bent or has creases Smooth out all curls before using curled
12. sure the printer is plugged in and press the POWER button on the printer The POWER light comes on 3 Turn on the connected Internet device LA If the power does not come on mas Refer to Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Auto power on off function If you do not use the printer within 30 minutes of turning it on it automatically switches off If this happens the power automatically switches back on again when you select Print from the connected Internet device even if you do not press the POWER button Chapter 1 Introduction 1 11 Turning 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 c o pm 8 OD Oo da is A Do not unplug the power cord from the power outlet while the BUSY light LA 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 printer for an extended period of time unplug the power cord from the power outlet after turning off the printer 1 12 Introduction Chapter 1 Getting Help From Canon Canon Computer Systems Inc offers a full range of customer technical support options including m 24 hour 7 day a week toll free automated support for troubleshooting issues on most current p
13. the paper in position during ink transfer Print head The printing mechanism that contains print nozzles and ejects the ink for printing Print head capping An automatic protection function that prevents the print head unit and BJ cartridges from drying out or becoming clogged with dust Printable area The area of a sheet of paper on which a printer can reproduce text or graphics the printing area is smaller than the paper On this printer the printing area varies depending on the type of paper being used Printer driver Software that sends printing instructions to a printer The printer driver keeps track of the attributes of a printer and the codes the program must send to access those attributes RAM Random Access Memory Printer memory that is used for temporary storage of information you want to print and downloaded fonts Resolution The density of dots for any given output device Expressed in terms of dots per inch dpi Low resolution causes font characters and graphics to have a jagged appearance Higher resolution means smoother curves and angles as well as a better match to traditional typeface designs Resolution values are represented by horizontal data and vertical data for example 360 x 360 dpi This printer can produce output with resolutions up to 720 x 360 dpi precision RGB An acronym for Red Green and Blue the three primary colors used in the additive process to form a wide spectrum of colors G 2 Glos
14. If the problem persists call the Canon Customer Care Center see page 1 13 D pr O Ra 7 2 Q 3 O ES H Chaptr 5 Troubleshooting 5 7 Printing Is unclear Is ink flowing properly from the B cartridge Was the protective cap or tape reattached after it was removed Are you printing on the wrong side of the paper MW Check O Solution The BJ cartridge may be out of certain ink colors or the print head may be blocked Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to check the condition of the print head see page 2 2 If the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print correctly the print head may be blocked Perform the print head cleaning procedure see page 2 4 If you still cannot print replace the ink tanks see page 2 6 If you reattached the protective cap and tape after they have been removed dirt and air can enter the ink tank and ink may stop flowing If the protective cap and tape have been reattached remove them immediately and clean the print head see page 2 4 Paper has a right side and a wrong side for printing Confirm which side of the paper to print on and reset the paper in the printer Printing has a scratched appearance NB Check Is the paper too thick Is the paper bent or curled Are you printing on the wrong side of the paper 5 8 O Solution You cannot use paper that exceeds 38 Ib 105 g m see page 3 1 Do not use paper that is bent or creased Smoo
15. LR1 USER MANUAL Canon COLOR BUBBLE JET PRINTER LRI User s Manual 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 this manual and in any guides or related documents are believed reliable but the accuracy and completeness thereof are not guaranteed or warranted and they are not intended to be nor should they be understood to be representations or warranties concerning the products described Your printer and the software media included with your printer have been sold to you subject to the limited warranties set forth in the warranty card and license agreement enclosed with the respective product All software is licensed AS IS as described in the license agreement enclosed with the software media Further CCSI reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the products described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes Trademarks Canon BCI BJ BJC Bubble Jet the Bubble Jet logo Drop M odulatio
16. 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 em e p S ge je tes HE This chapter describes Important notes on safety m Supplies and accessories you can purchase for the printer m Printer components m Turning the power on and off m Canon s customer support services Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Important Notes on Safety Choosing a Place for Your Printer 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 m 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 E Avoid placing the printer in humid or dusty areas direct sunlight and areas of high temperature or excessive heat Doing so can result in fire or electrical shock Do not place the printer on thick rugs or carpets Carpet fibers or dust entering the printer can result in fire or electrical shock 1 2 Introduction Chapter 1 Supplying Power to the Printer m To avoid electrical shock make sure your hands are dry before plugging in the power cord c Oo p S
17. agenta and yellow Capacity Black Approximately 25 pages for the BCI 11 Black Approximately 40 pages for the BCI 18 Black Color Approximately 30 pages for the BCI 11 Color Approximately 50 pages for the BC1 18 Color At 7 5 coverage for each color calculated for the number of pages possible printing with an ink tank based on the possible printing area for an A4 page e BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge optional Print head 128 nozzles Ink color Black Capacity Approximately 170 pages for the BCI 10 Approximately 270 pages for the BCI 17 For 1 500 character standard documents e BC 12e Photo Color BJ Cartridge optional Print head 64 nozzles for black 24 nozzles each for cyan magenta and yellow Ink colors Black cyan magenta and yellow Capacity Approximately 20 pages At 7 5 coverage for each color calculated for the number of pages possible printing with an ink tank based on the possible printing area for an A4 page A 2 Specifications Appendix A LR1_V1 11 99 To use this printer with a computer e Printer Driver You must download the printer driver from the CCSI website http www ccsi canon com For details on using the driver see the driver and accompanying downloaded manual e Computer Computers that operate under M icrosoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows 95 When connecting with a USB cable USB port operation is limited to computers on which Microsoft Windows 98 was preinstalled by the computer manufact
18. cartridge Press the access cover release button and open the BJ cartridge access cover The BJ cartridge automatically moves to the center BJ cartridge access cover Do not touch this cable 2 Remove the ink tank m Do not remove the green print head unit when replacing ink tanks m When disposing of used ink tanks follow local regulations for disposal For the BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge m Black ink tank Raise the gray tab by lifting it with your finger BCI 11 Black BCI 18 Black high capacity tank 2 8 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 Color ink tank Raise the white tab by lifting it with your finger BCI 11 Color BCI 18 Color high capacity tank For the BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge m Raisethe gray tab by lifting it with your finger BCI 10 Black BCI 17 Black high capacity tank 2 eb o gt ge Pal u 90 O faa e 2 D For the BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge m Raisethe gray tab by lifting it with your finger BCI 12 Photo Black m Raise the white tab by lifting it with your finger BCI 12 Photo Color Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 9 For the BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge BCI 10 Black BCI 17 Black Do not touch this part For the BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge BCI 12 Photo Black BCI 12 Photo Color 2 eb o gt ge Pal e Oo O faa e 2 D 4 Install the new ink tank Align the arrows gt and lt and set the
19. ct sunlight or in hot and humid areas m When placing the BJ cartridge on hard surfaces such as a desk place the cartridge with the print head facing up m Dispose of used BJ cartridges according to the rules and regulations in your area m Do not use BJ cartridges that have been used in other printers If you do so the LOW INK light function will not work properly Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 1 If Printing Is Unclear or Colors Are Missing If your printing is unclear or colors are missing one of the following may be the reason m TheB cartridge print head nozzles are clogged m An ink tank is empty If printing becomes unclear or colors are missing print the Nozzle Check Pattern to determine whether each nozzle in the print head is operating correctly If the print head is clogged perform the print head cleaning procedure If the print head is operating properly replace the ink tank Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern 1 Make sure paper is loaded in the paper supply tray Important Paper must be loaded in the paper supply tray You cannot print a Nozzle Check Pattern when using manual paper feed The paper in the manual feed slot will be ejected 2 If the printer is on turn it off Press and hold the POWER button until you hear four beeps then release the button The printer loads paper and prints the Nozzle Check Pattern If the printer has not been used in awhile the printer cleans the print head bef
20. cumulate in the tray at any onetime Loading Single Sheets in the Manual Feed Slot 1 Lift the manual feed support and fold out the manual feed support extension Manual feed support fo oe Oo T i D Q A 2 Insert the paper Holding the paper with the printing side facing up align it with the right edge of the manual feed support then insert the paper Insert the paper all the way into the printer The printer will automatically feed the sheet Align the right edge Chaptr 3 Paper Handling 3 5 LR1_V1 11 99 3 Align the paper guide with the left edge of the paper Paper guide Press PUSH on the front of the printer and pull out the paper output tray extension Using High Resolution Paper Open the back cover 3 6 After printing High Resolution Paper fine powder from the paper accumulates inside the printer and paper may not feed properly Be sure to use the cleaning sheet that comes with the High Resolution Paper to periodically clean the printer Normally you ll want to use the cleaning sheet after you finish a packet of High Resolution Paper The cleaning sheet is delivered from here M ake sure there is enough space at the back of the printer Sheet exits here Back cover Paper Handling Chapter 3 Pull out the paper supply tray Remove the peel off tabs from the cut outs on the cleaning sheet P Place the side with the exposed stic
21. designed for use with AC 120 V Using it with any other voltage can result in fire or electrical shock Please use with a power source that meets these conditions Voltage AC 120 V Frequency 60 Hz Introduction Chapter 1 Handling the Printer m 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 c 2 pm S xo Oo tes BE Do not disassemble or alter the printer in any way The printer includes high voltage components that can cause fire or electrical shock m 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 and be damaged Do not place paper clips staples other metal objects or bottles that contain liquid or volatile substances such as alcohol or paint thinner on the printer Fire or electrical shock can result if they fall or spill inside the printer m If foreign objects such as metal objects or liquids fall or spill inside the printer turn off the printer unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet and contact the Canon Customer Care Center Continuing to use the printer under these conditions can result in fire or electrical Shock Chapter 1 Introduction 1 5 Maintaining the Printer m When cleaning use a damp cloth Do not use volatile li
22. g a Perform print head cleaning only when necessary unnecessary and repetitious orint head cleaning wastes ink Deep print head cleaning consumes a particularly large amount of ink Normal Print Head Cleaning 1 Make sure the printer is turned on The green POWER light ison Press and hold the RESUME CLEAN button until you hear two beeps then release the button Cleaning begins The BUSY light flashes during cleaning When cleaning is finished the BUSY light goes out Print a Nozzle Check Pattern see page 2 2 If broken lines appear repeat the above operation two or three times If broken lines still appear in the Nozzle Check Pattern execute deep print head cleaning 2 4 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 Deep Print Head Cleaning Make sure the printer is turned on The green POWER light Is on Press and hold the RESUME CLEAN button until you hear two beeps wait for one more beep then release the button It takes approximately 3 seconds for the third beep to sound after the first two beeps Be careful not to release the button until you hear the third beep 2 c3 o gt ge Pal e Oo O faa e RS 2 dd 3 Print a Nozzle Check Pattern see page 2 2 Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 5 Replacing Ink Tanks If the Low INK lights come on replace the corresponding ink tank Ink Type and Ink Replacement The Low INK lights on the front of the printer prompt yo
23. ing either of these buttons informs the printer that an ink tank has been replaced and the corresponding LOW INK light goes out BLACK Button Press this button after replacing the black ink tank COLOR Button Press this button after replacing the color ink tank Mode Switch At this time this switch is not used Paper Indicator Shows the amount of paper remaining in the paper supply tray 1 9 Back View D Back Cover Open this cover when cleaning inside the printer or clearing paper jams 15 Parallel Connector Port Connects to a parallel printer cable O USB Connector Port Connects to a USB cable WA Power Connector Connects to the AC adapter Control Panel us POWER Light Lights when the power is on POWER Button Switches the power on and off BUSY Light Lights while data is being received Flashes during print head cleaning and when an error occurs 4 RESUME CLEAN Light Lights or flashes when an error occurs RESUME CLEAN Button Press when cleaning the BJ cartridge or clearing an error LOW INK Lights Indicate when ink is running low 1 10 Introduction Chapter 1 Turning the Power On and Off Turning On the Power 1 Confirm that the connected Internet device is turned off If the Internet device is turned on first it may not detect the printer M ake sure you turn the printer on first e T S xo e don rer Make
24. ird party inks does not invalidate the product s limited warranty However Canon cannot guarantee the quality or performance of your printer when you are using inks from other suppliers Canon s limited warranty does not cover damage caused to Canon s Bubble Jet products that is attributable to the use of third party parts or supplies including inks The limited warranty remains in effect for its life once that particular damage has been properly repaired For optimum printing results Canon recommends that you use only Canon BJ cartridges and ink tanks m Paper You can use the following paper with the LR1 e Plain paper e Canon s Bubble Jet Paper e Canon s High Resolution Paper m BJ Cartridges Number of items Type Product name in package Color BC 1le Color BJ Cartridge l Black BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge 1 Photo BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge il When purchasing additional BJ cartridges make sure to purchase an SB 11 Ink Cartridge Storage Box Chapter 1 Introduction 1 7 m Ink Tanks BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge Number of items Type Product name in package Black ink BCI 11 Black Ink Tank 3 BC1 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 B Cartridge Number of items Type Product name in package Black ink BCI 10 Black Ink Tank 3 BC1 17 Black Ink Tank High capacity 1 BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge Number of items Type Product name
25. ky cut outs facing up and insert the paper so the cut outs enter the printer first Push the paper supply tray back into the printer D EE Oo T i D Q A Push the RESUME CLEAN button You will hear a beep and cleaning starts The cleaning sheet exits from the back cover 7 Close the back cover and press the RESUME CLEAN button again The RESUME CLEAN light goes out and cleaning is finished Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3 7 Clearing Paper Jams BACK Paper output cover Paper supply tray Back cover If a paper jams occurs check the following and gently pull the jammed paper out in the direction indicated by the arrows If the RESUME CLEAN light comes on m Paper is not loaded or paper has not ejected completely All lights come on m Load paper and press the RESUME CLEAN button or remove the jammed paper from the printer If the paper tears off and gets jammed inside the printer m Turn off the power open the BJ cartridge access cover and remove the torn paper 3 8 Paper Handling Chapter 3 T his section describes printer maintenance and cautions for transporting the printer Printer Maintenance When maintaining the printer always follow these precautions m When caring for your printer turn the power off and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet If you do not unplug the printer and you accidentally turn the power on the parts inside the pri
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27. manual feed slot with the print side facing up Loading the Paper Supply Tray Pull the paper supply tray all the o way out After pulling the tray out a short distance grasp it on both sides with your hands and slowly pull it out the rest of the way Do not remove the paper supply tray by pulling on the front edge with one hand You could lose your grip on thetray and drop it fo oe Oo T i D Q A 2 Fan the paper to be loaded and align the four corners Align edges Chaptr 3 Paper Handling 3 3 LR1 V1 11 99 Set the paper guide and size guide You will normally set up the paper supply tray for letter size paper Settings are also available for A4 size paper Paper guide Size guide Load the paper and make sure 4 the corners are under the clips Set the paper in the tray with the print side down Adjust the paper guide so that it is flush with the paper If there is any gap paper will feed diagonally and a paper Jam may occur Push the tray all the way into 5 the printer 3 4 Paper Handling Chapter 3 Press PUSH on the front of the printer and pull out the paper output tray extension Printed documents are stacked in the paper output tray If possible remove each sheet as It Is printed to avoid getting ink on the back of the next sheet Key If you do let printed sheets pile up in the paper output tray do not allow more than 20 sheets to ac
28. mation to find out about the different service options available to you F Save your sales receipt for proof of purchase In the event that your printer needs service you will need your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service If you feel your LR1 Color Bubble Jet Printer needs servicing contact Canon on the World Wide Web www ccsi canon com to locate the Canon Authorized Service Facility ASF nearest you If you do not have access to the Web you can call the Canon Customer Care Center 1 14 Introduction Chapter 1 Using BJ Cartridges You can use the following BJ cartridges with the LR1 BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge Use for color printing Ideal for high volume black and Ideal for printing high quality provided white printing optional color photos optional A TheB cartridge contains the print head where the ink comes out and the ink tanks When the ink runs out replace only the ink tank 2 o gt ge Pal e Oo O faa e 2 D Follow these guidelines when using a BJ cartridge m Keep the BJ cartridge in its sealed container until Print Head you are ready to use it Do not attempt to disassemble the BJ cartridge m Do not touch the print head or circuit board surface m Do not drop bump or subject the BJ cartridge to any type of hard impact Circuit Board Surface m Do not place BJ cartridges in dire
29. n Technology PhotoRealism and See What We Mean are trademarks of Canon Inc All other product and brand names are registered trademarks trademarks or service marks of their respective owners lrs ENERGY STAR COMPLIANT As an ENERGY STAR Partner Canon U S A Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency 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 reolacing ink tanks what to do if the lights come on and loading paper User s Manual this guide Read this manual to find out specific details about printer operation Before using the printer please be sure to read Important Notes on Safety see page 1 2 Quick Reference This is a convenient guide that attaches to the bottom of the printer for easy reference Attach the Quick Reference pane to the bottom of the printer as shown here and refer to it when necessary Conventions This User s M anual uses the following conventions to alert you to information that will help you operate the printer correctly and safely A N
30. new ink tank so that it rests at an angle then gently press down until the ink tank locks into place For the BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge m Black ink tank BCI 11 Black BCI 18 Black Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 11 m Color ink tank BCI 11 Color For the BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge BCI 17 Black BCI 10 Black Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 2 12 For the BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge BCI 12 Photo Black BCI 12 Photo Color 2 eb o gt ge Pal e Oo O faa e 2 D 5 Press the ink light reset button If you do not press the ink light reset button the Low INK light function will not work correctly Press here when you Press here when you replace a black ink tank replace a color ink tank Pressing the ink light reset button turns off the LOW INK light s corresponding to the button pressed If you replace both ink tanks press both the BLACK and COLOR buttons one at a time until you hear two beeps Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 13 Close the BJ cartridge access cover Print head cleaning starts and the BUSY light flashes When the printer beeps and the BUSY light goes out you are ready to print Replacing the BJ Cartridge You can use the following BJ cartridges with the LR1 m BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge for normal color printing provided m BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge for printing large volumes of black and white optional m BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge fo
31. ng the Prnt EN ne 2 4 Normal Print Head Cleaning ssssssssseerssrererunrenenrnnrnnrnnnnrnnrnrnnnnnrnrrernrrerrerns 2 4 Deep Print Head OE eee 2 5 ROOIE TK ern a E EEE 2 6 Ink Type and Ink Replacement ssssssesserssrerrerunrsnrnrnnrnnrnrnnrnnrnrnnrnnrnrrnrnrnreerns 2 6 FT 2 8 Replacing the BJ Cartridge EE 2 14 3 Paper Hanlin Pee 3 1 Important Notes on Paper F rr 3 2 Foss 3 3 Loading the Paper Supply Tray smiinisntinimmnnceninmiemannicnan 3 3 Loading Single Sheets in the M anual Feed Slot cc cecesssesssesersersersees 3 5 Using High Resolution EE EE 3 6 Pr 3 8 4 Maintaining the Printer sosssrsrvovrvoerererersrrrrrsssrsrrrsrsrsrrrrnnrveveverererererenennn 4 1 Printer Maintenance EEE 4 1 Cleaning the Printer ee 4 2 Transportno the PALS anasirsasiiuisgesiiis iiaiai 4 3 5 Troubleshooting ou ccccesesssssescscsssssssescscssesssssssscsceesesesesesssseeseseseseeesees 5 1 HOLE EE ER EE ES eanepesna ys tereaee 5 1 Ao maene a EEE EE ee 5 1 Paper Trouble When Printing EEE 5 3 Paper Trouble After Printing ccccscscssssssscsssessrssessrssrssesssrsssessrssensersstsees 5 5 FATT 5 6 Appendix A Specifications ieumanvrvrnnsnsnnininineinniiiiiiinnne A 1 GN LGG lade G 1 ME EEA a A A E N E 1 FOG REMAUONS nicae E EEEE AAEE EE EAEN FCC 1 Canadian Radio Interference Regulations rsososrrrrsrsrvrvrverersrsrsrnrnrnennn FCC 1 vi Congratulations on your purchase of the Canon LR1 Color Bubble Jet
32. nter will start to move and you could be injured Do not use flammable solvents such as paint thinner benzene or alcohol They can result in fire or electrical shock m Do not unplug the power cord from the power outlet while the POWER light is on or flashing This may damage the printer m Do not use paper towels or tissue to clean the inside of the printer Paper particles remaining inside the printer will stick to the print head and cause a blockage in the nozzle Use a soft cloth m Becareful that no liquids such as water enter the printer unit This may damage the printer m When cleaning inside the printer be careful not to bend or pull the film cable This may damage the printer O a c O j EE pe fa c wL Chapter 4 Maintaining the Printer 4 1 Cleaning the Printer Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Wipe any dirt from the outside of the printer such as around the paper output tray with a soft cloth that has been moistened with water then firmly wrung out Open the BJ cartridge access cover 3 and wipe the back of the flap with a soft damp cloth Wipe away any ink and paper sediment Be careful not to bend the plate attached to the BJ cartridge access cover the cover with ink replacement instructions If the platen becomes soiled from paper jams wipe it clean with a dry cloth Be careful not to bend or pull the film cable
33. ore loading paper 2 2 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 A normal Nozzle Check Pattern looks like this For the BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge or the BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge Ei Jak ie gd For the BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge If the print head nozzles are clogged some horizontal lines will have a broken appearance If this happens clean the print head If the ink tank is empty some colors will not print If some colors do not print even after you have done the print head cleaning replace the ink tank 2 c3 o gt ge Pal u 90 O faa e RS 2 D If the problem persists try replacing the BJ cartridge Avoid the following operations which can cause print heads to clog m Storing BJ cartridges that have been removed from the printer in an unsealed Ink Cartridge Storage Box To purchase an Ink Cartridge Storage Box call 1 800 671 1090 m Touching the print head with your fingers m Placing the print head directly on any surface such as a desk m Pulling out the power cord while the BJ cartridge access cover is open This allows air to get into the print head and causes drying Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 3 Cleaning the Print Head The LRI1 is equipped with two print head cleaning functions normal print head cleaning and a more powerful deep print head cleaning Only execute deep print head cleaning when the print quality does not improve after executing normal print head cleanin
34. otes 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 Ce ion Contents L MOEN uvenn 1 1 Important Notes on Safety rmsnrvrrsverrrervrrsvervrrsversrerverservrssversrerversvervrssvrrsserene 1 2 Choosing a Place for Your Printer ccsescssssssscssssssrssessrsseeserssrssrssrsees 1 2 Supplying Power to the Printer ccecsssscsssscssssessscsrssssssrsssessrsseseessreees 1 3 Handling the Printer sive issnacasieastnstacatasniansssuctiessientecastnstinatiweineatinenivastersennts 1 5 M aintaining the Printer EEE EE EN 1 6 Handling the BJ Cartridge 44474444 1 6 Supplies and ACCessorles i 1 7 Names and Functions of the Printer s Parts c csccsssrsesssssssrsessrssrserserees 1 9 FU ara A AN 1 9 5 GE EEE neater 1 10 Control Panal EO NE 1 10 Turning the Power On and Off i enresresvrrsvervrrsvervrerrrsresvrrsrerversvervressrssresresvenne 1 11 Turning On the POWE im vm 1 11 Turning the Power Off eviscantsvnssnsissndcastweteendeacntensdsnnisndiventendnavnieedteneinateenees 1 12 Getting Help From Canon Lugemmenmeiadfameaendrdannsqnsdduenmndunnnn 1 13 Servicing the Printer 1 1 14 2 USING B Cartidges nssr 2 1 If Printing Is Unclear or Colors Are MISSING rrmnrsvrvrrrvervrrrvrrsrervrrsrrvresvrrssersne 2 2 Printing the Nozzle Check Pattern rmvernvmsvmsvrrsrmvermersrernvrrmmvernemeeirenere 2 2 Cleani
35. over open Is the RESUME CLEAN light flashing Has the printer been printing for an extended period of time N Check O Solution Confirm that the printer s POWER light is green If the power is not on refer to Power does not go on see page 5 1 If you leave the BJ cartridge access cover open the cartridge holder moves to the right home position to prevent the print head from drying out Close the cover then open it again the cartridge holder will move into the replacement position Open the BJ cartridge access cover and check for a paper jam Remove any jammed paper If you print for extended periods of time the BJ cartridge overheats and the RESUME CLEAN light flashes If this happens stop printing and wait until the BJ cartridge has cooled When the BJ cartridge is cool the light stops flashing 5 c pr O m 2 a 3 O i Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5 11 5 12 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Specifications A Printing Method Bubble Jet Ink on demand Printing Resolution Maximum 720 horizontal x 360 vertical dpi i Printing Speed measured by Canon s standard pattern 5 Black printing Fast 3 8 ppm 8 Standard 3 5 ppm Q Color printing Fast 1 8 ppm o Standard 1 5 ppm Photo printing High resolution 0 1 ppm Printing Direction Uni directional or bi directional depending on data format Printing Width 8 in 203 2 mm Receiving Buffer 64 KB Interface IEEE 1284 s
36. placing BJ cartridges and ink tanks close the access cover after you have finished replacement then wait until the flashing light goes out Normal receiving print data Wait for printing to begin Paper is not loaded correctly Check the feed areas and reload the paper see page 3 3 Paper is jammed Remove the jammed paper see page 3 8 The BJ cartridge is not inserted correctly Remove the BJ cartridge and reinsert it see page 2 14 The BJ cartridge is overheated Stop printing and wait until the BJ cartridge cools When the cartridge cools the light stops flashing A serious error has occurred Turn off the power wait approximately 15 seconds and then turn it back on If the lights continue flashing contact the Canon Customer Care Center see page 1 13 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 The Low INK light comes on w Check O Solution Is it time to replace the Confirm the type of ink installed in your printer ink tanks and check the ink tank see page 2 6 Paper Trouble When Printing The paper is jammed Follow the steps in Clearing Paper Jams see page 3 8 and remove the paper The paper does not feed properly Paper does not feed Paper feeds diagonally MW Check O Solution Is the paper too thick You cannot use paper that exceeds 38 Ib 105 g m see page 3 1 Is there too much paper You can load up to 50 sheets 20 Ib or 75 g m2 when loaded in the printer feeding from the paper
37. quids such as alcohol benzene or paint thinner Such substances can cause fire or electrical shock if they contact electrical components inside the printer m 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 the BJ Cartridge m For safety reasons always store BJ cartridges and ink tanks out of reach of children In case of accidental ink ingestion consult a physician immediately Do not drop or shake BJ cartridges If spilled the ink will stain objects and clothing m After printing do not touch the metallic portion of the BJ cartridge This part of the cartridge becomes hot during printing and can cause burns 1 6 Introduction Chapter 1 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 e p S xo e don rer MA 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 party inks and the use of th
38. r printing photos in high quality color optional A When switching BJ cartridges store the unused cartridge in the SB 11 Ink Cartridge Storage Box If you do not store an opened cartridge in the Ink Cartridge Storage Box the ink will dry rendering the cartridge unusable To purchase an Ink Cartridge Storage Box call 1 800 671 1090 Make sure the printer s power is on Press the access cover release button and open the BJ cartridge access cover The BJ cartridge automatically moves to the center Do not touch this cable 2 14 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 Remove the BJ cartridge Release and raise the green tab with your finger Lift here 2 o gt ge Pal e Oo O faa e 2 D Align these arrows Securely twist the lid M ake sure the box is tightly closed Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 15 Prepare the replacement BJ cartridge If using a new BJ cartridge open the packaging and remove the protective orange Cap and orange tape Protective Orange tape m Do not replace the protective orange cap once it has been removed You may damage the print head m Make sure you remove the protective orange tape If you do not do so the ink will not be able to flow out m Do not drop or shake BJ cartridges If spilled the ink will stain objects and clothing m Do not touch the print head or circuit areas m Do not use BJ cartridges that have been used in other prin
39. re is no room left in the nozzle for the ink and the ink IS projected onto paper CMYK Acronym for cyan magenta yellow and black the four colors used in the standard color model of the printing industry Refers to a method of specifying color using CMYK color values K is used for black because B is used to represent blue in RGB dB A Stands for decibel level a decibel being a unit of measurement for the intensity of the sound coming from the printer adjusted for background noise dpi Dots per inch A unit of measurement for indicating a printer s resolution Your printer can produce a resolution up to 720 dpi horizontal by 360 dpi vertical 2A ten 90 n o Ink Cartridge Storage Box A box for storing a BJ cartridge A BJ cartridge removed from the printer must be stored inside this container to prevent the print head of the cartridge from drying and clogging Interface The connection between two devices that makes it possible for them to communicate with each other This printer features both a parallel and a USB interface Manual feed A method of feeding paper to the printer one sheet at a time Noise level See dB A Glossary G 1 Parallel interface An interface that transmits multiple bits simultaneously usually in one byte segments Your printer has a built in Centronics type parallel interface with bi directional Capability See also Interface Platen Printer component that holds
40. roducts 1 800 423 2366 m Speak to a technician free of service charge currently M onday 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 m Speak to a technician currently 24 99 during holidays and days hours not listed above regarding urgent product questions or for products no longer under warranty 1 800 423 2366 Or for a charge of 2 50 per minute to a maximum of 25 00 per call 1 900 246 1200 m To find out about all Canon products and accessories to download the latest drivers and to explore all your technical support options including email support visit the Canon Computer Systems Inc Web site www ccsi canon com m 24 hour toll free Fax Retrieval System 1 800 526 4345 m To download the latest printer driver using your modem 24 hour Bulletin Board Service 1 757 420 2000 m Within Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 800 263 1121 Support program specifics Subject to change without notice Refer to individual product information for warranty details Chapter 1 Introduction 1 13 e T S xo e don rer Servicing the Printer TheCanon LR1 Color Bubble Jet Printer is designed with the latest technology to provide trouble free operation The Warranty Card that comes with the printer describes Canon s limited warranty for your Bubble Jet printer Be sure to read the warranty infor
41. sary A AC adapter 1 3 4 Access cover release button 1 9 2 8 Accessories 1 7 8 Back cover 1 10 Back view printer 1 10 BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge 1 7 2 6 2 9 2 11 2 12 A 2 BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge 1 7 2 6 2 8 2 10 11 A 2 BC 12e Photo BJ Cartridge 1 7 2 6 2 9 2 11 2 13 A 2 BCI 10 Black Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 11 Black Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 11 Color Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 12 Photo Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 12 Photo Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 17 Black Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 18 Black Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BCI 18 Color Ink Tank 1 8 2 6 BJ cartridge s 1 7 A 2 does not move 5 11 guidelines 2 1 handling 1 6 replacing 2 14 17 using 2 1 17 BJ cartridge access cover 1 9 2 8 BLACK button 1 9 BUSY light 1 10 1 12 Index C Canon Authorized Service Facility 1 14 help 1 13 referral service 1 7 Web site 1 13 14 A 4 Cleaning print head 2 4 5 printer 4 2 Cleaning sheet High Resolution Paper 3 6 7 Clearing paper jams 3 8 COLOR button 1 9 Colors missing 2 2 wrong 5 10 Computer A 3 Control panel 1 10 Conventions iv Customer support 1 13 D Deep print head cleaning 2 5 Dimensions printer A 1 Documentation iii F Frequency 1 4 Front view printer 1 9 G Guidelines 2 1 H Handling BJ cartridge 1 6 paper 3 1 8 printer 1 5 High Resolution Paper 1 9 3 1 3 6 7 cleaning sheet 3 6 7 Ink bleeds 5 9
42. st part of the document does not print N Check O Solution Is the printer properly Firmly connect the power cord and the printer cable connected to the Internet device Printing starts but stops before it is finished N Check O Solution Does the document involve When printing documents that involve a large amount a large amount of data such of data it may take several moments before printing as photos and illustrations starts If the BUSY light is green print data is being sent to the printer Wait for printing to start Has the printer been If you print for extended periods of time the BJ printing for an extended cartridge overheats and the RESUME CLEAN light period of time flashes If this happens stop printing and wait until the BJ cartridge has cooled When the BJ cartridge is cool the light stops flashing The printer is printing garbage N Check O Solution Was the previous printing Data from the previously printed job may be left in job cancelled while it was the printer s memory Turn off the power to the still printing printer and the Internet device then turn the power on again Is the printer properly Firmly connect the power cord and the printer cable connected to the Internet device Is the data printout If unreadable characters are printed only when correct printing certain data there may be a problem with the data or the application software Re create the data and print again
43. tandard parallel interface Parallel printer cable is provided U SB1 00 standard USB interface U SB cable is optionally available Operating Signal Approximately 45 dB A Operating Environment Temperature 41 F to 95 F 5to 35 C Humidity 10 to 90 RH without condensation Storage Environment Temperature 32 F to 95 F 5to 35 C Humidity 5 to 90 RH without condensation Power Source AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption Approximately 3 W standby Approximately 30 W printing Dimensions 14 4 W x 4 3 D x 4 3 H 365 mm W x 364 mm D x 110 mm H Weight Approximately 8 8 Ib 4 0 kg Paper Feeding Method Paper supply tray Letter and A4 size only Plain paper High Resolution Paper M anual feed slot Plain paper High Resolution Paper Appendix A Specifications A 1 Paper Supply Tray Capacity Plain paper M aximum 50 sheets 20 Ib or 75 g m High Resolution Paper Maximum 40 sheets M aximum capacity Less than 0 2 in 5 mm approximately Paper Size Paper supply tray Letter A4 M anual feed slot Letter A4 B5 A5 Minimum 3 86 W x 3 86 H Maximum 9 5 W x 14 0 H Paper Weight Paper supply tray 17 Ib to 35 Ib 64 g m2 to 90 g m2 M anual feed slot 17 Ib to 38 Ib 64 g m to 105 g m2 Extremely thin or thick paper that exceeds these limits cannot be used BJ Cartridges e BC 1leColor BJ Cartridge provided Print head 64 nozzles for black 24 nozzles each for cyan magenta and yellow Ink colors Black cyan m
44. ters If you do so the LOW INK light function will not work properly Install the BJ cartridge Set the new BJ cartridge so it rests diagonally Align the arrows on the BJ cartridge with the arrows on the cartridge holder Gently press down until you hear the BJ cartridge lock into place 2 16 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 Press the ink light reset buttons only after installing a new BJ cartridge Press each button one at atime E Do not press these buttons when installing a BJ cartridge that has been used before The printer will not be able to detect when the ink runs out Close the BJ cartridge access cover 2 o gt ge Pal e Oo O faa e RS 2 D When the printer beeps and the BUSY light goes out you are ready to print Chapter 2 Using BJ Cartridges 2 17 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 eee eee pees eo Soto de eee n s n n o n a s n a n a m s a nans a n a a s n s n a a s n m n a n n n n n n s n a n a n a an am n s a Paper Handling 3 me mye mg an See ma tn Van ate m n ata a a a n af This chapter describes the type of paper you can use with the Canon LR1 and how you load the paper You can stack paper in the paper supply tray to load it automatically or you can manually feed one sheet at a time You can use either plain paper or high resolution paper m Plain Paper You can use ordinary paper made for use with photocopiers You can also
45. th out all curls before printing Paper has a right side and a wrong side for printing Confirm which side of the paper to print on and reset it in the printer Troubleshooting Chapter 5 White lines appear Is ink flowing properly from the BJ cartridge The ink bleeds MW Check Is the paper suitable for printing Is the print head dirty Does the document require a large amount of ink for example are you printing photos and illustrations Chapter 5 Troubleshooting MW Check O Solution The BJ cartridge s print head may be blocked Print a Nozzle Check Pattern to check the condition of the print head see page 2 2 If the Nozzle Check Pattern does not print correctly perform the print head cleaning procedure see page 2 4 If you still cannot print replace the ink tanks and if necessary the BJ cartridge see page 2 6 O Solution Change the type of paper you are using and try printing again Paper such as High Resolution Paper is more resistant to bleeding than plain paper Try cleaning the print head see page 2 4 When printing colorful documents such as illustrations and photos ink may bleed because of the quantity used If this happens use paper that is designed for printing illustrations and photos such as High Resolution Paper OD e e E iS Q 3 fe thoes 5 9 Colors are wrong Color documents are printed in black ink only MW Check
46. that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules Canadian Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the interference causing equipment standard entitled Digital Apparatus CES 003 of the Industry and Science Canada Cet appareil num rique respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le mat riel brouilleur Appareils Num riques NM B 003 dict e par l Industrie et Sciences Canada FCC Regu
47. u to replace an ink tank when the ink runs low Confirm the type of ink tank currently installed and then replace the ink tank Replace an ink tank when Type of BJ Cartridge Type of Ink Tank when you see these lights BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge provided BCI 11 Black BCI 18 Black high capacity BCI 11 Color BCI 18 Color high capacity SAMAR BC 10 Black BJ Cartridge optional E p e BCI 10 Black BCI 17 Black high capacity optional Black BCI 12 Photo Color BC 12e Photo EE BJ Cartridge BCI 12 Photo aat 3 ht p ap 2 6 Using BJ Cartridges Chapter 2 You can install any combination of BCI 11 and high capacity BCI 18 ink tanks er in a BC 11e Color BJ Cartridge However you cannot install both a BCI 11 Black and a BCI 18 Black Ink Tank in the cartridge For safety reasons always store ink tanks out of reach of children If ink is accidentally ingested consult a physician immediately The ink contains zata isopropyl alcohol 67 63 0 Do not drop or shake BJ cartridges or ink tanks If spilled the ink will stain objects and clothing Important Notes m Perform ink tank replacement operations promptly and do not leave ink tanks lying around after removing them from the LRI m Always replace empty ink tanks with new ones If you install an ink tank that has already been used the print head may become clogged and the LOW INK light function will
48. urer e Operating System Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows 95 VL O prar 0 S m Q Q a o Printable Area To maintain printing quality please leave sufficient spacing on all four sides of the printing page Please note that the dimensions of this area vary according to paper size The measurements for Letter A4 A5 and B5 are shown below Recommended Printing Area mr area It is recommended that you print within this area Possible Printable Area area You can print within this area However print and paper feed accuracy may be reduced A4 A5 B5 Size Paper 0 25 in 0 25 in 0 13 in 0 13 in 6 4 mm 6 4 mm 3 4 mm 3 4 mm Appendix A Specifications A 3 A 4 Specifications Appendix A PETE EE EE EE Pee n a n a aa na an nu mune na mu Eu na kananamEnEna nen boone eee oe ee ee oasen ee aan an KE EE EE nu mu Eu nu zn ha anmes sonnn oe mmama poems nm hanen sn ane nam Kr m er Re banen slam n eae ammm eee eee is ay nans pa n n s Glossary J poensoaneses ene jussen une ss nnn Pope eee ee oes ee ee paume see ann Automatic feed Refers to one way In which paper can be fed into the printer when the paper supply tray iS used BJ cartridge The printing mechanism that contains the print head unit and ink tanks Bubble Jet printing An ink jet type of printing that heats the ink to a boiling point in anozzle to form a bubble When the bubble expands the
49. use Canon Bubble Jet Paper Paper size Letter 8 5 x 11 in A4 210 x 297 mm A5 148 x 210 mm B5 182 x 257 mm Paper thickness Less than 0 2 mm Paper weight 17 to 35 Ib 64 to 90 g m2 when using the paper supply tray 17 to 38 Ib 64 to 105 g m2 when using manual feed D EE Oo T i O Q A ey Do not use continuous forms paper with perforations m High Resolution Paper High Resolution Paper letter size only is superior to plain paper when printing color This paper is suitable for printing photos or business documents which incorporate graphics with High Resolution Paper you print on the whiter side of the sheet Chapter 3 Paper Handling 3 1 Important Notes on Paper Do not use any of the following types of paper Not only will they reduce print quality but paper jams may also result m Folded paper m Curled paper m Creased paper m Wet paper m Extremely thin paper less than 17 Ib or 64 g m m Extremely thick paper more than 38 Ib or 105 g m m Perforated paper either continuous form or loose leaf 3 2 Paper Handling Chapter 3 LR1_V1 11 99 Loading Paper The LR1 provides two methods of feeding paper from the paper supply tray and from the manual feed slot Load letter size paper in the paper supply tray You can also load one sheet at a time in the manual feed slot m Set paper in the paper supply tray with the print side facing down m Set paper in the
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